Current Events > any way to play mkv files on the ps3?

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i cant get them off of the dvd i have to convert them D:
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PS3 doesn't support mkv.

The only way, is to stream them to your PS3, but you need to use a computer and some software to do that.
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There's several programs that'd let you convert this to a useable format with ease. Mkvtoolnix is my choice.
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the only way to play .mkv is through CFW which I won't get into
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hollow_shrine posted...

There's several programs that'd let you convert this to a useable format with ease. Mkvtoolnix is my choice.

but they're like stuck on the dvd

snesmaster40 posted...

The only way, is to stream them to your PS3, but you need to use a computer and some software to do that.

dammit

Anisoptera posted...

PS3 doesn't support mkv.

ahhhh
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Reis posted...

Do you have soulcalibur v cuppy

noooo noooo
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Smfh blocked

Why can't your ps3 just play the DVD?
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Reis posted...

Smfh blocked

D:

hollow_shrine posted...

Why can't your ps3 just play the DVD?

what

the mkv files are on the dvd
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But you can't just copy and paste them to your HD for some reason?
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hollow_shrine posted...

But you can't just copy and paste them to your HD for some reason?

i want them off the dvd if the ps3 cant play mkv files but i cant get them off for some reason

the files are from my HD
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If they're already on your HD you can either:

- Use a free program to burn them to a video DVD (why?)

Or
- Use the library of free conversion programs on the internet convert your files from .mkv to .mp4 or .avi or any other file format your ps3 actually can read. And then copy and paste it to a flash drive
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but ill waste one of the only writable dvds i have

like what makes it uneditable once i put shit on it
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I don't think the ps3 can read re-writable dvds anyway. And 4gb flash drive are like two bucks at CVS.
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hollow_shrine posted...

I don't think the ps3 can read re-writable dvds anyway. And 4gb flash drive are like two bucks at CVS.

it read my other one that had stuff that mp4 files on it
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DocileOrangeCup posted...

hollow_shrine posted...

I don't think the ps3 can read re-writable dvds anyway. And 4gb flash drive are like two bucks at CVS.

it read my other one that had stuff that mp4 files on it

So then convert the files on your HD to one your ps3 can read, and try writing it to your rw-dvd. Why are we still talking about this?
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hollow_shrine posted...

So then convert the files on your HD to one your ps3 can read, and try writing it to your rw-dvd. Why are we still talking about this?

BECAUSE I CAN'T EDIT THE FILES ON THE DISC
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So the PS3 won't play the .mkv files off the DVD they're on, and you can't rip them off the DVD they're on to convert them... I guess if the videos you're trying to watch are like a TV show or something, you might be able to find and re-download those videos to get them on your computer, then convert them to the right format from there if necessary. But if those videos on the DVD are are one-of-a-kind videos (like if you recorded them yourself) then I think you're SOL at this point.
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DocileOrangeCup posted...

hollow_shrine posted...

So then convert the files on your HD to one your ps3 can read, and try writing it to your rw-dvd. Why are we still talking about this?

BECAUSE I CAN'T EDIT THE FILES ON THE DISC

You can't just rewrite your rewritable dvd with the new files?
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hollow_shrine posted...

You can't just rewrite your rewritable dvd with the new files?

arent all blank dvds rewritable?
Calwings posted...

So the PS3 won't play the .mkv files off the DVD they're on, and you can't rip them off the DVD they're on to convert them... I guess if the videos you're trying to watch are like a TV show or something, you might be able to find and re-download those videos to get them on your computer, then convert them to the right format from there if necessary. But if those videos on the DVD are are one-of-a-kind videos (like if you recorded them yourself) then I think you're SOL at this point.

i just want to format this dvd more than anything
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DocileOrangeCup posted...

arent all blank dvds rewritable?

Most blank dvds are not re-writable. Some are, they have slower write speeds and don't last as long in my experience. If it is re-writable, it will identify itself as such, often using the abbreviation DVD-RW. My experience with fickle recording media and somewhat obtuse writing software from early last decade is largely what pushed me to move all my storage to portable hard-drives, but sometimes you need to play something on a medium that isn't a computer. For what you're trying to do, a flash drive would almost certainly work better. Short of that you're going to need to download some DVD writing software that will essentially let you author a video DVD.
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dammit the one flash drive i have is in my wii u. okay thanks ill just get another one.
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