PS3 vs standalone player - Blu-ray Forum

definitivejx · 02-26-2009, 03:37 AM

if you already have a PS3 is it even worth getting a standalone player what are your guys's thoughts..

Blu Titan · 02-26-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by definitivejx

if you already have a PS3 is it even worth getting a standalone player what are your guys's thoughts..

For the bedroom...less noisy.

definitivejx · 02-26-2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

For the bedroom...less noisy.

so PQ/AQ will be exactly the same?

supersix4 · 02-26-2009, 05:24 AM

we have two stand alones and two ps3's and I can't tell the difference between any of them in-terms of quality... As for updates, load times ps3 CRUSHEd the stand alones in those. my advice while I've been very impressed with our s550 if you have 399.99 and don't care then get the ps3. They still seem to be the best bang for the buck, and do the best in displaying movies, updating, and loading.

neos_peace · 02-26-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by supersix4

we have two stand alones and two ps3's and I can't tell the difference between any of them in-terms of quality... As for updates, load times ps3 CRUSHEd the stand alones in those. my advice while I've been very impressed with our s550 if you have 399.99 and don't care then get the ps3. They still seem to be the best bang for the buck, and do the best in displaying movies, updating, and loading.

TOTALY AGREE!

LifeOfAPirate13 · 02-26-2009, 01:55 PM

PS3 is the way to go considering it can upgrade with the times and standalones cannot depending on what the firmware update is and whatnot. PS3 FTW!

blujacket · 02-26-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by definitivejx

if you already have a PS3 is it even worth getting a standalone player what are your guys's thoughts..

Heck yes it is. My PS3 is a space heater pig. My Panny 35 is dead quiet.

fatediesel · 02-26-2009, 03:07 PM

I've got a 2 PS3s, a Panny BD55, and a Sony S350. I can't tell a difference in the picture. The PS3 is faster at loading, although the BD55 isn't bad either. The S350 is a bit slow. The PS3 does run hotter and use more power than the 2, and my 60 gig PS3 is definitely louder than the stand alones. Also, if you want to bitstream audio so your receiver decodes it rather than the player you'd need something other than a PS3. It's really up to you if it's worth a stand alone player.

prerich · 02-26-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by definitivejx

if you already have a PS3 is it even worth getting a standalone player what are your guys's thoughts..

Yes, standalones are cheaper, they fit a Home Theater look better, and they are flexible when it comes down to HD codecs (HDMI not always necessary). I'd put a PS3 in my bedroom but not in my main system. Don't flame me

- its just my opinion, the PS3 is a nice machine

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prerich · 02-26-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by definitivejx

so PQ/AQ will be exactly the same?

No, not necessarily. The PS3 can be bested by standalones in areas. Haven't I had this conversation before

?

Sonny · 02-26-2009, 03:28 PM

I have lots of stand alone BD players & 4 60gig PS3's...& I find my self using the PS3's more than all the others , Sony 300, 350, 550 or Panasonic 30, 35, 55 & many more...

Uniquely · 02-26-2009, 04:00 PM

If you are pretty big into gaming on your PS3.... I would think a standalone would be worth considering. It would reduce wear and tear on the optical drive in your PS3. I don't know if the blu drive in the PS3 is actually any more prone to failure than the blu drives in standalone players, but you certainly far more reports about the BD drive going bad in the PS3.

bhampton · 02-26-2009, 04:02 PM

A thread of this sort comes up just about every day on these forums and they tend to get locked.

Anyway,...I put all my eggs in the PS3 basket. It's the only source component I have. It's my everything player and has internet capabilities and media server capabilities. I love the fact that it can play CDs and SACD's (mines the discontinued 60GB version.)

A perhaps overlooked benifit of the PS3 is many users have been able to replace the laser inside once it goes bad. All lasers have a finite lifetime by design. My launch day system has no problems yet but I know when the laser fails I can pick up a spare for ~$50 and swap it out.

