ill answer that for you....if you dont mind....his pre-pro is an anthem avm50.....tapos na ka classe power amps sya... :o :o
yup with hdmi....anthem avm50 msrp $4700!! :o :o.
yup with hdmi....anthem avm50 msrp $4700!! :o :o
Blu-Ray Player Shoot-out
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/hd-dvd-bluray/1927/shootout-3-blu-ray-disc-players.html
Getting back to our trio of Blu-ray Disc players, my personal favorite was the PlayStation 3. This machine's picture and sound quality were nothing short of stunning, and its HDMI 1.3 connection and built-in Dolby TrueHD decoding give it a layer of future-proofing that the other players currently lack. I also appreciated its multichannel Super Audio CD playback and 60-GB hard disk for storing compressed music files. And even though I don't have much use for the PS3's gaming capabilities, I definitely got a kick out of Resistance: Fall of Man. The PS3's $600 price — several hundred less than the others — also goes a long way toward making it the Blu-ray Disc player of choice.
thanks alvinthx2, any idea why US versions are cheaper compared to the Japan release?
Pros and cons of buying either US or japan release.
You must be mistaken.
The 20GB sells at 49,800 yen (if you can find one). That's about $433
The 60GB sells at 59,800 yen (if you can find one). That's about $520
Japan version is locked to Region 2 for DVD and NTSC-J for PS1 and PS2 games, if I'm not mistaken. Warranty is probably honored only in the respective countries (unlike the Xbox360!)
Online blue ray movies costs between P1300 - P2000.00, depending on the titlesthanks ...
Ive seen in one of the computer shops here selling at p2200.00 ;)
question lang po:
I have an LCD TV which can do 720p (native)/1080i. The HDMI version on this unit is 1.1.
My question is since PS3 uses 1.3 version HDMI, does it mean I can't use my TV with it, using HDMI as the connector?
TIA
been thinking a lot lately, ps3 or hddvd.. ang hirap ;D
question lang po:
I have an LCD TV which can do 720p (native)/1080i. The HDMI version on this unit is 1.1.
My question is since PS3 uses 1.3 version HDMI, does it mean I can't use my TV with it, using HDMI as the connector?
TIA
question lang po:
I have an LCD TV which can do 720p (native)/1080i. The HDMI version on this unit is 1.1.
My question is since PS3 uses 1.3 version HDMI, does it mean I can't use my TV with it, using HDMI as the connector?
TIA
Yes, they will play with the Japanese version. They are both included in region A which includes Japan,USA and the rest of Asia except China. The difference is basically the input voltage.
aaarggghhh ;Dayaw mo try sa amazon sir? :)
where can i purchase Blu Ray DVDs in Manila ??????????
ayaw mo try sa amazon sir? :)
aaarggghhh ;D
where can i purchase Blu Ray DVDs in Manila ??????????
Sir sa Infomaxx sa Cyberzone 4th level Bldg. B of SM Megamall. They sell Blu-ray, HD-DVD & PSP UMD movies.
Went to Infomaxx today and scouted some Blu-Ray titles, unfortunately they only have two on stock... XXX and Saw... both titles are priced at 1600php
Grabe, ang laki ng diperensya ng PS 3 sa Brochiere at Data Blitz. Yung 20 GB version sa Data Blitz cost P34,000 while Brochiere cost P42,000 :o :o Grabe mag taga >:( >:(
Grabe, ang laki ng diperensya ng PS 3 sa Brochiere at Data Blitz. Yung 20 GB version sa Data Blitz cost P34,000 while Brochiere cost P42,000 :o :o Grabe mag taga >:( >:(yeah baby...get it down.....get it down..... ;D ;D sana bumaba pa price....
Japan Version po ba ang benta nila? does it come with free games?
Just had my first experience with HD via blu-ray. It's like 7/10. Maybe its because of the movie title (talladega) that comes with the PS3.
Although, it has a lot of action cuts which I think is good choice for a technology demonstrator, but the movie ain't quite cut it for me. Spiderman 1 or 2 would have been a wise choice. I just can't understand why Sony selected this crap. Hey, they did have spiderman 1 as freebie for PSP.
Overall, you can't compare the pq with dvd. For me its like watching a dvd and then switching over to VCD. Movie in High Definition is sharp and rich in color.
PS3 as a blu-ray player is ok for me. I can't hear any hum or sound of cooling fan operating. I say this because I didn't even bother to hook it to my receiver (maybe one of the reason why the effect is subtle for me).
Oh well, I guess I have to wait for 2010. Just in time when George decides to release Star wars in HD ;D
Di ko na alam ano gagawin ko sa Denon 3910 ko :'( :'(
The Denon is a great upsampling player. How good is the PS3 when upsampling regular DVDs?
