Is PS3 Still The Best Blu-ray Player?? - Blu-ray Forum

blurayjunkie · 02-16-2010, 10:26 AM

The reason i ask is because my ps3 does not read disc's anymore. and I am in the market for a new blu ray player

Kynch · 02-16-2010, 10:29 AM

Might help better: https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-players-recorders/.

Kryptonic · 02-16-2010, 10:55 AM

The Oppo players now seem to be the best of the lot.

Johnny Vinyl · 02-16-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

The Oppo players now seem to be the best of the lot.

And unless you're a gamer, that's what I would buy if I had to.

John

BarkingGhost · 02-16-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blurayjunkie

The reason i ask is because my ps3 does not read disc's anymore. and I am in the market for a new blu ray player

After the HDMI output on my 60GB PS3 failed after a couple of years of just playing movies, and Sony's only option was give them $149 or f-off, I chose to f-off and buy a non-Sony product as the replacement.

tiger roach · 02-16-2010, 12:21 PM

I recently got an Oppo BDP-83 and it is a sweet machine.

ajvdbg · 02-16-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blurayjunkie

The reason i ask is because my ps3 does not read disc's anymore. and I am in the market for a new blu ray player

Your "best" may be different than others...WRT BD PQ you won't see much of a difference between players. For DVD the OPPO will give you better upconversion. Why not just pay to have the laser replaced? That way you still have all of the other things that the PS3 has going for it (i.e. multimedia player, updates, gaming, etc.)

bhampton · 02-16-2010, 12:54 PM

Yes.

tilallr1 · 02-16-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

Yes.

Ditto

bhampton · 02-16-2010, 01:07 PM

The Oppo is the only player that competes with the PS3 and it costs more and does less.

I would consider an Oppo someday but if my PS3 stopped working I could get a exchange from Sony for $149 and my PS3 does many things the $500 Oppo can't.

It has better build quality as well.

PSN network adds a lot to the PS3's capabilities and offers many free videos and games and so on.

New FW is coming to make the PS3 3D compatible for games and movies if your interested in that.

I use my PS3 to read content from my home's Media Server and also use the PS3's web browser.

(This is the longer version of my answer.)

-Brian

tilallr1 · 02-16-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

New FW is coming to make the PS3 3D compatible for games and movies if your interested in that.

I think Brian hit the nail on the head with this comment.

Ultimately, the PS3 is the most future proof player out there. It's Sony (Inventor of Blu-ray) flag ship player. Honestly how can you go wrong.

Plus, it really does do everything. Really, really well.

tiger roach · 02-16-2010, 01:23 PM

And has a real loud fan. (I have a PS3 too.)

tilallr1 · 02-16-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger roach

And has a real loud fan. (I have a PS3 too.)

Not the slim.

Kryptonic · 02-16-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tilallr1

Not the slim.

Which doesn't have a fan, which means it's more prone to overheating if it's not out in the open. I had one for a day or two and it damn near melted a Blu-Ray of mine it was so hot, this was with plenty of room on all sides inside my cabinet with the door open.

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Originally Posted by bhampton

The Oppo is the only player that competes with the PS3 and it costs more and does less.

The Oppo BD80 is $10 less and is a better Blu-Ray player, as opposed to being a power hogging space heater like the PS3.

gonk · 02-16-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

The Oppo is the only player that competes with the PS3 and it costs more and does less.

The BDP-80 costs less than the PS3 and offers some things that the PS3 doesn't (multichannel analog output, DVD-Audio support, IR remote without paying extra). If you want the PS3's gaming capabilities, then the equation changes, but that's true of any standalone player.

bhampton · 02-16-2010, 02:17 PM

Hi,

I can't address the loudness issue since my PS3 is outside my HT so I've never heard it's fan. If your stuff is in the same room then sure I suppose sound output is a definite issue.

I won't consider the multi-channel analog sound output because I've gone to the trouble of getting a HDMI AVR and it wasn't difficult or expensive and I recommend embracing HDMI as it's a great way to reduce cables.

So,.. I also didn't realize there was an Oppo that costs less than the PS3... that's great. I have a SACD that I enjoy and an Oppo is a possibility for me sometime in the future.

For now... If my PS3 breaks out of warranty, I can get it replaced for $149. Can you do that with ANY other blu ray player?? I suppose any player less than $149 wouldn't count.

