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how to set up playstation 3 (ps3) xbox 360 nintendo wii and n95 with media server programs on Tversity, Orb, and Windows Media Player 11 xp

 

Windows Media Player

Intro

i find windows media player is best used on the xbox 360 i also use tversity for when certain files wont play as wmp doesnt encode files.

one benifet wmp has over tversity is on ps3 tversity cant show thumbnail previews for video files well not yet atleast

 

Main Features

Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP offers great new ways to store and enjoy all your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV. Play it, view it, and sync it to a portable device for enjoying on the go or even share with devices around your home—all from one place.
 

Simplicity In Design
Bring a whole new look to your digital entertainment.

 
 

More of the Music You Love
Breathe new life into your digital music experience.

 
 

All Your Entertainment in One Place
Store and enjoy all of your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV.

 
 

Enjoy Everywhere
Stay connected with your music, video, and pictures no matter where you are. Check out the new Media Sharing feature.
 

Installation

 

this is the easy bit just go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/11/default.aspx and get the latest version then

  • locate the setup file you downloaded and make sure it has a ‘.exe’ suffix. On some systems, due to certain security software/practices one will find the file with no suffix, in such a case please rename it so that the ‘.exe’ extension is restored.
  • Run the setup file and go through the installation wizard.

 

Getting Started

 

1. open Windows Media Player 11 then Goto Tools then under library tab and click configure sharing
2.Go to media sharing box and make sure its ticked
3.if using ps3 Make sure your PS3 is on and updated to atleast 1.80 firmware and you also should be on a home network or router

if you want to add folders

1. open Windows Media Player 11 then Goto Tools then under library tab and click monitor folders

2. click add and browse to whatever folders you want

 

then goto

Start / Run  type: services.msc then Enter
find and Check these 3 services (A MUST if you want to detect your device on the PS3).
SSDP Discovery Service    Make it Automatic (right click properties to change it).
Universal Plug and Play Device Host
Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
All have to be on or on Auto.

 

xbox 360

 

quick start

make sure your 360 is connected to your router or direct to your PC and you have the latest system update and that tversity is running.

go to the media blade and select music, pictures, or video now press X to change source now if everythings working as it should, you will see windows media player now select that and browse to what you want to watch/listen to.

 

wmp 11 works pretty much flawless with xbox what them both being microsoft i dont think that will be a shock to anyone

PlayStation 3

wmp 11 with ps3 does seem to be very hit or miss if/when you get it working it is great

but getting it to work can be problematic sadly

quick start

Make sure your PS3 is on and updated to atleast 1.80 firmware and you also should be on a home network or router and windows media player is running

Now on the PS3 - Under Video, Photos or Music, select "Scan for media server"
Go back to the PC, and you should see a pop up showing an unknown device trying to connect.
Allow the device, and everything should work.

if things dont work make sure all this is correct

Start / Run  type: services.msc then Enter
find and Check these 3 services (A MUST if you want to detect your device on the PS3).
SSDP Discovery Service    Make it Automatic (right click properties to change it).
Universal Plug and Play Device Host
Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
All have to be on or on Auto.

sometimes turning everything off pc/router/pc then rebooting them in the order of router/pc/ps3 can help

 

if you cant get this to work there is a more comprehensive guide at the US ps3 forums here

 

 

 

Nokia N95

 

on n95 i prefer orb but wmp 11 is good

quick start

make sure your phone can connect to your router via wifi

now in your menu find the home media button it will probably be under tools somewhere i moved my icon to the main menu screen for easy access click the icon and you should see a browse home button click that and you will see windows media player now select that and browse to what you want to watch/listen to.

 

if you want to view video over internet when out and about i reccomend Orb