Flat video
No tag needed. Rad TV plays untagged files as flat (Rectangle) 2D video by default.
Play 360, 180 and 3D videos from USB on PS VR2
To play your own videos from USB on PS VR2, format a drive as exFAT or FAT32, put your files in a folder named rad, plug the drive into your PS5, and open Library, Sideloading in the Rad TV VR app. Name files with tags such as _360 or _180_sbs so they open in the right VR format.
What you need
- A PS5 with a PS VR2 headset
- The Rad TV app, free on the PlayStation Store
- Rad TV Premium ($6.99/mo), Premium+ or Stream Pass
- A USB drive formatted as exFAT or FAT32
How it works
Set up your USB drive
- 1Format the drive
Format it as exFAT or FAT32. Formatting erases the drive, so back it up first. On a Mac, choose the Master Boot Record (MBR) scheme.
- 2Create a rad folder
Make a folder named rad at the top level of the drive (any capitalization works), with a subfolder for your videos, such as rad/Videos. Nested folders are fine.
- 3Copy and name your videos
Copy your MP4 or WebM files in. Add a tag to the name for VR or 3D videos, for example trip_360.mp4 or concert_180_sbs.mp4.
- 4Plug it into your PS5
Connect the drive, turn on PS VR2, launch Rad TV and choose the VR version.
- 5Play from Library
Sign in with Rad TV Premium ($6.99/mo), Premium+ or Stream Pass, then open Library, Sideloading and pick a video.
USB sideloading
File name tags
180 and 360 video
Add 180 or 360 to the file name, for example myvideo_180.mp4 or myvideo_360.mp4.
3D side-by-side
Add sbs, lr or rl, for example myvideo_180_sbs.mp4, or mymovie_sbs.mp4 for a flat 3D movie.
3D top-bottom
Add tb, bt or ou, for example myvideo_360_tb.mp4. Avoid these letters in names of videos that are not 3D.
USB sideloading
What plays
Containers and codecs
MP4 or MPEG-2 TS with H.264 or H.265 (HEVC), and WebM with VP9. AAC audio, up to 4 channels.
Resolution and bitrate
Up to 8192x4352, up to 50 Mbps, and up to 10-bit color. Very high frame rates at the top resolution can stutter.
VR and 3D
Flat, 180 degree and 360 degree video, each in 2D or in 3D as side-by-side or top-bottom.
Not supported yet
Rad TV does not play MKV (Matroska), AV1 or MOV files, or text subtitles such as SRT or ASS. Convert MKV files to MP4 first.
Plans
Included with every paid plan
Sideloading, media servers and RSS feeds come with Premium, Premium+ and Stream Pass.
Premium$6.99/moAd-free, sideload anything, on every screen.
- Live TV and free on-demand
- Rad premium catalog
- Sideloading, local media server, and RSS
- Developer API access
- Monthly AI credits: 400
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Premium+$29.99/moPremium, plus your own private cloud.- Live TV and free on-demand
- Rad premium catalog
- Sideloading, local media server, and RSS
- Developer API access
- Private cloud: 150GB uploads and transcoding
- Monthly AI credits: 800
Stream Pass0.05 ETH onceLifetime Premium. Pay once, own it forever.
- Live TV and free on-demand
- Rad premium catalog
- Sideloading, local media server, and RSS
- Developer API access
Questions
USB Sideloading: FAQ
Can I play videos from a USB drive on PS VR2?
Yes. Rad TV's VR version plays videos from a USB drive in PS VR2, including 180, 360 and 3D. It needs Rad TV Premium ($6.99/mo), Premium+ or Stream Pass.
Can I play MKV files from USB in PS VR2?
Not yet. Rad TV plays MP4 and MPEG-2 TS (H.264, H.265) and WebM (VP9). Convert MKV files to MP4 first. For flat MKV video (H.264) on your TV, the PS5's built-in Media Gallery plays it from USB.
What USB drive format does Rad TV need?
exFAT or FAT32. On a Mac, use the Master Boot Record (MBR) scheme, or your videos may not show up.
How do I make a 360 video play as 360?
Put 360 in the file name, for example trip_360.mp4, or start the video and choose Spherical 360 under Content Type in the player's settings menu.
Does USB sideloading work on the standard PS5 app?
No. Sideloading is part of the VR version of Rad TV, so it needs a PS VR2 headset. The standard PS5 version shows that sideloading is part of the VR version.
Why do I see duplicate files from a drive formatted on a Mac?
macOS writes hidden metadata files next to your videos. One copy of each pair is the real video and plays; the other is the hidden file and will not load.
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