Convert4Console v1.0 – One Script to Rule Them All

Convert. Play. Enjoy.

Welcome to the first public release of convert4console — the easiest way for anyone, regardless of Linux experience, to convert and optimize videos for smooth playback on their favorite gaming consoles. Whether you're a gamer who loves to binge on the big screen or someone who just wants their favorite shows on the go — this script is for you.

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What it does:

This lightweight yet powerful Bash script automatically scans, analyzes, and converts your videos for optimized playback on:

• PS Vita
• PS3
• PS4
• PS5
• Xbox One / Series X / Series S
• Nintendo Switch (via L4T Ubuntu + NXMP or PPlay)

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Key Features:

• Clean and colorful console interface (no Linux knowledge required!)
• Auto-detects video formats, resolutions, and compatibility
• Gives you full control: Convert all or only selected videos
• Preserve or customize metadata (add your own title, author, description)
• Supports nearly every video format you throw at it
• Auto-renames or skips existing files, avoiding accidental overwrites
• Keeps track of what you've already converted
• Output videos are sorted into organized folders, mirroring your original structure
• Works great with Switch L4T Ubuntu to watch your collection via NXMP or PPlay
• Automatically checks for missing or outdated dependencies and installs/updates them
• Built-in update checker – detects new versions and helps you stay current

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Why You’ll Love It:

Whether you're a casual movie lover or a power user, convert4console is built to be fun, simple, and universal. It’s fast. It’s smart. And it’s perfect for both boys and girls who just want stuff to work.

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What’s Coming in Future Versions:

• Animated progress bars
• Even more colorful status tables
• Support for additional output presets
• USB mass storage auto-detection with output redirection
• Subtitle embedding support (.srt and .txt formats)
• Backup / restore converted history
• Smarter update system
• Dependency self-healing improvements
• Automatic nfo file output

And possibly...

• A Switch Homebrew App version
• A PS Vita VPK
• A PS3/PS4 PKG version for native console playback
• A GUI version for Windows/Linux

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Join the Movement.

Movie night just got upgraded — console-style.

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Got ideas, improvements, or just love what I'm building?
Contact me:

• Email / Google Chat: kvaughan2891@gmail.com
• Discord: [Gaming_Fool2891]
• Reddit: [u/Gaming_Fool2891]
• Telegram: https://t.me/Nintendo_Brew_Chat / https://t.me/GamingFool2891

Collaboration is welcome.