PlayOn media server update smashes bugs, adds 64-bit Windows support

by Richard Lawler, posted Aug 21st 2008 at 2:57PM

Just that fast, the folks behind PlayOn's Hulu / YouTube / soon-Netflix streaming software have gone to version 2.58.3152, including support for 64-bit versions of Windows and fixes for a few niggling video playback bugs experienced a few days ago. If you've somehow avoided grabbing the free beta software, go ahead and check it out (if you must, there's also our gallery for a the Buckaroo Banzai-YouTube-clips-streamed-to-PS3 future that awaits), but for any already on the bandwagon please be sure to uninstall the previous version and reboot first. Let us know, was it as easy as Head-on (apply directly to forehead) or has the pain continued?

Filed under: Media streamers, Other hardware

Tags: hulu, media server, MediaServer, netflix, play on, PlayOn, playstation 3, Playstation3, ps3, streaming, wii, xbox 360, Xbox360, youtube

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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MadMike @ Aug 21st 2008 3:15PM

I still don't get the whole $30 pricetag. You need a PC to run this, so why not just connect said PC via DVI-HDMI cable and a toslink for audio and be done. $10 worth of cables and bob's your uncle. Then you can surf the interwebs with a nice wireless keyboard and mouse.

If you give up Netflix you can even use a Mac with a bluetooth KB & Mouse.

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Pip @ Aug 22nd 2008 2:20PM

Said PC is someones desktop PC in a different room 99% of the time. Moving it next to the TV would be very inconvenient unless you bought a HTPC specifically for it instead. At which point $30 starts to look like a better solution because then you don't have to putz around and buy a second machine.

But hey, if you are fine with lugging around your desktop all over your house every time you want to stream Netflix on your TV, more power to you.

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andyg8180 @ Aug 21st 2008 3:18PM

The purpose is so you dont have to use anymore cables. I am currently doing what you said and the wires are just a mess... As neat as it is, i would rather have my laptop sitting in a corner and no where near my TV... Wall mount baby... Wall mount lol

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CubeGuy @ Aug 21st 2008 4:25PM

Running a bit smoother, but it doesn't find my laptop when it's connected to a hard line. I have to use the Wi-fi (which is painfully slow at times).

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Nick @ Aug 21st 2008 5:37PM

The new version works great. I spent most of late last night scrolling through the hulu catalogue of shows. I hope they plan on adding Hulu's movie catalogue as well. Yes, you can do the same type of thing for cheaper than $30. Don't want to buy it, than don't. Simple as that. It does make your PS3 or 360 that much more user friendly though and it sure beats having to use a keyboard and mouse in the living room.

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Belvis @ Aug 22nd 2008 10:13AM

I think this software is pretty great. Takes the sting out of Microsoft's Netflix agreement. I hope the entire Netflix library is available, unlike what they have for Hulu right now.

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ps3user @ Aug 22nd 2008 1:49PM

Installed it last night on vista and it showed up on the ps3 right away. Browsing all the TV shows on hulu on my big TV was fun. A million times better than the "on-demand" junk available through comcast.

I can't wait to see what netflix options become available. Personally I think it's worth the $30 to make my ps3 more featured of a media center.

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