Bit of a puzzler for me...

[Stuie]

lo peeps....

Downloaded an xvid that streams to the ps3 fine using twonkymedia but I thought about sticking it on a 1gb sd card I have. However, when i did that and put it in the ps3..there were no movies available...

Does the sd card need to have some kind of directory structure?

Thanks

[quirkmanly]

I believe you would need a sub folder on the SD named "Video" for you to be able to see the contents immediately. Failing that you can hit the triangle button and choose the "Show All Files" (or something close to that) option.

[The_Snowman]

Online Manual PS3

Copying or moving video files

Import video files saved on storage media to the hard disk or copy imported files to storage media. With the file you want to import or copy selected, press the button, and then select [Copy] from the options menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.

Differences between copying and moving

Copyright-protected video files cannot be copied. Instead they can be moved (save location can be moved). If such files are moved, they will no longer exist in the original save location.
Types of video files Save destinations for video files
Copy Common video files Hard disk and storage media
Move Copyright-protected video files Hard disk or Memory Stick PRO™

Hints

* The only type of storage media that can be used to move copyright-protected video files is Memory Stick PRO™.
* Video files that have been copied or moved to storage media are usually saved in the [VIDEO] , [MP_ROOT] , [MPE_ROOT] or [MLE_ROOT] folder. If the storage media does not contain these folders, they will be created automatically.
* When copying or moving video files that have parental control restrictions, you must enter a password. You can set the password in [Change Password] under (Settings) > (Security Settings).
* Depending on the device in use, some copied files may not be playable.
* Depending on the model of PS3™ system in use, an appropriate USB adaptor (not included) may be required to use storage media. Also, when moving video files to Memory Stick PRO™ media, a USB device that supports copyright-protection features such as the PSP™ system or MSAC-US40 (a Sony product) is required.
* For some copyright-protected video files, you may not be able to use the Move feature.
* Take care not to infringe the intellectual property of others.
* Video files cannot be copied or moved during playback.*

* Includes content playback using other features, such as playback of music files.

[JadedRaverLA]

The device muct be formatted as FAT or FAT32 in order to be readable by the PS3. Other than that, pressing triangle, and choosing "show all files" should allow you to find the video file regardless of its directory.