Some people have their PS3 at home, they only use it for games and Bluray movie. But have you think of you are capable of playing HD video via the PS3? I have plenty of MKV format video in my computer (don’t ask me how do I obtain them), but then I only watch it on my PC. Now I realised that PS3 is a actually a media player too but unfortunately, it doesn’t support MKV file format. That’s the suckest thing to me.
Though, things don’t come to an end so fast. I have actually found guide on the net on how to watch MKV video on PS3. It’s pretty simple, convert it to a PS3 compatible format then transfer it to the PS3 then you are ready to go.
Some people are worried of video quality would be downgraded during the conversion but if you use the right software, it won’t. So the software is called mkv2vob, it’s a freeware, download it, convert it, transfer it.
Browse for your MKV file and select your destination directory which is also the output folder.
If your PS3 doesn’t connect to a amplifier via S/PDIF digital cable, you may not hear DTS surround sound, so you have to CHECK “Always Transcode DTS”.
On the other hand, if you want to transfer your file via a flash drive or portable HDD, you need to split your file. Sucks right? It’s because that PS3 only recognizes FAT32 format and the problem is you can’t transfer any file larger than 4GB into a FAT32 formatted HDD.
Unless that you have your PS3 connected into your network, you need not split it, you can just stream directly or just copy from your network.
As for me, my PS3 is not connected into my home network, my house runs wireless and it’s not capable for HD streaming. My method of watching MKV video without splitting is by burning the converted video into a dual layer 8.5GB DVD+/-R.
Although iPhone has support from major game developer, Android also not bad too! Just found out this video that shows you that Android has many good games too. =)
Still remember the PSX (Sony PlayStation 2 with DVR feature) back in few years time? I think not many people know about it because it was only released in the land of rising sun.
I just found something cool on the net and I want to say no, Microsoft did not release a Xbox 360 with PVR feature that looks a bit like the Tivo HD PVR. This is actually a modded Xbox 360 on a custom designed casing by Industri Repro. Gosh, this is just so pretty!
I don’t know have you heard about the new Nintendo DSi XL or not. DSi have just out for not a long time only and the Japanese Nintendo guy now have a upgrade of the Nintendo DSi, calling it the Nintendo DSi LL (in Japan) or Nintendo DSi XL (rest of world) which feature a huge huge 4.25inch screen, now it’s larger than the PSP (Go or no Go).
Somehow, I still prefer them to release a new one with hardware upgrade, better graphic, better camera, better processor. I know the games are addictive, but then it will not last for a long long time.
The big screen Nintendo DSi XL is now out in Japan, soon to be released in United State and Europe in early 2010, no idea about Malaysia release but you may start seeing it on our local game store’s shelf, for sure there would be parallel import. Mine DS Lite was a parallel import too and doing great till now. So folks out that thinking of getting a DSi, do hold back and get the XL, bigger screen means more fun!
PSP Go has been release for a few weeks here in Malaysia already, selling for RM1099. I would say the price is expensive and I might go for parallel import if it’s cheaper because my first generation’s PSP is a Japanese parallel import unit, which means, not official from local Sony Malaysia. I still can’t find any demo unit in-store in Penang yet, the one I’ve tried was in Singapore few weeks back.
My first impression on this little gaming machine when it’s first announced was, sucks, smaller screen, weird button placement. However, thought changed after getting my hands on the demo unit in one of the Sony’s store in Singapore. It felts incredibly light, the button were comfortable with my tiny hands and the screen was not really smaller. It’s just like shorter but it’s still a very big screen when having it on hands, near to you. I already have a first generation PSP, but I do want to have this new one in my bag, it’s cool, mine is like so old.
