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Big Truck · 05-31-2009, 03:48 PM

Hello my name is Tim and i'm from indianapolis. I googled blu-ray because i am thinking about getting into it and this site came up first so here i am.

From reading and research i think i will get a PS3. Right now i have a 52" samsung lcd & 5 polk speaker set. So my goal is to get a PS3 & a receiver.

I purchased a new house last year & had updates done to it, like a new deck, privacy fence etc. etc. So money has been tight. I am well to do but not rich or have close to what some of you have here by any means keep that in mind lol.

But yea the last gaming system i own is PS2 and yes i feel like i might be getting into a ps3 kinda late but i dunno? I played the uncharted demo at a friends a while back and i will definatley get that!

So just wondering your opinions. Whats the best PS3 to go for i think theres a couple different ones. And what is like 2 games to get. plus what will i need in all to get started.

And on the other hand whats a good receiver that doesnt cost a arm and a leg to go with what i will have all together.

Thats my story..and my questions...lol Thanks ahead of time for any suggestions & info

GLaDOS · 05-31-2009, 04:11 PM

Greetings, newcomer!

Anyways, I think you're in the wrong thread. there's a "Newbie Discussion" thread, if you know what I mean.

Anyways, welcome to the Blu-fray!

cartman781 · 05-31-2009, 04:15 PM

Welcome, if your going for a PS3 the only real difference with the ones that are currently on the shelf is hard drive size and maybe an included game.

Blu Titan · 05-31-2009, 04:18 PM

Hi Tim and welcome aboard. It is never late to jump on the show. A good receiver for the price would be the Onkyo 607 or the previous model the Onkyo 606. As far as the PS3 goes they are all the same as far as their BD movie capabilities.You will need a good HDMI cable too, and I recommend monoprice.com don't waste your money on the expensive Monster HDMI cables.

Shin-Ra · 05-31-2009, 04:31 PM

Starting next week you can get a free Blu-ray movie of Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete with an 80GB PS3 at GameStop. There may be other offers that have greater appeal.

The 160GB PS3 is bundled with Uncharted: Drake's Fortune which you should get no matter what.

You should also look into LittleBigPlanet, inFAMOUS, Killzone 2, MGS4 and Burnout Paradise. Links in my sig. vvv

Darkhawk9587 · 05-31-2009, 04:33 PM

Welcome to the world of blu!

Sonny · 05-31-2009, 04:33 PM

Welcome to the Blu! A PS3 & Onkyo 706, Pioneer 1019, yamaha 663 are all options. What kind of games do you like, first person shooters, sports...?

tilapiah6 · 05-31-2009, 05:01 PM

Welcome to Blu-ray.com! It looks like you're off to a great start. I can vouch for the Yamaha 663 as others have stated. What Polk speakers do you have?

Get ready for this to become an addiction.

crazyBLUE · 05-31-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tilapiah6

Welcome to Blu-ray.com! It looks like you're off to a great start. I can vouch for the Yamaha 663 as others have stated. What Polk speakers do you have?

Get ready for this to become an addiction.

BIG ONE !!! Then it becomes ~ UPGRADE-ITIS ~

Welcome to Blu-ray !!

Toxa · 05-31-2009, 05:52 PM

W3LCOM3 CHANG3 PS3

xino · 05-31-2009, 06:26 PM

Since money is tight and you currently have a ps2.
I say wait for E3 and listen to what Sony will announce.
There is definitely no point in getting any PS3 with different hdd (SKU) because they all cost the same price.

If only the 40gb cost really less than the 80gb, I'll say you should get the 40gb model and upgrade the hdd later on.

pacificvibes · 05-31-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xino

Since money is tight and you currently have a ps2.
I say wait for E3 and listen to what Sony will announce.
There is definitely no point in getting any PS3 with different hdd (SKU) because they all cost the same price.

If only the 40gb cost really less than the 80gb, I'll say you should get the 40gb model and upgrade the hdd later on.

Yes thats true, but they dont make the 40 GB anymore. Its only the 80 and 160

ozzman · 05-31-2009, 08:16 PM

Weclome to best audio and Video Forum on the net.

