PS3 CodecSys H.264 Encoder Review

August 17, 2009 | repdetect2 | 13 Comments

Hey Everyone,

I have always been a fan of ps3blog.net and wanted to do a guest review on some folks who happen to be in my backyard:Fixstars.

Having a chance to beta test the CodecSys encoder, I wanted to share my thoughts and be the town herald on this so to speak. I haven’t seen much press on it (outside Japan) but it’s definitely newsworthy. Now on to the review.

Recently I have had the opportunity to test out the CodecSys CE-10  H.264 encoding software for the PS3 created by Fixstars, and the results are nothing short of astounding. By utilizing the power of the cell processor in the PS3, the video encoding world is changing.

The installation and set-up was a breeze. Essentially you’re installing a Linux OS on your PS3 (as YDL was sold to Fixstars). After installing the “other os” on the PS3 and setting it as default, you reboot the PS3. Once you reboot the PS3. You’re greeted with YDL/Fixstars screen on your PS3 with a message that states the “CodecSys CE-10 accelerator has started”

After this is completed you install the CodecSys software on the PC. It functions in a client/server type relationship. You load up the file on the PC, it communicates with the PS3, sends the data over, and then sends it back over to the PC. All my tests were performed on Core2 Duo Processor with a Gigabit LAN. So after installing and initializing the program the program launches and attempts to find the PS3:

After the PS3 is contacted, you’re greeted with an encoding screen where you can import your media into to the encoder.

For the purposes of this test, I wanted to take one of my favorite films and re-encode the video.  Soldier:

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