I think upscaling is beyond firmware updating. It requires some dedicated upscaling and de-interlacing hardcoded chips to work.
At any rate, come to think of it, most if not all HDTVs upscale to their native resolution anyway, so even DVDs from non-upscaling players should look good via component connection. Then again, not all HDTVs have better or correct upscaling and de-interlacing chips than players that do. But the reverse is also true.
i wish somebody here will try to connect their ps3 to an lcd monitor via hdmi-dvi cable. i just wanna see if this really works.
Online blue ray movies costs between P1300 - P2000.00, depending on the titles
Ive seen in one of the computer shops here selling at p2200.00 ;)
I read New Line Cinema is now HD DVD, They'll be releasing The Matrix the LOTR Trilogies this year.
I read New Line Cinema is now HD DVD, They'll be releasing The Matrix the LOTR Trilogies this year.
Did they defect or they are just supporting both formats?
Matrix Trilogy Series home studio is Warner Brothers. Only LOTR is New Line Cinema. New Line Cinema is a subsidiary of AOL TIME Warner.
i'll be getting a 20gb ps3 soon, has anyone tested having the audio through hdmi? that is assuming the receiver can receive audio/video through hdmi?
In terms of blu-ray playback (games and movies), there is no difference. The USA and Japan shares the same region A code. I did not specify that the Japan version is locked to region 2 DVD mainly because of the topic title.
I have watched 3 movies already on this machine, Kingdom of heaven, Tears of the Sun and House of flying daggers, all of which came from the USA and all of them played flawlessly.
At the start of the PS3 setup, there is a language selection, even games from Japan will be accessible via English language. Sony is said to have a production cost of 900 dollars for each PS3 ::)
Asian version= hong kong, taiwan version 220 volts
You can verify this from your player or cable which normally mentioned something like "AC input 100v-240v" then it's safe to use in either voltage source.
autovolt nga ;D
i got a jap 60gb unit. if it wasnt autovolt i would have ended up with an expensive paperweight ;D
use component video cables. ps2 cables are compatible w/ ps3 so you can try looking for those.
I read New Line Cinema is now HD DVD, They'll be releasing The Matrix the LOTR Trilogies this year.
thanks guys! my 32" hitachi (japanese) crt tv's max resolution is also 1080i. i guess somehow i 'd be able to enjoy some hd goodness too. no hdmi too just component.
Wow what an amazing offer...even Spidey can't do that! ;D
Now, looks who's more desperate... ::)
Wow what an amazing offer...even Spidey can't do that! ;D
Now, looks who's more desperate... ::)
Either Europe or Australian since both countries use PAL. San mo ba natanong yan? Nabasa ko rin na sa Singapore PAL din daw binebenta.
8cm?
Isn't it that PS3's are slot loading?
yes ... they are slot loading ... just insert the 8 cm discs in the middle of the slot.
Crap talaga ang Smart Bro. Pano ko kaya ma-download yan. :'(
Smart Bro kami on a linksys router using the PS3's wi-fi connection, took me about 10mins. to download the trailer this morning.
bilis pre ha.
the trailer is 140MB and it took you only 10 minutes with Smart Bro? hmmm. ::)
You have connection of 2 megabits to download at that speed :D
Okay, I'm going to sound really daft here but I'm getting terribly frustrated. My PS3 is connected to my TV through an HDMI Cable. Is that it? is there another cable that I need to purchase so that I can connect it to my stereo? Do my stereo need to have specific female plugs? Which ones are they and what do they look like?
The Pq Is amazing but I'm just quite unhappy that I might not be getting the best sq I can get. TV speakers suck.
DVD Upscaling and 1080p coming to PS3 with Firmware 1.8. :)
- DVDs, PS and PS2 games upscaling upto 1080p
http://dvd.ign.com/articles/791/791205p1.html
Good news waiting to be bashed.
DVD Upscaling and 1080p coming to PS3 with Firmware 1.8. :)
- DVDs, PS and PS2 games upscaling upto 1080p
http://dvd.ign.com/articles/791/791205p1.html
I tried watching pirated dvd on my ps3 and it works. Masisira kaya lens nito kung dun ko papanoorin ung mga pirated dvd's ko? I think the colors are better if you run hdmi compared to component 480p.sayang naman yun ps3 bro kung p****d dvds lang panoorin mo. Get a dvd player with hdmi to watch your p****d and SD DVDS. ;)
sayang naman yun ps3 bro kung p****d dvds lang panoorin mo. Get a dvd player with hdmi to watch your p****d and SD DVDS. ;)
mga bros, ask ko lang kung eto ba ang tamang website for firmware update ng ps3 asian version? planning to update tru usb. Thanksyes it is......updated last night to 1.8FW through USB. create folder "PS3" then subfolder "UPDATE". Put the update file in the subfolder. PS3 will recognize it via the storage media option.
