PS3 one ups Xbox 360 with its DivX support

[Jagi]

PS3 one ups Xbox 360 with its DivX support​

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 the 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.

This means DivX video cut scenes will reduce stress on the machine, theoretically allowing for better load times, less power consumption, and less heat output.

It is unknown exactly when the firmware update will hit the PS3, but it should be "soon." Also, if you’re in the need for a DivX encoder, DivX Pro is currently free ($20 normally) for now.



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[DjMorpheus]

Oh joy! Divx certified. That clinches it for me!!! Gonna run out and grab one tommorrow!

 

[ryumo]

Trivial difference in functionality for the end user.....

The 360 has played every divx file I've thrown at it, so I'm curious as to what it can't play.

As far as in game cutscenes? Who cares, the PS3 is already more powerful and has more disc capacity. Nobody will notice any difference between a divx encoded cutscene or whatever they use now.