PS3 Slim or a Stand Alone BD Player? - Blu-ray Forum

Azyiu · 09-10-2009, 03:47 AM

Ok, this is not a typical what to get question, so please read on.

I recently bought a new 32" LCD HDTV for the bedroom, and I have no dvd player whatsoever in there. So I was leaning toward getting a new PS3 Slim for the bedroom as a BD player, gaming console while being able to go online as well. Meanwhile, I also wanted to get a stand alone BD player for the living room for a while. For the time being, I can get one of each but not both, so what do you guys think should I buy first?

Rblu-Dblu · 09-10-2009, 03:48 AM

ps3 for the win!

HomeTheaterVirgin · 09-10-2009, 03:57 AM

well with the Ps3 you can move it from the bedroom to the livingroom and always be connected online(of course if you have a router).

Azyiu · 09-10-2009, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

well with the Ps3 you can move it from the bedroom to the livingroom and always be connected online(of course if you have a router).

Yeah, and I do have a wireless router that I currently use.

Hmm... guess getting a PS3 slim should be done before getting a stand alone for the living room, huh?

Rblu-Dblu · 09-10-2009, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Yeah, and I do have a wireless router that I currently use.

Hmm... guess getting a PS3 slim should be done before getting a stand alone for the living room, huh?

Of course, why settle for only half the advantages?

ngkf7 · 09-10-2009, 04:06 AM

slim!

J0NESI · 09-10-2009, 06:44 AM

i got a stand alone player when my ps3 died in june and the only thing i use it for now, since i got the slim, is for streaming netflix.

SLIM!!!!

Stephie_is_a_dork · 09-10-2009, 07:27 AM

Now that the slim bitstreams dts hd ma, there aren't many reasons to get a stand alone, unless you find a really good price or something. I'd recommend 2 PS3s anyway.

Xerios · 09-10-2009, 07:46 AM

^^ what she sed ^^

micks_address · 09-10-2009, 07:50 AM

standalones do have some advantages..

they will be quieter in operation than the slim.. especially when loading/ejecting discs the drive on the smil makes a lot of noise ejecting discs but this aint an issue really when you think about it

dvd upcaling is better on some players.. a lot dont rate the ps3 as a dvd upscaler but i think its fine

the other issue is no infared remote control.. i have a logitech adapter which allows me to control the ps3 with my harmony remote.. but its an extra expense/device i'd rather not have to contend with

it doesnt have analague outputs if you have an older receiver..

that said of course the slim ticks a lot boxes - fast loading time, future compatible via firmware moreso than standalones.. now it bistreams everything.. as well as decoding so you have both options..

plus of course it is a games machine, and you can use it to listen to music/browse your photos and browse the web..

if you have the money and not interested in the media/gaming abilities of the ps3 - i'd probably say go for something like the oppo bd83... seems to be the best all round player available (debatable)

Johnny Vinyl · 09-10-2009, 07:54 AM

Since eventually you'll have 2 players and gaming is important for you, I'd get a PS3 Slim first and then a standalone. They both have their own advantages, so why not have one of each?

John

HAMP · 09-10-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Ok, this is not a typical what to get question, so please read on.

I recently bought a new 32" LCD HDTV for the bedroom, and I have no dvd player whatsoever in there. So I was leaning toward getting a new PS3 Slim for the bedroom as a BD player, gaming console while being able to go online as well. Meanwhile, I also wanted to get a stand alone BD player for the living room for a while. For the time being, I can get one of each but not both, so what do you guys think should I buy first?

Reading this, you sound like you already know which one to get first.

Quote:

Originally Posted by J0NESI

i got a stand alone player when my ps3 died in june and the only thing i use it for now, since i got the slim, is for streaming netflix.

SLIM!!!!

How did you set up that account to stream with netflix on the slim?

Azyiu · 09-10-2009, 10:38 AM

Thanks guys!!!! So I went out and got myself a slim.

In fact , I am typing this message with it now.

jediknight807 · 09-10-2009, 01:30 PM

Should work fine for a while, but I've never really believed that any gaming console should be intended as a permanent replacement for a dvd/blu-ray player - especially for those who watch movies frequently. Surely that must put a good dent in the life-span.

Terjyn · 09-10-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

How did you set up that account to stream with netflix on the slim?

I think you read this backwards, he's streaming netflix to the standalone.

Rike255 · 09-10-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Thanks guys!!!! So I went out and got myself a slim.

