What makes PS3 good beyond the obvious - Blu-ray Forum

sudbury78 · 01-10-2008, 05:37 PM

I am new to this forum and I keep reading from people referring the ps3 to a super computer or a media hub, etc. I understand its made for gaming and it has the blu-ray player. BUT, what is it capable of doing beyond the obvious? I am a non tech savvy person so I apologize for my ignorance.

Also, people keep saying that the ps3 is the BD to get, yet people say that if you want the ultimate in HD sound a stand alone is the better one to get? SOOO CONFUSED!!

supersix4 · 01-10-2008, 05:41 PM

reading is good there are so many why is this player good, whats good about the ps3, ps3 v. standalone exc. exc. exc. please use the search function, and when you find something you want to post on it will bring that thread back up to the top so everyone can read thanks!

sudbury78 · 01-10-2008, 05:44 PM

"reading is good". That was a tad uncalled for. Instead of being somewhat rude, you could have mentioned I could have done a search and after 5 pages of threads I gave up looking. Thanks for your insightful answer.

Imakida · 01-10-2008, 05:48 PM

Ok I gonna resume to you

You could want a standalone depending on your receiver because the older ones do not have HDMI input that can decode the newest sound encode (uncompressed PCM, dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMA). With a standalone, you can use the analog out to output these encode to the receiver, but it's the only way other than the HDMI connection. The PS3 has an HDMI output, but no Analog output. So it can prevent people that invest in an older Receiver to keep it if they go with a standalone.

For the PS3: you can

Play blu-ray
Play games (PS3, PS2, PS1)
Play music
Play video
Play SACD (for the 60GB and the 80GB)
See pictures (jpeg, etc.)
Is wireless
Has an internet connexion
Is profile 1.1 and is upgradeable to 2.0
Can stream music or movies that is on a PC
You can download movie trailers from the PS store

Edit: I forgot PSP connectivity

dereksworl · 01-10-2008, 05:49 PM

haven't you heard? the PS3 moonlights as a defibulator.

inaz4sun · 01-10-2008, 05:49 PM

Answer: EVERYTHING!

Stores all your photos and has awesome slideshow options and capabilities
Stores all your MP3s, AND rips CDs directly. Has some great screen shows during playback
Stores all your video clips and plays them including AVCHD
Plays DVDs and upconverts them
Plays CDs
Plays SACDs
Plays PS1, PS2 and PS3 games
Is a web browser
Allows download of PS3 store content
Plays Blu-rays
Plays AVCHD dics (full and mini)
Can do video and audio chat
Is HD with everything basically
Allow streaming of media from your home computer
Internet connected for software/firmware upgrades
Has 4 USB port
Can attach an external HDD
Supports keyboards
Uses Bluetooth for the remotes (sold separately) and the controllers
Can install Linux and use like computer
Hard drive can be easily upgraded to larger (250GB or bigger even)

Thats a start.

Shin-Ra · 01-10-2008, 05:50 PM

Best way to learn everything it can do is probably to check through the online manual:

http://manuals.playstation.net/docum...ent/index.html

But if that's too boring, I'll start off with DLNA:

DLNA lets you stream or copy music, video and pictures from your computer to your PS3. Your Mac/PC needs a program (like Windows Media Player 11 on PC) setup to allow the file sharing but it's a pretty straightforward process.

mystiksuicide · 01-10-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inaz4sun

Answer: EVERYTHING!

Stores all your photos and has awesome slideshow options and capabilities
Stores all your MP3s, AND rips CDs directly. Has some great screen shows during playback
Stores all your video clips and plays them including AVCHD
Plays DVDs and upconverts them
Plays CDs
Plays SACDs
Plays PS1, PS2 and PS3 games
Is a web browser
Allows download of PS3 store content
Plays Blu-rays
Plays AVCHD dics (full and mini)
Can do video and audio chat
Is HD with everything basically
Allow streaming of media from your home computer
Internet connected for software/firmware upgrades

Thats a start.

Let's not forget Folding@home

supersix4 · 01-10-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudbury78

"reading is good". That was a tad uncalled for. Instead of being somewhat rude, you could have mentioned I could have done a search and after 5 pages of threads I gave up looking. Thanks for your insightful answer.

lol I wasnt trying to be rude I simply put reading is good

instead of looking at titles of the first 5 pages type in ps3 v. standalone exc. that will narrow the results

all I typed in was standalone on the search bar and got these

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=3460

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=30802

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=30758

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=8586

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=29696

I could go on and on

stockstar1138 · 01-10-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudbury78

I am new to this forum and I keep reading from people referring the ps3 to a super computer or a media hub, etc. I understand its made for gaming and it has the blu-ray player. BUT, what is it capable of doing beyond the obvious? I am a non tech savvy person so I apologize for my ignorance.

