Author Topic: PS3 as a blu-ray player (Read 368510 times)

nukee · « **Reply #540 on:** Dec 11, 2007 at 08:20 PM »

if my tv has 1024x1080 is my tv still downscaling my 1080p to 720P when i play bluray or games?

Plus, this is the first time i've heard of ps3 lens broken after 8 months, most i've heard their's was broken within the next 3 weeks to 3 months and something as a defect that warranty replaces for free. But not as a worn out lens after hours of use? This is alarming because i wouldn't want to replace my lens after 8 months. So far my ps3 is going strong after 10 months.

Mouldingo · « **Reply #541 on:** Dec 11, 2007 at 10:10 PM »

Quote from: nukee on Dec 11, 2007 at 08:20 PM

if my tv has 1024x1080 is my tv still downscaling my 1080p to 720P when i play bluray or games?

Plus, this is the first time i've heard of ps3 lens broken after 8 months, most i've heard their's was broken within the next 3 weeks to 3 months and something as a defect that warranty replaces for free. But not as a worn out lens after hours of use? This is alarming because i wouldn't want to replace my lens after 8 months. So far my ps3 is going strong after 10 months.

Cannot give an answer regarding that, since Full HD is supposed to be 1920 x 1080. My PS 3 is now 1 year old and no sign of falling apart.

Marl☆1 · « **Reply #542 on:** Dec 11, 2007 at 10:18 PM »

Quote from: pchin on Dec 11, 2007 at 01:19 AM

Yup good to go provided you have a HDMI receiver that can handle PCM via HDMI cable.

Copy that, thanks Paul.

So via opticals won't hack it right? Hmmm, need to upgrade my non-HDMI AVR then before I can take advantage of this upcoming PS3 firmware fix... $:-\$

ESi · « **Reply #543 on:** Dec 12, 2007 at 01:15 AM »

Quote from: Marl_1 on Dec 11, 2007 at 10:18 PM

Copy that, thanks Paul. So via opticals won't hack it right? Hmmm, need to upgrade my non-HDMI AVR then before I can take advantage of this upcoming PS3 firmware fix... $:-\$

Bro,

Patience is a VIRTUE. Just wait for all the Brands to release their stuff then choose the best one for your budget. I am a YAMMY user and is eagerly awaiting to demo the RXV-1800! The Onkyo looks good too, but better compare these two before biting the bullet.

Marl☆1 · « **Reply #544 on:** Dec 12, 2007 at 01:21 AM »

hehe... true. words of wisdom indeed. well ok, sabay tayo on the next gen hdmi avr's okay?

tulog ka na bro

nels76 · « **Reply #545 on:** Dec 12, 2007 at 12:37 PM »

Quote from: ET414 on Dec 11, 2007 at 07:58 PM

the ps3 can decode DD truhd and output it as pcm

PS3' HDMI Outputs lossless Audio on Blu Ray Movies, ryt?

allenwfc · « **Reply #546 on:** Dec 12, 2007 at 11:04 PM »

Quote from: nels76 on Dec 12, 2007 at 12:37 PM

PS3' HDMI Outputs lossless Audio on Blu Ray Movies, ryt?

simple answer is yes.

as long as the bluray movie has dolby hd or dts hd, your ps3's output will be lossless unless you force it output in a "weaker" format or bit rate.

this applies to both bit stream and PCM.

Mouldingo · « **Reply #547 on:** Dec 13, 2007 at 07:43 AM »

Quote from: allenwfc on Dec 12, 2007 at 11:04 PM

simple answer is yes.

as long as the bluray movie has dolby hd or dts hd, your ps3's output will be lossless unless you force it output in a "weaker" format or bit rate.

this applies to both bit stream and PCM.

I stand corrected...

