How to Get Real Player on the PS3

TVersity

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  Connect the PS3 to your home network router. Refer to your PS3 owner's manual if you are unsure how to do this.

• 2

  Download the TVersity installer from the TVersity website. Save the installer file to your desktop. Launch the installer file saved to your desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the TVersity software onto your computer. When prompted to install additional codecs, select "Yes."

• 3

  Open your computer's firewall settings. Configure the settings to allow "Media Server" and "TVersity Media Server" to go through the firewall. In Window 7 computers, for example, this task is accomplished by selecting "Control Panel" from the Start menu. Click "System and Security," then "Allow a program through the firewall." Check the boxes next to "Media Server" and "TVersity Media Server." Click "OK."

• 4

  Launch the TVersity program. Go to the "Settings" tab. Open the "Media Player Device" drop-down menu. Select "Sony PlayStation 3." Click "Start Sharing." Click "Save."

• 5

  Click the green Plus icon in the menu. Select "Add file" or "Add folder." Browse to find the location where the Real Player file(s) you want to play on your PS3 are saved. Click on a specific Real Player file or folder to select it. Click "OK." Click "Submit" to add the Real Player file(s) to your TVersity library.

• 6

  Turn on your PS3 and TV. Navigate to the "Music" or "Video" icon in the PS3 menu. All of the media stored in your TVersity library should be listed.

Orb

• 7

  Connect the PS3 to your home network router.

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  Download the Orb installer from the Orb website. Save the installer file to your desktop. Launch the installer file saved to your desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Orb software onto your computer and set up your account.

• 9

  Leave the computer turned on. Turn on the PS3 and TV. Use the PS3 controller to navigate to the "Network" icon in the PS3 menu. Highlight "Internet Browser." Press the "X" button.

• 10

  Press the "Start" button. Enter "mycast.orb.com" to go to the Orb website. Enter your account login credentials. All of the media stored on your PC, including Real Player files, is now accessible on your PS3.

PS3 Media Server

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  Connect the PS3 to your home network router.

• 12

  Download the PS3 Media Server installer. Save the installer file to your desktop. Launch the installer file saved on your desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

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  Launch the PS3 Media Server program. Go to the "Folder Sharing" tab. Click the "Add" button. Browse to find the location where the Real Player file(s) you want to play on your PS3 are saved to add them to your media server library.

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  Leave on the computer. Turn on your PS3 and TV. Navigate to the "Music" or "Video" icon in the PS3 menu. Your Real Player files should be available.