How to view subtitles in ps3 while streaming from pc

Okay, so you've learned how to stream seamless from your Windows 7 PC to your PS3, and are able to watch downloaded videos with the upscaling feature of your PS3, but what about those other movies you've downloaded where the subtitles are separate files and not hard coded into your video?

The answer is simple. download AVIADDXSUBS, a free program that converts and hardcodes the subs in only about two minutes.

AVIAddXSubs is a simple free program to incorporate subtitles from .srt (ANSI text, up to 2 srt) or idx/sub (containing up to 8 subtitles) quickly and easily to your avi files containing DivX/XVid video streams. Just place the avi and its associated (same name) srt in the same directory and Drag&Drop the avi on AVIAddXSubs icon or shortcut in your desktop. In 2-3 minutes a new file with divx extension will be created and be ready to play in your hardware DivX player. IdxSub2Srt is included in AVIAddXSub, convert idx/sub to SRT using OCR.   Read more... (197 words, 1 image, estimated 47 secs reading time)

How to stream video from Win 7 to PS3 or XBOX

Previously, we offered an article on how to stream media from your PC's Win XP to your PS3 using a program called Tversity.  With the suave new Windows 7, sharing without using any third party programs could never be easier.

The first thing you should do is switch both your ps3 and pc on.

With the PS3 you should navigate the XMB to Settings. Then right at the bottom go into Network Settings. Once again at the bottom is Media Server Connection. Click this and Enable.

Now navigate back to the Video menu. You should now see "Search for Media Servers" and possible the name of a computer/server on your network.  Read more... (404 words, 7 images, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)

How to stream from PC to PS3 using tversity and enable media server

You've often wondered what icon that is in your Sony PS3 that says "media server".   Well, it is a built in application that allows the PS3 to stream videos from your computer and display it on your TV.

What's needed:
PS3, PC with (wired) lan, Router, media server software like Tversity – Release 1.0.0.8a RC5 ( November 27, 2008 )(free), and most importantly: some know-how in moving files, and port forwarding from your router to the PC.

Note that the program TVersity, to be installed into your PC, can also stream files, photos, videos and music not just to your PS3, but also to your PSP, Iphone, Blackberry, Xbox, Wii, Some Nokia phones like 770/N800,  

On your PCr:  Read more... (899 words, 5 images, estimated 3:36 mins reading time)

How to watch and upscale downloaded movies through ps3

What is upscaling? Upscaling is the conversion of a lower resolution video image (e.g. 720×480p) to a higher resolution (e.g. 1280×720p).  Blue ray disc owners need not concern themselves with upscaling technology, as it is lower resolution video discs that need to be upscaled to almost blueray level.

Currently, there are leading brandnamed Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony non-blueray dvd players available in the market for 4,000 to 6,000 pesos depending on various feature differences.

However, this article is for PS3 owners who want to take advantage of their built in upscaling technology.  The Ps3 already supported upscaling via its version 1.80 firmware update last year, chances are, you already have the update, because current version now runs at about v 2.42.   Read more... (621 words, estimated 2:29 mins reading time)

Best Console is still Nintendo Wii

Nintendo remains king on console hardware sales charts. The NPD Group has released its retail findings for March, revealing that Nintendo has sold a staggering 721,000 Wii console for the month – no doubt selling every unit to hit store shelves. This is the reason why wii prices, instead of falling straight down like the ps3 and Xbox, bounced back to around 19,000 pesos.

To further add to the regular demand, the release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl has Nintendo fans in a frenzy. The Nintendo DS carries on with strong, unwavering sales at 698,000 units sold, just behind the Wii. “Nintendo systems represented 58 percent of all video game hardware sold in March in the United States,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of sales and marketing. “We expect our momentum to continue with big upcoming game launches like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit.”  Read more... (265 words, 1 image, estimated 1:04 mins reading time)