In fact , I am typing this message with it now.

Congrats!

enialal · 09-10-2009, 01:39 PM

Congrats dude.

Good choice.

Your money is really worth the Slim PS3.

Lucy Diamond · 09-10-2009, 02:11 PM

At this point, since the slim is so much quieter, I can only recommend a stand alone if you NEED analog outs.

If you want to take advantage of multi-channel lossless audio....stand alone.

If you have no idea what I'm saying....slim.

M · 09-10-2009, 02:14 PM

Sorry to jump on your thread, but I have a quick question about the PS3 Slim if somebody would be so kind as to clear it up for me.

Does the PS3 Slim does the same as the original PS3 when it comes to audio or does it do it better or worse?

09-10-2009, 03:47 AM	#1
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	PS3 Slim or a Stand Alone BD Player? Ok, this is not a typical what to get question, so please read on. I recently bought a new 32" LCD HDTV for the bedroom, and I have no dvd player whatsoever in there. So I was leaning toward getting a new PS3 Slim for the bedroom as a BD player, gaming console while being able to go online as well. Meanwhile, I also wanted to get a stand alone BD player for the living room for a while. For the time being, I can get one of each but not both, so what do you guys think should I buy first?

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09-10-2009, 03:48 AM	#2
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	ps3 for the win!

09-10-2009, 03:57 AM	#3
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	well with the Ps3 you can move it from the bedroom to the livingroom and always be connected online(of course if you have a router).

09-10-2009, 04:06 AM	#6
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	slim!

09-10-2009, 06:44 AM	#7
J0NESI Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:48	i got a stand alone player when my ps3 died in june and the only thing i use it for now, since i got the slim, is for streaming netflix. SLIM!!!!

09-10-2009, 07:27 AM	#8
Stephie_is_a_dork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:So Cal Trading Score:2	Now that the slim bitstreams dts hd ma, there aren't many reasons to get a stand alone, unless you find a really good price or something. I'd recommend 2 PS3s anyway.

09-10-2009, 07:46 AM	#9
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	^^ what she sed ^^

09-10-2009, 07:50 AM	#10
micks_address Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Dublin Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	standalones do have some advantages.. they will be quieter in operation than the slim.. especially when loading/ejecting discs the drive on the smil makes a lot of noise ejecting discs but this aint an issue really when you think about it dvd upcaling is better on some players.. a lot dont rate the ps3 as a dvd upscaler but i think its fine the other issue is no infared remote control.. i have a logitech adapter which allows me to control the ps3 with my harmony remote.. but its an extra expense/device i'd rather not have to contend with it doesnt have analague outputs if you have an older receiver.. that said of course the slim ticks a lot boxes - fast loading time, future compatible via firmware moreso than standalones.. now it bistreams everything.. as well as decoding so you have both options.. plus of course it is a games machine, and you can use it to listen to music/browse your photos and browse the web.. if you have the money and not interested in the media/gaming abilities of the ps3 - i'd probably say go for something like the oppo bd83... seems to be the best all round player available (debatable)

09-10-2009, 07:54 AM	#11
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Since eventually you'll have 2 players and gaming is important for you, I'd get a PS3 Slim first and then a standalone. They both have their own advantages, so why not have one of each? John

09-10-2009, 10:38 AM	#13
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Thanks guys!!!! So I went out and got myself a slim. In fact , I am typing this message with it now.

09-10-2009, 01:30 PM	#14
jediknight807 Member Member since:Jun 2008 Trading Score:3	Should work fine for a while, but I've never really believed that any gaming console should be intended as a permanent replacement for a dvd/blu-ray player - especially for those who watch movies frequently. Surely that must put a good dent in the life-span.

09-10-2009, 01:39 PM	#17
enialal Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Philippines Blu-ray collection:5	Congrats dude. Good choice. Your money is really worth the Slim PS3.

09-10-2009, 02:11 PM	#18
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	At this point, since the slim is so much quieter, I can only recommend a stand alone if you NEED analog outs. If you want to take advantage of multi-channel lossless audio....stand alone. If you have no idea what I'm saying....slim.

09-10-2009, 02:14 PM	#19
M Special Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:1	Sorry to jump on your thread, but I have a quick question about the PS3 Slim if somebody would be so kind as to clear it up for me. Does the PS3 Slim does the same as the original PS3 when it comes to audio or does it do it better or worse?

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