PS3 Used as In Car Blu-ray Player. - Blu-ray Forum

nomad2010 · 03-12-2008, 11:42 PM

Is it possible to use a PS3 as an in car blu-ray player?

RandDawg · 03-12-2008, 11:43 PM

It may be possible without being feasible.

BRu-LAy · 03-12-2008, 11:43 PM

Yes. You would have to use a power inverter though for both the tv and ps3

Firestreak · 03-12-2008, 11:44 PM

It would probably kill your car battery but yes.

DC_Street · 03-12-2008, 11:46 PM

could you even fit a tv big enough into a vehicle to take advantage of a blu-ray movie?

Marcusarilius · 03-13-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomad2010

Is it possible to use a PS3 as an in car blu-ray player?

Where would you "mount" it?

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-13-2008, 12:11 AM

Ask XzibitZ from "Pimp My Ride" for quote!

Aaron · 03-13-2008, 12:17 AM

Just out of curiosity, why in the hell would you want to do this? Bragging rights?

Mr. Hanky · 03-13-2008, 12:19 AM

This could be problematic, though I'm sure someone could make it work given enough effort.

Power draw, heat dissipation, disc skipping, infiltration of dust/road grime, head crashes (from unexpected jarring/road roughness) in either the optical drive or the hdd could all be issues. I would not expect such an installation to last long. The ps3 was simply never designed for mobile use, in operation or robustness to the elements. That's not a sleight against its existing construction. It is just not designed for a car environment.

JJ · 03-13-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Hanky

This could be problematic, though I'm sure someone could make it work given enough effort.

Power draw, heat dissipation, disc skipping, infiltration of dust/road grime, head crashes (from unexpected jarring/road roughness) in either the optical drive or the hdd could all be issues. I would not expect such an installation to last long. The ps3 was simply never designed for mobile use, in operation or robustness to the elements. That's not a sleight against its existing construction. It is just not designed for a car environment.

PS2s have been installed into vehicles, albeit I have no idea what all those aforementioned effects would have on its capability to function, or how long it would last in a vehicle. Who knows? Not me.

guitarist155 · 03-13-2008, 12:26 AM

ps2 didn't draw alot of power or put out alot of heat or have a hard drive built in , etc

nomad2010 · 03-13-2008, 12:45 AM

just need an in car blu-ray player. these new ones panasonc has coming out play though usb's right? my van has one will that work?

Aaron · 03-13-2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomad2010

just need an in car blu-ray player. these new ones panasonc has coming out play though usb's right? my van has one will that work?

What type of display do you have in your car?

Marcusarilius · 03-13-2008, 12:47 AM

Is this for Gaming / Movies on long trips or camping. Might be fun...

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-13-2008, 12:52 AM

I believe SHAQ has all the PS2/Xbox/GameCube/DVD/TV/Fridge inside his luxary caravan. I was like whoa!

un4gvn94538 · 03-13-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Is this for Gaming / Movies on long trips or camping. Might be fun...

yeah, but please, no spinners on the wheels

Mr. Hanky · 03-13-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

PS2s have been installed into vehicles, albeit I have no idea what all those aforementioned effects would have on its capability to function, or how long it would last in a vehicle. Who knows? Not me.

Hey, I did say it could be done, if someone wanted it bad enough.

I just wanted to give a cautionary note that there are some considerable elements that would inhibit a slam dunk solution. I, certainly, wouldn't try it on the current model, but I'm fairly confident it would be a worthwhile project for somebody. Waiting for the next major revision model might make for a more fruitful effort, though. That might bring the power draw and heat dissipation issues back into a more "ps2 ballpark". I would still be concerned about the shock durability of the optical drive and hdd, though.

It is agreed that the ps2 wasn't necessarily designed for a car environment, either, but I maintain that the more sophisticated/elaborate a device becomes, the more vulnerable it can become to less than ideal operational conditions. The ps3 takes technology to a whole new level beyond the ps2 (as would be natural for a next generation device).

Sith · 03-13-2008, 01:45 AM

you would need at least one extra HEAVY DUTY BATTERY!!! and if you tried
to put any kind of SERIOUS hd screen in there you might need 2...

crxvtec · 03-13-2008, 02:22 AM

First and foremost, YES, it CAN be done. The PS3 and HDTV( why would you use anything else) would take ALOT of power but it can be done. Are you talking about a CRX or an expedition install? If you have enough money, you can do any kind of install and have it done correctly and with a somewhat long life span. If they can put satilite TV on an SUV( Pimp my ride) then they can do this. They could probably add wirless internet and have mobile online gamimg. It all comes down to money.

Even without n unlimited budget it can be done. If I win the powerball tonight, I will have it done next month.( going to just relax for a little while)

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-13-2008, 02:26 AM

Don't forget to add Blu Neon underneath and Blu flame ignition.

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03-12-2008, 11:43 PM	#2
RandDawg Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:3	It may be possible without being feasible.

03-12-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
BRu-LAy Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Fortress of Solitude Trading Score:46	Yes. You would have to use a power inverter though for both the tv and ps3

03-12-2008, 11:44 PM	#4
Firestreak Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:64	It would probably kill your car battery but yes.

03-12-2008, 11:46 PM	#5
DC_Street Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:43	could you even fit a tv big enough into a vehicle to take advantage of a blu-ray movie?

03-13-2008, 12:11 AM	#7
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Ask XzibitZ from "Pimp My Ride" for quote!

03-13-2008, 12:17 AM	#8
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	Just out of curiosity, why in the hell would you want to do this? Bragging rights?

03-13-2008, 12:19 AM	#9
Mr. Hanky Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	This could be problematic, though I'm sure someone could make it work given enough effort. Power draw, heat dissipation, disc skipping, infiltration of dust/road grime, head crashes (from unexpected jarring/road roughness) in either the optical drive or the hdd could all be issues. I would not expect such an installation to last long. The ps3 was simply never designed for mobile use, in operation or robustness to the elements. That's not a sleight against its existing construction. It is just not designed for a car environment.

03-13-2008, 12:26 AM	#11
guitarist155 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:nashville Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:134 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	ps2 didn't draw alot of power or put out alot of heat or have a hard drive built in , etc

03-13-2008, 12:45 AM	#12
nomad2010 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:237	just need an in car blu-ray player. these new ones panasonc has coming out play though usb's right? my van has one will that work?

03-13-2008, 12:47 AM	#14
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Is this for Gaming / Movies on long trips or camping. Might be fun...

03-13-2008, 12:52 AM	#15
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	I believe SHAQ has all the PS2/Xbox/GameCube/DVD/TV/Fridge inside his luxary caravan. I was like whoa!

03-13-2008, 01:45 AM	#18
Sith Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Seal Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:168	you would need at least one extra HEAVY DUTY BATTERY!!! and if you tried to put any kind of SERIOUS hd screen in there you might need 2...

03-13-2008, 02:22 AM	#19
crxvtec Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:PHX, AZ Blu-ray reviews:2	First and foremost, YES, it CAN be done. The PS3 and HDTV( why would you use anything else) would take ALOT of power but it can be done. Are you talking about a CRX or an expedition install? If you have enough money, you can do any kind of install and have it done correctly and with a somewhat long life span. If they can put satilite TV on an SUV( Pimp my ride) then they can do this. They could probably add wirless internet and have mobile online gamimg. It all comes down to money. Even without n unlimited budget it can be done. If I win the powerball tonight, I will have it done next month.( going to just relax for a little while)

03-13-2008, 02:26 AM	#20
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Don't forget to add Blu Neon underneath and Blu flame ignition.

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