How to Hook Up a PC to PS3 As a Media Server

The PlayStation 3 allows you to stream media from your PC via the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance). DLNA-compatible devices, such as the PS3 and the PC, can act as servers to share videos, music, photos and other files with DLNA devices on the same network. Although the PS3 cannot send data, it can receive data from your PC via Windows Media Player.

Things You'll Need

• Windows Media Player 11
• Networked PS3

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn on the PS3. Open Windows Media Player on your PC. Click the "Library" button. Click "Media Sharing."

   • 2

     Click "Share Media." Place a check next to "Unknown Device" (the PS3).

   • 3

     Click "Allow" and "OK." On the Photo, Music and Video tabs on the PS3, you will see the name of your home network. Select the network name to access the files for that tab.