A Better Way to Watch Movies on XBox360 or PS3?

16 Years Ago Updated 16 Years Ago H. B. Duran 1 804 Views

These days, video game consoles aren't just for video games anymore. There's a CD, DVD and Blu-Ray player, internet, Twitter, Facebook, chat and more. But don't you wish you could watch MOVIES? Oh, wait, you can. Think the way you watch movies on your console is good enough? One company challenges consumers to think again.

FlicStick Corp announced today that they will be releasing their patent pending "FlicStick Movie System." For me, that name means slapping obnoxious people with a ruler when they talk during my movie. For you, that could mean a new way to watch your favorite flicks. With a tentative date of of October 1, 2010, the company hopes to revolutionize and simplify the ability to watch movies on your video game consoles.

With Netflix, Zune and free websites like http://movies.d-gu.com , watching movies on your XBox360 or PS3 has not exactly been impossible. At first glace, the FlicStick looks like a green USB card and nothing more. However, their press release claims that their product will simplify the entire movie download process. FlicStick says they will offer a Live Movie Guide, allegedly faster downloads and the ability to channel high quality content to your favorite box o' fun. Simply insert the USB device into your PC, download the movie onto it, then stick that USB into your PS3 or XBox360 to watch your movie.

The company also hopes to reach out to independent filmmakers to use FlicStick as a means to showcase their work. "We are initially targeting the Independent movie industry," says President Ken Tetterington. "The FlicStick is the perfect liaison between consumers and independent distributors. With this initial press release we are reaching out to the many distributors of independent film content."

No word yet on how much this little green system will cost, but discounts are being offered for those who pre-order at .

Speaking of movies, you can watch a short video about this product like so:
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raised a useful idea — a simple USB workflow is attractive — so here are practical, battle-tested ways to get reliable movie playback on an Xbox 360 or PS3, plus things to watch for.

For a quick USB method: transcode the file on a PC with a tool like HandBrake to a widely compatible profile (H.264 video + AAC audio in an MP4 container). Copy the resulting file to a USB stick and plug it into the console. If the console does not see the file, re-encode at a lower bitrate or try MP4 with baseline/main profile. Note: older consoles are picky about filesystems and containers; FAT32 is commonly required on legacy kits and has a 4 GB single-file limit, so large rips may need splitting or a network approach.

If you want “no copying” and support for large/varied files, run a local media server (Plex, Universal Media Server or similar) on the PC or NAS. Point the server at your movie folder, enable on-the-fly transcoding, connect the console to the same home network (wired is best), then browse the server from the console’s media/player area. This removes filesystem limits and often handles subtitles and codec mismatches automatically.

Troubleshooting quick list: 1) Start with a short test clip to confirm playback and audio. 2) If subtitles fail, either embed them in the file (burn them in) or use a container that supports embedded subtitles. 3) If playback stutters, check network throughput or use a faster USB drive. 4) Don’t expect DRM-protected or rented files to play — those are intentionally restricted.

was right that streaming is the simplest user experience; for local libraries the media-server route is the most flexible. and touched on cost and hardware — if you need perfect disc-quality and easy out-of-the-box support, native disc playback (Blu-ray/DVD) or a modern streaming box will be the least fuss.

samortan 0 Newbie Poster

15 Years Ago

Well, this is a nice way to stream movies online. I also love to watch movies. I will definitely try this one.
Thanks

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15 Years Ago

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janiquebroune 0 Newbie Poster

15 Years Ago

There is a CD-ROM, DVD and Blu-ray, and the Internet, both of the same thing, PS3 is the cheapest. All you have to do know.For depth, keep reading. Both 360 and PS3 are the same price at the outset, without additions, remember that.

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