PC, PS3 or Standalone

[exponent]

I am faced with a choice between the following 3 for Bluray playback. There are 3 options.

HTPC - I already have a high end HTPC but no bluray. I was considering adding a bluray drive to this.

PS3 - 299.00 now

Standalone player

I am leaning towards the HTPC option as it already is my audio and TV source. The graphics card is a Nvidia 9800 GT. Some questions:

How good is PC based bluray playback compared to the other 2 options?

A good bluray standalone player looks like 300 in Canada the same price as a PS3. Can anyone share comments on comparison between the 2 platforms.

[kailashu]

Originally Posted by exponent

I am faced with a choice between the following 3 for Bluray playback. There are 3 options.

HTPC - I already have a high end HTPC but no bluray. I was considering adding a bluray drive to this.

PS3 - 299.00 now

Standalone player

I am leaning towards the HTPC option as it already is my audio and TV source. The graphics card is a Nvidia 9800 GT. Some questions:

How good is PC based bluray playback compared to the other 2 options?

A good bluray standalone player looks like 300 in Canada the same price as a PS3. Can anyone share comments on comparison between the 2 platforms.

It depends on your needs. If you're into gaming, yes PS3 it is. Standalone has its own advantages. Better PQ and AQ.

[Uniquely]

You may find a lot of answers to your PC questions a couple of forums below this one in the Blu-Ray PC forums. There are several folks here that have gone that route. As for standalone vs PS3.... that's really going to be a matter of personal preference; although if your PC is your main source.... that does take away the PS3's adavantage of being a good media streamer. If you use a programable remote, a standalone will integrate into your HT easier and without the additional expense of buying a BT to IR converter.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by kailashu

It depends on your needs. If you're into gaming, yes PS3 it is. Standalone has its own advantages. Better PQ and AQ.

This person has one more thing in the mix....he already has a high end PC and it would only cost him about 150 for BD drive and software together. I recommend that he goes with his PC. His PC can game and it is already his media center. It's almost a no brainer

[prerich]

Originally Posted by robinandtami

You may find a lot of answers to your PC questions a couple of forums below this one in the Blu-Ray PC forums. There are several folks here that have gone that route. As for standalone vs PS3.... that's really going to be a matter of personal preference; although if your PC is your main source.... that does take away the PS3's adavantage of being a good media streamer. If you use a programable remote, a standalone will integrate into your HT easier and without the additional expense of buying a BT to IR converter.

10-4 - OP, Post in the PC forum.