I used to use a HTPC (Home Theater PC) and that's one reason I love the PS3 so much. It's like a HTPC except it's standardized a bit better and never crashes.

I have a 500 GB hard drive for my PS3 now and I am filling it up with media content.

-Brian

sokrman14 · 02-26-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

No, not necessarily. The PS3 can be bested by standalones in areas. Haven't I had this conversation before

?

There was an exact topic like this earlier in the week!!

supersix4 · 02-26-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

If you are pretty big into gaming on your PS3.... I would think a standalone would be worth considering. It would reduce wear and tear on the optical drive in your PS3. I don't know if the blu drive in the PS3 is actually any more prone to failure than the blu drives in standalone players, but you certainly far more reports about the BD drive going bad in the PS3.

4 year warranty from bestbuy

lol if there is one thing they are top notch at its replacing faulty systems... my brother has broken 2 ds's 3 psps and my pops just takes it in and they give him a gift card with the paid amount on it.

Tempest · 02-26-2009, 05:42 PM

Only reason I see going with a stand alone is if you want to save money on a cheaper stand alone vs ps3. Otherwise I think the PS3 is the way to go.
I did see a link yesterday showing compusa online or something selling 40gig ps3 for $267 or so.. I would jump all over that one if I didn't have a ps3 already.

- Some older PS3's do make some noise but new ones (at least my 40 gig version) I have had for over a year now has never made a single noise, even with all sound off I can't hear it at all running. Don't listen to those claiming PS3 makes tons of noise, they only do if you buy an old one off ebay.

- You can use universal remotes with the PS3 with a dongle in one of your usb ports.

- You DO get Full Lossless Audio with the PS3 in 7.1 channels.. don't believe anyone that says otherwise. Have to have receiver with HDMI in/out though.

- With a PC you can stream neflix, internet radio, etc all to your PS3.

koukikat · 02-26-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by blujacket

Heck yes it is. My PS3 is a space heater pig. My Panny 35 is dead quiet.

x2

PS3 power consumption is 10 times that of the BD35 when watching a movie. PS3 consumes an average of 210watts while watching a blu-ray, while the panny consumes 20watts.
PS3 loads hella fast though, firmware updates are fine on both as I have them both online.
I use the BD35 for blu-s and DVD's and the PS3 for gaming and streaming media from my PC.

DISCLAIMER: Remember the topic here is not which is better, but if it's worth buying a standalone as well as a PS3, so the die hard PS3 defenders need not bunch their undergarments. I do love my PS3

saprano · 02-26-2009, 07:10 PM

These topic/arguments are getting real old. PS3 is a great BD player, SA are great BD players. buy which ever you want.

Uniquely · 02-26-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

These topic/arguments are getting real old. PS3 is a great BD player, SA are great BD players. buy which ever you want.

He already has a PS3... he wanted to discuss the merits of getting a standalone player IN ADDITION to the PS3.

jaymzbo · 02-26-2009, 08:46 PM

I have A PS3 (60 gig) that I use to game on and watch BD movies. I still use my Oppo 970-HD to watch my DVDs on as I support the notion of taking the wear and tear off the PS3 whenever I can. My PS3 does become noisy when well into the movie or when paused, a minor nuisaince at best for me.

That being said, it is in my interests/wishes to get a standalone and I eagerly await for the Oppo BD player to be released so it can be reviewed.

that's the route I plan to go

02-26-2009, 03:37 AM	#1
definitivejx Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:665 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:48	PS3 vs standalone player if you already have a PS3 is it even worth getting a standalone player what are your guys's thoughts..