http://asia.playstation.com/sg/ps3/ps3_softupdate.htm
yes it is......updated last night to 1.8FW through USB. create folder "PS3" then subfolder "UPDATE". Put the update file in the subfolder. PS3 will recognize it via the storage media option.thanks a lot
To fully enjoy and/or get the most out of your PS3 - Get a receiver that will process the new (lossless) audio formats thru HDMI. So, your set-up will end up like these : PS3>HDMI>Receiver>HDMI>HD Display/TV
Also, a good 5.1 speakers setup or better yet 7.1 setup to go with your receiver with HDMI are necessary as well to complete your lossless surround experience while watching all those (expensive) Blu ray movies. ;D
That's great news now that PS3 can play (lossless) audio formats. Would that include both True HD & DTS MA?In virramall i think they have the 60 gig at around 24 to 26 thousand.
Seeing quite a number of BD movies that I like esp with the 5-star rating of Pirates & soon to be released Spiderman...hmm...I'm indeed giving a second thought now to become a Neutral. :-\
Does anyone know the current price of a PS3?
pchin: i got a US ps3 20gb for less than 20k,and there are sellers on some forums selling the 60gb version for 25k.
In virramall i think they have the 60 gig at around 24 to 26 thousand.
w/ the new firmware version 1.80 its possible to upscale dvds/ps1/ps2 games to 720p/1080i thru component and up to 1080p thru hdmi.
I read 720p and 1080i upscaling is through HDMI only.
Thanks Marvin...hmm..sounds delicious. Really tempting... :)Paul " I still see good in you..Let go..I am a jedi like my mentor (you) before me..." hehe...
So Raymond how about yourself? Wana take the plunge together with me & become a Neutral once and for all? :P
I read 720p and 1080i upscaling is through HDMI only.
I also want to get the Ps3. However have budget concerns and that will mean more Hidef discs, more spending..hehe..I might have to cool down or my wife will chop my you know what..hehe..I might wait first for the samsung dual to see what they offer.
By the way. Are the issues with bdj fixed with just an upgrade with the Ps3. Any feedbacks?
yes and no, medyo weird ang upscaling restrictions ng ps3. it will upscale ps1/2 games and non-copyrighted content thru analog. the ps3 will upscale p*****d discs but not origs ::) it also won't upscale 720p ps3 games into 1080p
This afternoon I just paid my kid's school fee (equivalent to at least four PS3)...well, there goes my budget out of the window & I can kiss goodbye to PS3 .. :'( Probably by year end with Christmas season...company bonus...ah that will be the right time. ::)
yes and no, medyo weird ang upscaling restrictions ng ps3. it will upscale ps1/2 games and non-copyrighted content thru analog. the ps3 will upscale p*****d discs but not origs ::) it also won't upscale 720p ps3 games into 1080pWhat do you mean it will upscale p***d discs but not origs. Do you mean movie dvds, It has restrictions? Not all will upscale? Thanks
Thanks Marvin...hmm..sounds delicious. Really tempting... :)
So Raymond how about yourself? Wana take the plunge together with me & become a Neutral once and for all? :P
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I need help...
Why is it when i watch blu-ray dvd with my ps3. I get only pcm sounds? My yamaha rx-v359 only says that i'm geting pcm, not dts, not dolby digital? Plus, the source only shows left and right channels on the speakers, unlike when i play fight night3 i get dts sounds and full 5.1 surround? I'm connected via digital optical out. What's wrong? Is pcm digital or analog? When i put it in standard mode i only get pro logic on the receiver's display.
how much does a ps3 cost these days?
btw, can you hook up a 20gb ps3 to the net? i read that the 60gb needed to connect using a wireless router. how bout the 20gb?
PS3 firmware 1.82 on the way, adds AVC High Profile playback (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/06/26/firmware-182-coming-soon/)
Yup i know. cuz I heard that the ps3 60gb has to connect via wi-fi pag smartbro and not thru cable. paano ang 20gb na walang wi-fi? anyone with experience in hooking up ur 20gb ps3 sa net? and what provider ang hindi nagkakaproblema.
Please help, my connection with the internet does not want to push through. wired or wireless. But my laptop in the same room can connnect nicely through wireless... My ps3 is the only one having problems. My router is linksys wrt54g. what could be the problem. dns error daw. how do i get the latest firmware ng linksys router ko? My dsl gamit ko isp
Please help, my connection with the internet does not want to push through. wired or wireless. But my laptop in the same room can connnect nicely through wireless... My ps3 is the only one having problems. My router is linksys wrt54g. what could be the problem. dns error daw. how do i get the latest firmware ng linksys router ko? My dsl gamit ko isp
i was able to fix it na. disabled media sharing and upnp sa router settings ko. what are you guys playing online? I have nobody to play with kasi eh.
