Thread: Playing BluRay rips using PS3, PC or other?

So recently I have been using my 120GB PS3 to play Blu-Ray rips. My problem though is that I have to transfer them first and then play them locally from my PS3. Streaming from either of my home computers is choppy using PS3 Media Server and both of my home computers are unable to play them smoothly.

I have a 50 inch Plasma to play them on, but am wondering what some suggestions as to the best method for playing these rips. My 120gb worth of space can only last so long. I was contemplating just swapping the HD in my PS3 for a bigger one. Any other suggestions as far as PC, possibly Dual Layer discs etc?

Thanks

I would recommend buying a computer with a HDMI port in it, or if your computer inclined...

Build yourself a HTPC.

I built one for myself last year for about 500 bucks. I have originally had a 1TB HD in it, but had to recently add a 2TB HD in it.

I have it hooked up to my 60inch 1080p TV and download a lot of 1080p Movie rips and 720p TV rips.

It takes a little bit to set up, but once it's set up it's great, and a wonderful investment for the entire family.

We no longer buy DVD's or Blu-Rays, we no longer need to use Netflix, we no longer need to go rent a movie. We get the movies well before they are released on Blu-Ray and don't have to worry about paying for them.

I play all my movies and TV shows through the Windows 7 media center with a plugin called Media Browser. Everything is navigated very easily and looks very professional.

I actually plan on building myself a Fileserver in my basement at some point, I'm running out of space again even with my 2TB of HD space in my computer.

I'd be willing to help you pick out parts and such for the computer if you did want to go that route.

I realize that this is such a late response, but I do have a few questions if you are still experiencing lag:

1. Which video player, and most important, which codec are you using to decode your h264 videos (I'm assuming that's the format)? The CoreAVC codec makes the difference between night and day. Check it out before writing off your PC: CoreAVC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2. What kind of LAN do you have between your PC and the PS3? Something as small as a cable change could greatly improve your streaming ability. I recommend a 10/100/1000 mbps router and at least CAT5e ethernet cable between both.

3. Finally, what kind of PCs are you running? Yes, PS3 media server will drain your CPU, but even older Athlons should be able to encode on the fly and stream smoothly. This is to assume that you are not streaming while also running Photoshop and solving fractal geometry...

Hope that helps!

NPW and flawless rips are compatible with PS3. I watch them all the time. IPT has a good selection of it.

Originally Posted by Cereal

I would recommend buying a computer with a HDMI port in it, or if your computer inclined... .

I agree HTPC is the way to go.

Check out Mediaportal with MPC as your front end/player and pick up a Dinovo mini and you will be in media geek heaven. hehe

Check out the Networked Media Tanks like E-great or Popcorn Hour. Asus, and Western Digital also make a HD media player for around $100 that supports h264.