PS3 Question

[Jackal]

People that know, answer me this.

I have a 500GB Lacie LaCinema media player, it plays xvid files which enables me to watch a lot of movies and recently, the playoffs. Another plus is that it plays subtitles with the avi's too.

So my question is this, does the PS3 play xvid's? If I can use the PS3 as a media player (similiar to the LaCie), I'd be inclined to spring for it...I dont want it only for a console...I don't even game that much.

Lemme know what you know.

[Andreas Dahl]

It supports the divx and xvid codecs, yes. However subtitles are not.
(And unfortunately, the mkv format is not supported either)


A question: If you have a good media player already, why get a console, if you're not going to be playing on it? Blue-Ray?

[Jackal]

I don't solely want to get a console for gameplay.

I know that when I get the console, I'll end up playing GTA, NFS and NBA2K..but, I want it to be able to play downloaded movies too.

Get it? Meaning I don't want to invest in it...just for gameplay. But I guess I'll just stick to my Media Player and just quit my gaming days...atleast till there are some drastic price changes.

Thanks for the response, lock away if need be.

[Matthew]

You say you don't want a console solely for gaming, but that is a factor yes? If so, get a 360. Better games, it's cheaper. The controller is better and the online is alot better too. The power of Shane Hefty compels you.