Java PS3 Media Server version 1.02.1 released

PS3-Sense writes "Java PS3 Media Server is undoubtedly one of the best applications for the PlayStation 3. The application turns your PS3 into a true multimedia monster that playback almost everything. Today a new version of this program has been released which introduces some new features. It even playback .mkv files and has a feature to auto-add .srt subtitles. A download link is provided after the jump."

[chaosatom]

awesome, i been using tversity, but looks like i can switch over.

[Simon_Brezhnev]

yeah i switched over a couple weeks ago its a lot better den tversity its just not as good with .flv and wmv files like tversity

[GVON]

just set it up now and it's ace

[BulletToothtony]

Just last night i bought MediaLink for $20 this is the FIRST time i buy software.. and this happens... ugh.. I know there is a free way to get a media server but medialink was the easiest one...

Now if PMS can transcode mkv files (i know it can stream) then I'll be the happiest little boy on earth.. I don't think it can thou.. can anyone confirm, debunk this???

[Powertesties]

Now that is awesome. For those of you who do not know, that is blu-ray files. Freaking awesome!!! I am downloading it now.

Thank you Java, I toast you with, Java.

[BulletToothtony]

it installed fine but doesn't show up on the ps3.. media link shows up within 2 seconds..

[ryanpmulvey]

I was using that, but now I can stream almost anything without a fuss

[Bazookajoe_83]

That would be sweet :-)

[GrandTheftZamboni]

This is from readme:

Requirements
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A core 2 duo CPU (mine is a E6750, 2.66GHz) for smooth 1080p transcoding, but 720p seems to be transcodable with a good P4 :p

Didn't try anything higher than DVD quality yet, but from the above, I guess the answer is yes.

Just installed it on Ubutu. Easy installation.

[phosphor112]

AMD x2 2.0 and I stream my 1080p movies with ease..so yeah..MKV files are now a go..YES!! time to watch movies, byeee.

[uie4rhig]

mine is a wireless G router, and it stutters like its gone mad lol.. this is on a laptop with bluray drive and support :P

[SSCOOLCHEA]

but what does this actually do ? i don't have a problem watching videos on my ps3 with the web browsert. I press the full screen and bam it covers the the screen nicely . explain please ?

[GrandTheftZamboni]

DLNA media servers stream music, video, photos from your PC to DLNA client (such as PS3 and I think XBox). This one seem to have Matroska support, which is kind of big, since Matroska files are normally used for high quality video (Bluray rips etc.) and movie industry doesn't like them for that reason (ripping).

[GlibGamer]

Funny coincidence, as I'm streaming some video to my PS3 using this same program while reading this story on the front page.

If you haven't tried this program yet, what are you waiting for? Download it and start it up. It doesn't require an install to make it work.

This program works so well I'm looking into building a dedicated box with a gigabit ethernet card, and use a crossover cat5e cable between the PS3 and media server to get my media. :)

[itchy18]

this one plays .mkv!!!!! i'm using this one to play .mkv files. .mkv files are HD videos. ps3 doesn't support it yet.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

So are you playing them natively? Or is this doing transcoding on the back end?

If it is streaming them natively than that is a big deal but if it's just transcoding I've been doing that for ages with all media types in SD and HD.

EDIT: NVM. I see it is transcoding but still sounds like great app.

[itchy18]

im not really sure. i will check when i get home and tell you if it plays natively or just transcoding. because if i play 1080p .mkv video the quality is crystal clear like blu-ray.

what other media server that you use? the one that transcodes the video to your ps3?

[M4GN3T]

this stuff just rocks and make you love your PS3 even more xD

[Blademask]

!!!!!

BUbble party?

[Erotic Sheep]

I love this program. The only downside is it doesn't load up automatically when you turn on your PC like Tversity does ;__;

[Mr_Potato_]

Of course it does, at least in the latest version. Check 'use as a service' in the configuration, and check this service is automatically started.

[Absinthetic]

by the looks of it, it transcodes .mkv files

so that probably means any subtitles that can be turned on or off in the mkv file will be lost once its being transcoded to play on the ps3. correct?

[Bathyj]

Sorry to ask what might be an obvious question, but where do you get HD .mkv files.

[OSIRUSSS]

I use newsgroups.

[GrandTheftZamboni]

My co-worker gets them from Pirate Bay. Some are really good quality, but you need powerful CPU or few of them. For me it's a lot of hassle, you have to find them, downloads can take a while, you have to maintain download/upload ratio, you have to store them, organize them. But, they only cost you your time if you're within internet usage cap.

[RememberThe357]

but how does this all work?

[xwabbit]

Awesome!

[Godmars290]

Runs okay for about a minute, then starts freezing. Transcoding bar is at 50% when it happens.

Also doesn't read Avi files directly. have to transcode those as well.

edit:
Oh the Joys of fiddling...

[I_am_rushin]

It probably means that either your PC isn't powerful enough or your network is slow. However, it could be a load of things. Plus the app is kind of beta/opensource.

[Godmars290]

Its a dual core 2.1GHz. It shouldn't be too much for it.

Anyway, been fiddling. Works a little better. Just hope if I update I don't lose the settings.

[moocho]

I was really looking for something like this ! I can't do anything with computers, and it's really easy to use !!

[reckoner]

More importantly, support for Mac OS X users had been added. And it works for me.