Should I get a PS3 with Sony CC deal?

[garth]

Hey all,
First Post here.

I have read tons and learned much more from all the great advice here on the forums. I'm really close to buying a BRP but I'm torn. My current setup for my HT is:
Video: Benq Projector (PE5120 capable of 720p or 1080i)
Audio: Onkyo HT-S780 (I use optical in for DTS and DD5.1, it has separate 5.1 analog in, but only 5.1, not 7.1 even though it is a 7.1 speaker setup)

Projector accepts DVI or component video in, no HDMI, no HDMI on receiver.

I'm looking at a Panny BK35 or 55, but my son REALLY wants a PS3 for gaming. I have told him that the PS3 is too expensive, BUT, I just found the Sony Playstation Credit Card offer which knocks $150 off a PS3. This puts the PS3 in the same range as the Panny!

What do you recommend? Consider that future growth in the audio/video area is anticipated, but not within the next year.

Thanks for all your help. These forums are great!

[tntkain]

I would recomend the ps3 it is very versatile

[scweb13]

If you get the PS3 and with that reciever, you won't get THD or DTS HD MA. The only way that you can hook up the audio is optical or 2 channel analog. But if a new reciever is in the future, it would be good.

[garth]

Originally Posted by scweb13

If you get the PS3 and with that reciever, you won't get THD or DTS HD MA. The only way that you can hook up the audio is optical or 2 channel analog. But if a new reciever is in the future, it would be good.

Am I right in understanding that if the 5.1 DD is included on the Blu-Ray disk, then I can still use the optical input?

Do you know if many BR disks do not include the 5.1DD track?