PS3 Set-up

[Mikeygti]

Hi all,

Thinking of going "Blu",and the PS3 is at the top of my list.

Can anyone tell me how easy,or hard it is to set-up the PS3 out of the box ?

Oh,and $399 seems to be the going rate,correct ?

Thanks in advance

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Mikeygti

Hi all,

Thinking of going "Blu",and the PS3 is at the top of my list.

Can anyone tell me how easy,or hard it is to set-up the PS3 out of the box ?

Oh,and $399 seems to be the going rate,correct ?

Thanks in advance

priced sounds right and its very easy. but you must buy a hdmi cable for hd or if your tv doest have hdmi or dvi, then component

[CptGreedle]

Buy an HDMI cable, and the Bluetooth remote.
All you need is an HDMI capable HDTV. I highly recommend an HDMI compatible AV Receiver as well. With all this all you need to do is hook the HDMI from the PS3 to the receiver, and then from the receiver to the TV. THis will give you the best surround sound, and the best image.
Without the receiver, hook it straight to the TV for the best image.
HDMI cable is not included in the PS3.

[CptGreedle]

Also, the $399 version is a 40GB model that lacks PS2 and SACD playback, soon to be re-released is the 80GB model ($499 i think but not sure) that will have PS2 and SACD playback as well as twice the hard disk space.
If you wait for Metal Gear Solid 4 to come out, you can get that bundled with it.

But if you are not into games, get the 40 GB model, it is the best for movies!

[Pelican170]

Don't they sell a component hook up for the ps3 that someone could use if they dont have an HDMI TV for HD? I don't see why they wouldnt.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Pelican170

Don't they sell a component hook up for the ps3 that someone could use if they dont have an HDMI TV for HD? I don't see why they wouldnt.

yes they do. i use one when not using the hdmi through receiver.

[Mikeygti]

Thanks Everyone.

Is there any set-up required for the PS3 itself ?

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Mikeygti

Thanks Everyone.

Is there any set-up required for the PS3 itself ?

when you boot it up there is a menu system (xmb) and just set the audio, video, bd/dvd settings for what your using. thats it. you may also need to hook it up via ethernet to update the firmware, depending on what version it is out of the box. there is a way to do it via pc and thumb drive too but ive never done it that way.

[saprano]

Originally Posted by Mikeygti

Thanks Everyone.

Is there any set-up required for the PS3 itself ?

In the BD menu set ps3 to linear PCM, this is what it has to be on when waching blu-ray movies. audio settings(are you getting surround sound?) check off PCM 5.1 44 and 48khz, or 7.1 if your getting that.

[un4gvn94538]

i would say that the settings depend on what your using for sound. you may or may not be using a receiver with hdmi capabilities and using optical. the settings are different. if you tell us what you have exactly then you can get pretty much an exact settings checklist.

[Mikeygti]

My 42" 720P/1080i Samsung Plasma TV has HDMI connections

I also have 5.1 surround sound with a Sony amp,that isn't HDMI....
It does have 1 digital optical and 1 digital composite connection, 1 of which I need for my non- HDMI HD cable box sound .

My cable box is connected with a DVI to HDMI adapter,then HDMI into my TV.

Hope all this makes sense.....as I can afford new components, THEY WILL ALL BE HDMI ! lol

[UKTruBlu]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

when you boot it up there is a menu system (xmb) and just set the audio, video, bd/dvd settings for what your using. thats it. you may also need to hook it up via ethernet to update the firmware, depending on what version it is out of the box. there is a way to do it via pc and thumb drive too but ive never done it that way.

Yeah did this for my brothers PS3 - easy as pie. Just setup a folder on the memory stick/thumb drive called PS3 - in upper case and then another a subfolder call UPDATE, again in upper case. Download said update from the Playstation network. NEVER use unauthorised updates.

Slot your mem stick / thumb drive into the mem card slots or usb on the ps3 and select sytem update via storage media. It takes a few seconds and ta-dah!!

[zweet77]

Originally Posted by Mikeygti

Hi all,

Thinking of going "Blu",and the PS3 is at the top of my list.