Quote from: ET414 on Dec 11, 2007 at 07:58 PM

the ps3 can decode DD truhd and output it as pcm

nels76 · « **Reply #548 on:** Dec 13, 2007 at 10:20 AM »

Quote from: Mouldingo on Dec 13, 2007 at 07:43 AM

I stand corrected...

Kaya nalito ako eh. he he he

allenwfc · « **Reply #549 on:** Dec 13, 2007 at 11:26 AM »

Quote from: nukee on Dec 11, 2007 at 08:20 PM

if my tv has 1024x1080 is my tv still downscaling my 1080p to 720P when i play bluray or games?

Plus, this is the first time i've heard of ps3 lens broken after 8 months, most i've heard their's was broken within the next 3 weeks to 3 months and something as a defect that warranty replaces for free. But not as a worn out lens after hours of use? This is alarming because i wouldn't want to replace my lens after 8 months. So far my ps3 is going strong after 10 months.

on a technicality, yes it is downscaling. Its not really, too bad. I presume your using the hitachi plasma here.

for the ps3, its best to output 1080p and send it to the plasma and let the panel do its own downscaling.

if your playing game that is 720p(for some weird reason) then output it as 720p..

basicaly, as much as possible send the native/unmodified source to your plasma and let it handle the conversion. *applies only to your plasma model.

aeris30 · « **Reply #550 on:** Dec 13, 2007 at 10:28 PM »

PS3 is getting DivX; PS3 is Getting Better

Good news, DivX fans! DivX has announced today that they are currently testing the PlayStation 3 before adding their final certified stamp of approval to the device. While we'd seen rumors last week, now it's confirmed that DivX is coming to the PlayStation 3.

Details are scant, but interested PS3 owners will first have to upgrade to the recently released firmware 2.00 before downloading the still unreleased DivX decoder itself. DivX gets a major bump in living room support, while Sony continues to blur the lines of entertainment console and multimedia PC. Once again, we wonder why Sony didn't do this sooner. But once again, we're happy nonetheless.

et414 · « **Reply #551 on:** Dec 13, 2007 at 11:16 PM »

holy cow that's great news! mkv support and bit torrent client na lang kulang ng ps3 pwede na talagang pang htpc!

Marl☆1 · « **Reply #552 on:** Dec 14, 2007 at 12:54 AM »

Quote from: aeris30 on Dec 13, 2007 at 10:28 PM

PS3 is getting DivX; PS3 is Getting Better

Good news, DivX fans! DivX has announced today that they are currently testing the PlayStation 3 before adding their final certified stamp of approval to the device. While we'd seen rumors last week, now it's confirmed that DivX is coming to the PlayStation 3.

Details are scant, but interested PS3 owners will first have to upgrade to the recently released firmware 2.00 before downloading the still unreleased DivX decoder itself. DivX gets a major bump in living room support, while Sony continues to blur the lines of entertainment console and multimedia PC. Once again, we wonder why Sony didn't do this sooner. But once again, we're happy nonetheless.

Lupet!

pchin · « **Reply #553 on:** Dec 14, 2007 at 05:03 PM »

Another welcoming news to the PS3 community.

krazy · « **Reply #554 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 12:17 AM »

http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=114731

This should be another sign that the PS3 is the best BD player out there, the possibilities are endless

john5479 · « **Reply #555 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 06:26 AM »

2.1 due to tomorrow

Ctlim · « **Reply #556 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 11:15 AM »

cant wait for the update... isang tulog nalang...

aeris30 · « **Reply #557 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 11:52 AM »

Firmware 2.1 update now available for download on your console when you sign in to PSNetwork

d-mark · « **Reply #558 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 12:02 PM »

is it true kasama na dto ang profile 1.1? Wow

tonedeaf · « **Reply #559 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 01:07 PM »

sana dumating na ang murang PS3 dito sa 'pinas. Parang gusto ko na rin maging format neutral. Hehe.

