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jimihend2 · 09-17-2009, 07:00 PM

I'd like to get a PS3 solely for the BD capability (I'm a non-gamer), but also would like to install PlayOn to get Netflix streaming abilities.

But I've heard that when gaming consoles update their firmware, they sometimes check for non-licensed programs and will crash the system if any are found. For example, if a PS3 update finds a non-Sony program the PS3 may crash for good. This is only what I've heard, is there any truth to that? I know it's true with Nintendo and MS systems, but has anyone else had issues with the PS3?

Sponge-worthy · 09-17-2009, 07:07 PM

What programs are you talking about? I don't know of any unapproved, 3rd-party apps for the PS3.

PlayOn is a server/streaming app that you install on a networked PC--not the PS3.

Sherm · 09-17-2009, 08:53 PM

Why would you buy a PS3 just as a standalone BD player?

D1-2005 · 09-17-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherm

Why would you buy a PS3 just as a standalone BD player?

alot of people do because of the quality, wifi and media capibilities. The ps3 is not just a gaming machine.

shooter3295 · 09-18-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by D1-2005

alot of people do because of the quality, wifi and media capibilities. The ps3 is not just a gaming machine.

All capabilities that are available in a standalone player and now with better performance than the PS3.

Lord_Stewie · 09-18-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherm

Why would you buy a PS3 just as a standalone BD player?

Why not?.

Its the best BD player out there, especially when it comes to firmware issues.

Lord_Stewie · 09-18-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by shooter3295

All capabilities that are available in a standalone player and now with better performance than the PS3.

I think you know something I don't.

What do you mean. I have seen posts of people having problems with their standalone players that others don't see using a PS3.

FeltToaster · 09-18-2009, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimihend2

I'd like to get a PS3 solely for the BD capability (I'm a non-gamer), but also would like to install PlayOn to get Netflix streaming abilities.

But I've heard that when gaming consoles update their firmware, they sometimes check for non-licensed programs and will crash the system if any are found. For example, if a PS3 update finds a non-Sony program the PS3 may crash for good. This is only what I've heard, is there any truth to that? I know it's true with Nintendo and MS systems, but has anyone else had issues with the PS3?

Why not get a LG or Samsung player as they have built in support for Netflix

09-17-2009, 07:00 PM	#1
jimihend2 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009	Firmware crashing b/c of non-licensed software I'd like to get a PS3 solely for the BD capability (I'm a non-gamer), but also would like to install PlayOn to get Netflix streaming abilities. But I've heard that when gaming consoles update their firmware, they sometimes check for non-licensed programs and will crash the system if any are found. For example, if a PS3 update finds a non-Sony program the PS3 may crash for good. This is only what I've heard, is there any truth to that? I know it's true with Nintendo and MS systems, but has anyone else had issues with the PS3?

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09-17-2009, 07:07 PM	#2
Sponge-worthy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Southwest, USA PSN: Sponge-worthy Blu-ray collection:43	What programs are you talking about? I don't know of any unapproved, 3rd-party apps for the PS3. PlayOn is a server/streaming app that you install on a networked PC--not the PS3.

09-17-2009, 08:53 PM	#3
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