Streaming Video On The PSP
I streamed video to to my PSP for the first time the other day.
If you haven't heard of it, the program is called PimpStreamer and can be downloaded from the PimpWare site.
Basically, you have a server running on a computer somewhere that has access to media files. Any media files that your computer can play. Your PSP can then connect to the server and request a file. The PimpStreamer server will then re-encode the file so that it will play properly on the PSP and send it across the network.
Installation
It was very simple on my Windows XP computer. Connect your PSP and put it into USB mode and then install the files. It does the rest.
My Windows Vista experience wasn't as smooth and I have not got it working yet to tell you the truth. The installer ends with an error part way through saying some program is missing that is needed. I will let you know when I have gotten further on it.
How Well Does It Work
PimpStreamer doesn't work all that great for me. The vidoe looks like good quality but it jumps quite a bit and stutters. I have read some tips on how to fix it, but will have to sit down and play with it for a bit. My computer with the server is close to 6 years old and is running around 90% for the PimpStreamer process, so that could very well be the problem itself.
Either way, check it out. It is a nifty little program that could save you the hassle of having to encode and upload to your PSP anytime you want to watch something.
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Original Post: Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
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