normal blu ray vs. ps3 blu ray

marcallo · 01-05-2009, 07:17 AM

Just a NOTE I don't believe ANY of the new PS3's play old PS2 games anymore. Just want to make that clear. Also in my opinion the 360 is great for gaming and Netflix, and then an SAL player for movies. Simple.

greatmazinga · 01-05-2009, 08:26 AM

Additional features of the PS3 that are not being mentioned:

-Movies and music can be loaded to the hard drive
-Hard drive is easily upgraded with any 2.5" drive
-Internet access (stream audio/video from the web)
-Free down loadable game demos (usually 1 level)
-Continuous firmware upgrades (new features)
-Even if you are not a gamer Singstar and Rockband 2 are fun
-Faster than current BluRay standalones
-Bluetooth remote is very cool

Simply - the added functionality is well worth $150 price difference.

Mash3 · 01-06-2009, 12:42 AM

Does the PS3 have 7.1 analog output?

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PFC5 · 01-06-2009, 05:45 AM

No. The PS3 only has 2-channel STEREO analog output which is useless for movies. For HD audio with the PS3 you need and HDMI version receiver that handles audio via the HDMI input. There are some low end HDMi receivers that only handle the video but they are usually labeled as HDMI Pass-Through" inputs, so avoid these such models.

Rwiggum · 01-08-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chrism87

Having access to things like Netflix, Hulu, an internet browser, games and other content available on the PS3 made it much more appealing to me than a SAL Blu-Ray player, so that's what I bought and love it.

Then there's someone like my dad. I initially planned to get him a PS3 for Christmas. I figured he and my sister would both love to play Tiger Woods Golf, but I ended not being able to get one on sale.

No one else in my family would ever use the PS3's functionality beyond playing BD movies and the occasional game(this would be pretty rare), so he got a Panasonic BD-35.

It all depends on your needs and what you'd like tog et out fo your investment.

Those are all good reasons, but it should be noted that the PS3 does NOT have access to Netflix streaming. It has it's own movie and tv show marketplace, but it's the Xbox 360 that has access to Netflix watch instantly, not the PS3.

HD Goofnut · 01-08-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rwiggum

Those are all good reasons, but it should be noted that the PS3 does NOT have access to Netflix streaming. It has it's own movie and tv show marketplace, but it's the Xbox 360 that has access to Netflix watch instantly, not the PS3.

That is incorrect. You can utilize Instant SD Netflix Streaming if you download PlayOn to your PS3.

williamadamses · 01-09-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PFC5

No. The PS3 only has 2-channel STEREO analog output which is useless for movies. For HD audio with the PS3 you need and HDMI version receiver that handles audio via the HDMI input. There are some low end HDMi receivers that only handle the video but they are usually labeled as HDMI Pass-Through" inputs, so avoid these such models.

The PS3 also supports HDMI AND TOSLINK at the same time out of the box. To use both HDMI and Toslink over a 360, you have to buy another $50 adapter. I love my 360, but my PS3 beats hell out of it as a media center / movie player.

PFC5 · 01-10-2009, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by williamadamses

The PS3 also supports HDMI AND TOSLINK at the same time out of the box. To use both HDMI and Toslink over a 360, you have to buy another $50 adapter. I love my 360, but my PS3 beats hell out of it as a media center / movie player.

I know it has those features as I have owned a original 60GB one since 2006.

I was responding to the person looking for an answer to whether it had 5.1/7.1 analog outputs which i assume they wanted to know so they could get HD audio without upgrading their receiver to a HDMI receiver.

Thanks for expounding on my reply so those who don't know much about the PS3 have more info though.

dave33ca · 01-10-2009, 02:57 AM

the ps3 does what it does best play games, it is a compitent blu-ray player but far from the best. It depends on what you are willing to spend and how much quality you need. The denon blu-ray players blow it out of the water, but they cost twice and three times what the ps3 does. So really its just what you are willing to spend to achieve the results you desire.

DaveGu · 01-10-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dave33ca

the ps3 does what it does best play games, it is a compitent blu-ray player but far from the best. It depends on what you are willing to spend and how much quality you need. The denon blu-ray players blow it out of the water, but they cost twice and three times what the ps3 does. So really its just what you are willing to spend to achieve the results you desire.

I have nothing to compare it (PS3) to, but for example, how does the Denon blow the PS3 out of the water? I suspect that all blu-ray players, once they actually play a disk, are basically similar.

Semp1 · 01-11-2009, 11:55 AM

The PS3 can not play NetFlix, PlayOn does not count, which by the way a 360 and all DLNA TV's are compatable with, so you do not need a PS3 for PlayOn, plus you need to spend $30.00 more and streaming to a computer is necessary that isn't really Netflix capable if you ask me that's using the powers of a seperate computer to be able to use a media stream feature, these SAL players including the 360 have a NetFlix app. that works quick, easy, and perfectly all the time. The SAL player models that have NetFlix are the Samsung BDP-2500/2550 and the LG BD300, so it really depends on what you want from a player, but take it from someone who owns both a SAL and a PS3. If all you are looking for is a reliable, and future proof blu-ray player the PS3 is still the best there is(even though NetFlix is not available) just knowing it will never be incompatable with anything, and new features and profiles can always be added based on the computing power of the PS3, and lastly everything loads super fast makes me feel better, although everything I have put in my 2500 has worked so I haven't had any compatability issues with that player either...and to the poster with the Denon comment the Denon 3800BDCI is only profile 1.1, so it already is out dated and lacks for what they charge and many reviews have said that many of the cheaper players including the PS3 are still better players and this includes features like DVD upconversion, The only thing the Denon posseses is bragging rights to show off how much money one can waste on something that isn't that great.

