Guide to streaming videos with subtitle on PS3 with Java PS3 Media Server!

Alright guys, PS3 Media Server is a new program so much easier to set up than TVersity. It’s Java based, works for Windows or Linux and capable of transcoding any HD content to your PS3 with subtitles on the fly.

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Check out the features here.

Download it here. Latest version v1.10.5.

Okay for those people who followed my TVersity guide, you should install Vista Codec Pack and remove “ffdshow-tryouts” although it isn’t necessary. (Btw, I’m still using ffdshow-tryouts!)

Playing the video files (some extracted from Readme)

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- Install PS3 Media Server.

- Get and install AVISynth 2.5.7 from here (2.5.8 has issues)

- Install codec pack, I recommend Vista Codec Pack. (Btw, I’m using ffdshow-tryouts, installation tips right at the end of this page)

- Set up the FFDShow Audio Decoder Config > Mixer to your preference, or this one 5.1 (3/0/2 LFE)

- Set “Autoload VSFilter” to Yes in Haali Splitter settings. *if necessary*

- Configure Haali Splitter (audio/subtitles language priorities) *if necessary*

- You can have optional codecs i.e. CoreAVC, Quicktime Alternative and Real Alternative.

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Fine Tuning PS3 Media Server

Mencoder settings:

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Common transcode settings:

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- UPDATE: v1.10.5 has improved Mencoder settings especially with subtitles, so no need to play with AviSynth priorities anymore.

- There’s nothing much to tweak for this program as it runs perfectly fine after install.
- Go to Navigation/Share settings and add the folder you want your video files played.
- Download “VSFilter.dll” here. Place it inside Avisynth’s plugin folder found in “Program Files/Avisynth 2.5/plugin”.
- Go to Transcoding Settings to change your Video quality, I use Good Quality and everything plays without stuttering.
*- Change “Avisynth/Mencoder” to 1st priority by clicking the Up/Down arrow on the bottom.*

If your PS3 detects the Media Server, everything should play up nicely!

Notes

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- You can have .avi files with .ass files in the same folder with same name and they will detect just fine.

To install ffdshow-tryouts, download the latest:

• ffdshow, I use ffdshow tryouts
• _MatroskaSplitter.zip :32-bit | 64-bit | old link don’t use Haali
• _MP4Splitter.zip : 32-bit | 64-bit | old link to watch mp4
• Other links: 64-bit | unicode filter from celtic_druid

- Uninstall all your codecs first!! Uninstall Haali if you have it!

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- Some has 2 versions available for the splitters.

For Windows Vista DON’T use Unicode.
Other version of Windows (i.e. 2000/XP) use Unicode.
This might have changed, as newer filters just have Unicode versions. Don’t worry, install and try for yourselves, if it works, good. Not? try another one. I have provided the old links just in case.

We have to install the splitters manually.

• Copy the file into your C:\Windows\System32 directory
• Open Command Prompt (Start > Run > type “cmd”)
• type “regsvr32 matroskasplitter.ax”
• type “regsvr32 MP4Splitter.ax”
• If done correctly, you will receive a success prompt.

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Use PS3 Controller in Windows (Wireless Bluetooth)

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Update: All updates and proper methods are updated at the new website.

Link to new website is here: DAVIESLIM.COM

Following up to the guide on using PS3 Controller in Windows, here’s another one to use it via Bluetooth. And now it has vibration support as well! Hope this guide helps! Also, for those who want to copy anything from my guide please do inform me. I hate it when people just claim everything was their own work. Some of the methods are discovered by myself so credit me!

- Firstly, we need to download some files!

• Bluetooth dongle (must be 2.0 above!)
• Libusb32 drivers (please read end of post): Link
• BtSix 1.5c (credits to 89ron) : Link
• Microsoft Visual C++ Library (when you get Application error for BtSix): Link
• PPJoy 0.83 (configures buttons): Link | Homepage
• FreeBT driver (allows BtSix to access dongle): Link

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*Updated Games for Windows setup and DLL files (i.e. The Last Remnant)
*Added Mirrors Edge and FEAR2:Project Origin button mapping.
*Added Tomb Raider Underworld PC button mapping.
*Added Prince of Persia PC button mapping
*Button mapping for Silent Hill Homecoming works using TR:U setting
*Dead Space PC works with PS3 controller (SIXAXIS / Dualshock3).

- OK, here goes!

Using PS3 Controller in Windows (Wired)

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Well, this is one of my tips for those Vista and XP users who wants to use their SIXAXIS or Dualshock 3 controller.

*Update 20th March 2009 – New Windows Dualshock 3 Drivers from japanese coder and new layout.
*Update 2nd November 2008 - Notes on WinSIXAXIS implementation. Read towards the end.

- I’ve updated this post and divided into Four Methods. I’m not using wired anymore but I’ll test if I have free time. Please please spend a little on a bluetooth dongle! It works wonders!!!

- Method A is the first and original method (did not work for me)

- Method B is my preferred method.

- Method C is an improvement of Method A, utilizing PPJoy but not for Dualshock 3.

- Method D is the latest and drivers created by a Japanese coder. This should be the BEST method, currently.

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