Anyway... If ever they can't exchange my PS3 for one that still plays SACD's then I will consider the Oppo players. They appeal to me but not as much as the PS3.

If you read about a disc not playing it's either a defective disc or a Blu Ray player that is not a PS3. That's a big consideration for me. I believe the PS3 remains the most reliable and the most full featured player.

-Brian

Scorxpion · 02-16-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger roach

And has a real loud fan. (I have a PS3 too.)

Not in the same manner like XBOX 360,Believe me if you are watching movies or playing games you can barely heard it or never unless you are focusing on it ,unless you are sitting beside your PS3.What it is important and as i know so far PS3 if it is well ventilated No problem with a loud fan.Count on it

tilallr1 · 02-16-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Which doesn't have a fan, which means it's more prone to overheating if it's not out in the open. I had one for a day or two and it damn near melted a Blu-Ray of mine it was so hot, this was with plenty of room on all sides inside my cabinet with the door open.

The Oppo BD80 is $10 less and is a better Blu-Ray player, as opposed to being a power hogging space heater like the PS3.

Ok, first of all, the slim DOES have a fan. Maybe yours wasn't working properly, which is why the unit was overheating. Not sure, but the slim runs cooler than the fat version. Again, not sure why you had problems but that wasn't normal operation.

Second, and let me be perfectly clear here, the Oppo is NOT a better Blu-ray player than the PS3. Neither is the PS3 a better Blu-ray player than the Oppo. They are both on PAR for Blu-ray playback.

ajvdbg · 02-16-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tilallr1

Ok, first of all, the slim DOES have a fan. Maybe yours wasn't working properly, which is why the unit was overheating. Not sure, but the slim runs alot cooler than the fat version. Again, not sure why you had problems but that wasn't normal operation.

Second, and let me be perfectly clear here, the Oppo is NOT a better Blu-ray player than the PS3. Neither is the PS3 a better Blu-ray player than the Oppo. They are both on PAR for Blu-ray playback.

Yup, anyone who claims the BD PQ on the OPPO is better than the PS3 is blowing smoke...

Steve · 02-16-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

New FW is coming to make the PS3 3D compatible for games and movies if your interested in that.

This and the gaming aspect of the PS3 were the two issues I was going to comment on.

02-16-2010, 10:26 AM	#1
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02-16-2010, 10:29 AM	#2
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Might help better: https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-players-recorders/.

02-16-2010, 10:55 AM	#3
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	The Oppo players now seem to be the best of the lot.

02-16-2010, 12:21 PM	#6
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	I recently got an Oppo BDP-83 and it is a sweet machine.

02-16-2010, 12:54 PM	#8
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Yes.

02-16-2010, 01:07 PM	#10
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	The Oppo is the only player that competes with the PS3 and it costs more and does less. I would consider an Oppo someday but if my PS3 stopped working I could get a exchange from Sony for $149 and my PS3 does many things the $500 Oppo can't. It has better build quality as well. PSN network adds a lot to the PS3's capabilities and offers many free videos and games and so on. New FW is coming to make the PS3 3D compatible for games and movies if your interested in that. I use my PS3 to read content from my home's Media Server and also use the PS3's web browser. (This is the longer version of my answer.) -Brian

02-16-2010, 01:23 PM	#12
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	And has a real loud fan. (I have a PS3 too.)

02-16-2010, 02:17 PM	#16
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hi, I can't address the loudness issue since my PS3 is outside my HT so I've never heard it's fan. If your stuff is in the same room then sure I suppose sound output is a definite issue. I won't consider the multi-channel analog sound output because I've gone to the trouble of getting a HDMI AVR and it wasn't difficult or expensive and I recommend embracing HDMI as it's a great way to reduce cables. So,.. I also didn't realize there was an Oppo that costs less than the PS3... that's great. I have a SACD that I enjoy and an Oppo is a possibility for me sometime in the future. For now... If my PS3 breaks out of warranty, I can get it replaced for $149. Can you do that with ANY other blu ray player?? I suppose any player less than $149 wouldn't count. Anyway... If ever they can't exchange my PS3 for one that still plays SACD's then I will consider the Oppo players. They appeal to me but not as much as the PS3. If you read about a disc not playing it's either a defective disc or a Blu Ray player that is not a PS3. That's a big consideration for me. I believe the PS3 remains the most reliable and the most full featured player. -Brian

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