PS3 one ups Xbox 360 with its DivX support

Silver Mirror | December 13, 2007 | News | Playstation 3 XBOX 360

Not to long ago Sony caused quite a stir by announcing that the PS3 would be DivX compatible. Not to be out done Microsoft issued the very same thing in its latest update for the XBOX360. But Sony have just upsized the deal. Not only will the PS3 be able to run DivX files but it is also certified. This means as well as running the files developers can actually use the format for cutscenes. This is a move which could have many interesting implications.

We all know the Xbox 360 supports DivX nowadays. We told you it was coming, and it came. Now the PS3 is supposed to get DivX support, although Sony has better plans for the popular video format.

Last month, DivX announced that the PS3 will soon support DivX, and, this month, Gizmodo met with the company, which shared some interesting details on the big move.

First of all, unlike the Xbox 360, the PS3 is DivX certified. While Microsoft’s console can only playback some DivX files, the PS3 will get full DivX functionality. This includes the ability for game developers to use the very efficient compression format for in-game cut-scenes.

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Storm | December 14, 2007

That means more 'game.' Well at least, more cutscenes to add to the story. Good news for Sony, I'd say...but do they really need it, what with Blu-Ray and all?
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Subzer0 | December 14, 2007

Cutscenes are always a big part of a game (at least for me). This is good news for Sony. Now only if they get more exclusives.
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Final Blade | December 14, 2007

Wow i can tons of benefits on this, Great news Sony. Hopefully this comes out before Christmas. I wonder if this is all the stuff the PS3 and Divx agreed on or is there more stuff the PS3 will be getting that hasn't been announced.
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  Cdemon | December 15, 2007
  
  What benefits do you foresee, Finalblade?
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    Final Blade | December 15, 2007
    
    Um like its been already stated More cut scenes in games, which leads to a great story and enhancing gaming experience. You don't have to agree Cdemon but im sure others agree how this can benefit the PS3 and future games.
    Hell tallteen86 even showed good examples as well.
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Steel Magnolia | December 14, 2007

Good news. I am happy with the DIVX playback on the 360 but I would rather watch them on my PS3 as it's quieter
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  Supernouva | December 15, 2007
  
  Yeah, no denying that the 360 can be a distraction when watching a movie.
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Danger | December 14, 2007

I've always been a fan of DivX, nice to see PS3 are taking it on.
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Subzer0 | December 14, 2007

Stupid question. Is DIVX already included with the PS3 or will be come with the next update?
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  tallteen86 | December 15, 2007
  
  I'm actually wondering about it myself, I dunno if it is already out (2.0 update?) or if it is an update coming soon....I checked most of my vids on my external HDD, and at least some of them have to be encoded with DIVX or XVID, but none are recognized (cept for the ones I converted with PS3 video 9...hell, even my vids downloaded to .mp4 don't get recognized, which is odd)...
  
  But yeah, I hope this allows for better looking cutscenes I like my unrendered cutscenes
  
  Probably be good for future Tony Hawk (and games with live action unlockable scenes) games on the PS3
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InnerDemon | December 15, 2007

Well, as long as there is competition to one another, than that means more good stuff for us.
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Dance Floor Killah | December 15, 2007

And I bet MS is probably going to find another way to top PS3. Nice competition we have going on here.