Ctlim · « **Reply #560 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 04:07 PM »

Quote from: aeris30 on Dec 18, 2007 at 11:52 AM

Firmware 2.1 update now available for download on your console when you sign in to PSNetwork

wala pa ba sa site? saan ba ulit ung link?

Munskie · « **Reply #561 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 04:22 PM »

Quote from: ctlim76 on Dec 18, 2007 at 04:07 PM

wala pa ba sa site? saan ba ulit ung link?

meron na.....heres the link for asian version PS3's http://asia.playstation.com/hk/ps3/eng/ps3_softupdate.htm#2

Munskie · « **Reply #562 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 04:29 PM »

our wish that PS3's ability to output HD audio formats via bitstream might never come true. most comments seem to say that its more of a hardware limitation, something that a firmware update cant fix.....so internal decoding of DTS-MA might be the last option....

blackd70s · « **Reply #563 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 07:11 PM »

Quote from: Marl_1 on Dec 11, 2007 at 10:18 PM

Copy that, thanks Paul. So via opticals won't hack it right? Hmmm, need to upgrade my non-HDMI AVR then before I can take advantage of this upcoming PS3 firmware fix... $:-\$

bro marl!
did you update your ps3 already with the latest firmware? (http://asia.playstation.com/hk/ps3/eng/ps3_softupdate.htm#2) i reckon we both have non HDMI AVR so are there any advantage if one downloads it?

should i?

thanks!

Mouldingo · « **Reply #564 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 08:15 PM »

Hmmm...No improvement in the blu ray department. Disappointing indeed. More to do with PS 3 gaming features...

Quote

The PLAYSTATION®3 system software version 2.01 (with 2.00) update includes the following:
New for 2.01: System stability during use of some PLAYSTATION®3 format software has been improved.
New for 2.01: System stability has been improved for some operations, including the use of the Internet browser and (Information Board).

New for 2.01: System stability during output of upscaled PlayStation®2 format software images has been improved.*1
New for 2.01: Functionality of the [Remote Start] feature has been changed to prevent an unintentional remote start. *2

*1 Applies only to models that support playback of PlayStation®2 format software.

*2 If remote start via the Internet is enabled, the PS3™ system may turn on unintentionally, depending on the type of router in use. (In this case a remote play connection cannot be established.) To avoid unintentional power-up of the system, remote start via the Internet may be disabled automatically if a remote play connection is not established within a certain amount of time after the system is turned on.

nukee · « **Reply #565 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 08:41 PM »

2.01 is differnt from 2.10 which is the new firmware. It supports divx movies now and is bd 1.1 already.

blackd70s · « **Reply #566 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 08:43 PM »

no need to upgrade at the moment then.... thanks sir mouldingo!

Marl☆1 · « **Reply #567 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 09:38 PM »

Quote from: blackd70s on Dec 18, 2007 at 07:11 PM

bro marl!
did you update your ps3 already with the latest firmware? (http://asia.playstation.com/hk/ps3/eng/ps3_softupdate.htm#2) i reckon we both have non HDMI AVR so are there any advantage if one downloads it?

should i?

thanks!

hi bro, haven't uploaded 2.10. but eager to try it given that it would enable divX and bd 1.1 support.

Per the headlines:

"We finally get Blu-ray Profile 1.1, otherwise known as the "final standard profile." Among other things, it means that picture-in-picture will now work on PS3 Blu-ray.

...DivX will be supported as well...with three caveats. Files cannot be over 2GB, files with copyright-protection and files made from DivX 3.11 or earlier cannot be played. Oh, and the biggie: no XviD support yet...unlike the Xbox 360."

News HERE.
Asia PS3 Download site HERE.

Marl☆1 · « **Reply #568 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 09:55 PM »

Here are some initial test results of the DivX playback:

CLICK LINK BELOW>
PS3 DivX Playback Tested

Munskie · « **Reply #569 on:** Dec 18, 2007 at 10:05 PM »

just updated mine to 2.10, ill try to play some divx files tomorrow....