Everyone knows Divx is for the bootleg market and thats where it should stay. Lets concentrate on H.264 (x264) or the little guys like DivX's counterpart Xvid. I really don't want to see Divx slapped in our face cause for the quality it aint that good.

Everyone knows Divx is for the bootleg market and thats where it should stay. Lets concentrate on H.264 (x264) or the little guys like DivX's counterpart Xvid. I really don't want to see Divx slapped in our face cause for the quality it aint that good.

only divx isn't all that, but if it did take xvid, matroska, ogm and flac it would be great :D

I think that Sony will bring the PS3 up to full DivX certification within 2008, they have been pretty good at sorting out firmware updates and it should not be too hard. I believe that the 4GB fat32 issue is a more prominent one because NTFS is a file system created by Microsoft and so maybe Sony cannot use it. I don't see why Sony can'y bring out a firmware update that allows you to create/format a Sony Partition System partition on an external USB drive, the same file system as on the PS3 and it is not limited at 4GB. Sony could quite easily create a windows driver for the file system so the USB drive could be read by a windows PC.

Maybe it is just wishful thinking but something needs to be done to allow the PS3 to access files larger than 4gb on an external USB drive as many HD movie files use the 264 codec suported by the PS3 but are over 4GB sometimes up to 20GB.

"A DivX spokesperson told BetaNews that the company is working with Sony to bring the PS3 up to full certification."

The ps3 playing catchup ... no surprise there then.

MinuteMaid can't help the fact that every story he comments on turns into an anti MS rant. We all know he's DaveBG anyways, plus he's the biggest follower I have ever come across without a mind of his own who still has to convince himself that the PS3 and everything about it is superior to the 360. Why?

Because he's not sure that his "huge" investment, which is probably a months salary for him was the right choice. His post have nothing to do with anything other than he is still trying to convince himself.

"The single most popular Blu-ray player sold today isn't even a dedicated console, it's the Sony PS3." - only because Sony forced it into a gaming console. Cheating really.

Cheating really.

I'd like to investigate that further. Would you please direct me to the "rules", so I can do so?

I am not sure Sony can do anything about the file 2GB issue. It seems to treat all files not native as if they exist in a FAT32 world. The PS3 disk system seems to be FAT32 or a form of it for all non-native files.

FAT16 or FAT32 is all it will read from thumb drives, USB drives, or ram cards.

So I am not sure what the deal is. If the PS3 uses a custom file system why have a 2GB cap? And why not support NTFS for external drives? And be rid of the 2GB file cap.

Imagine if Sony started supporting ex-FAT...(kidding)

Or HFS+ even. Yeah if it's limited to 2GB that is pretty crappy. What about blank DVDs though, can't it play back from them?

DVD's use UDF, and I thought that Blu-Ray did as well, come to think of it.

"PS3 player exhibits reduced functionality in its DivX playback, lacking the ability to play files over 2 GB in size, files encoded in DivX 3.11+, and copyright protected files.

The article makes it sound like it won't play them back period so I guess clarification will be needed. To be fair though the 360 can't play back DivX 3.11 files either, but it can still play back divx 5 and up, xvid and others with no file size restraints. I don't think it does protected content though, but no surprise there.

Not sure if I've seen *any* non-certified DivX devices play back 3.11 stuff.

I've had both "capable" and "certified" players. The only one's I've had no issues with are the certified one's.

So saying an un-certified system is having issues is kind of redundant IMO.

Incorrect, FAT32 maximum file size is 4GB not 2GB. Don't blame FAT32 for the 2GB limitation.

I agree that they should support NTFS.

I hope so. There is no 4GB filesize limitation with ex-FAT.

The article isn't really clear on it, just sounds like it won't play files over 2GB period.

Now why is it incapable of playing those files larger than 2 gig?

Did they make a restriction in the code?

PS3's support is more complete and official than the 360's, as Microsoft arn't even certified for DivX and have no licencing agreement in place with DivX networks, and use he term

The other point, is DivX 3.11 support was never offical, as was a hacked Microsoft codec, and thus not required for full DivX certification.

If you are going to write articles, please get your facts correct.

http://gizmodo.com/gadge...ls-divx-xvid-328563.php

The Xbox 360 supports files encoded using MPEG-4 Part 2, Simple and Advanced Simple Profile. These files are often referred to as Xvid or DivX® video files. Many common PC DVD authoring tools, cameras, and camcorders are capable of encoding files using MPEG-4. Note that some files authored for DivX devices may also contain additional functionality(menus, subtitles, multiple audio tracks, etc). The Xbox 360 will attempt to play these files, but does not support any of the additional functionality and in some cases will be unable to play the file.
16. Why don't some of my older versions of DivX® files play?

Since we only support Mpeg-4 compatible codec implementations, we will not be able to play video files older than DivX® 5.0.

Dude, this topic has *nothing* to do with the XboX.

Nothing.

Go troll somewhere else.

To be fair - What options do you have on this site but trolling. Have there been any interesting news in the last few weeks? The only 'hot' thing (which I unfortunately don't give a damn about) is HD format/console war, the rest is half-assed rumors. It's not that there weren't plenty of conferences/shows...

...and yet some people still manage to carry on civil conversations, discussions and such.

