Reasons not to get a PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

sarnell2 · 10-24-2007, 10:25 PM

I'm trying to figure out what Blu-Ray Player I should get for a 1080p/60 HDTV. What are the drawbacks of a PS3? Is there any reason I should not get it?

Cyorg · 10-24-2007, 10:31 PM

It's just a little too reliable for my liking... It would be nice if it would just break down sometimes you know?

Luis_A51 · 10-24-2007, 10:32 PM

The only reason to not get a PS3 is if you hate the LOOK of it or the IDEA of owning a game console.

The list of reason TO GET a PS3 would be much, much longer including such things as:

Fastest Load times, Most powerful hardware (ie many features can be added via firmware upgrades, lowest price ($400 for 40gig), wired and wireless internet, and of course the ability to play ps3 games, and more

Slapper · 10-24-2007, 10:35 PM

Fan noise is the only thing that bothers me. It's barely aubible from the seating area in my home, though. Sorry, just nitpicking.

Member-9711 · 10-24-2007, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarnell2

I'm trying to figure out what Blu-Ray Player I should get for a 1080p/60 HDTV. What are the drawbacks of a PS3? Is there any reason I should not get it?

Hmm let's see. I have a PS3 and the Samsung BDP-1400.

The main advantage with the PS3 is its reliablilty, I have never had any trouble with a blu-ray on it which is not the case with the BDP-1400. Its quick loading times is golden and it will probably support profile 2.0.

The main drawbacks compared to the samsung is the lack of analogue 5.1 output (my receiver has no HDMI input :S) and the noise, which can at times be a little to loud.

I find the audio and video of the players fairly the same, slightly better on the Samsung though....

95pgtproject · 10-24-2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarnell2

I'm trying to figure out what Blu-Ray Player I should get for a 1080p/60 HDTV. What are the drawbacks of a PS3? Is there any reason I should not get it?

nope and the ps3 just keeps getting better go get one!

Caligula · 10-24-2007, 10:42 PM

Not get Ps3? Are you crazy? Go and buy two, give one to your parents and have them buy more blu ray discs every week

BLU STEAL · 10-24-2007, 10:47 PM

only problem with ps3 is no analog outputs for older recievers to listen to lossless sound. Or the bluetooth remote no ir inputs for a universal control. Other then those two theres no reason not to buy the ps3 internal hard drive internet access fast load times. When I watch movies with my ps3 I take full advantage of my surround sound so fan noise isnt a problem.

Pilam69 · 10-24-2007, 10:55 PM

I just spent 15 solid minutes seriously considering this question. I came up with this..........My Harmony 880 doesn't work with it. That's all I got. Seriously.

buckshot · 10-24-2007, 11:09 PM

here's what I can gather are a few reasons.

1. to much noise if in close proximity. we have 1 in the bedroom and before I dinked around with the ventilation direction of the ps3 it would get a tad loud.

2. bluetooth controller.

3. generally to awesome and will shame the rest of your ht system.

RC-Bruin · 10-24-2007, 11:09 PM

There are no drawbacks to the PS3. It's awesome.

quetzalcoatl · 10-24-2007, 10:43 PM

The big one is the 5.1 anaolg outs. And if you have a newer receiver this it does not matter as much but if you want it to bitstream the audio it will not do that either. For some the bluetooth remote is bad, it can be fixed easily enough.

k20king · 10-25-2007, 04:24 AM

Nothing I am actually getting another one!

GO Blu!

actionhank · 10-25-2007, 06:00 AM

Its too heavy. 20 pounds!

Buy it from amazon

TheEnd187 · 10-25-2007, 07:45 AM

i tried to **** my ps3 but my rooster was oo big to fit in the hdd holder after removing it

jdc115 · 10-25-2007, 08:05 AM

I think as mentioned, it is probably the most upgradable via fireware and most advance players. the drawbacks are few:

no 5.1 analog outputs - if you are using HDMI for audio then don't worry about it.

And the bluetooth remote - so you can not use your universal remote.

If SACD is important, get the 60 or 80 gig. If it is not, you can get the 40gig if you choose.

I really can't see a real drawback outside if 5.1 analog outputs matter to you. Not everybody has HDMI or the wish to upgrade to a current receiver if you invested a lot already in your processor. This held me back for a long time getting one but I changed my mind this week and just bought one. Now I committed myself to a new processor later this year or early next year....

