PlayStation 3 - Blu-ray Forum

wiki131wiki · 10-22-2008, 07:31 PM

Is a Playstation 3, just for Blu-ray's worth it?

plowmanjoe · 10-22-2008, 07:35 PM

yes. a lot of people have a ps3 and not a single ps3 game.

wiki131wiki · 10-22-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by plowmanjoe

yes. a lot of people have a ps3 and not a single ps3 game.

Okay...because I debating whether to get a PS3 or the $199 Sony Blu-ray Player.

ebarbara69 · 10-22-2008, 07:44 PM

I have a Ps3 for almost a year now, but no games except for Fifa08, which I never loaded. I have about 222 Blu-ray titles till now and I have only my Ps3. It's a fantastic Blu ray player! I am from Malta (Europe).

plowmanjoe · 10-22-2008, 07:46 PM

the s300 seams to always have problems with blu-rays. take a look around on the forum for loading problems etc. it always seems to be that player.

Mr. J · 10-22-2008, 07:48 PM

I have had my PS3 since January 08 and I have 108 Blu-ray titles. Zero PS3 games although I do rent from Gamefly!

slaizer2000 · 10-22-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wiki131wiki

Is a Playstation 3, just for Blu-ray's worth it?

the answers you are getting are from back in the day when standalone blu-ray players cost the same or more than the PS3 since sony subsidized or lost money on selling these as they make money back ont eh games they sell over the long run. The PS3 actually gave you more features and cost less than the stand alones.

Question you need to ask now since the standalones are getting cheaper are do you ever plan on possibly playing games on the system in the future, playing music or video on the ps3, surfing the internet, using the ps3 as a HD dvr or HD tv tuner (in the future). If none of this applies then you may be willing to save a few bucks and go standalone. Another point is the ps3 seems to get firmware updates quicker to make them more compatible with newer blu-rays and the ps3 tends to load the blu-ray quicker. Altho i am sure alot of this will change sometime in the future as well as the standalones are improving their load times with blu-rays.

Abel1337 · 10-22-2008, 08:57 PM

Can I get a ps3 on amazon? I htought if they had it it would be a good price but I cant seem to find it when I search ps3 when im at amazon. What gives?

CptGreedle · 10-22-2008, 09:06 PM

Well the PS3 is still excellent for the price. You get a top of the line Blu-ray players, that includes BD-Live (aka profile 2.0), is future proof with its many upgrades via internet, has a hard drive, plays and upsamples DVDs, and of course supports games too.
However, the price is one issue, as well as the multi-tasking that makes it something not everyone will want. Many want a dedicated player, or a cheaper player despite the advantages.
If you are looking into getting Blu-ray, look at the deals that are going to hit stores on Black Friday! Black friday sales will show us near $100 Blu-ray players, while the PS3 will still be where it is now. So if price is a concern and web content/picture-in-picture is not, get these cheaper stand alone players.
But yes, the PS3 is an excellent Blu-ray players, and I know several people who have one and do not even own any games.

bageleaterkkjji · 10-22-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Abel1337

Can I get a ps3 on amazon? I htought if they had it it would be a good price but I cant seem to find it when I search ps3 when im at amazon. What gives?

might as well get one where you live theyre the same price

neos_peace · 10-22-2008, 09:51 PM

I'm a huge blu fan. I had a standalone player. It gave me blah. I tradein towards a PS3. I love it it's awesome, I recommend the PS3 to anyone. GO PS3 dude you won't regret it.

BDS23420 · 10-23-2008, 01:55 AM

how do you do a firmwire update on a PS3?!?!?!

El Negro · 10-23-2008, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BDS23420

how do you do a firmwire update on a PS3?!?!?!

http://www.us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3

vektar · 10-23-2008, 02:02 AM

i have a BDP-300 and it sucks as a blu ray player, sure you get the HD out of it but it takes forever and a day just to start up then an extra 2 or 3 mins just to load the movie, sure it gives you time to get popcorn or what have you. The ps3 is far better in everyway if you ask me.

hardcorefrokid · 10-23-2008, 02:19 AM

Can the PS3 decode DTS-HD Master Audio?

quest88 · 10-23-2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wiki131wiki

Is a Playstation 3, just for Blu-ray's worth it?

I picked one up for my parents who are in their Sixties. It's easy to use and works great for just blu raying. On the plus side it's a great grand kid magnet.

WriteSimply · 10-23-2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hardcorefrokid

Can the PS3 decode DTS-HD Master Audio?

Yes.

fuad

jcs913 · 10-23-2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wiki131wiki

Is a Playstation 3, just for Blu-ray's worth it?

