Oppo vs. PS4

[GenPion]

Those mentioning 4K are making a good point. If you plan to go 4K and haven't got an Oppo already you might want to consider waiting a year and see if they start to have Blu-ray players with 4K capability for the new disc format.

If not, then an Oppo right now will be an easier selection. Personally, I will only replace having an Oppo with another Oppo once they jump into 4K.

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by cminer72

Back on topic. You are better off waiting on the OPPO to see what is available in 4K players at the end of this year. The OPPO is three years old now and doesn't even have standard options like built in Wi-Fi. That is a lot of money to spend on a player when newer and better ones are on the horizon. Including possibly a newer OPPO player. You will kick yourself for not waiting. BTW, there is no newer playstation console on the horizon, which makes that a better long term entertainment investment.

All the current Oppo players support WiFi and come with a external USB wifi adaptor and cable to place it accordingly for best reception.
Older models
BDP-103 came out 10-03-2012 still available
BDP-105 came out 11-16-2012 (discontinued)
Current models
BDP-103D came out 10-01-2013
BDP-105D came out 1-13-2014

So please tell me again how these players are 3 years old, as you need to get the facts correct IMHO.

First 4K native players need to have loaders that support 66/100 GB UHD media. Also need HEVC decoders SOC thats shipping in quantity. Then you need native 4Kx2K video processing that outputs using HDMI 2.0 HDCP 2.2 interfaces. I serious doubt the Christmas 2015 we will see anything but something rushed along mediocre access/loading times players, wait until you get some impressions/reviews before buying a 4K native player.

Currently its looking like late 2016 to early 2017 for next Oppo players.

Both the current 103D/105D provide 4Kx2K that offers 4K/60 Hz using a 4:2:0 YCbCr color space. Which can be useful for current BD content on a UDTV if the display doesn't provide comparable functionality.

[Mobe1969]

I've just started using an oppo, and other than the movable subtitles, and the fact it had a region free mod, I'm actually missing the functionality of my PS3. I could run extras at 1.5speed with sound on the PS3. Can't on the Oppo. I got so used to having it.

And the other kicker is the universal remote codes or CEC HDMI control on the oppo from my reciever doesn't work very well. Play works. Pause doesn't. And the oppo remote? You can't even hit play to toggle pause. And they have the stop button on the left hand side!

[Blove23]

Originally Posted by cminer72

Back on topic. You are better off waiting on the OPPO to see what is available in 4K players at the end of this year. The OPPO is three years old now and doesn't even have standard options like built in Wi-Fi. That is a lot of money to spend on a player when newer and better ones are on the horizon. Including possibly a newer OPPO player. You will kick yourself for not waiting. BTW, there is no newer playstation console on the horizon, which makes that a better long term entertainment investment.

If we are talking about blu ray players I really don't care if it has wifi in it. See the problem with people today they want all these apps and you don't need them if you purchased a good tv because they have those apps inside. I buy a blu Ray player for blu Rays not streaming capabilities.

If you want a blu Ray player purchase a Oppo if you want a multi-media device purchase a PS4 or Xbox 1

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by Blove23

If we are talking about blu ray players I really don't care if it has wifi in it. See the problem with people today they want all these apps and you don't need them if you purchased a good tv because they have those apps inside. I buy a blu Ray player for blu Rays not streaming capabilities.

If you want a blu Ray player purchase a Oppo if you want a multi-media device purchase a PS4 or Xbox 1

the oppo players are multimedia devices. i'd say if you want to play games on either of the respective consoles, as well as multimedia, then go with one of those. if you don't need or want to play console games, then i'd recommend the oppo.

keep in mind, in my 2 channel setup, i have both a PS3 & AppleTV connected to my Oppo 105 hdmi inputs. they both work, look and sound like gold too. oh and i'm using the dedicated 2 channel DAC analog output direct to a 2 channel amp!

[tezster]

A PS4 should work fine as a standard blu-ray player; it's only when you're looking to use additional features the Oppo provides that makes the higher price a worthwhile investment.

For example:

• I run my cable STB and HD-DVD player through the Oppo's HDMI inputs to take advantage of its superior scaler/de-interlacer.
• I ditched my WDTV Live and use the Oppo as my media player because it has a faster processor, and speedier response.
• I use the Oppo's analog subwoofer output to connect to my Buttkicker amp, so I can independently control its crossover, levels and distance (delay), separate from my receiver's LFE output.
• The Oppo allows me to play 1080i50hz content (found on special features on some UK blu-ray titles) on my TV. I also have the option to add a region-free mod if I choose.

So, for all the reasons above, I could justify the $500+ price tag. If you don't really care about any of that, then you may not see the value in an Oppo.

[Naiera]

I also ditched my WDTV after I got my BDP-103. What a joke that little thing was.