New 4K player now or wait for PS5/XBOX? - Blu-ray Forum

cpr3584 · 08-13-2020, 07:25 PM

Hello, looking for some advice on this issue.
I currently have a 65 inch 4K HDR TV (no DV) but the OG xbox (2015).
I need a 4K player to get the most of the TV but I'm wondering if I should get a player now for around $200 or wait for the new video game consoles which will be likely $500+.
The problem is, I don't play video games much anymore, and when I do its just shooter and sports games. Not sure I can justify the extra $300 for maybe 4-5 hours of gameplay per week..

What are the pros and cons of using a PS5 or XBOX to play 4K discs? does the console require more power usage? thanks

VikingHead2000 · 08-13-2020, 07:59 PM

My advice is to pick up the upcoming PS5 or the new Xbox, because they’ll have a decent 4K UltraHD Blu-ray player. This way you’ll have the best of both worlds in case you decide to start gaming again.

chip75 · 08-13-2020, 08:01 PM

I'd probably try and find a Panasonic 820 on sale, even if the PS5 has some fancy optimizer, the price increase may not be warranted. I don't think you can go wrong with an 820 for $299.

Azores26 · 08-13-2020, 08:10 PM

If you were already planning to get the consoles because of the games, I think it would be better to wait. But if you think you would be getting the console mainly to watch 4K blu-rays and rarely to play games, I think you would better off getting a 4K player. I think you could get one of the consoles if the price difference was less significant, but if the consoles are indeed $300 more expensive than a player, I personally don’t think it’s worth it for you.

cpr3584 · 08-13-2020, 08:31 PM

I think i'll wait for the consoles. That way I will be fully upgraded. I consoles wont drop much in price (maybe $100 by holiday 2021) thanks

tcripe · 08-13-2020, 08:59 PM

Theres been no conformation from Sony or Microsoft that the UHD drives will include DV. Just something to keep in mind just in case you have a DV tv.

tyler2tall147 · 08-13-2020, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcripe

Theres been no conformation from Sony or Microsoft that the UHD drives will include DV. Just something to keep in mind just in case you have a DV tv.

I'm gonna be so bummed if they don't.

XavierTheaterPotato · 08-13-2020, 10:51 PM

Even if the games can't be played in DV, it'd be a wasted opportunity to not have DV with them.

Endoskeleton · 08-14-2020, 03:16 AM

Since you don’t have a DV tv and don’t see yourself playing much video games,
get the panasonic ub420 (on sale for $220 atm)

The picture quality will most likely be better than the new consoles with their HCX processor & HDR optismer and customizable picture settings

D00mM4r1n3 · 08-14-2020, 03:28 AM

Wait for the PS5, it can output 8K and "maybe" they might make 8K movies available to stream on it.

Danny124 · 08-14-2020, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcripe

Theres been no conformation from Sony or Microsoft that the UHD drives will include DV. Just something to keep in mind just in case you have a DV tv.

I’m pretty sure the Xbox one S and X both Support DV

tcripe · 08-14-2020, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny124

I’m pretty sure the Xbox one S and X both Support DV

Streaming yes. The disk drive itself does not.

08-13-2020, 07:25 PM	#1
cpr3584 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:USA 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:78	New 4K player now or wait for PS5/XBOX? Hello, looking for some advice on this issue. I currently have a 65 inch 4K HDR TV (no DV) but the OG xbox (2015). I need a 4K player to get the most of the TV but I'm wondering if I should get a player now for around $200 or wait for the new video game consoles which will be likely $500+. The problem is, I don't play video games much anymore, and when I do its just shooter and sports games. Not sure I can justify the extra $300 for maybe 4-5 hours of gameplay per week.. What are the pros and cons of using a PS5 or XBOX to play 4K discs? does the console require more power usage? thanks

08-13-2020, 07:59 PM	#2
VikingHead2000 Active Member Member since:Aug 2020	My advice is to pick up the upcoming PS5 or the new Xbox, because they’ll have a decent 4K UltraHD Blu-ray player. This way you’ll have the best of both worlds in case you decide to start gaming again.

08-13-2020, 08:01 PM	#3
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3099 DVD collection:1782 iTunes collection:229 Trading Score:9	I'd probably try and find a Panasonic 820 on sale, even if the PS5 has some fancy optimizer, the price increase may not be warranted. I don't think you can go wrong with an 820 for $299.

08-13-2020, 08:10 PM	#4
Azores26 Active Member Member since:Jan 2020 Location:Europe	If you were already planning to get the consoles because of the games, I think it would be better to wait. But if you think you would be getting the console mainly to watch 4K blu-rays and rarely to play games, I think you would better off getting a 4K player. I think you could get one of the consoles if the price difference was less significant, but if the consoles are indeed $300 more expensive than a player, I personally don’t think it’s worth it for you.

08-13-2020, 08:31 PM	#5
cpr3584 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:USA 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:78	I think i'll wait for the consoles. That way I will be fully upgraded. I consoles wont drop much in price (maybe $100 by holiday 2021) thanks

08-13-2020, 08:59 PM	#6
tcripe Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Seattle	Theres been no conformation from Sony or Microsoft that the UHD drives will include DV. Just something to keep in mind just in case you have a DV tv.

08-13-2020, 10:51 PM	#8
XavierTheaterPotato Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Wisconsin, USA 4K collection:391 Blu-ray collection:617 DVD collection:33 Digital collection:3	Even if the games can't be played in DV, it'd be a wasted opportunity to not have DV with them.

08-14-2020, 03:16 AM	#9
Endoskeleton Member Member since:Jul 2020	Since you don’t have a DV tv and don’t see yourself playing much video games, get the panasonic ub420 (on sale for $220 atm) The picture quality will most likely be better than the new consoles with their HCX processor & HDR optismer and customizable picture settings

08-14-2020, 03:28 AM	#10
D00mM4r1n3 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:404 Blu-ray collection:2554 DVD collection:281 Trading Score:12	Wait for the PS5, it can output 8K and "maybe" they might make 8K movies available to stream on it.

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