The title says it all, and after a little surfing, I'm afraid the answer is no, but here's the question.

If I put an AVCHD video on an SDHC card and connect it to my PS3 slim via a USB adapter, can the PS3 play the video? I know the PS3 can play such videos from a DVD-R, and I think it can play them from a BD-R, but it would be much easier if it was possible to play them from an SDHC card.

Second question, what if I transfer the videos to my PS3's hard drive? Takes an extra time consuming step, but might be worth it, if it works.

I can't say for sure with with the slim, since I have a fat, but it should be the same. It plays fine off of USB storage, but it will say there are no videos on the drive even though there are. You need to manually browse to the video to play it. They can be copied to the HD also no problem. I haven't tried any since the new 3.0 firmware so maybe they fixed the problem where it says there are no videos on the USB drive even though there are. You can also stream them via DLNA and copy them to the internal HD over a network, so you don't even need a USB drive.

I can stream them from my hard drive wirelessly over my network? That's the best solution of all if true.

I already have it set up to stream files from bit torrent and the like, which it does just fine. I assumed it would be too bandwidth limited to stream my MXP AVCHD files. Will that work?

u can stream 720p files with wireless connections, 1080p with wired connections

So... if I get one of those wall outlet wired network plugs into the room with my PS3, I will be able to watch MXP (1080i, I think) videos that reside on an external hard drive shared on my network on my PS3? That would be pretty hot!

The ethernet over power line adapters are typically much slower then they are rated for and depending on your wiring could be slower than wireless. It doesn't really matter if the video is 720p or 1080p, what is important is the bitrate. 1080p is usually a much higher bitrate, so it will give your wireless a hard time. Just try it and see if it works, if it is choppy you can copy it to your internal PS3 drive, press the triangle button on a video under a DLNA server and there is a copy option.

Wireless is a pain in the ass. Granted running hardwire is not the easiest thing in the world, and in some cases it just can't be done... but if at all possible then it should be done before wireless is considered. In fact if you want a really great and dependable network system through out your house then hardwire is the way to go. There is never an issue with speed (relative to the connections anyway)... much less of a security risk.... and there is never an issue with magnetic interference.

I have been recording in MXP at 24Mbps (I think). If I get a good wired connection over a powerline adapter, do you think that will play?

I have to try a powerline network adapter first, because I think setting up a legit ethernet cable network from my modem to my theater room is going to cost me a small bundle.

I have been recording in MXP at 24Mbps (I think). If I get a good wired connection over a powerline adapter, do you think that will play?



It should.
I have hardwire from my 3 computers to a router, over to my PS3 and WD media player. I play avchd, HDV. MXF, avi... etc and I have nevr had a speed or stutter problem at all.

I used to go wireless.... it cost a small fortune and I had nothing but problems. I have only one wireless connect left and that's for the laptop when I'm out in the backyard or something similar. Other than that I've given up on wireless.

Sadly, I get stutter on my MXP videos, even with a powerline adapter. The connection speed tested at 5.7 Mbps, which ain't gonna do it.

Looks like I either have to get a legit wired connection or live with putting videos on SDHC cards and watching them from there.