text: witch format is able to play in v.c.d player and witch format is able to play in d.v.d   like(mpeg, avi,)?   a (s)vcd is the mpeg format, a dvd is a format of its own. lots of the new dvd players can play all formats: mpeg, avi, xvid, divx ect. xvid/divx players are down to about 80 bucks now.