HD Goofnut · 01-11-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Semp1

The PS3 can not play NetFlix, PlayOn does not count, which by the way a 360 and all DLNA TV's are compatable with, so you do not need a PS3 for PlayOn, plus you need to spend $30.00 more and streaming to a computer is necessary that isn't really Netflix capable if you ask me that's using the powers of a seperate computer to be able to use a media stream feature, these SAL players including the 360 have a NetFlix app. that works quick, easy, and perfectly all the time. The SAL player models that have NetFlix are the Samsung BDP-2500/2550 and the LG BD300, so it really depends on what you want from a player, but take it from someone who owns both a SAL and a PS3. If all you are looking for is a reliable, and future proof blu-ray player the PS3 is still the best there is(even though NetFlix is not available) just knowing it will never be incompatable with anything, and new features and profiles can always be added based on the computing power of the PS3, and lastly everything loads super fast makes me feel better, although everything I have put in my 2500 has worked so I haven't had any compatability issues with that player either...and to the poster with the Denon comment the Denon 3800BDCI is only profile 1.1, so it already is out dated and lacks for what they charge and many reviews have said that many of the cheaper players including the PS3 are still better players and this includes features like DVD upconversion, The only thing the Denon posseses is bragging rights to show off how much money one can waste on something that isn't that great.

If someone has a PS3 already then paying $30 for PlayOn is a lot better than paying $300 for one of the Netflix streaming BD players.

Semp1 · 01-12-2009, 01:46 AM

That's assuming there computer can handle the PlayOn streaming software

fwtechwiz · 01-12-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bblord

I'm not sure, but does the PS3 BR upconvert DVDs? If not, and you will primarily watch movies, then you might want a SAL that can upconvert DVDs.

I'm more of a gamer myself, and I enjoy the PS3 for its games. Its also nice that its backwards compatible w/ my PS2 games =D

I have had a PS3 for about a year also, and couldn't be happier. I'm not a gamer, but I chose it over a stand alone player because of the ease of firmware update and upconversion of standard DVDs. Also my roommate went wild on Guitar Hero, so we're both happy.

cousin eddie · 01-13-2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatmazinga

Additional features of the PS3 that are not being mentioned:

-Movies and music can be loaded to the hard drive
-Hard drive is easily upgraded with any 2.5" drive
-Internet access (stream audio/video from the web)
-Free down loadable game demos (usually 1 level)
-Continuous firmware upgrades (new features)
-Even if you are not a gamer Singstar and Rockband 2 are fun
-Faster than current BluRay standalones
-Bluetooth remote is very cool

Simply - the added functionality is well worth $150 price difference.

Having to use a separate remote (bluetooth) is considered an added feature?

01-06-2009, 12:42 AM	#18
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01-11-2009, 11:55 AM	#26
Semp1 Obsessed with Hi-Def. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn. NY Age: 32 Posts: 779	The PS3 can not play NetFlix, PlayOn does not count, which by the way a 360 and all DLNA TV's are compatable with, so you do not need a PS3 for PlayOn, plus you need to spend $30.00 more and streaming to a computer is necessary that isn't really Netflix capable if you ask me that's using the powers of a seperate computer to be able to use a media stream feature, these SAL players including the 360 have a NetFlix app. that works quick, easy, and perfectly all the time. The SAL player models that have NetFlix are the Samsung BDP-2500/2550 and the LG BD300, so it really depends on what you want from a player, but take it from someone who owns both a SAL and a PS3. If all you are looking for is a reliable, and future proof blu-ray player the PS3 is still the best there is(even though NetFlix is not available) just knowing it will never be incompatable with anything, and new features and profiles can always be added based on the computing power of the PS3, and lastly everything loads super fast makes me feel better, although everything I have put in my 2500 has worked so I haven't had any compatability issues with that player either...and to the poster with the Denon comment the Denon 3800BDCI is only profile 1.1, so it already is out dated and lacks for what they charge and many reviews have said that many of the cheaper players including the PS3 are still better players and this includes features like DVD upconversion, The only thing the Denon posseses is bragging rights to show off how much money one can waste on something that isn't that great. __________________ Panasonic TCP65VT30, Onkyo TX-NR709,Polk TSI300(Fronts), TSI100(Rears), CS110(Center), Outlaw LFM-1 Plus(Sub) Last edited by Semp1; 01-11-2009 at 12:36 PM.

01-12-2009, 01:46 AM	#28
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01-05-2009, 07:17 AM	#16
marcallo Two Words, No Refunds. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4,633	Just a NOTE I don't believe ANY of the new PS3's play old PS2 games anymore. Just want to make that clear. Also in my opinion the 360 is great for gaming and Netflix, and then an SAL player for movies. Simple.

01-05-2009, 08:26 AM	#17
greatmazinga technology whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 83	Additional features of the PS3 that are not being mentioned: -Movies and music can be loaded to the hard drive -Hard drive is easily upgraded with any 2.5" drive -Internet access (stream audio/video from the web) -Free down loadable game demos (usually 1 level) -Continuous firmware upgrades (new features) -Even if you are not a gamer Singstar and Rockband 2 are fun -Faster than current BluRay standalones -Bluetooth remote is very cool Simply - the added functionality is well worth $150 price difference.

01-10-2009, 02:57 AM	#24
dave33ca High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 327	the ps3 does what it does best play games, it is a compitent blu-ray player but far from the best. It depends on what you are willing to spend and how much quality you need. The denon blu-ray players blow it out of the water, but they cost twice and three times what the ps3 does. So really its just what you are willing to spend to achieve the results you desire.