PS3 as a Media Centre

**Saint613** · 12-17-2012,01:16 PM

First don't hate me gamers, I am not a gamer, I bought my PS3 mainly to use as a media server because the price was right (feel like I just introduced myself at an AA meeting). I have read a couple of places that MKV's don't work, however there is software that works server side and will transcode on the fly. Has anyone had experience and any recommendations on any of these programs?

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**atreyu187** · 12-17-2012,01:53 PM

Well if you were on a custom firmware MKV's play fine in Showtime, but I assume you are not so UMS (aka Universal Media Server) is going to be your best option IMO. But if media server was your main goal you could have just bought a media hub that plays all formats of video for much cheaper and supports nearly 4 times as many codecs as a stock PS3.

**Saint613** · 12-17-2012,02:08 PM

Good to know, I do have a WD media hub, but my wife gave me a budget for one more toy for Christmas

so I went with a PS3, and i will be getting a CFW as soon as I can manage the downgrade.

**atreyu187** · 12-17-2012,04:50 PM

Can't downgrade new PS3's I am afraid not even with a hardware flasher so you can forget that idea I am afraid.

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