PS3 vs BDP-S350 vs s550

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

if i remember correctly (this is the one im looking at) its only profile 2 with an update and a seperate memory card/usb (cant remember which) thats sold seperately

edit: im waiting to see some reviews and load times since the load times cant be beat yet compared to the ps3

True, but the S350 and S550 will load the vast majority of discs in under 10 seconds, and have very fast response times when navigating BD-J titles, so that's a moot point for the OP.

I think you will "officially" need a USB drive for BD-Live on the S350 (but not the s550), but really once the firmware update is out, you should have everything you need to connect on BD-Live titles, you just wouldn't have anywhere to store downloads without the USB drive.

Originally Posted by mr.hidef

I agree. Way to many gamers on this site, throwing the PS-3 down peoples throats.Come on?...............Do you really think women want to stare at a video game console in their living rooms?

I agree. Up until recently, though, the PS3 was far and away the best player out there in terms of specs, speed, and compatibility. It was inevitable and important that standlones catch up, but now that they have, all the PS3 pushing needs to stop. It's definitely a quality player (its the one I use) but if you want ir, multi-channel analog outputs, or a design that fits in better with other home theatre gear (and don't care about gaming) then the new standlones (especially the new Sony's) can give you the same experience without the "game system" stigma.