Author Topic: PS3 as a blu-ray player (Read 369354 times)

bote · « **Reply #330 on:** Sep 18, 2007 at 08:34 AM »

Hi guys . I just got my PS3 2 days ago and I connected it to a Benq 100. It's really amazing even only at 1080i. Pq is just great.

rx330 · « **Reply #331 on:** Sep 18, 2007 at 10:48 AM »

u won go wrong with the ps3, im from msia, and there is no official ps3 here as well, so i got minefrom spore

the BD remote controll is a must, much more easier to navigate than the controller

Munskie · « **Reply #332 on:** Sep 18, 2007 at 11:04 AM »

PS3's being used as servers in Warhawk's online game

rx330 · « **Reply #333 on:** Sep 18, 2007 at 12:27 PM »

warhawk is simply addictive, any of u ugys here plays it?

Johnny Drama · « **Reply #334 on:** Sep 21, 2007 at 01:45 PM »

hello everyone. i'm also seriously interested in buying a PS3 for Bluray playback and some gaming. I backread and found out the the 20GB version doesn't have a wifi capabiltiy. I would like to ask sana how much is the cheapeset model that has wifi capability? Hard disk space is not really an issue to me since i won't be uploading the unit with songs or what not since i have my Mac for that. Also, is the wifi capability really a necessity in a PS3? Is it only for online gaming? i'm not sure if i will try online gaming but will probably do so. Thank you guys. please advise, i'm planning to get one tomorrow.

et414 · « **Reply #335 on:** Sep 21, 2007 at 02:01 PM »

the 20gb doesn't have wifi but it has an ethernet port for lan connection. the 60gb has both wired and wifi. mas stable pa wired kesa wireless especially if your router is in another room

Johnny Drama · « **Reply #336 on:** Sep 21, 2007 at 02:21 PM »

we use destiny cable internet. the problem is that the cable only stretches out upto our Family Room. I'm going to use the PS3 in my room and i don't see it possible to hook up long cable to reach my room. I do however have a router connected to the destiny ethernet and it's signal seems to be fast and stable. I am online almost all day via wifi using my Mac naman. The signal trips very rarely

rafmac · « **Reply #337 on:** Sep 21, 2007 at 08:03 PM »

planning to buy a ps3 to serve as both gaming and blu-ray player. apologies if someone asked this before and naduduling na ako sa haba ng thread. If I have an AVR with an HDMI input does the PS3 have 2 hdmi output to connect to the TV and AVR? I heard that to experience tru digital sound, the audio connection should be through hdmi. tama ba? Also does the PS3 have a coax output to connect directly to the AVR?

NeilNo · « **Reply #338 on:** Sep 21, 2007 at 08:14 PM »

Quote from: rafmac on Sep 21, 2007 at 08:03 PM

planning to buy a ps3 to serve as both gaming and blu-ray player. apologies if someone asked this before and naduduling na ako sa haba ng thread. If I have an AVR with an HDMI input does the PS3 have 2 hdmi output to connect to the TV and AVR? I heard that to experience tru digital sound, the audio connection should be through hdmi. tama ba? Also does the PS3 have a coax output to connect directly to the AVR?

PS3 has only 1 HDMI out. You will have to connect your PS3 via HDMI cable to you AVR's HDMI input. Then your AVR's HDMI out via HDMI cable to your TV's HDMI input. That means you will need 2 HDMI cables.

Also, the AVR's HDMI should support audio processing to enjoy those lossless HD audio.

You can connect the PS3 thru component and composite cables using the correct video output cables for the PS3. It has also 1 optical out (toslink).

