Loot Ninja's PS3 Firmware Update v1.80 Impressions

The PlayStation servers have been getting hammered all morning, as it took unusually long to download this firmware update. There's some new menu options now to help with the new features, which are fully detailed in the article.

There is also now at least one new option added under Photo, Music, and Video. The first is Search for Media Servers, which will browse your LAN for any streaming servers. The others will be icons for any Media Servers detected on your network. The media streaming is quick and easy, with Windows Media Player working as the server.

Loot Ninja says the upscaling feature is terrific as well, and DVDs look better than on the Xbox 360 Elite over HDMI at 1080p. As an extra bonus, all videos you downloaded from the PlayStation Store will now upscale to your maximum resolution. Videos that once showed at 720p are now running at 1080p on their HDTV. On the games avenue, it's like breathing new life into your old games. God of War looks fantastic in 1080p. Here's a bit more good news: the upscaling works on the PS1 Classics you download from the PlayStation Store.

[Violater]

Can anyone point me in the direction of a tutorial for streaming media from my PC to the PS3.
Thanks in advance

[jahcure]

I am still trying to stream because it seems i don't have any compatable data.

Open up windows media player 11, go to tools, options.
then on that tabulated window, select library, then click the file sharing button on the top.

Select share my files then a blank windo will pop up and you select ok.

The PC will then detect the ps3 under an unknown device. I was able to confirm it was the ps3 because it had a MAC address that matched my ps3.

Select allow to share with that device and voila. PC files begin showing on the ps3.

ALL my mp3s work, pictures show up beautifully, but for some reason i can't get the vids yet. I may need to do some conversions, unless someone else has a idea.

[bdwins]

I came across this free program. I havent been able to test it yet but it looks promising http://www.tversity.com/hom...

[Merovee]

1. Turn on your computer and update to Windows Media Player 11.

2. If you have not, go into network settings and use the Network wizard to set up a Home network. Most will be able to do so using the "connect through a residential gateway" option to go through the router.

3. Enter Windows Media Player

4. Right click on the Titilebar and go to Tools:Options, this will pull up a pop-up menue with lots of tabs.

5. Click the Library tab. Click the Sharing option box another popup comes up

6. Check the Share My Media To box and then click on settings next to it. In this section set up what you would like to share and be sure to check the allow new devices box at the bottom. Now "OK" bact to the first pop-up menu.

7. Enter the Monitor folders tab (right under "configure sharing" section you were just in) The window in this pane can be modified by clicking "add" and brows to add all folders you store media in (movies music pictures, ect)

Now when your PS3 searches for media servers your comp should show up, just click through and enjoy anything you want to :)

[Marty8370]

I would of thought as long as you have your PC connected to your home network the PS3 would find it.

[The General]

"Loot Ninja says the upscaling feature is terrific as well, and DVDs look better than on the Xbox 360 Elite over HDMI at 1080p."

What? This is a slap in the face of Microsoft. Wasn't the chip in the 360 suppose to make upscaling on the 360 better than the PS3's upscaling capability? But now the chip doesn't even matter because ps3's software and chip make it a more capable upscaling machine. Good job Sony.

And drunk pandas, show me an article that says that after Ps3 firmware update v1.80, the 360's general upscaling wins hands down.... Still waiting...

Now Back to Gears.

[drunkpandas]

For general upscaling, the 360 wins hands down. For DVD playback, the edge goes to the PS3 because of the sub-par DVD playback on the Xbox 360. Microsoft could easily update the DVD playback software to make it better, but haven't done so.

[achira]

the ps3 is the far superior console. what do you expect ? but it is also expensive! but i have one and i am happy! the best console ever!

[techie]

ps3 doesn't upscale ps3 games

[The General]

Deep - 3.3 -
"ps3 doesn't upscale ps3 games"

Are you serious? The PS3 doesn't upscale PS3 games? No, really?
(note the sarcasm)

Come on deep, your comment seems a little displaced. What does it have to do with anything we were talking about?

Anyways, this update will bring much joy to ps3 owners looking to enjoy a fresh experience with their ps2 and downloaded ps1 games. I know I'll be playing FFVII again just for the heck of it.

Anyways, back to Gears.

[techie]

lol General calm it. Panda man was saying that in general the 360 is better at upscaling. Well if in general he means that its better at upscaling next-gen games, then he is right.

