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How to Watch 3D Movies on PS5 with PSVR2 

Ever dreamed of watching your classic 3D Blu-rays with a modern VR twist? Playing 3D movies natively on a PS5 is a reality. While it requires a PC for file preparation and a bit of patience, this guide will walk you through bringing those films to life in virtual reality using your PSVR2 headset.

Getting RadTV Ready for 3D Playback

First things first, we need to set up the software that makes this happen: RadTV. This cross-platform streaming application supports VR content, but requires a premium subscription to sideload your own files.

  1. Download the RadTV app on your PS5 console.
  2. Launch the app while wearing the PSVR2 headset.
  3. Sign into your account. Always authenticate in PSVR2 mode; signing in via the flat 2D interface will force a frustrating second login once you switch to VR.

Preparing Your 3D Video Files: Step-by-Step

To get those movies running on your headset, you will need to digitize and convert them on a PC. Depending on your computer's hardware, this process can take several hours.

  1. Rip the disc: Use MakeMKV to extract the file from your 3D Blu-ray, ensuring the 3D video track is actively checked before starting.
  2. Format the 3D layout: Run the resulting MKV file through BD3D2MK3D to convert the video into a Side-by-Side (SBS) or Top-and-Bottom (OU) format.
  3. Transcode to MP4: Because RadTV cannot read MKV files via USB, convert the file to MP4 using Handbrake. RadTV provides official Handbrake presets specifically for this step.
  4. Rename the file: Append _sbs or _ou to the end of your final filename (e.g., movie_sbs.mp4). This ensures the app automatically detects the correct 3D format.

Sideloading to Your PS5

With your files converted, it is time to transfer them to the console using an external USB drive.

  1. On your USB drive, create a root folder named RAD.
  2. Inside that folder, create a subfolder named Videos and place your MP4 files inside.
  3. Plug the USB into your PS5, open the RadTV Library, and select Sideloading to play your movie.

For the best viewing experience, switch the app to the "Black Void" environment mode to eliminate visual distractions.

Alternative: The PC VR Route

Yes, this native PS5 method is a bit of a grind and requires a computer for all the heavy lifting anyway. If you happen to own the PSVR2 PC Adapter, the process of watching 3D movies directly from your PC to the headset involves far fewer steps and avoids the subscription fee altogether.

RadTV https://rad.live/ 
RadTV Documentation https://docs.rad.live/rad/getting-started-subscribers-viewers/rad-tv-for-ps5-ps-vr2 
MakeMKV https://www.makemkv.com/ 
BD3D2MK3D https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=170828 
Handbrake https://handbrake.fr/ 
Handbrake Presets https://github.com/little-core-labs/handbrake-presets/blob/master/PS%20VR2/presets.json 
PS5 https://amzn.to/3KB9MWg  
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PS VR2 PC Adapter https://amzn.to/3BxVq7B