HTH

rx330 · « **Reply #339 on:** Sep 21, 2007 at 10:21 PM »

online gaming is great for ps3, and so much downloadable contents

i upgraded my ps3 to 120gb, and an additional 60gb external drive

et414 · « **Reply #340 on:** Sep 21, 2007 at 11:45 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Drama on Sep 21, 2007 at 02:21 PM

we use destiny cable internet. the problem is that the cable only stretches out upto our Family Room. I'm going to use the PS3 in my room and i don't see it possible to hook up long cable to reach my room. I do however have a router connected to the destiny ethernet and it's signal seems to be fast and stable. I am online almost all day via wifi using my Mac naman. The signal trips very rarely

i think you can add a wifi adapter via the ethernet port of the 20gb ps3. search mo na lang sa ibang ps3 sites kung anong mga compatible devices. nung una kasi lumabas yung ps3 sabi ng mga taga states mas mura pa daw magupgrade(60GB HD, wifi adapter, card reader) ng 20GB version than to pay $100 more the 60GB version.

kieron · « **Reply #341 on:** Sep 22, 2007 at 06:06 AM »

is it wise to buy a sony ps3 blu ray player than a regular blu ray player? can a ps3 upscale ordinary dvd discs? I was wondering if ps3 can upscale dvds? I have a XBOX HD DVD drive but wanting to buy a hd dvd player or a blu ray player. which one do you think is better?

et414 · « **Reply #342 on:** Sep 22, 2007 at 09:08 AM »

may pros and cons ang ps3 vs. a standalone. i own a ps3 and a sony bdp-s300.

ps3 pros:
1. it can play bds, dvds, cds and sacds
2. it's an htpc. it can stream music and videos from your pc
3. it can decode dolbytruhd
4. fast loading times

cons:
1. no analog outs
2. reliability issues
3. blutooth remote can't be integrated into a universal remote

BDP-S300 pros:
1. IMO it has sharper PQ
2. analog outs

cons:
1. slightly slow loading times
2. does not currently support dolby truhd

since i don't have an HDMI receiver i prefer using the s300 for bd playback. i think the PQ is a bit sharper and i can listen to uncompressed PCM via the multichannel outputs. power on is pretty slow but loading time isn't bad.

rx330 · « **Reply #343 on:** Sep 22, 2007 at 10:13 AM »

analog out is a plus for those without hdmi receiver

but im not too sure abt better pq, i tot its the same?

kieron · « **Reply #344 on:** Sep 22, 2007 at 11:32 PM »

Quote from: rx330 on Sep 22, 2007 at 10:13 AM

analog out is a plus for those without hdmi receiver

but im not too sure abt better pq, i tot its the same?

Sorry sir, but what is PQ?

pchin · « **Reply #345 on:** Sep 23, 2007 at 12:13 AM »

PQ= Picture Quality or VQ=Video Quality

kieron · « **Reply #346 on:** Sep 23, 2007 at 05:08 PM »

Quote from: pchin on Sep 23, 2007 at 12:13 AM

PQ= Picture Quality or VQ=Video Quality

hehe So stupid I ask, Thanks sir!

I'm considering a PS3 for BD because its locally available.

Johnny Drama · « **Reply #347 on:** Sep 23, 2007 at 08:34 PM »

just got myself a 60GB PS3 yesterday. the Picture and Video Quality are very, very nice. i'm glad i decided to get one. A pretty good deal... a bluray player and a gaming console. I just hope they release more good bluray movie titles soon

can anybody impart with me a local forum that's specifically for PS3 topics? thanks

skylynx888 · « **Reply #348 on:** Sep 23, 2007 at 09:20 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Drama on Sep 23, 2007 at 08:34 PM

just got myself a 60GB PS3 yesterday. the Picture and Video Quality are very, very nice. i'm glad i decided to get one. A pretty good deal... a bluray player and a gaming console. I just hope they release more good bluray movie titles soon

can anybody impart with me a local forum that's specifically for PS3 topics? thanks

www.pinoypsx.com

, mababait mga members dun, never ending fun !!!

barrid · « **Reply #349 on:** Sep 24, 2007 at 04:46 AM »

I was planning to get a PS 3, but when I learned that it consume around 170 Kw/h. I changed my mind. Is the posted electrical consumption accurate?

kieron · « **Reply #350 on:** Sep 24, 2007 at 08:32 AM »

Quote from: Johnny Drama on Sep 23, 2007 at 08:34 PM

just got myself a 60GB PS3 yesterday. the Picture and Video Quality are very, very nice. i'm glad i decided to get one. A pretty good deal... a bluray player and a gaming console. I just hope they release more good bluray movie titles soon

Hi Sir! I'm looking for a US version PS3, Where did you get yours?

rx330 · « **Reply #351 on:** Sep 24, 2007 at 10:40 AM »

why do u need an US ps3? u wanna play back region 1 PS2 games?

kieron · « **Reply #352 on:** Sep 24, 2007 at 01:28 PM »

Quote from: rx330 on Sep 24, 2007 at 10:40 AM

why do u need an US ps3? u wanna play back region 1 PS2 games?

