Topic: What do Bluray Players have that the PS3 doesn't have???

[kt]

I recently bought a PS3 40gb mainly for watching blu-ray movies.  I also plan to use this for DVD movies, but I'm planning to buy titles from Amazon.  It states there that their DVD movies are Region 1.  My question is, is the PS3 40gb region free?  Thanks in advance.

PS3 is region locked for DVDs bro

[pchin]

According to sir nemesis, so far the 40gb version has no lens problems. The 80gb version is the one that is defective.

Good to hear that, in this case it's safe to say the 60gb has no lens problem too.

[Marl☆1]

Check out the PS3 thread. Someone explains actually playing movies will bring more wear & tear than playing game alone.

Hi Paul, I still fully support your previous contention.   I previously had a 60G PS3 and now have the 40G white version and fortunately haven't encountered a lens issue.  However, am still very wary about the wear & tear if I do a BD movie marathon so I am more frequently using my Sharp Aquos BD player vs. my PS3.

IMO, would still recommend BD enthusiasts score an independent BD player for better durability given the testimonials of lenses giving-in, when using the supposedly game-oriented PS3. 

Well anyway, PS3 prices are dropping quick so the P4k+ lens replacement cost is becoming less of an issue as time progresses.  Thus, you may very well still take that risk and just go PS3 fulltime for your BD titles.

Just my 10cents. 

[nerveblocker]

According to sir nemesis, so far the 40gb version has no lens problems. The 80gb version is the one that is defective.

Is the BD lens of the 80gb version different from the 40gb version?

[vtec3]

According to sir nemesis, so far the 40gb version has no lens problems. The 80gb version is the one that is defective.

Oh nooooooo, sana yung PS3 (80gb) ko will have no lens problem. In case masira puwede ba na yung replacement lens na ikabit is for the 40gb?

[vtec3]

Mayron Pdvd member nasira yung lens ng PS3 40GB after two months:

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=75987.msg778987#msg778987

[hubes]

i had a defective ps3 40g after using it for a month. don't know if lens is the problem but it could not read any disc. supplier changed it with a new one.

[Mouldingo]

BDL failures are being reported also with the 40gb model with manufactured date Sept. '07 at AVSforrum.com

What is the build date on your PS3? Should be a white sticker along the side or on the bottom. It appears that PS3s with Sep 2007 build dates are having the most issues with optical drive failuers.

[Moks007]

Ya thats why I really want a standalone, before pa this issue happened. So far naman mine is the 60 gig and it is great. I think the first ones that came out (60 gigs) were the really good ones. Maybe to try to lower cost on the later models to sell at those 399 dollar levels they did not use parts that are as good as the 60 gig. I remember the 60 gig cost (for sony) almost 800 to 900? and they are selling it at 599 to 699? I know they are taking loss on this model when they started out just to get majority of the BD market.  I want my ps3 for just games. I don't play dvds on it ., even if its a great dvd player. I can say the my ps3 is built way tougher compared to the xbox 360. My 360 is already beyond repair. A piece of crap I can say.

[kalash]

Ya thats why I really want a standalone, before pa this issue happened.

Almost everyone really wants a standalone bd player but to date, no standalone can still match the price vs performance/features of the ps3.

[WaynedBrain]

I think it is more practical to buy a PS3 muna before getting the stand alone BD player. At least while waiting for the BD discs and player to become cheaper maglaro muna! Hehe

[byron]

hi,
I started this thread asking why... and I'd just like to tell everyone that I have jumped into the bandwagon of PS3!!!

why?

The PS3 has firmware updates!!! You can't just update the firmware of blu ray players (dedicated).

why?

The PS3 is cheap (when i bought it 3 months ago) - Php 18,200 japan silver.  I heard Sony has lost or has had a loss of US$3Billion since the PS3's launch 3 years ago.  so there's a chance that prices will soar, plus the weakening peso.

why?

I'm not much of a gamer, but i do enjoy the demo games (free) once in a while hehe.