PS34EVER · 10-28-2007, 09:41 PM

I have an extremely n00b question here. I thought if you used an HDMI cable to connect from your PS3 to your "Newer" A/V Receiver, it would essentially do analog 5.1? Am I missing something...?

10-24-2007, 10:25 PM	#1
sarnell2 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	Reasons not to get a PS3 I'm trying to figure out what Blu-Ray Player I should get for a 1080p/60 HDTV. What are the drawbacks of a PS3? Is there any reason I should not get it?

10-24-2007, 10:55 PM	#9
Pilam69 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:126	The best thing I can tell you here is....... I just spent 15 solid minutes seriously considering this question. I came up with this..........My Harmony 880 doesn't work with it. That's all I got. Seriously.

10-25-2007, 07:45 AM	#15
TheEnd187 Active Member Member since:May 2007	i tried to **** my ps3 but my rooster was oo big to fit in the hdd holder after removing it Last edited by Shin-Ra; 02-02-2008 at 11:16 PM. Reason: swearing

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10-24-2007, 10:31 PM	#2
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's just a little too reliable for my liking... It would be nice if it would just break down sometimes you know?

10-24-2007, 10:32 PM	#3
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	The only reason to not get a PS3 is if you hate the LOOK of it or the IDEA of owning a game console. The list of reason TO GET a PS3 would be much, much longer including such things as: Fastest Load times, Most powerful hardware (ie many features can be added via firmware upgrades, lowest price ($400 for 40gig), wired and wireless internet, and of course the ability to play ps3 games, and more

10-24-2007, 10:35 PM	#4
Slapper Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:I live in a pineapple under the sea... Blu-ray collection:277	Fan noise is the only thing that bothers me. It's barely aubible from the seating area in my home, though. Sorry, just nitpicking.

10-24-2007, 10:42 PM	#7
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	Not get Ps3? Are you crazy? Go and buy two, give one to your parents and have them buy more blu ray discs every week

10-24-2007, 10:47 PM	#8
BLU STEAL Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	only problem with ps3 is no analog outputs for older recievers to listen to lossless sound. Or the bluetooth remote no ir inputs for a universal control. Other then those two theres no reason not to buy the ps3 internal hard drive internet access fast load times. When I watch movies with my ps3 I take full advantage of my surround sound so fan noise isnt a problem.

10-24-2007, 11:09 PM	#10
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	here's what I can gather are a few reasons. 1. to much noise if in close proximity. we have 1 in the bedroom and before I dinked around with the ventilation direction of the ps3 it would get a tad loud. 2. bluetooth controller. 3. generally to awesome and will shame the rest of your ht system.

10-24-2007, 11:09 PM	#11
RC-Bruin Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:18	There are no drawbacks to the PS3. It's awesome.

10-24-2007, 10:43 PM	#12
quetzalcoatl Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Grants Pass, OR	The big one is the 5.1 anaolg outs. And if you have a newer receiver this it does not matter as much but if you want it to bitstream the audio it will not do that either. For some the bluetooth remote is bad, it can be fixed easily enough.

10-25-2007, 04:24 AM	#13
k20king Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	Nothing I am actually getting another one! GO Blu!

10-25-2007, 06:00 AM	#14
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	Its too heavy. 20 pounds! Buy it from amazon

10-25-2007, 08:05 AM	#16
jdc115 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:87	I think as mentioned, it is probably the most upgradable via fireware and most advance players. the drawbacks are few: no 5.1 analog outputs - if you are using HDMI for audio then don't worry about it. And the bluetooth remote - so you can not use your universal remote. If SACD is important, get the 60 or 80 gig. If it is not, you can get the 40gig if you choose. I really can't see a real drawback outside if 5.1 analog outputs matter to you. Not everybody has HDMI or the wish to upgrade to a current receiver if you invested a lot already in your processor. This held me back for a long time getting one but I changed my mind this week and just bought one. Now I committed myself to a new processor later this year or early next year....

10-28-2007, 09:41 PM	#17
PS34EVER Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Minnesota PSNetwork ID: Sic_Wild_Child Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:24	I have an extremely n00b question here. I thought if you used an HDMI cable to connect from your PS3 to your "Newer" A/V Receiver, it would essentially do analog 5.1? Am I missing something...?

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