PS3 is now better at upscaling DVD's, PS1 and PS2 games - but it doesn't upscale ps3 games. (because it doesnt need to)

[RedSeven]

"Overall, I think this is a terrific update for the PS3. Because of the ease and speed of streaming, I will most likely use the PS3 as my new media center if I can get the file type issue working with Twonky Media. Otherwise, I’ll stick with the 360."

Come on Twonky Media! Get that file type issue working! lol

[drunkpandas]

Twonky is still scanning all my files, so I'm waiting for that and I'll be able to tell

[drunkpandas]

Twonky did not allow me to use most of my files. I'm attempting Nero now...

[nix]

that could start another FANBOI WAR 34557398473747389. q:

[drunkpandas]

Just stating opinions on the quality of the output. It's widely publicized that the Xbox 360's DVD playback quality isn't the best.

[nix]

stop defending everything so desperately... i was only kiddin'. save your bubbles for bigger debate... q:

[kingboy]

Looks like before 10 years elapse`s the ps3 is gonna be one [email protected] universal multimedia hub device

[RedSeven]

I agree because while I play games on the PS3. I really have a time killing hobby of playing around on the XMB. Its obviousley a game console but more and more its starting to be a seriously entertaining media hub. Especially with coinciding with my PSP.

[Auron]

can anyone post some pics?

[techie]

how about this. Damn it I have images but it wont let me upload. Give me a sec... (ps. it's often dramatic, often not so much)

[drunkpandas]

For whatever reason, whenever I try to take screenshots off my TV with my camera, it comes out really really bad. I wish I could take some...

[Premonition]

For some reason my PC wont detect my PS3 for sharing, anyone no how I can fix this problem.

[aoze]

u have to have your media player share on

go to tools -> option -> library -> configure sharing
than check the box "share my media to"

then it should work

[gta_cb]

you got a firewall? e.g. Zone Alarm

[Premonition]

Thats where I went and it didnt detect my PS3.

EDIT: ya have ZoneAlarm. Should I put the PS3 info in there to let it bypass?

[sajj316]

so I just flat out disabled it. Not sure if you want to do that but I have the firewall already enabled on my router.

[solidt12]

This is the best update so far. The PS3 is the solution for all of my media needs with this update and VOD is coming soon. The PS3 is the Greatest Console ever because it is a great gaming station and Media Center.

[sajj316]

I had to enable specific UDP ports on my firewall. This could be the reason why although media player sees the PS3 as 'Unknown Device' you can't see the media within the XMB.

If media player can't see your PS3, make sure that you have enabled the media streaming functionality within Networking Settings.

Haven't tried any of this yet ... but I'm sure its not rocket science. There are only a set number of requirements for multi-media streaming ... just have to get through em.

[Freshy_D]

It's a pain because all my Avi's were converted to wmv for my Xbox and unfortunately that's not supported on the PS3 so either I stick with wmv on my Xbox or convert them again to play on the PS3, let's all pray for Divx support sooner rather than later on both systems.

[techie]

http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News...

upscaling comparison with ps1 and ps2 games. :)

[TheExecutive]

I cant get god of war II to upscale. I have it on normal under the settings... I have a native 1080P tv. Dvd's upscale fine, anyone have a clue to what is wrong?

[Freshy_D]

I believe there's an actual upscale option in the menu for PS1/2 games that is seperate from the DVD upscaling feature it's with the audio/display and other various settings in the xmb.

[SpinalRemains138]

I wonder why ppl had to wait so long. I downloaded mine in 1 minute. I guess lots of ppl were doing this at the same time??

[MikeGdaGod]

im still trying to get the remote play workin from my school. i can't get it to connect to my ps3

[power of Green]

Loot Ninja's anti MS anyways Use the HD-DVD add on for HD-DVDs and DVDs and the quality shines on it.

[power of Green]

Has anybody ever seen any positive posts from loot ninja showcasing any of the 360's strenths or features in a good light?. It's either down playing the 360 or praising the PS3 at 360's exspence.

[Blackmoses]

stop crying!!!! everybody please........

Fanboy #1 - "my dad is bigger than your dad"
Fanboy #2 - "oh yeah, well....that's not what your mom said!"

What are you guys twelve?

[Adriokor]

Can someone please try streaming with VLC media player and post it. That way every file would work.