Rumor: DivX Soon Coming to the PSP

A new rumor has surfaced from another "industry insider" who seems to be at CES 2008.

This insider found out that the PSP will receiving DivX Certification as it's PLAYSTATION 3 friend did to allow us to play DivX files through our PSP.

She claims DivX for PSP will be released within two months and should be included in the PSP 4.0 Firmware Update.

[Via GGI]

Downloading Videos from Stage6 to Your PLAYSTATION 3

Stage6 is probably the best resource for finding DivX videos. PS3 Fanboy set up a little guide to getting videos onto your PLAYSTATION 3 from the site.

Lets use the PLAYSTATION 3 Universe of Entertainment ad for the example. Edit the URL in your PS3 browser by pressing START.

URL displayed by browser:
http://www.stage6.com/PS3/video/1827927/PLAYSTATION%C2%AE3---Universe-of-Entertainment

To download this DivX file to your DivX-enabled PS3, you're going to have to edit the video as such:

http://video.stage6.com/1827927/.divx

Then press start, and the download will commence. After that, just use this formula for getting the videos onto your system: http://video.stage6.com/VIDEO-NUMBER/.divx

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

Firmware Update 2.10 Now Available: Go Get It!

The official Firmware Update 2.10 is now available for download on your PLAYSTATION 3. I've just installed it about a minute ago. The full change list below.

Main Features Revised in System Software Version 2.10

A voice changing feature has been added to enable changing of your voice pitch during chat. You can adjust this setting under [Settings] > [Accessory Settings] > [Voice Changer].

DivX and VC-1 (WMV) have been added as codecs that can be played under [Video.

You can now select [Type 3] under [Bitmapping] in [Settings] > [Music Settings].

Well, go get your update and throw away your converters. Crappy quality is no longer a friend of ours!

Also, I've tried out the following formats and they all work, DivX, AVI, WMV, and MPG all work. I've heard XVid works as well.

Update: I've found some hidden changes in firmware 2.10, they are minor, but add to the PLAYSTATION 3 performance.

Hidden Change #1: When you launch your browser, the background stays as your XMB background.

Hidden Change #2: Movie icon motions now work when they are categorized into folders.

Hidden Change #3: Space images were added to the music visual player.

Hidden Change #4: A commenter reports that you can now play PSone games on the PS3 HDD (and PSone games on disc) through remote play with your PSP.

DivX Coming to the PLAYSTATION 3

It's been rumored to come to the console, but today, it's confirmed. In a recent press release from DivX, Inc., it states that they are adding the DivX technology to the PLAYSTATION 3. That means you will be able to play files such as "movie.divx" or "movie.avi". Kevin Hell, CEO of DivX, Inc. spoke:

"We are excited to work with Sony Computer Entertainment to bring DivX to PS3. Our technology will expand the multimedia functionality of PS3 by enabling users to enjoy access to the broad library of content in the DivX digital media format."

This is a great feature for the entertainment system that has been long wanted since launch. That means no more converting to the pesky "movie.mp4" format.

[Via TM]