Playstation 3 Media Server Setup. This guide has been updated since its original publication to reflect hardware and software updates. Multiple members of the Digital Trends staff contributed to this guide. Like many people living in the digital age, my digital media was scattered among various drives, computers, and discs. I wanted seamless central control over all of it, so I decided to use my Sony PlayStation 3 as a media hub, with my 40-inch Samsung HDTV as a monitor. Now I can view or listen to all my photos, videos, and music via my TV screen, no matter where they are.
Here’s a guide to building a digital media command center in your living room. LEVEL 1: Connect to your home network In the PS3′s main menu, navigate to Settings – Network Settings – Internet Connection, press X on your SixAxis controller and make sure it’s toggled to Enabled. Bonus Points: A Logitech diNovo mini Bluetooth keyboard comes in very handy for entering network passwords and any other text. LEVEL 2: Connect to your computers. Turbo Charge Your New XBMC Installation - Xbmc - Lifehacker. Gizmodo, the Gadget Guide.
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