Approximately a month ago the Japanese CodecSys CE-10 H.264 Software Encoder for PS3 was released.

Today, bogaromi dropped by our PS3 Forums to let us know the English version is also now available!

Those interested can sign up for the free 14-Day Trial and the full press release is available below.

Additionally, an F.A.Q. is available along with a list of Required Hardware and License Key Registration details.

Finally, an Installation Guide is...

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Update: A translated Install Guide is now available.

Today rickylyh let us know Fixstars Corporation of Japan has released a free 14-day trial of CodecSys CE-10, an H.264 Software Encoder for use with Sony's PlayStation 3.

It was first announced a few months ago, and although Fixstars' English Site doesn't have the trial available yet it is expected sometime this month.

The CE-10 software gets...

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A novel transcoding tool Fixstars (PDF) allows for the conversion of video material on the Full HD format, with the help of a PlayStation 3 in real time, is coming in June 2009.

To quote, roughly translated: The conversion of video footage in Full HD movies at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 provides current desktop CPUs with a lengthy task. This allows the transcoding of a movie...

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Here's another way to harness the power of the PS3's Cell chip, to quote:

Fixstars Corporation of Japan has announced CodecSys CE-10, the first H.264 encoder that's designed specifically for the PS3. The product will be showcased at the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas starting April 20th.

The CE-10 software will be installed on a PC,...

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