PS3 Media Server for Mac
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Key Details of PS3 Media Server
- Stream media files from your Mac to PS3
- Last updated on
- There have been 4 updates
- Virus scan status:
Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)
Editors' Review
PS3 Media Server for Mac allows the streaming of video and other media files from your computer to the PS3, Xbox 360, or other devices over Wi-Fi. It hardly requires any configuration and is easy to use, allowing you to enjoy your videos without having to worry about the technicalities of the streaming process.
PS3 Media Server offers a lot of settings to help you customize how you share and view your media. You can choose to start the server minimized or install it as a service on your Windows computer. This flexibility allows the server to run in the background and start automatically with your system, making it very convenient.
The server supports many media formats, so you can easily stream almost any type of video, music, or image. It allows you to create thumbnails for your files, which helps in quickly identifying what you want to watch or listen to. The server also includes an option to keep your computer awake while streaming, ensuring that your media playback is not interrupted.
One useful feature is the ability to change the server's network settings to ensure it communicates over the correct network card. If PS3 Media Server doesn’t find your PS3, you can select the correct network card to solve this issue. You can also choose a different port if the default is in use, and you can set an IP filter to allow only specific devices, like your PS3, to connect.
The server also comes with experimental features such as HTTP Engine v2, which aims to boost network performance and expand support for various streaming clients. While this feature is still in testing, it represents the potential for even smoother streaming experiences in the future.
PS3 Media Server is very customizable. You can hide certain folders to keep your interface clean, control how files are sorted, and even manage how subtitles display during playback. If you have a large media collection, the server’s ability to scan and organize your files into a media library is particularly helpful. This feature lets you browse your files directly from your PS3, complete with all the related information like song titles and album names.
Pros
- Lightweight: A small program, PS3 Media Server for Mac requires almost no initial setup -- all the necessary codecs are included in the installation. Once you've installed it and chosen which folders to share, you can forget about it.
- Quick file selection: After tagging which folders are going to be shared on the Mac, the PS3 will see the shared folders and you can choose which videos to view.
- Works with other devices: It can work with other rendering devices, including iPads, iPhones, and even Android devices, making it a great multipurpose app.
Cons
Installation issues:
In our tests, it did not install properly the first time but stopped at step six of seven. On the second try, the installation went fine, finishing without a problem. However, there was no instruction to close the installer or to start the program.
Bottom Line
If you want to stream media from your computer to other devices without much hassle, PS3 Media Server for Mac can be a good solution, especially since it supports iOS as well as Android devices. It's small, practical, and, despite its installation quirks, remains easy to use.
What's new in version 1.90.1
- Engines:
- FFmpeg Video, FFMpeg Web Video and FFmpeg Web Audio:
- Fix issue that prevented plugins extending FFmpegWebAudio and FFmpegWebVideo safely
- Updated FFmpeg for Windows
- FFmpeg Video, FFMpeg Web Video and FFmpeg Web Audio:
- MEncoder Video:
- Fix for spaces in font names breaking playback
- Fixed regression with tsMuxer and H264 support
- Restored Java support for file names with special characters on Mac OS X.
PS3 Media Server for Mac
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