Pogoplug adds support for offsite backup and streaming media direct to an Xbox 360 or PS3

The Pogoplug offers a convenient way to be able to backup your files and also have access to them from any Internet connection as well as share select files with others. I have been using one for a few weeks now, and have a review coming soon. But today, Pogoplug has rolled out a few new features, some of which will make gamers happy. Or more specifically, gamers who are using an Xbox 360 or PS3. In terms of the new feature, users of the previously mentioned consoles will be able to access, share, and stream their media directly to the game console.

“With game console support, Pogoplug owners can now easily access, share, and stream their media directly to their Xbox 360 or PS3 from any local or remotely located Pogoplug. Gamers can watch home movies from their Pogoplug connected external hard drive on their Xbox 360 or PS3, share slideshows or listen to their entire music library without ever putting down their game controller. The Xbox 360 or PS3 automatically sees the drives connected to the Pogoplug and the contents of other shared Pogoplugs.”

The other new feature is not limited to game consoles, instead its more backup oriented. It offers additional capabilities to the Active Copy feature and it will allow users to automatically copy files to a Pogoplug in another location.

“Active Copy enables users to backup folders on their computer to a Pogoplug connected drive. Whenever new files are added, or changes are made to an existing file within the Active Copy enabled folder, these files are automatically copied to a chosen destination folder. Now users can also use Active Copy to automatically backup key files from one Pogoplug to another off-site Pogoplug, for additional safety and redundancy.”

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