An introduction to Video on PlayStation 3

Play content on USB devices

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Find out how to play video content from USB devices connected to your PS3.

You can connect external devices, such as devices that are compatible with USB Mass Storage Class, using a USB cable. Devices can be connected while the system is turned on. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the device.

1. Connect the USB device.

An icon is displayed on the screen.

1. External device such as a digital camera

2. Select the icon, and then press the X button.

A list of playable content is displayed.

Note:

Do not remove USB devices or turn off the system while data is being saved, loaded or deleted. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.
When using a USB flash drive with a write-protect switch, do not operate the switch when the device is connected to the system. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.

An introduction to Video on PlayStation 3

File formats that can be played or viewed

Find out which video file formats can be played or viewed on PS3.

Play content on USB devices

Playing content on disc

Find out how to view or listen to content on Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD.

Use the Wireless Controller to view content

Find out how to use the Wireless Controller for fast forward and fast reverse operations.

Play AVCHD files

You can play AVCHD-format video files that are saved on Memory Stick media or on the hard disk of a digital video camera.

Video on PS3

PlayStation 3 has a Blu-ray Disc Player built in that lets you watch your favourite films in true High Definition (up to 1080p depending on your television).