Playing AVI files on PS3

Madengineer · 31st July 2012, 8:03 PM

Ok, so I went to play some AVI files on my PS3 off my USB. Wouldn't play. (Couldn't even see the files) However when I stuck a DVD in with the same content, it worked no problem. (Can't play any AVI off the USB)

Here it lists AVIs as compatible files

Can anybody help me out?

Cheers

shmity · 31st July 2012, 8:06 PM

does the USB have any of the pre installed software a lot of them have or a hidden partition that might be confusing the PS3? Also i often have to explore/browse all files/similar command that i cant remember off the top of my head for some external HDDs that show no compatible files.

Madengineer · 31st July 2012, 8:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shmity

does the USB have any of the pre installed software a lot of them have or a hidden partition that might be confusing the PS3? Also i often have to explore/browse all files/similar command that i cant remember off the top of my head for some external HDDs that show no compatible files.

I don't think it has any hidden software. I just tried some MP3's aswell, and none of them worked.

HyRax1 · 31st July 2012, 8:15 PM

Did you press the Triangle button and tell the PS3 to show all files on the USB stick? By default the PS3 looks for a VIDEO folder only.

Madengineer · 31st July 2012, 8:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HyRax1

Did you press the Triangle button and tell the PS3 to show all files on the USB stick? By default the PS3 looks for a VIDEO folder only.

Cheers

That helped. But stil no AVI ;(

Ok never mind. The USB was fucked. Somehow was corrupting the files

Tried to play the same on the PC from the USB and they wouldn't work.

HyRax1 · 31st July 2012, 8:22 PM

Now that you can see the files, if you copy them locally to the HDD, do they play now?

Madengineer · 31st July 2012, 8:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HyRax1

Now that you can see the files, if you copy them locally to the HDD, do they play now?

It wasnt an issue of them playing. It was an issue of actually seeing them

HyRax1 · 31st July 2012, 8:25 PM

OK, but can you now SEE the files on the USB stick?

Madengineer · 31st July 2012, 8:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HyRax1

OK, but can you now SEE the files on the USB stick?

On a stick yes. The stick I was using is still fucked. Doing a full format right now.

But yeah, the files are visible. Thanks for the help.

scared&profane · 31st July 2012, 8:30 PM

make sure to format it fat32 or the ps3 wont anything on it

Madengineer · 31st July 2012, 8:38 PM

Cheers

I didn't actually realise that. :S

Atleast now I have it working properly, It'll be my new media center

Fleshgear · 1st August 2012, 8:02 PM

You could always download PS3 Media Server and stream the videos to the PS3. If both PC and PS3 are wired to the same router there will be more than enough speed to view videos without a problem.

ni9ht_5ta1k3r · 1st August 2012, 8:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scared&profane

make sure to format it fat32 or the ps3 wont anything on it

that would be the first thing to check if the USB is formatted as FAT32 and not NTFS.

HumbleBum · 1st August 2012, 8:17 PM

Dont bother.. use your network, and ps3mediaserver.org

1080p is capable over wifi.

Madengineer · 1st August 2012, 8:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleshgear

You could always download PS3 Media Server and stream the videos to the PS3. If both PC and PS3 are wired to the same router there will be more than enough speed to view videos without a problem.

I'm currently streaming with WMP, but transfering to the HDD.

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Originally Posted by HumbleBum

Dont bother.. use your network, and ps3mediaserver.org

1080p is capable over wifi.

I'm trying to do it so that I don't need to leave both systems on at once. The PC is loud and a power hog. (Although moving it into the loungeroom tomorrow)

31st July 2012, 8:03 PM	#1
Madengineer Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lavington NSW 2641 Posts: 5,079	Playing AVI files on PS3 Ok, so I went to play some AVI files on my PS3 off my USB. Wouldn't play. (Couldn't even see the files) However when I stuck a DVD in with the same content, it worked no problem. (Can't play any AVI off the USB) Here it lists AVIs as compatible files Can anybody help me out? Cheers __________________ 'Fakts still exist even if they're ignored.'

31st July 2012, 8:15 PM	#4
HyRax1 48656C6C6F20576F726C6421 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: At a desk. Distro:Ubuntu Posts: 7,118	Did you press the Triangle button and tell the PS3 to show all files on the USB stick? By default the PS3 looks for a VIDEO folder only. __________________ If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, why practice?

31st July 2012, 8:22 PM	#6
HyRax1 48656C6C6F20576F726C6421 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: At a desk. Distro:Ubuntu Posts: 7,118	Now that you can see the files, if you copy them locally to the HDD, do they play now? __________________ If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, why practice?

31st July 2012, 8:25 PM	#8
HyRax1 48656C6C6F20576F726C6421 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: At a desk. Distro:Ubuntu Posts: 7,118	OK, but can you now SEE the files on the USB stick? __________________ If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, why practice?

31st July 2012, 8:38 PM	#11
Madengineer Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lavington NSW 2641 Posts: 5,079	Cheers I didn't actually realise that. :S Atleast now I have it working properly, It'll be my new media center __________________ 'Fakts still exist even if they're ignored.'

31st July 2012, 8:06 PM	#2
shmity Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 622	does the USB have any of the pre installed software a lot of them have or a hidden partition that might be confusing the PS3? Also i often have to explore/browse all files/similar command that i cant remember off the top of my head for some external HDDs that show no compatible files.

31st July 2012, 8:30 PM	#10
scared&profane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 236	make sure to format it fat32 or the ps3 wont anything on it

1st August 2012, 8:02 PM	#12
Fleshgear Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hobart, Tas Posts: 582	You could always download PS3 Media Server and stream the videos to the PS3. If both PC and PS3 are wired to the same router there will be more than enough speed to view videos without a problem. __________________ System specs: Intel Core i5 3570K, Inno3D GeForce GTX 670, G.Skill 2x8GB DDR3, ASRock Z77 Extreme 4, SanDisk Extreme 240GB SSD, Western Digital 2TB, Lite-On 12x Blu-Ray Writer, Corsair HX-650, Lian Li PC-6 Black, Asus VS247, Logitech G110, Logitech G700

1st August 2012, 8:17 PM	#14
HumbleBum Iron Photographer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne... Posts: 14,574	Dont bother.. use your network, and ps3mediaserver.org 1080p is capable over wifi. __________________ My life is weathered down shipwreck, Splitting at the seams, held together by memories and dreams. Every face I have seen, a stitch on my mind. On a shadow of a dream And my heart is its cargo, a worn out old thing. Been dragged around this rock more times than you'd believe, To the east I call home, But the west, she is calling, From the north, to the south, Forever I'm drifting away