hgill88

they are talking about streaming to the ps3 using a program called PS3 Media Server, its a free download, and they are absolutely correct in saying that it's better than streaming to your 360, it can pretty much stream any kind of music or video file from your pc to your ps3, and transcode on the fly if need be, you can set up folder's , thumbnails for your files, create a media library, and other stuff to sort and view your files how you want on your ps3, it has the ability to stream dts or dolby digital audio to your ps3 along with the video strream (i dont think the 360 is capable of this), choose to stream subtitles, and a bunch of other features. the program actually works with the 360 also, but with less features ( since not all features are supported by the 360)  It is constantly being updated with new features and tweaks (recently itunes library support and imdb ratings support) i used to stream with my 360 too, but since i started using this i see absolutely no reason to ever use my 360 for that again, those of who are saying there is no difference or that the 360 is better for media streaming you obviously have never used PS3 media server, link is below, yes you have to install it to your pc (boohoo) not like the 360 didn't need to be set up with windows media center or player or wtv
 
 http://ps3mediaserver.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3217 (this is the latest beta build, which i recomend since the stable build is much older, and the beta build has many improvements implemented)
 
ps the ps3 bluray remote is great, I'm not sure what the person above was talking about ( button layout is fine), i think it is awesome for movies and media streaming

" @hgill88 said:

" @88Fingers said:

" Impressive. Doesn't this kinda' make BluRay obsolete?   It makes me wonder about Microsofts next console.... I doubt it will have BluRay if it can stream 1080p. The only benefit from BluRay would be larger space on a disc.  But so far, games on a dual layer HD DVD seem to be enough space. In other words, there's no benefit of putting BORDERLANDS on a BluRay.  50Gbytes of space, yet only 10 percent seems to be needed....in most games. The only game to "supposedly" use an entire BluRay is Metal Gear IV. I don't understand why though. It's a 4 hour game if you remove the cut scenes. I think they probably just un-compressed it as much as possible to fill it up. That's why there are 20+ minute load times. (installs) I still say streaming this well in 1080p is another reason why the next consoles will be drive-less and digital downloads only.  And I welcome it with open arms. "

speaking of obsolete, has there ever even been a game on an HD DVD? Blu-ray is great for ppl who want to have the best video and audio quality, this instant on 1080p streaming seems like the equivalent of a dvdrip to a retail dvd, compressed video and low quality audio when put next to a retail blu-ray, but most people couldn't even tell the difference so it's still a great feature for them "

Ummm, am I mis-informed? I thought all games on 360 were HD.  Some play at 720p but most are 1080p.... I don't think you can get an HD game from a regular DVD. Or am I wrong? "

" Impressive. Doesn't this kinda' make BluRay obsolete?   It makes me wonder about Microsofts next console.... I doubt it will have BluRay if it can stream 1080p. The only benefit from BluRay would be larger space on a disc.  But so far, games on a dual layer HD DVD seem to be enough space. In other words, there's no benefit of putting BORDERLANDS on a BluRay.  50Gbytes of space, yet only 10 percent seems to be needed....in most games. The only game to "supposedly" use an entire BluRay is Metal Gear IV. I don't understand why though. It's a 4 hour game if you remove the cut scenes. I think they probably just un-compressed it as much as possible to fill it up. That's why there are 20+ minute load times. (installs) I still say streaming this well in 1080p is another reason why the next consoles will be drive-less and digital downloads only.  And I welcome it with open arms. "

i think i am going to win one of these ! .....