Changing video modes on PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

Cyberdyne · 03-14-2008, 03:52 PM

Hi there,

I sold my BDP-S300 and purchased a PS3. On the S300 remote there was a button to flip between all video modes 'on-the-fly'; 480i/p, 720 etc.

Anything like that on the PS3?

Lovely machine BTW; the difference in loading times is fantastic!

Thanks!

BStecke · 03-14-2008, 03:54 PM

You can go into the settings menu and disable certain resolution outputs, but nothing you can do on the fly. Why would you want to?

Pelican170 · 03-14-2008, 04:02 PM

The above is correct, not really sure why you would want to do that either.

Cyberdyne · 03-14-2008, 04:04 PM

Just b'c I'm a 'home-theater' freak and sometimes want to see what looks better when upconverting :-)

But other than that, the PS3 rules

Thanks for your answer

interj11 · 03-14-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BStecke

You can go into the settings menu and disable certain resolution outputs, but nothing you can do on the fly. Why would you want to?

some old tvs have issues when outputing in 1080 and 720. I have to keep switching from 480p when playing a game then switch back to 1080i to watch a movie.
I can see how an "on the fly" option would cool to have. it's a pain to have to switch it every time...

Sylin · 03-14-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BStecke

You can go into the settings menu and disable certain resolution outputs, but nothing you can do on the fly. Why would you want to?

Certain games look MUCH better in their native resolution, as opposed to allowing it to be upconverted.

Rainbow Six Vegas comes to mind. Looks like hell on 1080i. Looks stunning in 720p.

Pelican170 · 03-14-2008, 05:07 PM

As far as gaming, i would think you could do that once they give the update for the in game xmb menu...

Sonny · 03-14-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

As far as gaming, i would think you could do that once they give the update for the in game xmb menu...

I hope so ! And to the OP I feel you .

interj11 · 03-14-2008, 05:17 PM

I don't know why but my TV does that. As soon as I launch a game in 1080i or 720p mode, my TV displays no signal right after the PS3 logo goes away...

games look great in 480p... plus I got the PS3 mainly for the Blu-ray player. So as long as my TV can play movies it in 1080i i'm cool.

03-14-2008, 03:52 PM	#1
Cyberdyne Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:3	Changing video modes on PS3 Hi there, I sold my BDP-S300 and purchased a PS3. On the S300 remote there was a button to flip between all video modes 'on-the-fly'; 480i/p, 720 etc. Anything like that on the PS3? Lovely machine BTW; the difference in loading times is fantastic! Thanks!

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03-14-2008, 03:54 PM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	You can go into the settings menu and disable certain resolution outputs, but nothing you can do on the fly. Why would you want to?

03-14-2008, 04:02 PM	#3
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	The above is correct, not really sure why you would want to do that either.

03-14-2008, 04:04 PM	#4
Cyberdyne Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:3	Just b'c I'm a 'home-theater' freak and sometimes want to see what looks better when upconverting :-) But other than that, the PS3 rules Thanks for your answer

03-14-2008, 05:07 PM	#7
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	As far as gaming, i would think you could do that once they give the update for the in game xmb menu...

03-14-2008, 05:17 PM	#9
interj11 New Member Member since:Mar 2008	I don't know why but my TV does that. As soon as I launch a game in 1080i or 720p mode, my TV displays no signal right after the PS3 logo goes away... games look great in 480p... plus I got the PS3 mainly for the Blu-ray player. So as long as my TV can play movies it in 1080i i'm cool.

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