The PS3 Review Thread - Page 51 - Blu-ray Forum

Azyiu · 03-15-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BillyJack04

I just figured it out. I have an infocus 7210 projector. The native resolution is 720p, but it will except 1080p and 1080p / 24hz. So I set the PS3 to output at 720p, the native resolution. I went into the settings and changed the output from 720p, to 1080p. And now it works fine. The picture quality looks the same in both modes to me. Im sure the projector is excepting the 1080p signal and then downscaling it to the native resolution.

I do find it weird that when I initially set the PS3 up and had it scan for the optimal resolution, it set it at 720p, even though the projector excepted 1080p.

I tried the 1080p / 24hz, but the picture looks horrible. Even though the projector excepts it. I just turned that off.

Interesting info... well, at least I learned something new here, thanks.

Spencer · 04-02-2009, 02:56 PM

PS3 was wonderful all around....until it froze and stopped reading any disc....after warranty expired (1.5 yrs).....DOES ANYONE KNOW WHATS THE PROBLEM.....CAN I FIX IT WITHOUT PAYING SONY $150 ??

(SYMPTOMS)...noticed fan ran loud often....started to freeze mid-game....eventually led to not reading any disc....insert disc and it makes one slight "reading noise" then nothing..no spinning..blue light is on recognizing disc in game and I get a bubble (top right) sometimes not???

(WHAT I'VE TRIED)....restore default....reset ps3....fan test...cleaning lens...dusted inside and out....formated utility...format hard (2hrs)...etc

(WHAT I'VE HEARD IT COULD BE)....overheating problem....bad lens...burnt something...bad hardware/hard-drive....firmware problem(I have 2.7).....temp. censor not sending proper signals....???????

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT!!!! THANKS

RiseDarthVader · 04-16-2009, 01:29 PM

Probably Blu-ray laser died. Go to the PS3 board and look at the PS3 fixes thread to learn how to fix it yourself. You'll do fine as long as you know your way around a PC.

repete66211 · 04-16-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spencer

PS3 was wonderful all around....until it froze and stopped reading any disc....after warranty expired (1.5 yrs).....DOES ANYONE KNOW WHATS THE PROBLEM.....CAN I FIX IT WITHOUT PAYING SONY $150 ??

(SYMPTOMS)...noticed fan ran loud often....started to freeze mid-game....eventually led to not reading any disc....insert disc and it makes one slight "reading noise" then nothing..no spinning..blue light is on recognizing disc in game and I get a bubble (top right) sometimes not???

(WHAT I'VE TRIED)....restore default....reset ps3....fan test...cleaning lens...dusted inside and out....formated utility...format hard (2hrs)...etc

(WHAT I'VE HEARD IT COULD BE)....overheating problem....bad lens...burnt something...bad hardware/hard-drive....firmware problem(I have 2.7).....temp. censor not sending proper signals....???????

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT!!!! THANKS

I too had an issue with my PS3 not reading discs. After a fruitless appeal to Sony I decided I'd be willing to try anything. Both the quick and complete system restore (during which I lost all of my game saves, trophies, etc.) did nothing so I tried a couple other things. I did the fan test and then I tried the "pressure fix". What I mean by "pressure" is I took out the PS3 and, while it was laid flat, pressed on the shell of the console above where the disc inserts while I was inserting a disc. Viola, success! I don't know which method I have to thank for the success, but it has worked ever since.

Now that Samsung has come out with some top-notch players (1600 and 3600) I'm pretty sure that's the route I'll take if the PS3 craps out completely. I have no intention of paying Sony $150 every year to fix what is, based on how widespread problem seems to be, a manufacturing defect.

ultrablue · 04-16-2009, 03:27 PM

This happened to me and a friend of mine. When my PS3 stopped reading discs i could see loads of tiny little scratches right along the centre of the disc. Have a look see if the laser has been scratching them.

garlad · 04-17-2009, 05:48 PM

hi,

can anyone tell me what the story is with the resume play feature? I cant find it on my system anymore!! Started watching a blu last night, continued today and it started from the beginning! the disc wasnt even removed!?

Am i missing something?!

Azyiu · 04-17-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garlad

hi,

can anyone tell me what the story is with the resume play feature? I cant find it on my system anymore!! Started watching a blu last night, continued today and it started from the beginning! the disc wasnt even removed!?

Am i missing something?!

