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.