How to stream internet media to your PS3, XBOX360, and Wii

Over the past few year, the PS3, Wii, and XBOX360 have taken over almost every living room in the country. They are mainly gaming consoles, but they all have the power to be a great media server. PlayOn, a new program from MediaMall, will allow you to stream internet video through your Wii, PS3, or 360 and play it on your TV. PlayOn connects to Hulu, YouTube, CBS, ESPN, and CNN to bring you some of the best internet video content.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• PlayON from Media Mall
• Wii
• PS3
• XBOX360
• Internet Connection

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   The first thing you will need to do is go to http://themediamall.com to download PlayOn. Once you're there, just click on "Products and Services" and you'll see PlayOn right there.

2. Here you'll be able to download and install PlayOn, but there are two options. Option one is to download the trial version which should last you 30 days (this might change. Over the past few months they have offered 10 day, 14 day, and now the 30 day trial). Or you can purchase the software for $39 (as of right now, they are offering a $29 promotion)

3. Once you have chosen which way to go, install the software on your computer. If you chose to purchase it, you will get an e-mail with your registration information.

4. PlayOn does have a few options you can tweak once it is installed, but the setup is pretty simply. If you have a Netflix or Hulu account, you can put in your user information so that PlayOn can access your account settings or stream information from those sites that is restricted. You do not need an account for Hulu, but putting it in gives you access to your favorites you have marked on the website.

5. For the next step, all you need to do is make sure that your Wii, PS3, or 360 is hooked up to your come network and it turned on. On your main control panel, you should see an icon for PlayOn.

6. Now all you have to do is decide what TV show, Movie, or YouTube clip you want to watch. Sit back and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• from the PS3 you can alcually download the content from many of the video stream. Justr bring up the menu before you select a video clip and you'll see the option to donwload it. It does take a while, but it's nice to have the option.

Resources

• PlayOn from MediaMall