That resume play feature isn't that big of a deal for me, but I noticed some movies do not offer that at all. Like the Bourne Trilogy, I need to memorize which chapter I stopped at last time; since the PS3 won't start the movie from where it was stopped. So I think it has more to do with certain disks than your PS3.

Marine Mike · 04-17-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garlad

hi,

can anyone tell me what the story is with the resume play feature? I cant find it on my system anymore!! Started watching a blu last night, continued today and it started from the beginning! the disc wasnt even removed!?

Am i missing something?!

Depends on the movie.

I was watching 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' (remake) and it didn't resume play for me. However, when I restarted the movie, it started to load BD Live or something, so I think that could of been the issue messing with the PS3 Resume Play.

However, most BD Movies utilize the Resume Play function in the PS3. Typically they are the ones that do not have that initial loading screen at the beginning.

PeterTHX · 04-18-2009, 12:54 AM

^^^^

PS3 does not and cannot (nor does any other Blu-ray player) resume from BD Java discs.

Most discs being authored these days use Java. If you're lucky, the disc will have a bookmarking option.

hardcorefrokid · 06-15-2009, 07:01 PM

Woohoo! I got my PS3 yesterday. And got a free controller. I love it, it's so fast and it does EVERYTHING!

TNTbkNY · 06-15-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hardcorefrokid

Woohoo! I got my PS3 yesterday. And got a free controller. I love it, it's so fast and it does EVERYTHING!

Everything's not even the word lol, If all the add on features from around the world wasn't region locked

...id be ecstatic!!

Azyiu · 06-16-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardcorefrokid

Woohoo! I got my PS3 yesterday. And got a free controller. I love it, it's so fast and it does EVERYTHING!

Err... congrats. But isn't the controller comes with the system anyway?

hardcorefrokid · 06-17-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Azyiu

Err... congrats. But isn't the controller comes with the system anyway?

I have two.

Azyiu · 06-17-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hardcorefrokid

I have two.

Wow! Let's hit a bar and celebrate!

hardcorefrokid · 06-17-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Azyiu

Wow! Let's hit a bar and celebrate!

You sarcastic ******, you. No, it's all in good fun.

Grevlin · 06-18-2009, 06:06 PM

The day had arrived. I just purchased a PS3 40gig with extended warranty and Hawx to start my collection.

To all the gamers:

For a guy who will most likely purchase only 3 or 4 games, what would you recommend for a #2 game?

#1 HAWX
#2 ???

(I was leaning towards Fallout 3)

repete66211 · 06-18-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grevlin

For a guy who will most likely purchase only 3 or 4 games, what would you recommend for a #2 game?

Honestly, I didn't think too much of HAWX. It's a great concept and it's almost there, but it didn't quite make it for me. I played it to the end and then it just gathered dust.

In the year and a half I've had my PS3 I've spent more time playing Call of Duty 4 (not World at War) and MLB 09. COD is a great shooter and has some solid online play. I'm not even a baseball fan, but MLB sucks you in once you start a career. I like driving games, so I'm looking forward to Gran Turismo 5.

I was unimpressed with the Killzone demo. It might be a great game, but I'm a little bored with the first person shooter format and I don't really like games involving aliens, zombies or supernatural abilities.

I thought Metal Gear 4 was booooring, mainly because I don't play games for the cut stories.

Grevlin · 06-18-2009, 06:38 PM

I'm a huge fan of flight simulators, and I HAVE to check one out through my proj. I was also pretty close to getting Fallout 3, but I hate just buying something without at least a little research. (I played Hawx on my nephew's PS3)

So I'll say you recommended Call of Duty 4- I'll have to check that one out a bit more.

(By the way, is this the right thread for this?)

I would actually consider myself a gaming virgin...

In order, my reasons for a PS3 are:
1. Blu player
2. Media storage and playback
3. Gaming (online as well)
4. Maybe some web browsing

pacificvibes · 06-18-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grevlin

I'm a huge fan of flight simulators, and I HAVE to check one out through my proj. I was also pretty close to getting Fallout 3, but I hate just buying something without at least a little research. (I played Hawx on my nephew's PS3)

So I'll say you recommended Call of Duty 4- I'll have to check that one out a bit more.

(By the way, is this the right thread for this?)

I would actually consider myself a gaming virgin...

