PS3 v stand alone blu ray player

footynutguy · 01-27-2007, 11:41 AM

When the PS3 is launched here in the UK in late March it will be cheaper than a stand alone blu ray player.

How good is the PS3 at playing the disks compared to a stand alone player? I have heard that the PS2 was not as good as a DVD player when that was launched.

I am only interested in it for playing disks.

What do you think. PS3 or wait for the players to become cheaper?

electrictroy · 01-27-2007, 02:26 PM

My PS2 has played every DVD I threw at it.

Ty. · 01-27-2007, 03:42 PM

I also wondered the same thing as footynutguy. I was debating on buying a PS3 for the blue ray player, and b/c i like games i figured i might buy a few games for it over the years.

El Despairado · 01-27-2007, 04:39 PM

Funny, I was just thinking the same thing guy. I own a Samsung BD-P1000, but it is getting returned ASAP. You see, none of the current BD standalones have HDMI 1.3 capability and can NEVER be upgraded. Therefore, you will never be able to hear advanced audio tracks on these players beyond the PCM uncompressed 5.1

However, the next gen players should be out in March, and will have HDMI 1.3 from what we've been told. That means that the $1000 standalone you buy now, will be obsolete in a few short months. I didn't realize any of this when the player was purchased.

I am going format neutral, and just decided to buy the Toshiba HD-XA2 for HD-DVD playback. The upconverson of SD DVD on it is on par with DVD upconverters that are in the $4,000 range. Also, it is renowned for CD playback as well.

Since I have purchased about $200 in BD titles and want to be able to use them, and any future exclusive BD titles, I also want to find another player. I don't want to wait until March if I don't have to.

So, I am also wondering about the PS3 as just a BD player. Is it HDMI 1.3 capable? I just want the best SQ and PQ possible in a Blu-ray, but I want it to be future proof too. I don't care about any other features beyond that.

ht_addict · 01-27-2007, 04:42 PM

I use my for BR movie playback and it works like a charm. Pickup the PS3 remote when it comes available in the UK.

footynutguy · 01-28-2007, 01:50 AM

Apparently the ps3 has hdmi 1.3

http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/060922e.pdf

Smthkd · 01-28-2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footynutguy

Apparently the ps3 has hdmi 1.3

http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/060922e.pdf

It does have HDMI 1.3!

Todthebod · 02-15-2007, 07:59 PM

My PS3 has been great so far with blu-ray. No problems. It just takes a little while to memorize the buttons on the controller.

Bal`thzar · 02-23-2007, 11:42 PM

I have had no problem playing bluray movies on my PS3 and for what stand alone players cost its like getting a game console for free

Lee Stewart · 02-26-2007, 10:31 AM

Yes the PS3 has HDMI 1.3

But some of the Hi Def DVD players offer Analog Output so if you wanted the advanced audio, it is there (must have a receiver that has Analog Inputs - many have this). The Toshiba XA1 and XA2 both offer this.

HDMI 1.3 offers 2 big improvements:

1. DEEP COLOR - greater color range (no HDTV's have this yet)

2. Advanced Audio THROUGH the HDMI connector (must have a receiver that can decode this - coming soon)

Stew4HD · 02-26-2007, 06:48 PM

Other than the PS3 and the HD-XA2, no other devices are equipped with 1.3... yet so it isn't a huge factor now and who knows when it will be

01-27-2007, 11:41 AM	#1
footynutguy My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	PS3 v stand alone blu ray player When the PS3 is launched here in the UK in late March it will be cheaper than a stand alone blu ray player. How good is the PS3 at playing the disks compared to a stand alone player? I have heard that the PS2 was not as good as a DVD player when that was launched. I am only interested in it for playing disks. What do you think. PS3 or wait for the players to become cheaper?

