PS3 slim capabilitys

[Remo]

I own a PS3 "fat" and I am wondering about the newer slim mode.

The PS3 "fat" is slow to load the netflix app, doesn't btistream DTS-HDMA or Dolbly True HD.

Is this changed for the new "slim" models?
I ask because I would like to get a seperate machine just for Blu-rays and netflix streaming.
I am also considereding going with a Blu-ray player such as the BDP-S790 but its the same price as a PS3 slim so I need to find out more about the PS3.

[Daz_85]

I haven't signed up to Netflix yet, but the PS3 slim does indeed play full DTS-HDMA and Dolby True HD, though I believe if you play a 3D blu-ray those sound options are the core tracks only.

[Remo]

171 views and only 1 replay ?? Nobody uses netflix on the PS3 slim?

[DaleDark]

Originally Posted by Daz_85

I haven't signed up to Netflix yet, but the PS3 slim does indeed play full DTS-HDMA and Dolby True HD, though I believe if you play a 3D blu-ray those sound options are the core tracks only.

When the PS3 got the initial firmware upgrade to play 3D BDs, it could only play the core tracks during 3D playback, but has since been upgraded to play lossless audio, as well. What that has to do with Netflix is unclear, seeing as they don't stream lossless audio (nor 3D, unless I'm mistaken).

[Remo]

Originally Posted by DaleDark

When the PS3 got the initial firmware upgrade to play 3D BDs, it could only play the core tracks during 3D playback, but has since been upgraded to play lossless audio, as well. What that has to do with Netflix is unclear, seeing as they don't stream lossless audio (nor 3D, unless I'm mistaken).

What I need to know is if the newer PS3(slim) runs the Netflix app better than the old PS3 Fat, The old version takes forever to load netflix. I understand the lossless audio part now. Thank you for your reply.

[OrlandoEastwood]

I think it's more or less due to the internet connection. Netflix always took forever load on everything. I am not going to try wasting my time to set up Netflix on my PS3. I have it on my Blu-ray player and even then, I rarely use it.

[punkguy03]

It is probably your internet. I had a fat ps3 till it died and my netflix was just fine on it. It loads exactly the same on my slim. I do have a direct connection to my ps3 instead of wireless tho.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

I think it's more or less due to the internet connection. Netflix always took forever load on everything. I am not going to try wasting my time to set up Netflix on my PS3. I have it on my Blu-ray player and even then, I rarely use it.

Originally Posted by punkguy03

It is probably your internet. I had a fat ps3 till it died and my netflix was just fine on it. It loads exactly the same on my slim. I do have a direct connection to my ps3 instead of wireless tho.

I'm pretty sure its not my internet connection, my Roku loads netflix near instantly.

Thank you for the comparison of both ps3s punkguy03 thats what I was looking for.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by Remo

I'm pretty sure its not my internet connection, my Roku loads netflix near instantly.

Thank you for the comparison of both ps3s punkguy03 thats what I was looking for.

Do you have your PS3 wirelessly connected to the router? Or is it connected with an ethernet cable directly to the router?

This could be a big part of the issue. When I had Netflix running on my old FAT PS3, it would load in about the same amount of time as a Blu-ray disc.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Do you have your PS3 wirelessly connected to the router? Or is it connected with an ethernet cable directly to the router?

This could be a big part of the issue. When I had Netflix running on my old FAT PS3, it would load in about the same amount of time as a Blu-ray disc.

Its connected via ethernet direct. I'll probaly just go with the Sony BDP-S790 when that comes out. I was thinking of the PS3 slim but if it performs the same as the PS3 fat then no point in buying it.

The plan is keep my PS3 fat just for gaming, I want a seperate machine for DVD / Blu-ray and netflix streaming to keep the wear and tear off the PS3fat. I would also be able to get rid of the Roku player. The reason I have the Roku is for netflix streaming because the PS3 is slow to load that app(very frustrating )

[MikeCL]

I have a slim PS3 and use netflix (I don't always come to this section of the site)

My slim does indeed do DTS Master Audio and Dolby Digital HD