by Brian Fisher • • Proven solutions
Sometimes you may need to watch Netflix videos on PS3 or PSP game console, just read this page, you will get two solutions here.
- Solution 1. Play Downloaded Netflix Videos on PS3/PSP
- Solution 2. Watch Netflix Movies on PS3/PSP Directly
Solution 1. Play Downloaded Netflix Videos on PS3/PSP
Once you have downloaded some Netflix movies on your computer, like an iMac, you can transfer them to your PS3 or PSP for further entertainment. But before the Netflix fun, you may are required do some additional things like:
1. Make sure the downloaded Netflix video format is compatible with your PS3 or PSP. For example, some Video Downloader may store downloaded videos in FLV which is popular in streaming format online but is unsupported by PS3 and PSP – these two game consoles normally supports MP4, WMV, and AVI.
2. The video resolution, bit rate and more are proper when playing on the PS3 and PSP.
3. The downloaded Netflix files are not DRM protected.
If you have some DRM-free Netflix files but in unaccepted file formats or unsuitable video resolution and more, you are highly recommended UniConverter. This Mac app enables you to easily and quickly convert video in all hot formats, and additionally offerrs some optimized presets for hot devices and apps including PS3 and PSP, which means there is no need for you to set the video format, resolution and more by yourself. What's more, you are allowed to download online videos from Netflix, YouTube, Facebook, VEVO or other popular sites with UniConverter.
How to Download Netflix Movie and Convert to PS3/PSP Compatible Format
Step 1. Download Netflix videos
After downloading and installing UniConverter on your computer, please go to the "Download" tab to download the Netflix movies as you want. There are two ways to download videos from Netflix: paste downloading url to the program or click the "Download" button when you stream videos.
Step 2. Set the preset for PS3/PSP
Now you need to select the output format for the Netflix movies before or after downloading them. As you can see, this software allows you to select "PSP" or "Playstation 3" as the output device as you need. Just select the right one.
Step 3. Start the Netflix to PS3/PSP Mac conversion
Now, you can click the "Convert" button to convert Netflix videos to Mac in PSP/PS3 supported format. After that, connect your PS3/PSP to the Mac, and then transfer the output files to the game console. That's all. Have fun!
Solution 2. Watch Netflix Movies on PS3/PSP Directly
PS3 and PSP have gained the ability to stream Netflix since 2009. That’s to say, you can directly watch Netflix on PS3 or PSP without any difficulty.
To enjoy the Netflix streaming videos on your PS3 or PSP, you need to connect the game consoles to the Internet and download the official Netflix app on the PS3 or PSP. And to acquire Netflix app on the PS3, for example, you are require a special Netflix disc which will come in the mail like a standard Netflix movie.
Once you insert the Netflix disc for PS3 into your game console, you will see it in the XMB in the video section, select Netflix. After that, you can experience Netflix with ease.
Note: Be sure your PS3 is connected to the Internet and you have a Netflix account to access to your Netflix world.
Brian Fisher
staff Editor