01-27-2007, 04:39 PM	#4
El Despairado HD DVD: Still the best! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Dakota Age: 32 Posts: 903	Funny, I was just thinking the same thing guy. I own a Samsung BD-P1000, but it is getting returned ASAP. You see, none of the current BD standalones have HDMI 1.3 capability and can NEVER be upgraded. Therefore, you will never be able to hear advanced audio tracks on these players beyond the PCM uncompressed 5.1 However, the next gen players should be out in March, and will have HDMI 1.3 from what we've been told. That means that the $1000 standalone you buy now, will be obsolete in a few short months. I didn't realize any of this when the player was purchased. I am going format neutral, and just decided to buy the Toshiba HD-XA2 for HD-DVD playback. The upconverson of SD DVD on it is on par with DVD upconverters that are in the $4,000 range. Also, it is renowned for CD playback as well. Since I have purchased about $200 in BD titles and want to be able to use them, and any future exclusive BD titles, I also want to find another player. I don't want to wait until March if I don't have to. So, I am also wondering about the PS3 as just a BD player. Is it HDMI 1.3 capable? I just want the best SQ and PQ possible in a Blu-ray, but I want it to be future proof too. I don't care about any other features beyond that. __________________ Consumers did not choose the winner of the format war, the movie studios did, and now consumers are stuck with the decision. Samsung HL-S6187W Yamaha RX-V2700 Toshiba HD-XA2 RF/LF-Polk Audio RTi8 Center-Polk Audio CSi3 SL/SR-Polk Audio RTi6 LFE-Polk Audio P505 300watt self amplified. Xbox 360 Administrator of Horns Up International hornsupinternational.freeforums.org

01-27-2007, 04:42 PM	#5
ht_addict High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 63	I use my for BR movie playback and it works like a charm. Pickup the PS3 remote when it comes available in the UK. __________________ Components Samsung 4681F LCD Denon LN-T4806(1080p upgrade ) Toshiba A1 HDDVD PlayStation 3(BluRay) Pace HiDef PVR PS Audio P1000 Power Plant PS Audio Duet PS Audio 1m Statement/Plus/Prelude PC's HDMI In/Out Speakers Paradigm Studio 40/CC570/ADP470 Paradigm Servo-15(v2) ARMaster Series 10AWG(bi-amp L/R)

02-15-2007, 07:59 PM	#8
Todthebod How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24	My PS3 has been great so far with blu-ray. No problems. It just takes a little while to memorize the buttons on the controller. __________________ Hitachi 55" plasma Directv HR20 Playstion 3 (my 3yr old plays it more than I do) Some new Sony surround system (nothing major) Some old Infinity Overtures for music.

02-26-2007, 06:48 PM	#11
Stew4HD High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,068	Other than the PS3 and the HD-XA2, no other devices are equipped with 1.3... yet so it isn't a huge factor now and who knows when it will be __________________ ___________________________________

01-27-2007, 02:26 PM	#2
electrictroy Wii 480p looks good to me Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,895	My PS2 has played every DVD I threw at it.

01-27-2007, 03:42 PM	#3
Ty. High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 83	I also wondered the same thing as footynutguy. I was debating on buying a PS3 for the blue ray player, and b/c i like games i figured i might buy a few games for it over the years.

01-28-2007, 01:50 AM	#6
footynutguy My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	Apparently the ps3 has hdmi 1.3 http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/060922e.pdf

02-23-2007, 11:42 PM	#9
Bal`thzar My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7	I have had no problem playing bluray movies on my PS3 and for what stand alone players cost its like getting a game console for free

02-26-2007, 10:31 AM	#10
Lee Stewart Behold - the future! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 58 Posts: 25,188	Yes the PS3 has HDMI 1.3 But some of the Hi Def DVD players offer Analog Output so if you wanted the advanced audio, it is there (must have a receiver that has Analog Inputs - many have this). The Toshiba XA1 and XA2 both offer this. HDMI 1.3 offers 2 big improvements: 1. DEEP COLOR - greater color range (no HDTV's have this yet) 2. Advanced Audio THROUGH the HDMI connector (must have a receiver that can decode this - coming soon)