Also, people keep saying that the ps3 is the BD to get, yet people say that if you want the ultimate in HD sound a stand alone is the better one to get? SOOO CONFUSED!!

the ps3 is able to run linux, so you can use it practically like a pc if you want.

along with that you can use it as a media hub and stream the movies and pictures off your computer and on to your hdtv via the ps3.

you can help fight diseases with folding at home.

you can browswe the internet save movies and pictures to the hard drive and then view them on your hdtv. some cool slideshow features for the pictures.

great to listen to music on.

best upconveter for dvd ive ever seen.

on top of that its a blu-ray player and a game console.

videochat or just audiochat to your friends.

the reason people are saying that about the sound is the ps3 cannot decode dts-hd ma and it doesn't bitstream truehd, if you are an audiophile don't go with the ps3

owa · 01-10-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

the reason people are saying that about the sound is the ps3 cannot decode dts-hd ma and it doesn't bitstream truehd, if you are an audiophile don't go with the ps3

Not being able to bitstream truehd shouldn't matter since the PS3 can decode truehd internally. I agree that not being able to decode DTS-HD MA yet is probably the reason people knock it down a notch when talking about HD audio though.

inaz4sun · 01-10-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

the reason people are saying that about the sound is the ps3 cannot decode dts-hd ma and it doesn't bitstream truehd, if you are an audiophile don't go with the ps3

For now. This could change with a software update, so I wouldn't let that be a deal breaker. The other benefits far outweigh this in my opinion.

More stuff to come too!

ezcobar411 · 01-10-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inaz4sun

Answer: EVERYTHING!

Stores all your photos and has awesome slideshow options and capabilities
Stores all your MP3s, AND rips CDs directly. Has some great screen shows during playback
Stores all your video clips and plays them including AVCHD
Plays DVDs and upconverts them
Plays CDs
Plays SACDs
Plays PS1, PS2 and PS3 games
Is a web browser
Allows download of PS3 store content
Plays Blu-rays
Plays AVCHD dics (full and mini)
Can do video and audio chat
Is HD with everything basically
Allow streaming of media from your home computer
Internet connected for software/firmware upgrades
Has 4 USB port
Can attach an external HDD
Supports keyboards
Uses Bluetooth for the remotes (sold separately) and the controllers
Can install Linux and use like computer
Hard drive can be easily upgraded to larger (250GB or bigger even)

Thats a start.

Everything this poster said

u_nick · 01-10-2008, 05:59 PM

Lots of nice new feature if you are already a PSP owner. Movies & PS1 gams on the go. Remote control of the PS3 anywhere in the world.

The DVD upscaler is gorgeous. I can say that because I havent seen any other upscalers in action, so I am blown away by it.

Also, depending on what type of games you like, the small games up in the PS Store are great. I've bought a bunch of games on the PSN compared to the two I have bought (and never played much) on my 360. (Although there are a couple recent 360 Arcade titles that I am considering.)

But yeah, I find PSN's 'arcade' titles much more casual and relaxed.

Another great thing about the PS3 is the easily upgradable hard drive. I think its just one screw, and pull. They actually have instructions for doing this in the manual, which I find pretty cool.

And of course, networking to stream your audio from your PC is great too.

bageleaterkkjji · 01-10-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

Let's not forget Folding@home

and folding@home,... minus the folding@ i couldnt wait to put 300 on my animated tv but by the time home comes out 300 will be old...well its old now i guess

dereksworl · 01-10-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

Let's not forget Folding@home

please forgive my ignorance, but what the hell is folding@home exactly?

i haven't really gotten a chance to use it, but what does it do?

jao · 01-10-2008, 06:13 PM

You could try having a look at the following.

http://uk.playstation.com/games-medi...l-research//v/

ground chuck · 01-10-2008, 06:14 PM

it cures the world diseases.

wem003 · 01-10-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

and folding@home,... minus the folding@ i couldnt wait to put 300 on my animated tv but by the time home comes out 300 will be old...well its old now i guess

Huh?

dereksworl · 01-10-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jao

You could try having a look at the following.

http://uk.playstation.com/games-medi...l-research//v/

interesting. maybe i'll install it when i get home.

