The PlayStation 3 is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series.
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PS3 BluRay Error “This disc is invalid (80029903)” [closed]
Not sure if this is the most appropriate stack site to post on, but if it needs moving please move it.
I bought Se7en on BluRay recently from Amazon and just popped the disc in and hit play. The ...
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Create bluetooth device
Can I use my bluetooth enabled laptop to create bluetooth keyboards or other devices?
ps: I would like to use my laptop keyboard on my PS3
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Windows 7, PS3 Streaming Freezes: Default Gateway Not Available
So I just started streaming from my Windows 7 PC to my PS3 ... I'm watching a video and all of a sudden the video freezes. I go to my PC and see that the LAC has the yellow mark and is no longer ...
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ps3mediaserver: Network error when seeking 720p or greater video
For three years there's been a known issue in ps3mediaserver.
Seeking, or trying to use the go to feature, on a video that has a vertical resolution of 720 or greater (i.e. hi-def) causes an error:
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Access Windows 7 Shared folders on PS3
I have a Windows 7 computer with few shared partitions to anyone without password requirements. Other computers and devices (such as WDTV) can access the shared partitions without problems. PS3 on ...
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Can I plug an Ethernet Cable from my PS3 to a MacBook Pro, and share its Internet?
The WiFi adapter on my PS3 is really bad. I'm with a Mac here,
Is it possible to plug an Ethernet cable from the PS3 to the Mac, and share the internet connection?
So, I would "fool" the PS3, ...
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Sharing an internet connection two times (ad-hoc + second network card sharing)
First, here's my setup : I have a computer with 1 WiFi network card and 2 ethernet network card.
My internet connection is received by one of my ethernet network card. I've been temporary sharing it ...
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Decrease ping for my PS3
Is there a way to decrease the ping on my PS3, or is the latency as good as it will get?
In my house there are four computers and my PS3. At any given time three of those are on and connected to the ...
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Error Streaming Movies to PS3 (From Windows 7)
I have been streaming downloaded movies to PS3 for a while now but suddenly the new movies that I downloaded don't work. It comes up with an error that reads "Media Server Error: A network error has ...
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PS3 through line in?
I'm looking for a way to chat through LAN (via PC) while playing PS3. Would it be possible to run my PS3's sound through my desktop's "line in" and somehow (if possible) mixing it with my normal PC ...
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Is it possible to connect PC and PS3 together using BlueTooth?
I just bought a PS3. I don't have WIFI at home, however, my computer has BlueTooth.
I was wondering, is it possible to connect the computer with the PS3 using BlueTooth? Then I could just have my ...
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Switched to new router and now experiencing lag?
I switched from a dynex-802.11b/g to a Netgear-802.11b/g/n just yesterday. My router is down stairs because my phoneline upstairs is retarded....but my PS3 is still upstairs (SOCOM: Confrontation is ...
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Control media on PlayStation 3 from a PC?
I have the following:
PC
PlayStation 3 hooked up to a receiver and speakers
Currently I can set up a media server on my PC and choose songs on the PS3 to play.
However, I'd like to be able to ...
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convert HD (1080p) mov files to mpg or others
I want to convert a HD MOV file in a format that is playable on the PS3.
I tried different tools but none of them worked correctly.
after converting the resolution is awful or the conversion stopped ...
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computer plays movie fine but ps3 plays it with no sound?
i have a movie that plays fine on my computer but when i copy it to an SD card and play it in my PS3 it has no sound.
the audio format is mpeg layer-3
bit rate is 128
frame rate is 25frames/ second
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Connection issues: Playstation3 connection to Hotel internet server
I have searched forums everywhere, tried almost everything I know how to do, and now I'm looking to you for help. I stay in a Super 8 hotel on a regular basis for prolonged amounts of time.
To ...
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How to play a DVD from a different region on the PS3? [closed]
I'm trying to play a region 4 DVD on a region 1 PS3 and, predictably, it refuses to play it with a message like "The DVD is from a different region". Is there any way to change that and play DVDs from ...
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Sony Playstation 3 PS3 Won't see Media Server
I'm kind of lost, not really sure what to do so if anyone can input me on this I'd highly appreciate it. (I'm getting to the point where I'm about to do something stupid).
I recently purchased a new ...
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Capture network traffic from Playstation
I want to capture network traffic from my playstation. It is connected to my wireless network. For some reason Ethereal (now WireShark) isn't letting my use my wireless card to see traffic.
Is it a ...
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Connecting PS3 and PC to one gateway
I have a VersaLink 7500 Gateway with multiple ethernet ports. Can I simply connect both my PC and PS3 using seperate ethernet cables or can this cause damage to the gateway? I've been having trouble ...
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Why can't I ping my PS3 Using a wired connection?
PS3 is using the inbuilt wireless network adapter (I cannot change this)
When I try to ping the PS3 from ANY computer which is on a wired ethernet connection, I get Request Timed Out errors.
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HDTV as wireless monitor?
I vaguely remember hearing of some solution that would allow you to use an HDTV as an additional wireless monitor for your computer. It would work exactly like an extra monitor connected to the ...
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Game development for Cell CPU - the HW optimalization [closed]
first, when I write game development for Cell CPU yes, I do mean Sony PS3, but my question could be spread to aother Cell using platforms for everything as well.
So, there goes my question. I read ...
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PS3 cannot find Tversity Media Server after new router install
I just replaced my Belkin Router with a new Belkin router (N150). After configuration, I have my PS3 and my PC both showing up as DHCP clients. Both can reach the internet as well.
