Just ordered a PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

wavehunter · 05-23-2007, 05:41 PM

Add one more to the Blu-Ray camp!

Got some good news today, so to celebrate I've ordered a PS3 from play.com

Fingers crossed, I'll have it friday morning.

Any set-up tips for a novice? (will be using it with a non-HD 42" plasma but that will soon change

)

Rob

theknub · 05-23-2007, 05:46 PM

welcome to the club and enjoy

Filterlab · 05-23-2007, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavehunter

Add one more to the Blu-Ray camp!

Got some good news today, so to celebrate I've ordered a PS3 from play.com

Fingers crossed, I'll have it friday morning.

Any set-up tips for a novice? (will be using it with a non-HD 42" plasma but that will soon change

)

Rob

Welcome Rob.

Top decision sir, not only from a Blu-ray point of view, but also from a gaming one.

Tips:
Get an HDTV as soon as possible.
Use HDMI.
Output the audio to a decent cinema system.
Get the bluetooth remote.
Remember that when you're playing a game, you don't have to periodically lift the controller cable over your legs.

Enjoy!

Shin-Ra · 05-23-2007, 05:52 PM

Make sure you've got an RGB Scart or S-Video cable ready for it! An old PS1 or PS2 one will do. With a display that large you'll want the best SD picture possible until you upgrade.

Going through all the Xross Media Bar, especially the settings can entertain you for hours.

Filterlab · 05-23-2007, 05:54 PM

A component cable would be ideal of course, although you'll have to make alternative arrangements for the sound.

becomingwater · 05-23-2007, 05:55 PM

non-HD plasma? wow, did not know there was such a TV! lol

Congrats on the PS3 you got one just in time!

wavehunter · 05-23-2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Make sure you've got an RGB Scart or S-Video cable ready for it! An old PS1 or PS2 one will do. With a display that large you'll want the best SD picture possible until you upgrade.

What cables does it come with as stock?

Quote:

Originally Posted by becomingwater

non-HD plasma? wow, did not know there was such a TV! lol

Yeah, bought it in June '05 thinking this HDTV thing will never take off...

powerSURG · 05-23-2007, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by becomingwater

non-HD plasma? wow, did not know there was such a TV! lol

Congrats on the PS3 you got one just in time!

I've seen ED plasma's at CC. I guess you can feed them a 720p signal. Not sure about 1080i

Shin-Ra · 05-23-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavehunter

What cables does it come with as stock?

Crappy old composite with a scart adapter block.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filterlab

A component cable would be ideal of course, although you'll have to make alternative arrangements for the sound.

He speaks the truth, I forgot most SD/ED plasma's have component inputs, definitely go for that if it is supported by your tv. Again, PS2 component cables will do the job just fine.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 05-23-2007, 06:10 PM

Welcome to the club matey!

ps3andlovinit · 05-23-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavehunter

Any set-up tips for a novice? (will be using it with a non-HD 42" plasma but that will soon change

)

Rob

Tell everyone else you've gone fishing for 3 days. Mine! All Mine.

Dave · 05-23-2007, 06:42 PM

Welcome, and enjoy the real HD world!

Scorxpion · 05-23-2007, 06:55 PM

Very Simple and Easy all way to go and immerge in BD and Beyond High Definition Congratulations Ahead

Enjoy your BD view experience from now and on

jubaiweaponx · 05-23-2007, 07:01 PM

just like morpheus say in the matrix "welcome to the real world " only better because you got a blu-ray player .....congrats and welcome to the club

super9er · 05-23-2007, 07:14 PM

Just came across forum this morn...love it very insightful...my blu ray/ps3 experience will thank me for joining!! Looking forward to reading and contributing!!

whippersnapper · 05-23-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavehunter

Add one more to the Blu-Ray camp!

Got some good news today, so to celebrate I've ordered a PS3 from play.com

Fingers crossed, I'll have it friday morning.

Any set-up tips for a novice? (will be using it with a non-HD 42" plasma but that will soon change

)

Rob

Make sure you download the latest PS3 firmware update if it doesn't already have one. There's a separate firmware update thread on this board.

Also, never buy another standard definition DVD again. Only buy blu-ray discs from here out. Blu-ray all the way babe. And most of all, ENJOY!!

matthewrounds · 05-23-2007, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavehunter

Add one more to the Blu-Ray camp!

Got some good news today, so to celebrate I've ordered a PS3 from play.com

Fingers crossed, I'll have it friday morning.

Any set-up tips for a novice? (will be using it with a non-HD 42" plasma but that will soon change

)

Rob

Have you bought your first game/movie?

My advice is to get the firmware updates immediately and set up your playstation network account as these take the longest.

GasCat · 05-23-2007, 10:02 PM

These are the 3 things I recommend:
Buy it from a B&M store.
Keep your receipt in a safe place.
Get an extended warranty.

maconomics · 05-23-2007, 10:32 PM

Congratulations on your purchase ! You have made a very wise decision. At this point you should be thinking about how to set up your wifi connection.

The Don · 05-23-2007, 10:38 PM

the more the merrier....

this is the right time to purchase a PS3...

05-23-2007, 05:41 PM	#1
wavehunter Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Wales	Just ordered a PS3 Add one more to the Blu-Ray camp! Got some good news today, so to celebrate I've ordered a PS3 from play.com Fingers crossed, I'll have it friday morning. Any set-up tips for a novice? (will be using it with a non-HD 42" plasma but that will soon change ) Rob

05-23-2007, 07:01 PM	#14
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	indeed just like morpheus say in the matrix "welcome to the real world " only better because you got a blu-ray player .....congrats and welcome to the club

05-23-2007, 07:14 PM	#15
super9er New Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Calgary	greetings Just came across forum this morn...love it very insightful...my blu ray/ps3 experience will thank me for joining!! Looking forward to reading and contributing!!

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theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	welcome to the club and enjoy

05-23-2007, 05:52 PM	#4
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Make sure you've got an RGB Scart or S-Video cable ready for it! An old PS1 or PS2 one will do. With a display that large you'll want the best SD picture possible until you upgrade. Going through all the Xross Media Bar, especially the settings can entertain you for hours.

05-23-2007, 05:54 PM	#5
Filterlab Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:East Molesey, Surrey, UK	A component cable would be ideal of course, although you'll have to make alternative arrangements for the sound.

05-23-2007, 05:55 PM	#6
becomingwater Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Mexico Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:526 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:3	non-HD plasma? wow, did not know there was such a TV! lol Congrats on the PS3 you got one just in time!

05-23-2007, 06:10 PM	#10
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	Welcome to the club matey!

05-23-2007, 06:42 PM	#12
Dave Expert Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Somewhere	Welcome, and enjoy the real HD world!

05-23-2007, 06:55 PM	#13
Scorxpion Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Middle East,Lebanon Blu-ray collection:57	Very Simple and Easy all way to go and immerge in BD and Beyond High Definition Congratulations Ahead Enjoy your BD view experience from now and on

05-23-2007, 10:02 PM	#18
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	These are the 3 things I recommend: Buy it from a B&M store. Keep your receipt in a safe place. Get an extended warranty.

05-23-2007, 10:32 PM	#19
maconomics Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	Congratulations on your purchase ! You have made a very wise decision. At this point you should be thinking about how to set up your wifi connection.

05-23-2007, 10:38 PM	#20
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