PS3 or Xbox360 for HD streaming

[europeman]

I currently have the Xbox 360 and I am considering purchasing the Wireless N adapter or the PS3. I am currently leaning towards the Xbox because apparently they now accept H.264 formatted videos. When searching on the internet people speak higher of the window media center extender than the PS3

Unfortunately I am been unable to test as I believe my PC firewall is blocking the data.

Any opinions?
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[Rusty257]

Personally I wouldnt use either. I will stick with my WD TV. For me its just easier. Plug in my HDD and play my BR rips. No fuss. I tried for a good while before giving up due to freezing on my network, sync problems, and not all formats played. I still use the 360 occasionally depending on what I am trying to play. Never liked the 2GB limit though.


http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/nxe/gamesandmedia/movies/videofaq/viewvideoplaybackfaq.aspx

 

[Ogi]

Neither the XBOX or PS3 are particularly good at streaming HD media.

I would recommend a WD HD device or a XBMC HTPC.

 

[canoehead]

Use a dedicated device

I would agree with the other posters - I have been using the PS3 for years and it is good but VERY picky as to what it will play. The 360 is not truly DLNA compliant and has its own issues. Both use a lot of power and throw off a lot of heat, which is unnecessary for streaming.

Get a dedicated little box from PopcornHour or WD.