01-10-2008, 05:37 PM	#1
sudbury78 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Trading Score:1	What makes PS3 good beyond the obvious I am new to this forum and I keep reading from people referring the ps3 to a super computer or a media hub, etc. I understand its made for gaming and it has the blu-ray player. BUT, what is it capable of doing beyond the obvious? I am a non tech savvy person so I apologize for my ignorance. Also, people keep saying that the ps3 is the BD to get, yet people say that if you want the ultimate in HD sound a stand alone is the better one to get? SOOO CONFUSED!!

01-10-2008, 05:48 PM	#4
Imakida Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Quebec, Canada	Ok I gonna resume to you You could want a standalone depending on your receiver because the older ones do not have HDMI input that can decode the newest sound encode (uncompressed PCM, dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMA). With a standalone, you can use the analog out to output these encode to the receiver, but it's the only way other than the HDMI connection. The PS3 has an HDMI output, but no Analog output. So it can prevent people that invest in an older Receiver to keep it if they go with a standalone. For the PS3: you can Play blu-ray Play games (PS3, PS2, PS1) Play music Play video Play SACD (for the 60GB and the 80GB) See pictures (jpeg, etc.) Is wireless Has an internet connexion Is profile 1.1 and is upgradeable to 2.0 Can stream music or movies that is on a PC You can download movie trailers from the PS store Edit: I forgot PSP connectivity Last edited by Imakida; 01-10-2008 at 05:52 PM.

01-10-2008, 05:49 PM	#6
inaz4sun Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Answer: EVERYTHING! Stores all your photos and has awesome slideshow options and capabilities Stores all your MP3s, AND rips CDs directly. Has some great screen shows during playback Stores all your video clips and plays them including AVCHD Plays DVDs and upconverts them Plays CDs Plays SACDs Plays PS1, PS2 and PS3 games Is a web browser Allows download of PS3 store content Plays Blu-rays Plays AVCHD dics (full and mini) Can do video and audio chat Is HD with everything basically Allow streaming of media from your home computer Internet connected for software/firmware upgrades Has 4 USB port Can attach an external HDD Supports keyboards Uses Bluetooth for the remotes (sold separately) and the controllers Can install Linux and use like computer Hard drive can be easily upgraded to larger (250GB or bigger even) Thats a start. Last edited by inaz4sun; 01-10-2008 at 05:53 PM.

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01-10-2008, 05:41 PM	#2
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	reading is good there are so many why is this player good, whats good about the ps3, ps3 v. standalone exc. exc. exc. please use the search function, and when you find something you want to post on it will bring that thread back up to the top so everyone can read thanks!

01-10-2008, 05:44 PM	#3
sudbury78 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Trading Score:1	"reading is good". That was a tad uncalled for. Instead of being somewhat rude, you could have mentioned I could have done a search and after 5 pages of threads I gave up looking. Thanks for your insightful answer.

01-10-2008, 05:49 PM	#5
dereksworl Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Around Home Theater Gallery:18 Trading Score:1	haven't you heard? the PS3 moonlights as a defibulator.

01-10-2008, 05:50 PM	#7
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Best way to learn everything it can do is probably to check through the online manual: http://manuals.playstation.net/docum...ent/index.html But if that's too boring, I'll start off with DLNA: DLNA lets you stream or copy music, video and pictures from your computer to your PS3. Your Mac/PC needs a program (like Windows Media Player 11 on PC) setup to allow the file sharing but it's a pretty straightforward process.

01-10-2008, 05:59 PM	#14
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Lots of nice new feature if you are already a PSP owner. Movies & PS1 gams on the go. Remote control of the PS3 anywhere in the world. The DVD upscaler is gorgeous. I can say that because I havent seen any other upscalers in action, so I am blown away by it. Also, depending on what type of games you like, the small games up in the PS Store are great. I've bought a bunch of games on the PSN compared to the two I have bought (and never played much) on my 360. (Although there are a couple recent 360 Arcade titles that I am considering.) But yeah, I find PSN's 'arcade' titles much more casual and relaxed. Another great thing about the PS3 is the easily upgradable hard drive. I think its just one screw, and pull. They actually have instructions for doing this in the manual, which I find pretty cool. And of course, networking to stream your audio from your PC is great too.

01-10-2008, 06:13 PM	#17
jao Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Luton, UK	You could try having a look at the following. http://uk.playstation.com/games-medi...l-research//v/

01-10-2008, 06:14 PM	#18
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	it cures the world diseases.

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