I got a ps3 last week - Blu-ray Forum

southbark · 05-02-2008, 11:51 PM

Well i found a PS3 for $220 on craigslist

and i was wondering i read somewhere that ps3 will not be able to work with newer formats of blu-ray disc and that you have to buy a new bluray player to play the next generation of bluray disc.The article was on digg a while back

Wanted to know if this was true

broganreynik · 05-03-2008, 02:10 AM

nope, in fact the PS3 is the closest thing to future-proof on the market.

ixlegitballinxl · 05-03-2008, 02:26 AM

that source is wrong, u can't buy a more updated blu player vs ps3

scragham · 05-03-2008, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southbark

Well i found a PS3 for $220 on craigslist

and i was wondering i read somewhere that ps3 will not be able to work with newer formats of blu-ray disc and that you have to buy a new bluray player to play the next generation of bluray disc.The article was on digg a while back

Wanted to know if this was true

1) welcome to the club. the ps3 is pretty freaking awesome, especially if you have an HDMI receiver.

2) that's just about the most full o' crap fudtastic article i've heard of yet. the PS3 is already updated to BD profile 2.0, which is the last profile on the horizon.

syncguy · 05-03-2008, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southbark

Well i found a PS3 for $220 on craigslist

and i was wondering i read somewhere that ps3 will not be able to work with newer formats of blu-ray disc and that you have to buy a new bluray player to play the next generation of bluray disc.The article was on digg a while back

Wanted to know if this was true

Welcome onboard.

This is misleading information. Now you are in good hands!

As previous posters have pointed out PS3 is an outstanding blu-ray player. It produces a stunning picture when coupled with a good quality display. Sony is committed to evolve PS3 with the blu-ray technology. Sony can evolve PS3 as most functions in PS3 are implemented in firmware due to the PS3's fast cell processor. Also, Sony is good at this with regular firmware upgrades. Firmware upgrades are automatic, you just need to connect PS3 to the Internet.

quest88 · 05-04-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southbark

Well i found a PS3 for $220 on craigslist

and i was wondering i read somewhere that ps3 will not be able to work with newer formats of blu-ray disc and that you have to buy a new bluray player to play the next generation of bluray disc.The article was on digg a while back

Wanted to know if this was true

great price! what model did you get btw. Just watch out for the bluray Bug it seems to bite a good majority of people around here.

GreenScar · 05-04-2008, 05:23 PM

Welcome to the forum. Great find on the PS3!

EvolutionCherry · 05-04-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southbark

Well i found a PS3 for $220 on craigslist

and i was wondering i read somewhere that ps3 will not be able to work with newer formats of blu-ray disc and that you have to buy a new bluray player to play the next generation of bluray disc.The article was on digg a while back

Wanted to know if this was true

A few things:

Congrats on the excellent deal on the PS3! $220 is a damned good price.
The Playstation's firmware is upgradable via the computer or connecting the PS3 to the internet so don't worry.
Finally, welcome to the blu family. You're gonna have a blast!

TyCarter · 05-15-2008, 01:32 PM

well, i'm about to purchase a PS3 40G for 399,99$ with monster hdmi cable instead of buying sony hdmi ps3 cable and also a couple wi-fi controllers. My question is, should i wait before buying the blu-ray remote control or i can use the ps3 controller for the blu-ray movies ? and i don't have a home theater yet, should i buy optic cable right away or spend money elsewhere ?

thanks for your help guys.

jj5206 · 05-15-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TyCarter

My question is, should i wait before buying the blu-ray remote control or i can use the ps3 controller for the blu-ray movies ?

i have been using my controller, and it works fine... but im still going to be buying a remote soon so i dont drain all of my controllers batterys

Mikeygti · 05-15-2008, 03:12 PM

I bought the PS3 remote. Well worth the $$$$.

Chocolatejas · 05-15-2008, 03:57 PM

I have a remote as well.

Dogslyf · 05-30-2008, 07:04 PM

The remot is a nice option and at about $25 it's also affordable. I have it and it works great, especially for movie watching.