If you have any Questions about The PS3 may i suggest asking questions on the Ps3 Thread and with Receivers just go on the Receiver Thread.

We have so many Skickys that hits almost any need for any question out there about your system.
Have fun and believe me when i say this is the only forum your going to need .

05-31-2009, 03:48 PM	#1
Big Truck New Member Member since:May 2009	New to the place ;) Hello my name is Tim and i'm from indianapolis. I googled blu-ray because i am thinking about getting into it and this site came up first so here i am. From reading and research i think i will get a PS3. Right now i have a 52" samsung lcd & 5 polk speaker set. So my goal is to get a PS3 & a receiver. I purchased a new house last year & had updates done to it, like a new deck, privacy fence etc. etc. So money has been tight. I am well to do but not rich or have close to what some of you have here by any means keep that in mind lol. But yea the last gaming system i own is PS2 and yes i feel like i might be getting into a ps3 kinda late but i dunno? I played the uncharted demo at a friends a while back and i will definatley get that! So just wondering your opinions. Whats the best PS3 to go for i think theres a couple different ones. And what is like 2 games to get. plus what will i need in all to get started. And on the other hand whats a good receiver that doesnt cost a arm and a leg to go with what i will have all together. Thats my story..and my questions...lol Thanks ahead of time for any suggestions & info

05-31-2009, 04:18 PM	#4
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Hi Tim and welcome aboard. It is never late to jump on the show. A good receiver for the price would be the Onkyo 607 or the previous model the Onkyo 606. As far as the PS3 goes they are all the same as far as their BD movie capabilities.You will need a good HDMI cable too, and I recommend monoprice.com don't waste your money on the expensive Monster HDMI cables. Last edited by Blu Titan; 05-31-2009 at 04:20 PM.

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05-31-2009, 04:11 PM	#2
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Greetings, newcomer! Anyways, I think you're in the wrong thread. there's a "Newbie Discussion" thread, if you know what I mean. Anyways, welcome to the Blu-fray!

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cartman781 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:In a van down by the river Blu-ray collection:2074 DVD collection:257 Digital collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:99	Welcome, if your going for a PS3 the only real difference with the ones that are currently on the shelf is hard drive size and maybe an included game.

05-31-2009, 04:31 PM	#5
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Starting next week you can get a free Blu-ray movie of Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete with an 80GB PS3 at GameStop. There may be other offers that have greater appeal. The 160GB PS3 is bundled with Uncharted: Drake's Fortune which you should get no matter what. You should also look into LittleBigPlanet, inFAMOUS, Killzone 2, MGS4 and Burnout Paradise. Links in my sig. vvv

05-31-2009, 04:33 PM	#6
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	Welcome to the world of blu!

05-31-2009, 04:33 PM	#7
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Welcome to the Blu! A PS3 & Onkyo 706, Pioneer 1019, yamaha 663 are all options. What kind of games do you like, first person shooters, sports...?

05-31-2009, 05:01 PM	#8
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	Welcome to Blu-ray.com! It looks like you're off to a great start. I can vouch for the Yamaha 663 as others have stated. What Polk speakers do you have? Get ready for this to become an addiction.

05-31-2009, 05:52 PM	#10
Toxa Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Opera Garnier Home Theater Gallery:110 Blu-ray collection:311 Blu-ray reviews:1	W3LCOM3 CHANG3 PS3

05-31-2009, 06:26 PM	#11
xino Banned Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:2	Since money is tight and you currently have a ps2. I say wait for E3 and listen to what Sony will announce. There is definitely no point in getting any PS3 with different hdd (SKU) because they all cost the same price. If only the 40gb cost really less than the 80gb, I'll say you should get the 40gb model and upgrade the hdd later on.

05-31-2009, 08:16 PM	#13
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	Weclome to best audio and Video Forum on the net. If you have any Questions about The PS3 may i suggest asking questions on the Ps3 Thread and with Receivers just go on the Receiver Thread. We have so many Skickys that hits almost any need for any question out there about your system. Have fun and believe me when i say this is the only forum your going to need .

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