I can understand it from time to time, Hell, I bait MSFT trolls for the fun of it, but I try to limit it to MSFT topics at least.

The above and below are totally off-topic and meant to do nothing but illicit flames and turn the topic into another excellent example of the Greater Internet ****wad Theory.

The PS3 is a console, the 360 is a console. It is not that off topic. If there is a Betanews rule that says you aren't allowed to discuss a competitor's product ever then fine, but there isn't because that would be a stupid rule.

Indeed it would.

But to bring it up for the sole purpose of starting a flame-war, while oft-times entertaining...

Ah screw it.

The [insert the console you hate here] kicks the [insert console you love here]'s ass, and you know it.

So there.

this is about divx and ps3...hmmm, let's talk about Wii...or 3do and maybe even atari Jaguar
come on people

That's the spirit. :D

None of those consoles play divx, and they're all long gone now. That would be silly.

'Tis the Season.

...or something.

The Wii is gone?

Ok I missed that one. Now I've offended both PS3 and Wii owners.

/runs away

lol...

Yer already dead, you just don't know it yet.

Wow! Not even on topic. You are a pure troll.
Go Away!

And we NEVER said it was against the rules.

lol

Wow and Dave climbs back on his anti MS soap box. You never stop amazing me with your ability to go off topic.

The 3DO is gone???

Meh, the 360 can already play DivX, XviD, WMV and h.264 videos. Oh yeah, and it actually has games.

Flame on.

Famebait.

Nice.

If you have nothing useful to say, bait the trolls, eh?

Please do it somewhere else.

Yeah it was flame bait, just like they do in every Xbox thread. At least every word of it was true unlike they lies and FUD they often use. Anyway it was pretty obvious flame bait, only an idiot would reply to...oh. lol

Internet. Serious Business.

...all I can do is ask.

It's up to you to either be reasonable about it or a complete d***.

*shrug*

Stop crying.

Not a tear was shed.

So sorry to disappoint.

Why should I be disappointed, I'm stringing you along quite well it seems.

Well, if you consider this stringing.

I'm not really reacting, just bored. :)

But hey, at least you're not baiting and flaming anymore. Seems to be working...

I'm not really reacting, just bored. :)

Sure, sure... :P

Seems we're in the same boat.

Long day today.

...and now it's raining and sleeting.

*sigh*

So much for heading to the range today.

Oh come on...its just too much fun sometimes to not to.

Dang and I got school tomarrow. Bummer!

LOL! Let's rename this headline for what it really is.

"Betanews comments and hit count takes a drastic drop since the end of the format war."

Broken, you hit the nail on the head.

The only stories that get even close to 100 comments are the PS3, XBOX, Blu Ray, and HD-DVD ones.

Some of the stories still have no comments, thier ad clicks must be suffering so they come up with whatever they can to drum up comments.

The visitor count on this site must be pathetic.

Well first of all, we have certain policies and practices. Number one, that headline's way too long. Second, you have two subjects, which mean the verb should be in agreement: "take," not "takes."

But most importantly, there's the old "truth" clause. The headline would have to be, in a word, correct. And it's not.

-SF3

"Recent tests have shown that the PS3 player exhibits reduced functionality in its DivX playback, lacking the ability to play files over 2 GB in size, files encoded in DivX 3.11+, and copyright protected files. That's somewhat less than "DivX-certified."

Isn't that something that software/firmware upgrades COULD provide?

"At least until then, there now appears to be a bit more incentive to purchase a dedicated Blu-ray player."

Unless Sony specifically decides not to provide firware to the PS3 to add this functionality, it shouldn't take long to fix that. I doubt PS3 users have anything to worry about. It shouldn't take long--shouldn't take long...

25 hours per disc? Imagine entire seasons of television shows on one disc!

No need to imagine.

You can already get that at slightly less than "DVD Quality" on a dual-layer DVD in any DivX certified DVD player.

It would be kind of nice not to have re-encode and burn them all myself though...

Swapping discs sucks when you're on a binge.

"Swapping discs sucks when you're on a binge."

That's why I bought a 5 disc DVD changer. Yeah, I'm still swapping discs, but I can do it from the couch...

lol

But does it play DivX?

True, although the more I think about it, I'm having a harder time trying to justify getting rid of my custom-built HTPC in favor of something a little more lightweight. It's proven to be indispensable with DivX / Xvid storage and ease of playback.

I'm not sure about the capability of DivX-certified devices upconverting 2-channel audio to Dolby Digital 5.1, but AC3Filter is one of those things I just cannot live without for that main purpose.

The fact is Sony can just update there firmware as they do all the time. Divx is on the PS3 already and is a certified Divx product. Sony will not let the ps3 lack in anything blu-ray trust me. The fact that every PS3 has an OS and HDD and Blu-ray and ethernet plug as well as very nice cell and rsx chips to code and decode make PS3 a great choice as a BD player period!!

Yah, reminds me when I was busy watching LOST on dvd, it was so hard to stop watching episode after episode and it felt like I was putting in DVD after DVD...

Yah lol, the true lazy American way!

Of course...

Definitely know what you mean. I remember binging on the first 3 seasons of '24' over 3 weekends. :)

What a hoot Toolie!

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