Reasons not to get a PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

sarnell2 · 10-24-2007, 10:25 PM

I'm trying to figure out what Blu-Ray Player I should get for a 1080p/60 HDTV. What are the drawbacks of a PS3? Is there any reason I should not get it?

Cyorg · 10-24-2007, 10:31 PM

It's just a little too reliable for my liking... It would be nice if it would just break down sometimes you know?

Luis_A51 · 10-24-2007, 10:32 PM

The only reason to not get a PS3 is if you hate the LOOK of it or the IDEA of owning a game console.

The list of reason TO GET a PS3 would be much, much longer including such things as:

Fastest Load times, Most powerful hardware (ie many features can be added via firmware upgrades, lowest price ($400 for 40gig), wired and wireless internet, and of course the ability to play ps3 games, and more

Member-9711 · 10-24-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sarnell2

I'm trying to figure out what Blu-Ray Player I should get for a 1080p/60 HDTV. What are the drawbacks of a PS3? Is there any reason I should not get it?

Hmm let's see. I have a PS3 and the Samsung BDP-1400.

The main advantage with the PS3 is its reliablilty, I have never had any trouble with a blu-ray on it which is not the case with the BDP-1400. Its quick loading times is golden and it will probably support profile 2.0.

The main drawbacks compared to the samsung is the lack of analogue 5.1 output (my receiver has no HDMI input :S) and the noise, which can at times be a little to loud.

I find the audio and video of the players fairly the same, slightly better on the Samsung though....

Slapper · 10-24-2007, 10:35 PM

Fan noise is the only thing that bothers me. It's barely aubible from the seating area in my home, though. Sorry, just nitpicking.

95pgtproject · 10-24-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sarnell2

I'm trying to figure out what Blu-Ray Player I should get for a 1080p/60 HDTV. What are the drawbacks of a PS3? Is there any reason I should not get it?

nope and the ps3 just keeps getting better go get one!

Caligula · 10-24-2007, 10:42 PM

Not get Ps3? Are you crazy? Go and buy two, give one to your parents and have them buy more blu ray discs every week

quetzalcoatl · 10-24-2007, 10:43 PM

The big one is the 5.1 anaolg outs. And if you have a newer receiver this it does not matter as much but if you want it to bitstream the audio it will not do that either. For some the bluetooth remote is bad, it can be fixed easily enough.

BLU STEAL · 10-24-2007, 10:47 PM

only problem with ps3 is no analog outputs for older recievers to listen to lossless sound. Or the bluetooth remote no ir inputs for a universal control. Other then those two theres no reason not to buy the ps3 internal hard drive internet access fast load times. When I watch movies with my ps3 I take full advantage of my surround sound so fan noise isnt a problem.

Pilam69 · 10-24-2007, 10:55 PM

I just spent 15 solid minutes seriously considering this question. I came up with this..........My Harmony 880 doesn't work with it. That's all I got. Seriously.

buckshot · 10-24-2007, 11:09 PM

here's what I can gather are a few reasons.

1. to much noise if in close proximity. we have 1 in the bedroom and before I dinked around with the ventilation direction of the ps3 it would get a tad loud.

2. bluetooth controller.

3. generally to awesome and will shame the rest of your ht system.

RC-Bruin · 10-24-2007, 11:09 PM

There are no drawbacks to the PS3. It's awesome.

sarnell2 · 10-24-2007, 11:11 PM

So no problems with it not being able to handle the interactive menus or decode any audio? It's not HDMI 1.3 right?

richard lichtenfelt · 10-24-2007, 11:11 PM

Mine makes less noise than a ninja on astroturf.

BLU STEAL · 10-24-2007, 11:12 PM

ps3 is hdmi1.3 waiting on firmware update for audio decoding

quetzalcoatl · 10-24-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Bruin

There are no drawbacks to the PS3. It's awesome.

No drawbacks. Tell me how I send bitstream DTS HD MA with it then?
Every type of player has drawbacks to say one does not it just plan ignorate.

kknight · 10-24-2007, 11:21 PM

If all you care about is movie, go for a Blu-ray player. When I get a chance, I'm going to pick one up and leave my PS3 purely for playing games and my BD player for playing movies... I feel that playing both movies / games on my PS3 is going to wore out the laser more.

buckshot · 10-24-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by quetzalcoatl

No drawbacks. Tell me how I send bitstream DTS HD MA with it then?
Every type of player has drawbacks to say one does not it just plan ignorate.

ok one other drawback. I can't f*** the ps3. there. you happy?

cartier · 10-24-2007, 11:35 PM

There are not really any drawbacks to the PS3 that could not be corrected via future firmware updates, hopefully. Some have mentioned the various audio things like no 5.1 via analog etc. If you are going to use it for movies then I would say hold out for the new 40GB coming early November for $399. If you want to play or anticipate a future significant other or children who might want to play games sometime in the next 10 years then go with the PS3. Also get the remote control for movies it is usually an extra $25. It can get warm and you might hear the fan but I do not notice or hear it when watching a movie or playing a game because of the sound. It is a very reliable piece of equipment with a failure rate of about 0.2%, Yes, that is 1/5 of one percent not 2% as some people have incorrectly stated on other posts.