In order, my reasons for a PS3 are:
1. Blu player
2. Media storage and playback
3. Gaming (online as well)
4. Maybe some web browsing

COD4 is awesome online. One of the best online shooters to date IMO.

hardcorefrokid · 06-18-2009, 09:30 PM

Grevlin, buy Call Of Duty 4. I don't own it for the PS3, yet, but I've spent countless hours playing team deathmatch on the 360. It won't disappoint. If you want a great story oriented game go for Metal Gear Solid 4. But, you might want to play 1, 2, and 3 before getting into the 4th. InFamous is a lot of fun. My brother-in-law is playing it at the moment and all I hear is good things. Haven't played Killzone 2, yet, but I also hear good things about it, too.

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04-02-2009, 02:56 PM	#1002
Spencer New Member Member since:Apr 2009	PS3 was wonderful all around....until it froze and stopped reading any disc....after warranty expired (1.5 yrs).....DOES ANYONE KNOW WHATS THE PROBLEM.....CAN I FIX IT WITHOUT PAYING SONY $150 ?? (SYMPTOMS)...noticed fan ran loud often....started to freeze mid-game....eventually led to not reading any disc....insert disc and it makes one slight "reading noise" then nothing..no spinning..blue light is on recognizing disc in game and I get a bubble (top right) sometimes not??? (WHAT I'VE TRIED)....restore default....reset ps3....fan test...cleaning lens...dusted inside and out....formated utility...format hard (2hrs)...etc (WHAT I'VE HEARD IT COULD BE)....overheating problem....bad lens...burnt something...bad hardware/hard-drive....firmware problem(I have 2.7).....temp. censor not sending proper signals....??????? ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT!!!! THANKS

04-16-2009, 01:29 PM	#1003
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	Probably Blu-ray laser died. Go to the PS3 board and look at the PS3 fixes thread to learn how to fix it yourself. You'll do fine as long as you know your way around a PC.

04-16-2009, 03:27 PM	#1005
ultrablue Banned Member since:Aug 2008	This happened to me and a friend of mine. When my PS3 stopped reading discs i could see loads of tiny little scratches right along the centre of the disc. Have a look see if the laser has been scratching them.

04-17-2009, 05:48 PM	#1006
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	hi, can anyone tell me what the story is with the resume play feature? I cant find it on my system anymore!! Started watching a blu last night, continued today and it started from the beginning! the disc wasnt even removed!? Am i missing something?!

04-18-2009, 12:54 AM	#1009
PeterTHX Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:14	^^^^ PS3 does not and cannot (nor does any other Blu-ray player) resume from BD Java discs. Most discs being authored these days use Java. If you're lucky, the disc will have a bookmarking option.

06-15-2009, 07:01 PM	#1010
hardcorefrokid Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Southern California Blu-ray collection:97 Blu-ray reviews: 16	Woohoo! I got my PS3 yesterday. And got a free controller. I love it, it's so fast and it does EVERYTHING!

06-18-2009, 06:06 PM	#1016
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	The day had arrived. I just purchased a PS3 40gig with extended warranty and Hawx to start my collection. To all the gamers: For a guy who will most likely purchase only 3 or 4 games, what would you recommend for a #2 game? #1 HAWX #2 ??? (I was leaning towards Fallout 3)

06-18-2009, 06:38 PM	#1018
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	I'm a huge fan of flight simulators, and I HAVE to check one out through my proj. I was also pretty close to getting Fallout 3, but I hate just buying something without at least a little research. (I played Hawx on my nephew's PS3) So I'll say you recommended Call of Duty 4- I'll have to check that one out a bit more. (By the way, is this the right thread for this?) I would actually consider myself a gaming virgin... In order, my reasons for a PS3 are: 1. Blu player 2. Media storage and playback 3. Gaming (online as well) 4. Maybe some web browsing

06-18-2009, 09:30 PM	#1020
hardcorefrokid Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Southern California Blu-ray collection:97 Blu-ray reviews: 16	Grevlin, buy Call Of Duty 4. I don't own it for the PS3, yet, but I've spent countless hours playing team deathmatch on the 360. It won't disappoint. If you want a great story oriented game go for Metal Gear Solid 4. But, you might want to play 1, 2, and 3 before getting into the 4th. InFamous is a lot of fun. My brother-in-law is playing it at the moment and all I hear is good things. Haven't played Killzone 2, yet, but I also hear good things about it, too.

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