Can anyone tell me how easy,or hard it is to set-up the PS3 out of the box ?

Oh,and $399 seems to be the going rate,correct ?

Thanks in advance

Super easy to set up I would drop a extra hundred on the 80 gig version though The 40 is great but I get 80 gig envy all the time now.40 gig doesnt play super audio cds, ps2 games has 2 less usb ports no sd card reader no memory card slots.If you just use it strictly for bluray get the 40 I guess though.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by Mikeygti

Thanks Everyone.

Is there any set-up required for the PS3 itself ?

The PS3 "out of the box" setup is absolutely incredibly simple. It's when you start to get into singing up for PSN that it can get a bit tiresome. The internet itself is easy, but the PSN requires a lot of character inputing. And if you aren't set up with a keyboard, the onscreen keyboard display takes a lot of time to enter information into the system. Even then, the PSN access is worth it.

[hdalien]

I got one and it was very easy to setup, best Blu-Ray on the market and my kids love the games.

[NJ_RAMS_FAN]

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Buy an HDMI cable, and the Bluetooth remote.
All you need is an HDMI capable HDTV. I highly recommend an HDMI compatible AV Receiver as well. With all this all you need to do is hook the HDMI from the PS3 to the receiver, and then from the receiver to the TV. THis will give you the best surround sound, and the best image.
Without the receiver, hook it straight to the TV for the best image.
HDMI cable is not included in the PS3.

i personally thing the bluetooth remote is a waste of money. i use the axxis control because whatever way you have it, you end up using two controls. one for tv, receiver, and then the ps3 remote. i wouldn't buy it but that's my opinion.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by melsbluespecv

i personally thing the bluetooth remote is a waste of money. i use the axxis control because whatever way you have it, you end up using two controls. one for tv, receiver, and then the ps3 remote. i wouldn't buy it but that's my opinion.

I can respect that.

But for me, I have a hard time remembering what button does what on the game controller...at least the Bluetooth remote is labeled.

sure people can learn using the game controller...but the feel of a standard dvd remote is so much more worth it I think.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by melsbluespecv

i personally thing the bluetooth remote is a waste of money. i use the axxis control because whatever way you have it, you end up using two controls. one for tv, receiver, and then the ps3 remote. i wouldn't buy it but that's my opinion.

Agreed... it takes about 2 minutes to learn which buttons serve which purpose. Besides, there really are only 6 buttons that you need to know (square = pop up menu, start = play/pause, R1 = next chapter, L1 = previous chapter, R2 = fast forward, L2 = rewind). Or, better yet, take 1 second to learn that you can just press the triangle button and use the onscreen menu to do all of the above.

The only real complaint I can understand from people about the PS3 controller is the recharge factor on it... to which I always say, just take a couple of seconds to press the PS button and turn it off once you have started the movie and/or adjusted your playback settings.

It is really simple and effective, but some people just ***** and moan insessently about the PS3 controller as a remote.

[NJ_RAMS_FAN]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I can respect that.

But for me, I have a hard time remembering what button does what on the game controller...at least the Bluetooth remote is labeled.

sure people can learn using the game controller...but the feel of a standard dvd remote is so much more worth it I think.

yea, i would have love to program a regular remote to it of course we can't..lol.. . has anybody try that remote from Nyko that uses the USB port? all i heard is that you can't turn it on from the remote since the USB ports are off when the ps3 is off. sorry for thread jacking

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Agreed... it takes about 2 minutes to learn which buttons serve which purpose.
The only real complaint I can understand from people about the PS3 controller is the recharge factor on it... to which I always say, just take a couple of seconds to press the PS button and turn it off once you have started the movie and/or adjusted your playback settings.

It is really simple and effective, but some people just ***** and moan insessently about the PS3 controller as a remote.

yea, i put movie to play and turn of my remote.

[JMCIII]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

there is a way to do it via pc and thumb drive too but ive never done it that way.

I have and it's easy. So you have multiple ways of updating the PS3 - another good reason to buy it.