MacDaddyOJack · 10-24-2007, 11:36 PM

The PS3 cannot bitstream either TrueHD or DTS-HD, and doesn't do DTS-MA at all!! Since it cannot do anything but decode TrueHD and pass as LPCM, then Im not sure that it will be able to do anything with DTS-MA for quite a while as there are no other players that can currently decode DTS-MA. Until there are a bunch of players that can internally decode DTS-MA, only then will the PS3 get the firmware update to be able to do the same. And I'm not very convinced that it will ever pass the next generation sound formats in bitstream. If you care anything about these new sound formats, then that should be enough of a reason not to get a PS3.

10-24-2007, 10:25 PM	#1
sarnell2 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	Reasons not to get a PS3 I'm trying to figure out what Blu-Ray Player I should get for a 1080p/60 HDTV. What are the drawbacks of a PS3? Is there any reason I should not get it?

10-24-2007, 10:55 PM	#10
Pilam69 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:126	The best thing I can tell you here is....... I just spent 15 solid minutes seriously considering this question. I came up with this..........My Harmony 880 doesn't work with it. That's all I got. Seriously.

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10-24-2007, 10:31 PM	#2
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's just a little too reliable for my liking... It would be nice if it would just break down sometimes you know?

10-24-2007, 10:32 PM	#3
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	The only reason to not get a PS3 is if you hate the LOOK of it or the IDEA of owning a game console. The list of reason TO GET a PS3 would be much, much longer including such things as: Fastest Load times, Most powerful hardware (ie many features can be added via firmware upgrades, lowest price ($400 for 40gig), wired and wireless internet, and of course the ability to play ps3 games, and more

10-24-2007, 10:35 PM	#5
Slapper Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:I live in a pineapple under the sea... Blu-ray collection:277	Fan noise is the only thing that bothers me. It's barely aubible from the seating area in my home, though. Sorry, just nitpicking.

10-24-2007, 10:42 PM	#7
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	Not get Ps3? Are you crazy? Go and buy two, give one to your parents and have them buy more blu ray discs every week

10-24-2007, 10:43 PM	#8
quetzalcoatl Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Grants Pass, OR	The big one is the 5.1 anaolg outs. And if you have a newer receiver this it does not matter as much but if you want it to bitstream the audio it will not do that either. For some the bluetooth remote is bad, it can be fixed easily enough.

10-24-2007, 10:47 PM	#9
BLU STEAL Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	only problem with ps3 is no analog outputs for older recievers to listen to lossless sound. Or the bluetooth remote no ir inputs for a universal control. Other then those two theres no reason not to buy the ps3 internal hard drive internet access fast load times. When I watch movies with my ps3 I take full advantage of my surround sound so fan noise isnt a problem.

10-24-2007, 11:09 PM	#11
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	here's what I can gather are a few reasons. 1. to much noise if in close proximity. we have 1 in the bedroom and before I dinked around with the ventilation direction of the ps3 it would get a tad loud. 2. bluetooth controller. 3. generally to awesome and will shame the rest of your ht system.

10-24-2007, 11:09 PM	#12
RC-Bruin Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:18	There are no drawbacks to the PS3. It's awesome.

10-24-2007, 11:11 PM	#13
sarnell2 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	So no problems with it not being able to handle the interactive menus or decode any audio? It's not HDMI 1.3 right?

10-24-2007, 11:11 PM	#14
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	Mine makes less noise than a ninja on astroturf.

10-24-2007, 11:12 PM	#15
BLU STEAL Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	ps3 is hdmi1.3 waiting on firmware update for audio decoding

10-24-2007, 11:21 PM	#17
kknight Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray reviews:55	If all you care about is movie, go for a Blu-ray player. When I get a chance, I'm going to pick one up and leave my PS3 purely for playing games and my BD player for playing movies... I feel that playing both movies / games on my PS3 is going to wore out the laser more.

10-24-2007, 11:35 PM	#19
cartier Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Pacific NW	There are not really any drawbacks to the PS3 that could not be corrected via future firmware updates, hopefully. Some have mentioned the various audio things like no 5.1 via analog etc. If you are going to use it for movies then I would say hold out for the new 40GB coming early November for $399. If you want to play or anticipate a future significant other or children who might want to play games sometime in the next 10 years then go with the PS3. Also get the remote control for movies it is usually an extra $25. It can get warm and you might hear the fan but I do not notice or hear it when watching a movie or playing a game because of the sound. It is a very reliable piece of equipment with a failure rate of about 0.2%, Yes, that is 1/5 of one percent not 2% as some people have incorrectly stated on other posts.

10-24-2007, 11:36 PM	#20
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	The PS3 cannot bitstream either TrueHD or DTS-HD, and doesn't do DTS-MA at all!! Since it cannot do anything but decode TrueHD and pass as LPCM, then Im not sure that it will be able to do anything with DTS-MA for quite a while as there are no other players that can currently decode DTS-MA. Until there are a bunch of players that can internally decode DTS-MA, only then will the PS3 get the firmware update to be able to do the same. And I'm not very convinced that it will ever pass the next generation sound formats in bitstream. If you care anything about these new sound formats, then that should be enough of a reason not to get a PS3.

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