I'm using Nero MediaHome and its startup is faster than Tversity. It can also play it all including MKV and 5.1 audio.

The PS3 is very finicky in what it plays and what it doesn't, so naturally, some MKV files will play, while some won't.
There isn't one reason why some work and some don't, but here's something you can do to increase your chances. Download a program called: mkv2vob and convert your MKV file to a VOB (a full length HD movie will be done in about 3 minutes, as it's not really decoding -> re-encoding). You will lose your subtitles (unless it's hard coded into the movie)

The other minor annoyance with Nero MediaHome is it needs Nero Scout to work, which is an indexing program. So it's an extra program that needs to be run in the background, and the initial index takes a long time if you have lots of media files. If the file doesn't get indexed, it won't show, so it has to be done.

PS: movies encoded with AC3 5.1 seem to work better. Movies encoded with AAC appear to have a higher failure rate.

I dont understand

if you have the mkv files on your computer, as well as a big enough LCD tv to enjoy the PS3, why not just hook up the pc with the LCD TV?

I did that, works great and no slingbox hassel

My PC is nowhere near my living room, so that's why i'd rather stream it over the network. I'm in the process of building a media PC from scrap parts, but I'm short a video card with HDMI and soundcard that can connect to my 5.1. But eventually, it'll be connected to my TV directly.

Don't expect anything other than PC's to ever be able to play MKV files.

I guess 'never say never' is appropriate, but I doubt it'll happen.

update 2.20 is up

http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-127268.aspx

I'm having a hard time readjusting to r6v controls since I've been playing cod4 so much... Anyone else share my plight? :)

^Vegas 2? Is the Online finally working now? If anyone wants to play Vegas 1 Online hit me up on the weekends..goodness i love the cover system

vegas online is still buggy the last time i checked but its up

what is the purpose of points ???

kinda like a gamerscore on XBL i'm guessing

it would be awesome to see sony come out with their own "achievement points" and be able for us to redeem the points for movies, music, games, and etc.

That would be fucking brilliant!!! :thumbsup:
This means free games at times, but they'd capture way more players this way!

sup guys, im planning to get a ps3 soon,, and heard that the new mgs4 bundle is comming soon. Should I just wait til then? Or if i get a chance to get a 60gb ps3,, which one is a better choice for me.. I dont think I have enough patience to wait for 2 more months

well the 60gig is pretty hard to find...you won't get it brand new...I would wait for the MGS4 Bundle to come out..

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/ar...6051222749.jpg

The MGS4 bundle has a DS3 comewith right?

in that case wait for the bundle, if you can reserve one do it now as this bundle version got reserved to the max really fast in Japan

yea im assuming it comes with DS 3, but the 80gb ps3 inside the mgs4 bundle is same as the motorstorm bundle? like spec wise

that's weird, i heard that the 80gig model was discontinued....?

i think they are keeping the 80gb...they discontinued the 20 and 60gb's..

^damn i got 60gb :(

the 60gb has backwards compatibility...the others dont

was hesitating whether to buy Dark Sector or not...thx god i rented


play roughly 5 hrs...than fuck it.....returned it on the first day..


its kinda weak sauce, very repetitive throwing that stupid frisby of his most of the time

does the 60gb version play all ps2 games?

so does the 20gb

i forgot about the 20gb actually existed

Yeah, the NAmerican 80GB PS3 for MGS4 bundle will be exactly the same as the Motorstorm ones.

Side note here..I'm looking for a made-in-Japan DS3..my friend's coming back in 2 weeks from Taiwan and he can get it for $50 but it's made in China.

SO does anyone know how much they will be selling for at Canadian stores..and whether it's made in Japan or China?

I'm looking for a Japanese one for $50..$60 max..so ordering online thru playasia isn't what i want.

My Japanese Sixaxis > my Chinese Sixaxis..which is why i'm picky:D