PlayOn Media Server streams Netflix to PS3 / Xbox 360 today
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Flashpoint @ Oct 1st 2008 7:19PM
Wii doesn't need this.
It can already play 1980's most technologicaly advanced NES games.
deyanimay @ Oct 1st 2008 7:47PM
I think I've seen this statement before followed by the word "troll." Just a hunch though.
turtlesoup @ Oct 1st 2008 8:18PM
Flashpoint a troll?? Nah, that's crazy talk.
Kspraydad @ Oct 1st 2008 7:35PM
Sad Canadian.
Andrew @ Oct 1st 2008 7:35PM
Would this by any change get around Location based filtering for these services? :-)
Hmm? hmm?
huh huh?
Yes? Yes?
Kspraydad @ Oct 1st 2008 10:19PM
No...thus my Sad Canadian comment.
sweet greggo @ Oct 1st 2008 7:41PM
sweet!
supmahbruddh @ Oct 1st 2008 7:43PM
IM FIRST??? ok ok excitement... swelling....
... oh more PS3 streaming? excited about that too! ;)
sign me up!
supmahbruddh @ Oct 1st 2008 7:44PM
arg...i hate browser refresh
i concede major failtime
paul @ Oct 1st 2008 8:00PM
There are seven links in this post, and none of them lead to the software. Nice job, Engadget.
Paul @ Oct 1st 2008 8:04PM
Have you tried the Read link?
Richard Lawler @ Oct 1st 2008 8:04PM
The "read" link and the big picture in the middle lead to MediaMall's website. You have to register to download the software, there isn't a direct link to it. If you have trouble finding it drop them an email, I'm sure they can help you out.
Paul @ Oct 1st 2008 8:03PM
I highly recommend Play On Media Server as it does work like a charm! So easy to use! I like it for what it can do with Hulu!
El Taco @ Oct 1st 2008 9:19PM
How do I sign up to get paid to advertise like you do?
Philippe @ Oct 1st 2008 8:18PM
Ok, ok, interesting... but where's Hulu and Amazon's WAB on Roku's player?!?
Brent @ Oct 1st 2008 8:23PM
To bad I think the website is down to even attempt to download it :(
D3FAULT @ Oct 1st 2008 10:38PM
It's running REALLY slow, but I'm downloading it as I type this. Keep trying.
Kevitivity @ Oct 1st 2008 8:26PM
Does PlayOn have a Mac version?
Jander @ Oct 1st 2008 8:40PM
Nope. :(
William @ Oct 2nd 2008 1:39PM
I've gotten it to work with Parallels on my MacBook Pro. Awesome!
Rick @ Oct 2nd 2008 7:02PM
I setup a folder for video in Sites, and I can access and stream xvid to my ps3's web browser. Sadly no hulu or netflix though.
Jander @ Oct 1st 2008 8:41PM
This really pushes the PS3 over the edge for me as the de facto media machine in my house. Hulu + Netflix + Sony's Video renting/buying service + blu-ray = crazy delicious.
Hife @ Oct 1st 2008 9:25PM
iiiiindeed
KC @ Oct 1st 2008 11:23PM
While I really like this upgrade from PlayOn, the ability to play these streams should be done natively on the PS3 without having the need to leave a PC on to transcode the video on the fly.
duke @ Oct 1st 2008 8:54PM
All we need now is someone to give us a fix for the DLNA errors (4405) on the PS3.
Darren Tilley @ Oct 1st 2008 9:08PM
PlayOn, apply directly to the forehead...
vitriolix @ Oct 1st 2008 9:17PM
Or you can use this free Media Center plugin to stream netflix to your XBox now:
http://myweb.cableone.net/eluttmann04/projects/vmcNetFlix/default.htm
Kristian @ Oct 1st 2008 9:19PM
Anyone have an alternate download? Their site is already swamped.
Break @ Oct 1st 2008 9:25PM
you know, i used to love running playon on my computer till i noticed it hogging up so many resources... i have 4 gigs of memory but it should for no reason take up more memory then firefox with 12 tabs open
haha
i mean tversity runs quietly and unnoticed in my system tray, why can't play on do the same?
Marshall @ Oct 1st 2008 9:39PM
Confirmed to work on the Popcorn Hour also, you can see a video of it in action at Youtube and metacafe. Just search for "real ht info"
Marshall
The Real HT Info Podcast
Rob @ Oct 1st 2008 9:57PM
Excellent release. This release fixes a lot of the bugs found on previous versions.
jim @ Oct 1st 2008 10:07PM
What is the link for this?
Brenden @ Oct 1st 2008 10:12PM
Ugh, when is Netflix streaming coming to Mac? Jesus.
supmahbruddah @ Oct 3rd 2008 1:39PM
geez isnt exclusivity annoying?
rickjamess @ Oct 1st 2008 10:34PM
Anyone else getting corrupted netflix errors via the ps3?
Dan @ Oct 1st 2008 11:00PM
Yep. Also "Media No Longer Available" for all Hulu videos.
Mark @ Oct 16th 2008 12:46AM
me, I can't see anyvideo, under netflix or hulu and other,,, when I try to watch the video, says the file is corupted,,,,,,,,, what's wrong? u know?
jim @ Oct 1st 2008 10:38PM
I am still trying to download it.
jim @ Oct 1st 2008 10:39PM
http://www.themediamall.com/downloads/playonbeta
John @ Oct 1st 2008 11:33PM
Thank you Jim!
Jonathan Minnick @ Oct 1st 2008 10:44PM
in the words of Ben Stein..."wooooow". I'm elated, to say the least...not we're not stuck w/ the PSN's paltry choice of content.
Flicky @ Oct 1st 2008 11:07PM
Another sad Canadian......
jim @ Oct 1st 2008 11:53PM
I can't get hulu, netflix, and youtube doesnt seem to work. ESPN and the cbs one works great i really like it. Now i haven't read the manual yet because the website must be slammed. ill lok at it tomorrow. anyone else having problems? I do think this program has some promise.
Shantanu @ Oct 2nd 2008 12:28AM
I am getting Netflix corrupted data error and also hulu videos are not working. I tried randomly youtube and CBS they were working fine.
Evan @ Oct 2nd 2008 2:22AM
So does anyone think this will get canned by Microsoft? The announcement at E3 made it seem like they had an 'exclusive' agreement with Netflix to be the only console to provide this functionality.
I personally expect MS to pounce quickly to shut this down. Just a guess though.
jhutchinson4 @ Oct 2nd 2008 6:05AM
Their site must be getting hammered. When I can get on it (which is spotty in itself) I can't do anything with it. This might be something that will have to wait until another day. Sounds good, though.
Eric @ Oct 2nd 2008 11:44AM
Yikes. Domain has been suspended now.
I still can't get this to work on my server. Keep getting the "Not Found" error message.
Jko @ Oct 2nd 2008 11:54AM
Don't suppose someone can upload the setup file to a rapidshare or something? Would really love to give this a shot.
bsdgeek @ Oct 2nd 2008 2:11PM
I am uploading the setup file I downloaded last night to rapidshare for you guys
bsdgeek @ Oct 2nd 2008 2:24PM
I may have to do this later