Burning a DVD so my playstation2 can play it

[bobbyboulders]

Title states my dilemma pretty accurately. Basically i would like to know how to burn some .avi files onto a dvd, and then be able to play it on my ps2 (as it is currently my only means of watching dvds, in my room). I am using 'Burn' as my burning software.

Are there any step-by-step tutorials on the topic?

thanks.

 

[bozigle]

Your PS2 can't read random files... it needs the dvd structure.
So you can either convert your avi file into something that iMovie can undestand mov for example and then from iMovie send it to iDvd and burn. I think Toast can also do it directly... you have to check on the supported import format of toast8 but avi should do

bozigle

 

[bmb012]

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/21992

Not much of a step by step, just click on video and drag the files into the app.

 

[xlosltove777]

Just to warn you, I've had some serious issues with burnt dvd's and my PS2, it'll play some but not others. The newer one's might be better?

 

[TDM21]

I find my PS2 is picky about the media it will play. Imitation media works sometimes, but Maxell will work almost all the time. You will just have to figure out what your PS2 likes.

 

[bobbyboulders]

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/21992

Not much of a step by step, just click on video and drag the files into the app.

bmb012, as previously mentioned i am currently using 'Burn' and it doesnt work.

I will try the other things mentioned....thanks

 

[aj98]

bmb012, as previously mentioned i am currently using 'Burn' and it doesnt work.

I will try the other things mentioned....thanks

iMovie, Flip4Mac, and iDVD.

Create a new movie in IMovie.
Drag/drop your AVI file from the Finder to the clips panel.
Edit as desired
Share with iDVD.
Open with iDVD, select/edit themes
burn

Done.

OR

use the magicmovie feature, which bypasses most of the steps above.

 

[butaro]

There is a PS2 Media player that can be installed to your memory card, however this method requires first hand being able to boot backup CDs, After this is set up its quite easy...