PLAYSTATION®3 System Features

More of what you want, and features you never expected. Explore the PS3™ system features below.

Videos

The best quality video, any way you want it

The best options, the highest quality.

Rent or purchase. Downloads or discs. Blu-ray or DVD. Watch video however you like.

  • Blu-ray disc™
    Watch new movies and shows on Blu-ray disc (BD).
  • PlayStation®Network Movies & TV Shows
    Visit the PlayStation®Store on your PLAYSTATION®3 system2 and you can rent or purchase your favorite movies and TV shows from the PlayStation Network. You can also watch (or download) free movie trailers and other video content. Find out more about the PlayStation Store.
  • Videos saved to a USB device
    Enjoy digital videos that you've filmed or saved. Just connect a compatible USB device, like a digital video camera or storage device, with saved digital video content and watch it on the PLAYSTATION®3 system.
  • Videos saved to the HDD
    The PLAYSTATION®3 system's massive hard disk drive (HDD) allows you to save and watch your digital videos on the PLAYSTATION®3 system anytime you like.
  • DVDs
    Watch DVDs from your collection. 3 For a vibrant HD-quality experience, upscale your DVD videos to HD quality (up to 1080p). 4

Visit the Knowledge Center to find out more about watching movies and videos on the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

1
Supported removable storage media depends on PLAYSTATION®3 model.
2
Requires broadband Internet service and a wireless access point or LAN. Certain limitations apply to Wi-Fi connectivity. See the product documentation for details. User is responsible for Internet service fees.
3
Limitation apply. Visit the Knowledge Center for supported disc media supported by the PLAYSTATION®3 system.
4
DVD upscaling requires current System Software, an HDMI cable and HDMI compatible TV set.