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How to Connect a PC & a PS3 Media Player

The PlayStation 3 is a media device that provides owners with many different options for enjoying their media. This can either be through playing video games, DVD and Blu-ray discs, or video and music media files. Fortunately, PS3 users also have the option of using the Media Server option on their personal computers. This allows the user to play any files that are stored on their computer through their PS3. The Media Server functionality can eliminate the need to add more wires to a home media center as well as keep the PS3 hard drive free for other needs.

Things You'll Need

PlayStation 3 and PC on the same network
Windows Media Player 11

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on the PC and PS3.
- 2
  Click on the "Start" button or "Windows" icon on the lower left-hand side of the screen.
- 3
  Go to "Programs" and select "Windows Media Player."
- 4
  Click on the "Library" option at the top of the screen.
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  Scroll to the "Media Sharing" option and select it.
- 6
  Check the box that says "Share my media to:" and then click the icon for your PS3 and the "Allow" button.
- 7
  Navigate to the "Music" option on your PS3 Cross Media Bar.
- 8
  Scroll to the" Search for Media Servers" option and press the "X" button on your PS3 controller.
- 9
  Click on the window that opens on your PC.
- 10
  Allow the device to access your PC.

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