PS3 or a Blu-ray player?

[nica]

Hey everyone,

I've bought a nice Samsung LCD television two weeks ago, and I love the sharpness and quality when I play on my xbox.

Now I want to have a Blu-ray player that will add the final touch to what I had in mind. I really care a lot for image quality so I would like to hear this from people who know what they're talking about -- you.

What should I do? Get the Playstation 3 (80GB) or a Blu-ray player?
Of course there are bad ass Blu-ray players far better than the PS3, but I don't want to spend more than the price tag of the PS3 -- $399

So if I were not to spend more than $399, is a PS3 the best choice?
I don't care much about the time I have to wait till it loads etc. -- as long it plays with great quality. That is what matters most for me.


Thank you so much for your help!
~

[Tanv54]

ps3

[alkalinesi]

well it depends on what else you would use it for. if you just want only a blu ray player, then id say go with a sony or panasonic blu ray player and save some money. but if you like playing games too then the ps3 is a no brainer. ps3 is a great console and it has a lot to offer.

[Midnightsailor]

Sony S550 or Panasonic BD55 if you're looking for a standalone.

[nica]

Originally Posted by alkalinesi

well it depends on what else you would use it for. if you just want only a blu ray player, then id say go with a sony or panasonic blu ray player and save some money. but if you like playing games too then the ps3 is a no brainer. ps3 is a great console and it has a lot to offer.

Well lets say my first priority is watching BD movies.
But of course, being able to play games on it is nice, but I don't want to choose for the PS3 while I can have something BETTER for the same price, or even less.

If there are only Blu-ray players who are exactly the same as the PS3 when it comes down to quality, I'll go for the PS3.
But if there is, for example, a better BD player for even $350, I'd take that one.

[UK_fan_05]

If you don't play games, then don't get the PS3. You can find the standalone Blu-Ray players cheaper than the PS3. Some Wal-Marts still have their Black Friday deals going on with their BRP from overstock. I have the PS3 and it is mainly a Blu-Ray player because there are not enough games out for it that I like, and all multi-platform games I get on the 360 because of the achievements. The PS3 is a good deal though, so don't be afraid to purchase it if you want to.

[alkalinesi]

Originally Posted by nica

Well lets say my first priority is watching BD movies.
But of course, being able to play games on it is nice, but I don't want to choose for the PS3 while I can have something BETTER for the same price, or even less.

If there are only Blu-ray players who are exactly the same as the PS3 when it comes down to quality, I'll go for the PS3.
But if there is, for example, a better BD player for even $350, I'd take that one.

if you dont mind the pricetag of the ps3, which it seems you dont, then i say go for the ps3. itll play blu ray movies, itll browse the interenet, and will play games. now if you absolutely wont play games then dont get it. but you might try a game and really like the gaming side of it. now when you say "better" what do you mean? like audio specs? because the ps3 loads the discs fast and is bd live which will connect bdlive movies to interent for other content.

[zweet77]

Since you are a gamer and have an xbox
I think you would be very happy with the ps3 as your bd player/2nd gaming console.

[papaholmz]

Originally Posted by eagle_fan_05

If you don't play games, then don't get the PS3.

I disagree. I use my PS3 all the time for more than just watching blu-ray movies and I don't think I've played a game on it for about a year. I find that the PS3 is really great at streaming from a MAC (and I'm sure it will stream just as good from a PC) and it supports DivX files (which doesn't appeal to everyone, I know). So to some people the PS3 is the best player for $400 or less even if they don't want to play games.

I would highly reccommend the PS3 over a stand alone just for the fact that it's a hell of a lot easier to update the firmware than a stand alone.

-papaholmz

[guitarist155]

ps3, we also have an s350 and i noticed that it is pretty slow at loading and has the same PQ and AQ so overall i still have to say the ps3 is one of the best out there

[cartman781]

Panny BD35 or BD55

[JJ]

Originally Posted by cartman781

Panny BD35 or BD55

JJ agrees with this sentiment!

[AcePunK]

Depending on if you have a receiver I'll recommend bdp-s350 if u don't then the bdp-s550 no need for a ps3 if you're not going to play any game because it pulls a lot of watt to play blu-ray movies.

[FilmmakingFiasco]

I bought my PS3, at launch, specifically to play Blu-ray. For 18 months, I had one game, Resistance, and played only Xbox exclusive games on my 360. For that 18 months, I was totally satisfied with my purchase (at $600 too). Then I got back into gaming on the PS3 by buying MLB 08, Tim Crisis 4 WipEout HD and Uncharted. I thank myself everyday that I went with a PS3 and it eventually turned my icy PS hating heart back into the 1995 PlayStation lover that I once was (The Dreamcast died under Sony's might which is why I skipped out on the PS2).

[quest88]

Originally Posted by eagle_fan_05

If you don't play games, then don't get the PS3. You can find the standalone Blu-Ray players cheaper than the PS3. Some Wal-Marts still have their Black Friday deals going on with their BRP from overstock. I have the PS3 and it is mainly a Blu-Ray player because there are not enough games out for it that I like, and all multi-platform games I get on the 360 because of the achievements. The PS3 is a good deal though, so don't be afraid to purchase it if you want to.

Please don't get off topic. It's hard for anyone to recommend either a PS3 or a Stand Alone.

Originally Posted by guitarist155

ps3, we also have an s350 and i noticed that it is pretty slow at loading and has the same PQ and AQ so overall i still have to say the ps3 is one of the best out there

Thanks for being Honest!!

Remember that this forum did a comparison to help new blu's in deciding.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...40#post1370240

check it out it may help. As far as the price tag of the ps3 check this out
http://www.sonyrewards.com/en/gatewa...nk=sr150nowps3

and my last words becuase I just can't help being an @$!hole.

The PS3 doesn't like to be used as a bluray player it's to good for just that.
The next time you tell people not to buy a PS3 you're keeping some poor sap from turning a PS3 into a one trick pony.

[nica]

Thanks a lot for the helpful replies!
At the moment I'm thinking of getting the PS3

[WriteSimply]

Originally Posted by nica

Thanks a lot for the helpful replies!
At the moment I'm thinking of getting the PS3

This is the current Amazon promo on the PS3. Good deal, I think.


fuad

[neos_peace]

Get the PS3 you wont regret it.

[djluis2k6]

If you're any kind of a gamer, or live with someone who is, then the PS3 is the better choice. If you're not a gamer and understand that you'll be losing a great feature by not going with the PS3, than a stand alone player would be fine.

[crackinhedz]

I have two PS3's and a Sony S350.

...if I had to choose? PS3