TyCarter · 08-05-2008, 03:47 PM

I'm back guys and i finally bought my PS3 40GB edition because here in Canada it was pretty hard to get the 80GB. Still i don't think i'm gonna use the full 40gb anyway.

The only game i bought for now is COD4 ( call of duty 4 ) because this game is, well, uhmm, when i play i can't stop. My PSN ID : TyCarter

I also bought 2 blu-ray movies : Rambo and Narnia. Two excellents movies even though i don't have a home cinema right now.

It cost me 800$ canadian dollars with an extra controllers + hdmi cable and a extra set of USB cable. It seems, for now, to be a really good investment.

See y'all later guys

Dogslyf · 05-30-2008, 07:00 PM

DO NOT SPEND $69 ON A MONSTER CABLE! It's a rip off. You can get a perfectly good HDMI 3 meters long at Wal-Mart.com for $20. Or better yet some people have posted other HDMI cables for under $20. The whole "Monster" cable thing is a sham.
But anyway congrats on going Blu! I just went Blu about a month ago and I am a Blu-ray Junkie! It's freaking awesome! Can't wait for Signs and There Will be Blood on JUn. 3!

05-02-2008, 11:51 PM	#1
southbark Junior Member Member since:May 2008	I got a ps3 last week Well i found a PS3 for $220 on craigslist and i was wondering i read somewhere that ps3 will not be able to work with newer formats of blu-ray disc and that you have to buy a new bluray player to play the next generation of bluray disc.The article was on digg a while back Wanted to know if this was true

05-15-2008, 01:32 PM	#9
TyCarter Junior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:In Canada	soon to be a PS3 owner!! well, i'm about to purchase a PS3 40G for 399,99$ with monster hdmi cable instead of buying sony hdmi ps3 cable and also a couple wi-fi controllers. My question is, should i wait before buying the blu-ray remote control or i can use the ps3 controller for the blu-ray movies ? and i don't have a home theater yet, should i buy optic cable right away or spend money elsewhere ? thanks for your help guys.

08-05-2008, 03:47 PM	#14
TyCarter Junior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:In Canada	Finally got it! I'm back guys and i finally bought my PS3 40GB edition because here in Canada it was pretty hard to get the 80GB. Still i don't think i'm gonna use the full 40gb anyway. The only game i bought for now is COD4 ( call of duty 4 ) because this game is, well, uhmm, when i play i can't stop. My PSN ID : TyCarter I also bought 2 blu-ray movies : Rambo and Narnia. Two excellents movies even though i don't have a home cinema right now. It cost me 800$ canadian dollars with an extra controllers + hdmi cable and a extra set of USB cable. It seems, for now, to be a really good investment. See y'all later guys

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05-03-2008, 02:10 AM	#2
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	nope, in fact the PS3 is the closest thing to future-proof on the market.

05-03-2008, 02:26 AM	#3
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	that source is wrong, u can't buy a more updated blu player vs ps3

05-04-2008, 05:23 PM	#7
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Welcome to the forum. Great find on the PS3!

05-15-2008, 03:12 PM	#11
Mikeygti Junior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:42	I bought the PS3 remote. Well worth the $$$$.

05-15-2008, 03:57 PM	#12
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	I have a remote as well.

05-30-2008, 07:04 PM	#13
Dogslyf Active Member Member since:May 2008	The remot is a nice option and at about $25 it's also affordable. I have it and it works great, especially for movie watching.

05-30-2008, 07:00 PM	#15
Dogslyf Active Member Member since:May 2008	DO NOT SPEND $69 ON A MONSTER CABLE! It's a rip off. You can get a perfectly good HDMI 3 meters long at Wal-Mart.com for $20. Or better yet some people have posted other HDMI cables for under $20. The whole "Monster" cable thing is a sham. But anyway congrats on going Blu! I just went Blu about a month ago and I am a Blu-ray Junkie! It's freaking awesome! Can't wait for Signs and There Will be Blood on JUn. 3!

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