An introduction to Video on PlayStation 3

Play content on USB devices

Find out how to play video content from USB devices connected to your PS3.

You can connect external devices, such as devices that are compatible with USB Mass Storage Class, using a USB cable. Devices can be connected while the system is turned on. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the device.
1. Connect the USB device.
An icon is displayed on the screen.

1. External device such as a digital camera
2. Select the icon, and then press the X button.

A list of playable content is displayed.
Note:

• Do not remove USB devices or turn off the system while data is being saved, loaded or deleted. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.
• When using a USB flash drive with a write-protect switch, do not operate the switch when the device is connected to the system. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.