COME AND JOIN THE CLUB!

[Mouldingo]

Also the PS3, at US$399, you get the 80gb model with all the bells and whistles. THe 40gb will be phased out.

[surg]

magkano po ba PS3 sa local market now? magpapabili ako sa U.S if mas mura dun. pwede po ba yun U.S verson dito sa atin?

[darkwing]

oo, pwede, region free kasi ang PS3 BD games tapos same lang BD region natin sa US at Japan, i think P18,500 or something in that range ang PS3 sa Greenhills ngayon, $399 kasi sa US

[surg]

ah ok. sa games but is it true pagdating sa DVD, different region ang U.S compared dito so you cannot play dvd movies made here?

[darkwing]

Yup, Asian PS3s are DVD Region 3, so only can play Region 3 DVDs for example

[surg]

Yup, Asian PS3s are DVD Region 3, so only can play Region 3 DVDs for example

thanks! I was planning to have it bought from the U.S but my friend advise me not to bec of that

[Bolshoie]

I have a 60GB PS3 as well...US sya but im thinking where to buy BD Movies here kung may region A ba? yung standalone BD players ba region free?

[darkwing]

I have a 60GB PS3 as well...US sya but im thinking where to buy BD Movies here kung may region A ba? yung standalone BD players ba region free?

best bet talaga is Amazon through JAC, you mean region free sa DVD?

[pchin]

yung standalone BD players ba region free?

Better stick to BD playback na lang for the PS3 to preserve the lens & let ordinary DVD player deal with DVD.

[aces_fan]

for me, sa ngayon i'll use my ps3 for games and BD movies habang wala pa akong dedicated BD player. pero if budget permit, kukuha ako ng stand alone BD player to preserve my PS3. I think the PS3 is not built to be a BD player, its just added bonus for the console pero not to the extent na gagamitin na sya as dedicated BD player.

[JAQY888]

for me, sa ngayon i'll use my ps3 for games and BD movies habang wala pa akong dedicated BD player. pero if budget permit, kukuha ako ng stand alone BD player to preserve my PS3. I think the PS3 is not built to be a BD player, its just added bonus for the console pero not to the extent na gagamitin na sya as dedicated BD player.

I had been using my PS3 exclusively for BD playback and had not encountered any problems since day 1. IMO, the PS3 is well-built for BD playback, a value for your money. In fact, other members here use their PS3s also for BD playback, and they, like me, are surely enjoying the hi-def experience. 

[pchin]

I had been using my PS3 exclusively for BD playback and had not encountered any problems since day 1. IMO, the PS3 is well-built for BD playback, a value for your money. In fact, other members here use their PS3s also for BD playback, and they, like me, are surely enjoying the hi-def experience. 

Same experience here, have been using my PS3 exclusively for BD movies for almost a year na except a few games. PS3 is very robust!

[ninjababez®]

a bit ot lang po .. anyone here who already tried getting their ps3 games/movies via HMR .. near pioneer robinson daw?
someone told me that its 500 - 1000 pesos per game .. (2nd hand)

[aces_fan]

Same experience here, have been using my PS3 exclusively for BD movies for almost a year na except a few games. PS3 is very robust!

I'm kinda scared to use the PS3 as a BD player. there is a lot of other users the is experiencing BD lens problem on their PS3. maybe it would depend on the unit itself.

[Bolshoie]

Most probably, but remember hanggang ngayon wala pa ring alam na specific reason kung bakit na b-bdl ang PS3 so it might not be just by using it as a bd movie player

[darkwing]

ive been using my PS3 as a BD player since last year, no issues

[pchin]

I'm kinda scared to use the PS3 as a BD player. there is a lot of other users the is experiencing BD lens problem on their PS3. maybe it would depend on the unit itself.

A lot of other users?  Based on my observation including other international forums, the ratio of getting a busted lens as compared to the PS3 owners, seems very very small.... Yes, the problem probably could due to certain batch of production.

[deo]

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