If you need to catch up the past weeks programming there are better places to do it than on a computer in the spare room or on a laptop screen.
Nintendo Wii owners in the UK have been able to enjoy the BBC iPlayer for some time, and ElectricPig are reporting that the Wii iPlayer is to receive further updates, finally allowing a full screen option.
Anthony Rose, head of BBC future media & technology also talks about the PS3:
…confirmed that a PS3 iPlayer was still in the works, barring some niggling issues with the console’s software: “the PS3 uses a slightly older version of Flash which doesn’t support some of the features used in our media player, and the very promising Flash 9 update now available on PS3 has some compatibility issues. Our Flash developers are working on it - stay tuned for updates.”
It was originally thought that the introduction of Flash 9 in FW 2.50 would open up the possibilities of the official iPlayer on the PS3, which it didn’t, but now it appears clear that the PS3’s implementation of Flash 9 isn’t straight forward.
After all if Nintendo’s toy can support it, then Sony’s powerhouse media hub shouldn’t have a problem, but until they do get around to making it work officially, you can point your PS3 browser at www.ps3iplayer.com to get all your iPlay goodness, just don’t mention Strictly Come Dancing.
October 25th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
ps3iplayer.com is a great stop-gap solution but it is fairly low resolution, a full screen version with a direct XMB link would be awesome.
Mike Says:
October 25th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I agree with the low resolution part, I tried watching Little Britain USA last week on the site and it was very pixelated. A direct XMB icon to the service would be a very nice addition
October 25th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Yes, and that Icon, would fit nicely under TV, PlayTV’s looking very lonesome on its own.
TonyLeMesmer Says:
October 25th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Would be nice to have a 4OD app there as well
October 25th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Since I learnt about ps3iplayer.com I’ve been very happy. I’m not really worried about this for now. Maybe in the mean time, the BBC should just make that website their official application?
October 26th, 2008 at 11:24 am
what’s the problem with ps3iPlayer.com ? Exactly nothing , if it’s a bit too pixelated then click on the ” high quality” button hey presto ! It’s high quality . I don’t feel the need to wait for a better option , we have an awesome one now. I agree with LeMesmer though 4od would be a whole lot better !
November 14th, 2008 at 11:44 am
i never know that wow.