How to Hook Up PS3 to a Computer & Stream Video
Your PS3 and Windows 7 computer can be hooked up to one another through Windows Media Player to allow for the streaming of media from the computer to the PS3. This feature makes it possible to view video stored on your computer's hard drive using the PS3. By taking advantage of this option you can view your media on the television connected to the PS3 console without needing to transfer any files or make any cable connections that are not already in place.
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Instructions
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Turn on your PS3 and sign into your user account.
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Use the left and right arrows on your PS3 controller to navigate to the "Settings" menu, then scroll down to the "System Settings" option and press the "X" button.
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Scroll to "System Information," and then press the "X" button.
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Write down the value to the right of "MAC Address," as you will need this information shortly.
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Click the "Start" button at the bottom-left corner of your computer screen, and then click "Control Panel."
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Click the green "Network and Internet" link, and then click the green "Network and Sharing Center" link.
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Click "Change Advanced Sharing Settings" in the column at the left side of the window.
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Click the "Turn on Network Discovery" option, and then click the "Turn on File and Printer Sharing" option.
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Scroll further down the window, and then click the "Choose Media Streaming Options" link. If media sharing is not turned on, click the "Turn On Media Streaming" button.
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Click the drop-down menu to the right of "Show Devices On," and then click "All Networks."
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Double-click each of the "Unknown Device" listings until you locate the one that matches your PS3 MAC address.
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Click the drop-down menu to the right of the unknown device, and then click "Allowed."
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Click the "OK" button to save your changes.
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Click the "Start" button at the bottom-left corner of your computer screen, and then type "Services" into the search field at the bottom of the Start menu.
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Click the "View Local Services" option in the search results column.
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Scroll to the "Windows Media Player Network Sharing Services" option, and then double-click it.
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Click the drop-down menu to the right of "Startup Type," and then click "Automatic."
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Click the "Log On" tab at the top of the window, and then check the "Local System Account" option.
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Click "Apply," and then click "OK" to save your changes. You will then be able to stream video from your PC to your PS3 by selecting your PC from the "Video" menu of your PS3.
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Tips & Warnings
You can find other useful information about your PS3 on the System Information tab, such as the PS3's IP address and the amount of remaining free space.
