William Anderson wrote: > Rob Beard wrote: > >> javadayaz wrote: >> >>> I mean primarily to view stuff/media thats stored on the ubuntu pc! >>> sorry should have made that a bit clearer >>> >> Yeah no problem. >> >> Well I don't have either console (I have an original XBOX, PS2 and >> Wii). I know the PS3 has Linux support and I'm pretty certain there is >> a version of Ubuntu available (if I'm right it's the PowerPC version >> that runs on the PS3) so you could run your media that way with >> something like MythTV. I'm not sure if the default operating system on >> > > that's not really an easy way to do things :) > > >> the PS3 (XMB is it?) can connect to Samba shares but I believe it does >> support uPNP which I understand there are servers available for this on >> Ubuntu, I've also read it supports Divx video files. >> > > No, neither the PS3 or Xbox 360 can connect to smb shares. > > >> With regards to the XBOX 360, I really don't know. I know it can >> connect to a Windows machine which is running Windows Media Centre and >> play stuff from that, and I would assume it can play WMA/WMV files >> (being Microsoft format files) but as far as connecting to a Samba share >> or uPNP server I just don't know. Doing a quick Google search pointed >> to a post about someone running Windows XP Media Centre edition in >> something like VirtualBox. >> > > That's overkill, and expensive. Both the PS3 and Xbox 360 can connect > to any OS's or device's uPnP server to grab media from, e.g. XBMC/Plex, > Connect360, TVersity, FUPPES, ushare, MediaTomb, etc. If your uPnP > server can transcode unsupported media, all the better (e.g. the 360 > won't be able to play things like mkv without some assistance), but both > can do the basics. For the fastest working system, but least out the > box features, you can at least apt-get install ushare :) > > I thought running through Virtualbox might be a bit overkill. As I mentioned, I don't have a PS3 or XBOX360 and I haven't used either (although I am looking at getting an XBOX 360 Premium system in the near future). > So to answer the OP's question, both are pretty amenable to streaming > media from an Ubuntu box, dependent on your choice of uPnP source. The > PS3 has WiFi built in, you'll need to purchase an Xbox 360 Wireless > Adapter (retail cost £59.99), e.g. http://tinyurl.com/ldhexr > > Bit pricey that is for a wireless adapter. Does the Elite console come with a wireless adapter?
I personally don't mind the lack of wireless as I have a switch right near the TV for my existing PS2 and Media Centre PC but I can see how for some putting cables in might not be an option (my other half occasionally moans about the rats nest of cables behind our TV). > I'd say your other requirements will come into play as to which one you > should buy, e.g. cost, joypad comfortability, onboard storage space, > available games, types of games[1], bluray capability, etc. Both > consoles have their strengths and weaknesses (tho I prefer the 360 at > the moment), so choose wisely :) > > I was leaning towards a PS3 mainly for the Bluray capabilities and the Linux support but considering they aren't dropping the price yet (I was hoping for an announcement of a price cut at E3) then I've decided to get an XBOX 360 instead. There are one or two games that I am interested in with a couple of XBOX exclusives (that Alan Wake game looks good). I think as far as Bluray is concerned for now I'll just fork out for a Bluray drive (I've seen a BD-ROM drive for about £50 retail boxed with software) which will pretty much cover my HD movie playback needs until eventually I can afford a PS3. Does ushare support transcoding of media on the fly? Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
