DivX, Inc. today announced the availability of support for the DivX video format on PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) to end users. With this latest update Version 2.10(a), available on December 18, PS3 is the first gaming system to officially support playback of DivX video.

“PS3 is a powerful and highly popular home entertainment system, and the addition of DivX support helps to optimize the digital media experience for consumers by allowing PS3 users to enjoy their library of high-quality DivX content directly on the television,” said Kevin Hell, CEO of DivX, Inc. “As the first gaming system to offer official support for DivX video, PS3 represents an exciting new addition to the DivX ecosystem of products that enable consumers to enjoy their videos on any kind of device or platform.”

Full DivX Certification of PS3 is expected in the future, at which point the popular computer entertainment system will join the over 100 million DivX Certified products that have been shipped into the market. Products that bear the DivX Certified logo have undergone a rigorous testing program to ensure a high-quality DivX media experience that includes reliable video playback and excellent visual quality.

To learn about DivX technology, please visit www.divx.com.

(a) For details on system software update of PS3, please visit your local SCE website: http://www.playstation.com/