I want to play back region 1 DVDs. My HD DVD is asian so I can't playback and upscale region1 DVD. So I just buy a Blu Ray player which can upscale a region 1 DVD. Do you know anyone selling US ps3 sir?

andre · « **Reply #353 on:** Sep 24, 2007 at 06:58 PM »

This is my first post.

I have recently bought an Asian PS3 60gb, mainly for playing BD movies and some HD MP4 movies. I already have a DVD upscaler. So I dont use the PS3 to upscale DVD. It saves the wear & tear on the PS3.

Do you know that you can play Apple HD trailers?
Its Simple, just download the Apple or Yahoo HD trailers, Export the file from MOV to MP4, OPTIONS Video = Passthrough, Audio = Passthrough.
Transfer the file to a Memory Card "VIDEO" folder. Thats it!

bayonic · « **Reply #354 on:** Sep 24, 2007 at 07:34 PM »

Quote from: barrid on Sep 24, 2007 at 04:46 AM

I was planning to get a PS 3, but when I learned that it consume around 170 Kw/h. I changed my mind. Is the posted electrical consumption accurate?

170 KiloWatts/h is way too much sir.

PS3 consumes 380 Watts of power ... a little lower than a desktop PC ... but twice that consumed by an XBOX360 and about 8 times that used by the PS2.

Munskie · « **Reply #355 on:** Sep 25, 2007 at 12:25 AM »

Quote from: bayonic on Sep 24, 2007 at 07:34 PM

170 KiloWatts/h is way too much sir.

PS3 consumes 380 Watts of power ... a little lower than a desktop PC ... but twice that consumed by an XBOX360 and about 8 times that used by the PS2.

380w is the maximum...........

average for video games 185w

average for dvd movies 173w

average for HD movies 187w

here's the source of the power consumption test....

http://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/review-356-1.htm

scoob · « **Reply #356 on:** Sep 25, 2007 at 02:05 AM »

Quote from: kieron on Sep 24, 2007 at 01:28 PM

I want to play back region 1 DVDs. My HD DVD is asian so I can't playback and upscale region1 DVD. So I just buy a Blu Ray player which can upscale a region 1 DVD. Do you know anyone selling US ps3 sir?

If you are from Manila, you can try any Datablitz branches here. I think they are selling it for P31K

andre · « **Reply #357 on:** Sep 25, 2007 at 06:52 AM »

Asian PS3 now cost 22T to 23T compared to U.S. PS3 29T to 32T locally. Get a DVD Upscaler if you want to upscale R1 DVD.

Buying a U.S. PS3 can have benefits, if you buy in the U.S., They give free BD movies at $499.00. But the disadvantage is it 110V and heavy to carry it back to the Phils. (learn from experience bringing a U.S. PS3 for my Dad).

Mouldingo · « **Reply #358 on:** Sep 25, 2007 at 08:19 AM »

Quote from: andre on Sep 25, 2007 at 06:52 AM

Asian PS3 now cost 22T to 23T compared to U.S. PS3 29T to 32T locally. Get a DVD Upscaler if you want to upscale R1 DVD.

Buying a U.S. PS3 can have benefits, if you buy in the U.S., They give free BD movies at $499.00. But the disadvantage is it 110V and heavy to carry it back to the Phils. (learn from experience bringing a U.S. PS3 for my Dad).

Even though it is written as 110v, the US PS3 is autovolt. My US PS3 is plugged in directly at 220v.

barrid · « **Reply #359 on:** Sep 25, 2007 at 09:04 AM »

My bad. I got confused with the KW. Sorry.