Actually, I don't think it is anymore. Standalone players are much less expensive than when the PS3 came out. At $599, when it came out, the cheapest BD player was almost $1000. Now, the PS3 is $299 I think for the old 40gb and $399 for the 80gb; where as you could have bought a fully functional 2.0 profile Samsung 1500 w/Matrix last week for a hair over $200. I just think the PS3 as a player will lose its luster now that stand alones have come down in price. And, speaking from a person that owns a PS3, it looks terrible in your HT rack, as opposed to a stand alone. My .02 cents..

Entertainment72 · 10-23-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wiki131wiki

Is a Playstation 3, just for Blu-ray's worth it?

The PS3 is the best overall blu-ray player money can buy.. yes I said money can buy. It has been customer proven time and time again..

canman93 · 10-23-2008, 01:30 PM

Depends on what type of audio system, if any, you have. As far as picture and load times, yeah it is great and you can also opt later on to expand its use by actually using the PS3 as a gaming consule as well. However, if audio is important to you and your system is dated like mine (non-hdmi receiver) the need arises for analog outs which is critical to optimize the BR Player for both video and audio alike.

So as I said, it depends............

10-22-2008, 07:31 PM	#1
wiki131wiki Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:9	PlayStation 3 Is a Playstation 3, just for Blu-ray's worth it?

10-22-2008, 07:44 PM	#4
ebarbara69 New Member Member since:Mar 2008	Ps3 I have a Ps3 for almost a year now, but no games except for Fifa08, which I never loaded. I have about 222 Blu-ray titles till now and I have only my Ps3. It's a fantastic Blu ray player! I am from Malta (Europe).

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10-22-2008, 07:35 PM	#2
plowmanjoe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:2	yes. a lot of people have a ps3 and not a single ps3 game.

10-22-2008, 07:46 PM	#5
plowmanjoe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:2	the s300 seams to always have problems with blu-rays. take a look around on the forum for loading problems etc. it always seems to be that player.

10-22-2008, 07:48 PM	#6
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	I have had my PS3 since January 08 and I have 108 Blu-ray titles. Zero PS3 games although I do rent from Gamefly!

10-22-2008, 08:57 PM	#8
Abel1337 Member Member since:Oct 2008	Can I get a ps3 on amazon? I htought if they had it it would be a good price but I cant seem to find it when I search ps3 when im at amazon. What gives?

10-22-2008, 09:06 PM	#9
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Well the PS3 is still excellent for the price. You get a top of the line Blu-ray players, that includes BD-Live (aka profile 2.0), is future proof with its many upgrades via internet, has a hard drive, plays and upsamples DVDs, and of course supports games too. However, the price is one issue, as well as the multi-tasking that makes it something not everyone will want. Many want a dedicated player, or a cheaper player despite the advantages. If you are looking into getting Blu-ray, look at the deals that are going to hit stores on Black Friday! Black friday sales will show us near $100 Blu-ray players, while the PS3 will still be where it is now. So if price is a concern and web content/picture-in-picture is not, get these cheaper stand alone players. But yes, the PS3 is an excellent Blu-ray players, and I know several people who have one and do not even own any games.

10-22-2008, 09:51 PM	#11
neos_peace Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Shamokin Dam, Pa Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:279 Trading Score:1	I'm a huge blu fan. I had a standalone player. It gave me blah. I tradein towards a PS3. I love it it's awesome, I recommend the PS3 to anyone. GO PS3 dude you won't regret it.

10-23-2008, 01:55 AM	#12
BDS23420 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:11	how do you do a firmwire update on a PS3?!?!?!

10-23-2008, 02:02 AM	#14
vektar Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:san jose ca 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:542 DVD collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:28	i have a BDP-300 and it sucks as a blu ray player, sure you get the HD out of it but it takes forever and a day just to start up then an extra 2 or 3 mins just to load the movie, sure it gives you time to get popcorn or what have you. The ps3 is far better in everyway if you ask me.

10-23-2008, 02:19 AM	#15
hardcorefrokid Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Southern California Blu-ray collection:97 Blu-ray reviews: 16	Can the PS3 decode DTS-HD Master Audio?

10-23-2008, 01:30 PM	#20
canman93 Junior Member Member since:May 2008	Depends on what type of audio system, if any, you have. As far as picture and load times, yeah it is great and you can also opt later on to expand its use by actually using the PS3 as a gaming consule as well. However, if audio is important to you and your system is dated like mine (non-hdmi receiver) the need arises for analog outs which is critical to optimize the BR Player for both video and audio alike. So as I said, it depends............

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