Just picked up a PS3 Slim (Blu-ray Related) - Blu-ray Forum

GoosePants · 08-29-2009, 03:42 AM

I just picked up a PS3 slim (very excited), anyways, im hyped about my new blu ray player, have never seen a blu ray video in front of me, can't wait. Anyways, I have a 720p TV, blu raymovies will still play Hi Def right? the TV doesnt NEED to be 1080p correct?

SOA · 08-29-2009, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GoosePants

I just picked up a PS3 slim (very excited), anyways, im hyped about my new blu ray player, have never seen a blu ray video in front of me, can't wait. Anyways, I have a 720p TV, blu raymovies will still play Hi Def right? the TV doesnt NEED to be 1080p correct?

Yes they will but the movies look a lot better on a 1080p set

ScarredLungs · 08-29-2009, 03:47 AM

Yes, you can still watch them in High Definition. 720 is just fine, most of the time. Depending on TV size and how far you sit from the TV, you may not be able to really tell a big difference between 1080 and 720.

ScarredLungs · 08-29-2009, 03:48 AM

Welcome to the site! This site is amazing

and has a lot of knowledge that can be harvested from these pages.

Blu Titan · 08-29-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GoosePants

I just picked up a PS3 slim (very excited), anyways, im hyped about my new blu ray player, have never seen a blu ray video in front of me, can't wait. Anyways, I have a 720p TV, blu raymovies will still play Hi Def right? the TV doesnt NEED to be 1080p correct?

You will get a great picture, but 1080P would be better. Anyways, it is a great start. You will see enhanced contrast, definition, and more vibrant colors when compared to a DVD. You can now enjoy HD audio via PCM, True HD, or DTS-HD MA.

ScarredLungs · 08-29-2009, 03:51 AM

What movie will you view first?

GoosePants · 08-29-2009, 03:56 AM

I am not sure, but it must be epic.I am a HUGE clint eastwood fan, most likely Gran Torino. Also one other question. When it upscales regular dvd's it doesn't ruin anything in the console or on the dvd right?

HDPlasma · 08-29-2009, 04:06 AM

Looks like all the major stores broke street date.

Walmart, Frys and Best Buy all had the new Slim available for sale tonight.
Didn't look like there were any shortages either. Lots of pallet like stacks at the stores except Walmart, who are still paranoid and keep their game decks behind glass.

STARSCREAM · 08-29-2009, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by HDPlasma

Looks like all the major stores broke street date.

Walmart, Frys and Best Buy all had the new Slim available for sale tonight.
Didn't look like there were any shortages either. Lots of pallet like stacks at the stores except Walmart, who are still paranoid and keep their game decks behind glass.

They have been selling since Tuesday around here.

ScarredLungs · 08-29-2009, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GoosePants

I am not sure, but it must be epic.I am a HUGE clint eastwood fan, most likely Gran Torino. Also one other question. When it upscales regular dvd's it doesn't ruin anything in the console or on the dvd right?

No, nothing is ruined

GoosePants · 08-29-2009, 04:25 AM

I don't remember the last time being on forums that had such polite and helpful people, thanks guys!

BluPayne4400 · 08-29-2009, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cvm

Yes, you can still watch them in High Definition. 720 is just fine, most of the time. Depending on TV size and how far you sit from the TV, you may not be able to really tell a big difference between 1080 and 720.

False i can and own both.

ScarredLungs · 08-29-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BluPayne4400

False i can and own both.

No, that is not false. What is the screen size of each TV? and how far are you sitting from each TV?

crackinhedz · 08-29-2009, 04:40 AM

...not to mention two completely different tv's will inherently look different, regardless of pixel count.

Azyiu · 08-29-2009, 04:42 AM

It is sort of a dumb question to ask, but you are connecting your new PS3 to your tv via a HDMI cable, right?

GoosePants · 08-29-2009, 05:43 AM

Yea, through HDMI, how fat back should I sit from my 32" 720p HD TV?

Azyiu · 08-29-2009, 05:53 AM

For a 32", around 3' to 3'5".

syncguy · 08-29-2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GoosePants

Yea, through HDMI, how fat back should I sit from my 32" 720p HD TV?

To get the full benefit of 1080p, it is about 3' to 3.5'. Since you have 720p, you could go further without losing 720p clarity. I haven't done the sums, but my guess is about 5'.

syncguy · 08-29-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GoosePants

I just picked up a PS3 slim (very excited), anyways, im hyped about my new blu ray player, have never seen a blu ray video in front of me, can't wait. Anyways, I have a 720p TV, blu raymovies will still play Hi Def right? the TV doesnt NEED to be 1080p correct?

Welcome to the forum. PS3 is a great blu-ray player. Since you have the new slim-PS3, could you please check the fan noise level and whether it get too hot when run for about 30min or so.

GoosePants · 08-29-2009, 07:44 AM

I played it since I hooked it up, just shut it down, givin it a rest. I can't even hear it, honestly. I don't hear a thing.

08-29-2009, 03:42 AM	#1
GoosePants Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009	Just picked up a PS3 Slim (Blu-ray Related) I just picked up a PS3 slim (very excited), anyways, im hyped about my new blu ray player, have never seen a blu ray video in front of me, can't wait. Anyways, I have a 720p TV, blu raymovies will still play Hi Def right? the TV doesnt NEED to be 1080p correct?

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08-29-2009, 03:47 AM	#3
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Yes, you can still watch them in High Definition. 720 is just fine, most of the time. Depending on TV size and how far you sit from the TV, you may not be able to really tell a big difference between 1080 and 720.

08-29-2009, 03:48 AM	#4
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Welcome to the site! This site is amazing and has a lot of knowledge that can be harvested from these pages.

08-29-2009, 03:51 AM	#6
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	What movie will you view first?

08-29-2009, 03:56 AM	#7
GoosePants Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009	I am not sure, but it must be epic.I am a HUGE clint eastwood fan, most likely Gran Torino. Also one other question. When it upscales regular dvd's it doesn't ruin anything in the console or on the dvd right?

08-29-2009, 04:06 AM	#8
HDPlasma Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Looks like all the major stores broke street date. Walmart, Frys and Best Buy all had the new Slim available for sale tonight. Didn't look like there were any shortages either. Lots of pallet like stacks at the stores except Walmart, who are still paranoid and keep their game decks behind glass.

08-29-2009, 04:25 AM	#11
GoosePants Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009	I don't remember the last time being on forums that had such polite and helpful people, thanks guys!

08-29-2009, 04:40 AM	#14
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	...not to mention two completely different tv's will inherently look different, regardless of pixel count.

08-29-2009, 04:42 AM	#15
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	It is sort of a dumb question to ask, but you are connecting your new PS3 to your tv via a HDMI cable, right?

08-29-2009, 05:43 AM	#16
GoosePants Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009	Yea, through HDMI, how fat back should I sit from my 32" 720p HD TV?

08-29-2009, 05:53 AM	#17
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	For a 32", around 3' to 3'5".

08-29-2009, 07:44 AM	#20
GoosePants Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009	I played it since I hooked it up, just shut it down, givin it a rest. I can't even hear it, honestly. I don't hear a thing.

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