The Plex development team announced today the limited launch of the official Plex client for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The app mirrors the look and feel of its Xbox counterpart, and is limited initially to Plex Pass members.
Why I Use Plex (And a Look at My Plex Setup)
As a follow-up to a more technical look at Plex, I thought I’d take a more emotional approach and share with you the reasons why I use and love this incredible media center software. As a bonus, I’ll give you a peek at the Plex setup I’ve cobbled together over the years that’s grown into a media streaming beast.
Native Plex App Now Available for the Xbox One, Xbox 360 “Shortly”
Popular media server and playback software Plex is now available on the Xbox One, with an Xbox 360 release coming soon. The Xbox One app is currently available on the Xbox Store and is free for members of the service’s paid Plex Pass program and includes new features like support Kinect voice and motion control.
Plex Unveils Chromecast Enhancements with Music and Photo Support and High Bitrate Video Streaming
Popular media software Plex is out with some big updates to its Chromecast player this week. New features include music and photo support, better streaming with support for higher bitrate video, and content mirroring to allow users to see media library details on the big screen.
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Your Mac Geek Gab Media Server Questions Answered!
After appearing on a recent episode of the Mac Geek Gab to talk about home media servers and movie management, I received many great questions from listeners. Here are my answers to some of questions that required a response longer than a Tweet. Come join the discussion and be sure to grab Mac Geek Gab Episode 485 for the full story!
Plex Now Available on Google Chromecast
Google’s Chromecast just picked up a great new app. Plex, the excellent home media server and client software, is now available on Google’s tiny and affordable streaming device, although you have to be a PlexPass member to check it out right away.
Plex iOS and Android Apps on Sale for $1.99 Until Wednesday
Plex, the incredibly powerful and flexible home media server, is running a “back to school” sale on its mobile apps for iOS and Android. Both are available for $1.99 until Wednesday, a significant discount over the apps’ standard price of $4.99.