Stand alone DVD player or use PS3? - Blu-ray Forum

Bean79 · 08-22-2008, 12:50 AM

Should I use a DVD player to play my DVD's or will it be ok to use the PS3? I was thinking of just using the PS3 for BD and games and play the DVDs on a different player? Any Thoughts?

tqmilymi · 08-22-2008, 01:09 AM

I have 2 PS3's and use them for all Blu-Ray and DVD playing. One is hooked up to a surround sound system that also comes with a DVD player but I still use the PS3.

Petra_Kalbrain · 08-22-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bean79

Should I use a DVD player to play my DVD's or will it be ok to use the PS3? I was thinking of just using the PS3 for BD and games and play the DVDs on a different player? Any Thoughts?

I use a seperate unit for DVD playback... gotta use the HD DVD player I got for free for something! Plus, this saves the PS3 laser the extra work and therefore prolongs the life of the equipment.

Entertainment72 · 08-22-2008, 01:54 AM

I've used my PS3 for (PS3 games, PS2 games, DVD's, Blue-rays) and hasn't skipped a beat since December 2006.

Septimus Prime · 08-22-2008, 01:59 AM

Use the PS3. It's the best player.

ganthc · 08-22-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

I use a seperate unit for DVD playback... gotta use the HD DVD player I got for free for something! Plus, this saves the PS3 laser the extra work and therefore prolongs the life of the equipment.

Same here, unless I have been watching blu-rays, in which case I am usually to lazy to wait for the hd-dvd player to boot up and eject when I can just slide the disc in the ps3 and start watching. But normally all my dvd watching is on my hd-dvd player to save wear and tear on the ps3.

obiwopkenobi62 · 08-22-2008, 06:11 PM

My dvd's are pretty much retired. I only watch Blu now. DVD's just don't look or sound great to me anymore.

scweb13 · 08-22-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

My dvd's are pretty much retired. I only watch Blu now. DVD's just don't look or sound great to me anymore.

So you only watch about 85 movies out of about 1110?

BlueDuces · 08-22-2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

Use the PS3. It's the best player.

Does BD Live work on the PS3??.......I don't see why it shouldn't since it is connected to broadband......

musicman1999 · 08-23-2008, 12:37 AM

I have a PS3 but it cannot hold a candle to my Sim Audio dvd player, not in the same league really, so the Moon gets all my dvd use.

bill

My_Two_Cents · 08-23-2008, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

I've used my PS3 for (PS3 games, PS2 games, DVD's, Blue-rays) and hasn't skipped a beat since December 2006.

Blu Jacket · 08-23-2008, 05:24 AM

I don't watch DVDs anymore, so it's a moot point for me.

petenad · 08-25-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

Use the PS3. It's the best player.

Is it better then Blu Ray players? Does it offer the same listening options? Can it still play DVD's? And for that matter does a Blu Ray play DVD's? What is the top of the line B Ray players? Any info would be appreciated. Oh I have an Onkyo TX NR905 if that helps.

MOONPHASE · 08-25-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petenad

Is it better then Blu Ray players? Does it offer the same listening options? Can it still play DVD's? And for that matter does a Blu Ray play DVD's? What is the top of the line B Ray players? Any info would be appreciated. Oh I have an Onkyo TX NR905 if that helps.

all Blu-ray players can play dvds and upscale them but wont look as good as a blu-ray disc but still good

Bean79 · 08-25-2008, 01:25 PM

I ended up buying the DVP5992 from costco saturday. This will make it easier for other people to play dvd's and cd's when I am not there.

swifty7 · 08-25-2008, 01:32 PM

use a seperate dvd player to watch your movies, to me ps3 absolutely sucks at upconversion, I don't know why people say it does a fantastic job of it. My sony dvd changer blows it away.

MOONPHASE · 08-25-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swifty7

use a seperate dvd player to watch your movies, to me ps3 absolutely sucks at upconversion, I don't know why people say it does a fantastic job of it. My sony dvd changer blows it away.

i dont agree my ps3 upscales pretty good, the picture may be a little softer in picture when upscaling dvds then having a blu-ray but its a lot better then just having a plain old dvd player. maybe you need to adjust the settings on your ps3

Entertainment72 · 08-25-2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

I've used my PS3 for (PS3 games, PS2 games, DVD's, Blue-rays) and hasn't skipped a beat since December 2006.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

BUSTED - CRAP!

, I will go to the corner now.

petenad · 08-25-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

all Blu-ray players can play dvds and upscale them but wont look as good as a blu-ray disc but still good

Thanks for the info but the other questions??

WriteSimply · 08-25-2008, 04:01 PM

When possible (the PS3 is region coded while my universal-sans-BD player is not) I use the PS3 because it can do slow-mo forwards and backwards.

That's something neat that my player can't do but it can zoom in on a portion of the screen while the PS3 cannot.

fuad

08-22-2008, 12:50 AM	#1
Bean79 Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Orlando, FL Blu-ray collection:23	Stand alone DVD player or use PS3? Should I use a DVD player to play my DVD's or will it be ok to use the PS3? I was thinking of just using the PS3 for BD and games and play the DVDs on a different player? Any Thoughts?

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Stand alone CD Player vs. BD/DVD Player	Audio Theory and Discussion	Ryu77	22	04-09-2010 01:57 AM
PS3 Slim or a Stand Alone BD Player?	PS3	Azyiu	18	09-10-2009 02:14 PM
PS3 and Stand Alone player	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	problu	3	02-24-2009 08:19 AM
PS3 or stand alone Player	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	letsgo	7	02-10-2008 06:57 PM
PS3 vs. Stand alone BR Player	PS3	Carloso	14	01-18-2008 05:54 PM

08-22-2008, 01:09 AM	#2
tqmilymi Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Maryland Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:1558 DVD collection:212 Digital collection:1864 iTunes collection:57 Prime collection:31 Trading Score:140	I have 2 PS3's and use them for all Blu-Ray and DVD playing. One is hooked up to a surround sound system that also comes with a DVD player but I still use the PS3.

08-22-2008, 01:54 AM	#4
Entertainment72 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Myers, FL Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews:1	I've used my PS3 for (PS3 games, PS2 games, DVD's, Blue-rays) and hasn't skipped a beat since December 2006.

08-22-2008, 01:59 AM	#5
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	Use the PS3. It's the best player.

08-22-2008, 06:11 PM	#7
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	My dvd's are pretty much retired. I only watch Blu now. DVD's just don't look or sound great to me anymore.

08-23-2008, 12:37 AM	#10
musicman1999 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	I have a PS3 but it cannot hold a candle to my Sim Audio dvd player, not in the same league really, so the Moon gets all my dvd use. bill

08-23-2008, 05:24 AM	#12
Blu Jacket Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:44	I don't watch DVDs anymore, so it's a moot point for me.

08-25-2008, 01:25 PM	#15
Bean79 Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Orlando, FL Blu-ray collection:23	I ended up buying the DVP5992 from costco saturday. This will make it easier for other people to play dvd's and cd's when I am not there.

08-25-2008, 01:32 PM	#16
swifty7 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:3	use a seperate dvd player to watch your movies, to me ps3 absolutely sucks at upconversion, I don't know why people say it does a fantastic job of it. My sony dvd changer blows it away.

08-25-2008, 04:01 PM	#20
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	When possible (the PS3 is region coded while my universal-sans-BD player is not) I use the PS3 because it can do slow-mo forwards and backwards. That's something neat that my player can't do but it can zoom in on a portion of the screen while the PS3 cannot. fuad

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals