Should I buy a Stand Alone player or a PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

dogger114 · 09-18-2007, 01:43 PM

I am looking to get a second Blu-ray player and I currently have the PS3. I was wondering if I should get another PS3 because of the ease of updating and the multi-media capabilities or should I get a stand alone player? Any thoughts.

E-Dogg · 09-18-2007, 01:45 PM

I would buy a standalone player, but I would wait for this one instead

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=480

SS316SRV · 09-18-2007, 01:48 PM

Get both...I mean you will help pad the stats of blu-ray...

tron3 · 09-18-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogger114

I am looking to get a second Blu-ray player and I currently have the PS3. I was wondering if I should get another PS3 because of the ease of updating and the multi-media capabilities or should I get a stand alone player? Any thoughts.

Stand alone BD players allow firmware updates. I know my Sony BDP-S300 does. The updates may come less often, but they tend to be good performers. Maybe not as fast as a PS3 in loading, but there is no way I could teach the family how work a PS3. Heck, I would have to learn.

Showing people blu-ray playing on your PS3 would not entice some of the older crowd to buy blu-ray. They are not gamers but may love movies. Seeing it play on a stand alone player instead of a game console could be more inviting. Sure, you can tell them about stand alone players, but people get mental. They tend to buy what their friends and family have.

Do you really want two game systems? Remember, even a PS3 will be dated one day when they release the next big thing in development. Players have more of a timeless appeal. Especially when you can flash update them. Something DVD never had!

dogger114 · 09-18-2007, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the info. So if I went the stand alone route, which one should I get?

actionhank · 09-18-2007, 02:11 PM

PS3. Unless of course you don't think that the easy upgradability and multimedia capabilities and being able to stream stuff from your PC wirelessly are worth the extra $50 on top of the Sony BDP-S300.

Also I think being able to watch you tube videos with the internet browser on a 65'' TV is awesome.

Plus you can fold@home

I think thats worth $50

MdGrwl · 09-18-2007, 05:54 PM

I own a PS3. I love it. If I were in your shoes though, I would get a standalone... the Samsung 1200 in specific.

javabear · 09-18-2007, 06:06 PM

I own a SONY-S300 and I love it. Highly recommended.

tron3 · 09-18-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by javabear

I own a SONY-S300 and I love it. Highly recommended.

Ditto. Or, wait a little longer and get that new 1.3 HDMI stuff they are talking about. Personally, PIP commentary is not a feature I care about. I get blu-ray for one reason, the movie. Some extras are nice.

ClaytonMG · 09-18-2007, 06:39 PM

I own a BDP-S1 and a PS3... I have to say the PS3 is better. The PQ is about the same, but the load times are WAY faster than the BDP-S1. Not to mention the interactivity works much better. Also, with the PS3, you actually know when you're decoding Dolby TrueHD. Where as on the BDP-S1, there's no display function that lets you know that it's decoding TrueHD, which would come in handy because if you switch audio tracks using the Audio key, you actually don't get the full TrueHD track, it just switches it back to Dolby Digital. Plus, like it's been stated here before, the PS3 is easily upgradable. The S300 that everyone is talking about doesn't have the features that the PS3 (or BDP-S1) have (incliuding the mentioned TrueHD decoding). But it's up to you. I personally prefer the look of the standalone with my theater equipment, but that wasn't enough to deter me away from using the PS3 as my main Blu-Ray machine.

shatta · 09-18-2007, 07:00 PM

NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOO......GET A PS3..........will u watch a movie 24/7.....noo
can u store phots music on the stand alone player hard drive--
no
browse the net and play youtube videos...and check ur facebook and myspace page..
.nooo

i rather a ps3..when im not watchin movies..i can play a demo or something....something deiifeent than wathcin the same movie

Zaphod · 09-18-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-Dogg

I would buy a standalone player, but I would wait for this one instead

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=480

I dunno about Daewoo for decent CE's. I would recommend any player, when they are available, that can either decode DTS-MA or can at least bitstream out DTS-MA and Dolby TrueHD.

Heck if the rumors are true about Sony and TGS about the $399.99 PS3 and they provide confirmation of DTS-MA support then just buy another PS3.

richard lichtenfelt · 09-18-2007, 07:37 PM

I don't know if they still are, but as of 6 months ago cnet.com was using the PS3 as the hi-def test for most of the new hdtvs that they reviewed. Read the paragraph under the picture of the remote.
http://reviews.cnet.com/game-accesso...g=nefdprod.rev

Iceman_II · 09-18-2007, 07:41 PM

If you want a stand alone player, get a stand alone player...

If you want a box that:

Accepts Streaming video from your home network media server (TVersity etc)
Lets you surf the net with a built in browser
Updates itself with only a click or two
Connects wirelessly to your home network
Accepts your Compact flash card from your camera to let you have slide shows without a PC
Plays AVCHD discs
Is relatively future proof (firmware upgrades)
Plays MP4 files off removeable media
Connects to any external USB drive for added storage
Allows you to painlessly increase the size of the hard drive
Allows you load Linux as a secondary Operating System
Contributes to finding a cure for Cancer (Folding@Home)
Plays games (HS and ROTM FTW)
OH, and also plays BD media...

Then get a PS3

bhampton · 09-18-2007, 08:25 PM

Alot of replies seem to miss the part about the original poster currently has a PS3 and is considering a second player.

PS3 is all I need but that upcoming Sony ES player is something I would pick up given a chance. (Then I would maybe move the PS3 out of the theater and into the living room proper.)

-Brian

Titus37 · 09-18-2007, 08:32 PM

Right now the reason against buying a stand-alone player is that none of them will suport the new Blu-Ray features (like Picture-in-picture and web connectivity) coming down the pike. If those features are not important to you, by all means, get a stand-alone player...

The advantage of a stand-alone player is that some have 5.1 and 7.1 analog audio outputs. If you have a receiver that does not have HDMI input but does support analog inputs, then maybe a stand-alone player is right for you.

Otherwise I'd get another PS3. In my opinion it's the best and cheapest Blu-Ray player out there....

WickyWoo · 09-18-2007, 09:39 PM

I personally plan on buying a PS3 and only using it to access 1.1-2.0 level features until such a time as an affordable Pioneer deck with all the features I want is available. For my personal uses, a game machine is for games no matter what its capabilities. That's why I have a CD player, a DVD player, a DVD player for region free and Divx etc etc. I believe in the "the more different functions you stuff in, the less well it does all of them" philosophy of design, and I like to limit my wear and tear as much as possible.

*sigh*, it's almost time to completely retire my Apex 600-A

Right now I'm running a Panasonic BD10

Iceman_II · 09-18-2007, 09:42 PM

Yes, but does the BD10 help fight cancer?

highdefw · 09-19-2007, 12:53 AM

PS3 because of easy updating and other cool features.

And if you have friends over, you can do a system link for games and have 4v4 competitions

CAB · 09-19-2007, 01:01 AM

I prefer a standalone over the PS3 for Home Theater. Reasons?

1. Heat output.
2. Noise output.
3. Easier and full integration with existing IR controllers and repeaters.
4. I can turn it on/off with ease.
5. Form factor fits my rack.

That said it's very very hard to beat a PS3 for it's current BD player functions, upgrade potential, and media center capabilities. I have both until, like Wicky, the new models that are 1.1 (or better) and have all new audio streaming.

09-18-2007, 01:43 PM	#1
dogger114 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rockland, MA Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:1019 Blu-ray reviews:1	Should I buy a Stand Alone player or a PS3 I am looking to get a second Blu-ray player and I currently have the PS3. I was wondering if I should get another PS3 because of the ease of updating and the multi-media capabilities or should I get a stand alone player? Any thoughts.

09-18-2007, 07:41 PM	#14
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	If you want a stand alone player, get a stand alone player... If you want a box that: Accepts Streaming video from your home network media server (TVersity etc) Lets you surf the net with a built in browser Updates itself with only a click or two Connects wirelessly to your home network Accepts your Compact flash card from your camera to let you have slide shows without a PC Plays AVCHD discs Is relatively future proof (firmware upgrades) Plays MP4 files off removeable media Connects to any external USB drive for added storage Allows you to painlessly increase the size of the hard drive Allows you load Linux as a secondary Operating System Contributes to finding a cure for Cancer (Folding@Home) Plays games (HS and ROTM FTW) OH, and also plays BD media... Then get a PS3

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09-18-2007, 01:45 PM	#2
E-Dogg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:159	I would buy a standalone player, but I would wait for this one instead https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=480

09-18-2007, 01:48 PM	#3
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	Get both...I mean you will help pad the stats of blu-ray...

09-18-2007, 02:09 PM	#5
dogger114 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rockland, MA Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:1019 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks for the info. So if I went the stand alone route, which one should I get?

09-18-2007, 02:11 PM	#6
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	PS3. Unless of course you don't think that the easy upgradability and multimedia capabilities and being able to stream stuff from your PC wirelessly are worth the extra $50 on top of the Sony BDP-S300. Also I think being able to watch you tube videos with the internet browser on a 65'' TV is awesome. Plus you can fold@home I think thats worth $50

09-18-2007, 05:54 PM	#7
MdGrwl Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007	I own a PS3. I love it. If I were in your shoes though, I would get a standalone... the Samsung 1200 in specific.

09-18-2007, 06:06 PM	#8
javabear Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:319	I own a SONY-S300 and I love it. Highly recommended.

09-18-2007, 06:39 PM	#10
ClaytonMG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2006 Location:New Brighton, MN Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:839 Blu-ray collection:2379 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I own a BDP-S1 and a PS3... I have to say the PS3 is better. The PQ is about the same, but the load times are WAY faster than the BDP-S1. Not to mention the interactivity works much better. Also, with the PS3, you actually know when you're decoding Dolby TrueHD. Where as on the BDP-S1, there's no display function that lets you know that it's decoding TrueHD, which would come in handy because if you switch audio tracks using the Audio key, you actually don't get the full TrueHD track, it just switches it back to Dolby Digital. Plus, like it's been stated here before, the PS3 is easily upgradable. The S300 that everyone is talking about doesn't have the features that the PS3 (or BDP-S1) have (incliuding the mentioned TrueHD decoding). But it's up to you. I personally prefer the look of the standalone with my theater equipment, but that wasn't enough to deter me away from using the PS3 as my main Blu-Ray machine.

09-18-2007, 07:00 PM	#11
shatta Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:New York	NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOO......GET A PS3..........will u watch a movie 24/7.....noo can u store phots music on the stand alone player hard drive-- no browse the net and play youtube videos...and check ur facebook and myspace page.. .nooo i rather a ps3..when im not watchin movies..i can play a demo or something....something deiifeent than wathcin the same movie

09-18-2007, 07:37 PM	#13
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	I don't know if they still are, but as of 6 months ago cnet.com was using the PS3 as the hi-def test for most of the new hdtvs that they reviewed. Read the paragraph under the picture of the remote. http://reviews.cnet.com/game-accesso...g=nefdprod.rev

09-18-2007, 08:25 PM	#15
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Alot of replies seem to miss the part about the original poster currently has a PS3 and is considering a second player. PS3 is all I need but that upcoming Sony ES player is something I would pick up given a chance. (Then I would maybe move the PS3 out of the theater and into the living room proper.) -Brian

09-18-2007, 08:32 PM	#16
Titus37 Member Member since:Jul 2007	Right now the reason against buying a stand-alone player is that none of them will suport the new Blu-Ray features (like Picture-in-picture and web connectivity) coming down the pike. If those features are not important to you, by all means, get a stand-alone player... The advantage of a stand-alone player is that some have 5.1 and 7.1 analog audio outputs. If you have a receiver that does not have HDMI input but does support analog inputs, then maybe a stand-alone player is right for you. Otherwise I'd get another PS3. In my opinion it's the best and cheapest Blu-Ray player out there....

09-18-2007, 09:39 PM	#17
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	I personally plan on buying a PS3 and only using it to access 1.1-2.0 level features until such a time as an affordable Pioneer deck with all the features I want is available. For my personal uses, a game machine is for games no matter what its capabilities. That's why I have a CD player, a DVD player, a DVD player for region free and Divx etc etc. I believe in the "the more different functions you stuff in, the less well it does all of them" philosophy of design, and I like to limit my wear and tear as much as possible. sigh, it's almost time to completely retire my Apex 600-A Right now I'm running a Panasonic BD10

09-18-2007, 09:42 PM	#18
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Yes, but does the BD10 help fight cancer?

09-19-2007, 12:53 AM	#19
highdefw Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:366 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:6	PS3 because of easy updating and other cool features. And if you have friends over, you can do a system link for games and have 4v4 competitions

09-19-2007, 01:01 AM	#20
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	I prefer a standalone over the PS3 for Home Theater. Reasons? 1. Heat output. 2. Noise output. 3. Easier and full integration with existing IR controllers and repeaters. 4. I can turn it on/off with ease. 5. Form factor fits my rack. That said it's very very hard to beat a PS3 for it's current BD player functions, upgrade potential, and media center capabilities. I have both until, like Wicky, the new models that are 1.1 (or better) and have all new audio streaming.

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