(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Is there a way to burn/rip regular dvd's straight to the HDD??

Convert the DVD to an MP4 file. This will let you put the file on your PS3. The following link is a tutorial which which includes all of the resources you will need. You must login or register to view this content.

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