I can ping the PS3 ...
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Getting a hardwired connection at a specific location?
Okay so my internet is a cable modem which is down the hall from where I have a PS3. I currently have a wireless router setup. My current internet connection is advertised as about 7 Mbps. However, my ...
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How can I access the hard drive on my PS3 via my home network?
I would like to be able to access the hard drive on my PS3 from my PC via my home network. Does anyone know of a solution?
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Problems using PC as a media server with PS3
I recently got a PS3 and decided to take advantage of the fact that it can be used to stream movies by making my PC a media server. I've done this in the past with the same router I have now before I ...
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Running Linux on XBox 360 or PS3
Which gaming system is better for running Linux? How do these systems running Linux compare to a desktop computer?
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PS3 controller -> PC -> emulators -> TV
I'm researching a media PC for the living room. Playing videos, audio and streaming Internet is straightforward enough. I would also like to run a gaming console system. I was wondering if anyone has ...
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Is it possible to play Netflix Watch Instantly on a PS3 Slim without the DVD? [closed]
I was shipped a Netflix DVD but lost it. Is there any way to stream Netflix "Watch Instantly" without the DVD?
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Can't ping my PS3
I've recently decided to take advantage of the fact that the PS3 can be used to stream movies by making my PC a media server. I've done this in the past with the same router I have now before I sold ...
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What is the best (stable) Media Center to connect windows xp and play station 3
I am looking for a stable service like Media Center to connect my Windows XP Home Edition and Play Station 3 to view my video files via my TV connected to ps3. Windows Media Player works unstable, ...
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Browsing Playstation 3 from Ubuntu Box
My Goal here is to be able to transfer files from my Ubuntu 10.04 box to my PS3 over a wireless network. My PS3 and my Ubuntu Box is on the same home network.
These are some stuff that I tried:
I ...
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Streaming to PS3 with NAS and built-in dlna server?
With consumer-grade hardware, is it possible to successfully stream 1080p mp4 videos to a PS3?
I have a linksys router that can only do 10/100. The PS3 is wired to it with cat5e cable, and the PS3 ...
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Is a PS3 with a flavor of linux installed a capable machine?
Is a PS3 with a flavor of linux installed a capable machine?
Is it a viable option for a desktop for watching movies, coding browsing the web?
Can it handle multitasking well?
I am assuming that ...
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How do I get a ps3 to work with a Samsung SyncMaster XL2370?
I just purchased this monitor for my desktop, but I can't get it to work with my PS3.
Does anyone know how to make it work with a PS3 over HDMI?
It works with my Xbox 360.
I'm guessing this is ...
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Convert NTFS to FAT32 without losing data
I understand that you can convert a FAT32 drive to NTFS without formatting or backing up the data and later restoring - is the same thing possible in the other direction?
I want to convert my NTFS ...
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how can I copy all my music from my PS3 to my PC wirelessly
I am currently trying to copy all my music from PS3 to my PC however I can't seem to achieve what I need to.
I can connect to my PC as media server but that seems more Pull than Push (unless I am ...
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How do I set up Windows 7 to stream media to my PS3?
I have a computer and a PS3 connected wirelessly to my router, but it seems no matter how hard I try I can not get my PC to show up on my PS3.
I've also tried setting up a media server with TVersity ...
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Ubuntu vs. Yellow Dog for ps3
I've heard that Yellow Dog is the way to go as far as linux distros for the PS3 but apparently ubuntu has a alternate distro now and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with either?
I want ...
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Is it necessary to forward ports for a PS3?
I bought a PS3 a few days ago and wanted to know is it necessary to forward ports on my router for the PS3? I don't know much about PS3 networking so please let me know what information you would need ...
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hack skype on ps3 [closed]
PS3 firmware as of now does not offer skype application support ( where as PSP does ).
I have linux installed on PS3 as 'Other OS' - it seems that linux version of Skype does not work here as there ...
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DLNA/UPNP server with tag support?
I'm looking for a DLNA server that allows tagging media and then browsing by those tags.
I have a large media library (music, videos, photos) on a server and I use my PS3 to view it. Let's say I have ...
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Optimal way to get videos from computer to TV upstairs?
In my old house, I could just stream videos from my computer to my PS3, but in my new house the PS3 is on the second floor, and my computer/wireless router are on the first, and it just isn't fast ...
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Can I play on a PS3 on a laptop using a HDMI cabel so I can use the laptop's monitor
Can I play on a PS3 on a laptop using a HDMI cable so I can use the laptop's monitor
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Setting up a UPnP media server on a Mac
I've successfully gotten my Windows computers sharing music with my PS3 using Windows Media, and I've been able to do the same thing on my Linux computer, using MediaTomb. But I can't find a decent ...
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Mute Line-In in vista
I have plugged my ps3 sound to play through the line in on my computer to play through my computer speakers and it makes this annoying static noise as was wondering if it is possible to mute the line ...
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Can I play xvid files on the PS3?
I burned some xvid files on a DVD and I am hoping a friend will be able to play them back on her PS3.
I've read it's possible but that you may need to copy the files to the hard drive?
Has anyone ...
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How do I alter Windows 7 Media Sharing video resolution settings?
Is there a way of customising the quality of video output from the Windows 7 media sharing feature?
When I view videos shared from my Windows 7 Ultimate PC that have been recorded at high quality ...
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Practical uses for PS3 linux? [closed]
I've got a PS3 sitting around that i don't use much because I
a. don't have time for games
b. don't have time for movies (bluray, dvd, and otherwise)
So I'm considering loading some flavor of linux ...