02-26-2009, 05:42 PM	#16
Tempest Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:223 Blu-ray reviews:7	Only reason I see going with a stand alone is if you want to save money on a cheaper stand alone vs ps3. Otherwise I think the PS3 is the way to go. I did see a link yesterday showing compusa online or something selling 40gig ps3 for $267 or so.. I would jump all over that one if I didn't have a ps3 already. - Some older PS3's do make some noise but new ones (at least my 40 gig version) I have had for over a year now has never made a single noise, even with all sound off I can't hear it at all running. Don't listen to those claiming PS3 makes tons of noise, they only do if you buy an old one off ebay. - You can use universal remotes with the PS3 with a dongle in one of your usb ports. - You DO get Full Lossless Audio with the PS3 in 7.1 channels.. don't believe anyone that says otherwise. Have to have receiver with HDMI in/out though. - With a PC you can stream neflix, internet radio, etc all to your PS3. Last edited by Tempest; 02-26-2009 at 05:47 PM.

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02-26-2009, 05:24 AM	#4
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	we have two stand alones and two ps3's and I can't tell the difference between any of them in-terms of quality... As for updates, load times ps3 CRUSHEd the stand alones in those. my advice while I've been very impressed with our s550 if you have 399.99 and don't care then get the ps3. They still seem to be the best bang for the buck, and do the best in displaying movies, updating, and loading.

02-26-2009, 01:55 PM	#6
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	PS3 is the way to go considering it can upgrade with the times and standalones cannot depending on what the firmware update is and whatnot. PS3 FTW!

02-26-2009, 03:07 PM	#8
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I've got a 2 PS3s, a Panny BD55, and a Sony S350. I can't tell a difference in the picture. The PS3 is faster at loading, although the BD55 isn't bad either. The S350 is a bit slow. The PS3 does run hotter and use more power than the 2, and my 60 gig PS3 is definitely louder than the stand alones. Also, if you want to bitstream audio so your receiver decodes it rather than the player you'd need something other than a PS3. It's really up to you if it's worth a stand alone player.

02-26-2009, 03:28 PM	#11
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I have lots of stand alone BD players & 4 60gig PS3's...& I find my self using the PS3's more than all the others , Sony 300, 350, 550 or Panasonic 30, 35, 55 & many more...

02-26-2009, 04:00 PM	#12
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	If you are pretty big into gaming on your PS3.... I would think a standalone would be worth considering. It would reduce wear and tear on the optical drive in your PS3. I don't know if the blu drive in the PS3 is actually any more prone to failure than the blu drives in standalone players, but you certainly far more reports about the BD drive going bad in the PS3.

02-26-2009, 04:02 PM	#13
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:988 Blu-ray collection:2544 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	A thread of this sort comes up just about every day on these forums and they tend to get locked. Anyway,...I put all my eggs in the PS3 basket. It's the only source component I have. It's my everything player and has internet capabilities and media server capabilities. I love the fact that it can play CDs and SACD's (mines the discontinued 60GB version.) A perhaps overlooked benifit of the PS3 is many users have been able to replace the laser inside once it goes bad. All lasers have a finite lifetime by design. My launch day system has no problems yet but I know when the laser fails I can pick up a spare for ~$50 and swap it out. I used to use a HTPC (Home Theater PC) and that's one reason I love the PS3 so much. It's like a HTPC except it's standardized a bit better and never crashes. I have a 500 GB hard drive for my PS3 now and I am filling it up with media content. -Brian

02-26-2009, 07:10 PM	#18
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	These topic/arguments are getting real old. PS3 is a great BD player, SA are great BD players. buy which ever you want.

02-26-2009, 08:46 PM	#20
jaymzbo Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:NW FL Blu-ray collection:311 Trading Score:1	I have A PS3 (60 gig) that I use to game on and watch BD movies. I still use my Oppo 970-HD to watch my DVDs on as I support the notion of taking the wear and tear off the PS3 whenever I can. My PS3 does become noisy when well into the movie or when paused, a minor nuisaince at best for me. That being said, it is in my interests/wishes to get a standalone and I eagerly await for the Oppo BD player to be released so it can be reviewed. that's the route I plan to go

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