I just found a program that turns your pc into a server and allows you to stream content to your ps3! download it free from TVersity (http://tversity.com/home/). nakastream na ko ng audio files pero d ko pa mapagana photos and videos. kung mapagana nyo sa inyo papost naman pano settings nyo ;DTry using Nero, it automatically converts video files like .avi to a format compatible to the ps3.
just upgraded to the latest fimware. indeed, big difference in quality. im beginning to wonder if I still need an upconverting dvd player.
anybody here with comments on ps3 as a dvd player vs a pioneer 696avs?
what hdmi cable do you guys use to connect your ps3 to your tv/receiver?
where did you get it and for how much?
You need a router to connect either via ethernet cable or thru wi-fi. I have a 60gig PS3 & a smartbro connection + linksys wrt54gs router (upgraded with the latest firmware) setup. Right now I'm downloading the PS3's 1.82 FW update thru it's wi-fi connection, currently at 46% at 30 mins. elapsed time.Sir have a question lang, these questions may be dumb sorry but you can connect straight to the dsl modem right? 2nd question, it says in the playstation site that if na interrupt yun download it will damage the software or something in that nature na you have to get your unit repaired or whatever. Whats the better option to get this upgrade, straight dsl modem or save to computer and use a flash drive. Knowing ang sama connection here sa pinas and there may be brownouts na possibility of interruption. Last question meron download resume ba ito? Thanks
Sir have a question lang, these questions may be dumb sorry but you can connect straight to the dsl modem right? 2nd question, it says in the playstation site that if na interrupt yun download it will damage the software or something in that nature na you have to get your unit repaired or whatever. Whats the better option to get this upgrade, straight dsl modem or save to computer and use a flash drive. Knowing ang sama connection here sa pinas and there may be brownouts na possibility of interruption. Last question meron download resume ba ito? Thanks
Thanks animated...
hmmm...now im really confused concerning one thing. I email Sony hong kong regarding their ps3 units, I got a email back and this guy from their service states "Ps3 games launched in the US may not run in the official Hong Kong Ps3" hmm... maybe this guy just made an error? Is he referring to backward compatibility of PS1 and PS2 maybe na it will not work in PS3.. can someone pls confirm again I dont want to make a mistake like what I did on my xbox 360.. Ty
may tanong lang ako about sa ps3..anong advantage ba kung japan or U.S ang ps3 mo? salamat.
Posted Jul 23rd 2007 6:50AM by Jem Alexander
Filed under: Firmware Updates
As hinted at last week firmware version 1.90 has been released in Japan, with reports that it will arrive in English speaking regions within the next day or so. But what does it do? We're glad you asked. The following is a list of confirmed features that are worming their way around the internet. We'll let you know when the full patch notes become available.Ability to rearrange games on the XMB
Option menu now includes "eject disc"
Press triangle on the XMB to eject the disc
XMB backgrounds
Change the folder classification
Emoticons
Change CD output to 44.1/88.2/176.4kHz
Force 24Hz output for Blu-ray over HDMI
Change PS3 video settings in-game
"Bit Mapping" in the "Music Setting"
Save AVCHD type animations from a Memory Stick
Change settings like upscaling while playing PS and PS2 games
Add bookmarks
Web browser security function in the browser's tool section
Avatar moves during audio visual chat
Overall, pretty nice indeed. That'll keep us going while we wait for the fabled 2.00 patch. XMB backgrounds and the ability to organise XMB content are things that we've seen requested many times. As for us, we're loving the ability to eject the disc from a distance, saving us precious seconds of seat-time before having to actually walk towards our PS3. Yes, we're that lazy.
PS3 Firmware v1.90 now available for download :)
Just updated my PS3!
Now it has a custom background and the CD playback up to 176.4KHz.
1080p/24Hz rocks!!! ;D
Update:
CD music has never been this great! At 176.4KHz the sound is richer, complete, full and more detailed. :o
What Audio out does this upscaling passes through? the A/V Cable, HDMI or Optical?
What Audio out does this upscaling passes through? the A/V Cable, HDMI or Optical?
well the japanese has english manual also. Basically there isn't much difference because it's been said that the ps3 is even autovolt. So even if says 110v for the jap and us, and 220v for the asias there is no diff. All games are supposed to be region free. The only affected is backward compatibility with orig ps2 and ps1 games. Plus the dvd's region code. But bluray is the same with jap, asia, and usa. Asian is the cheapest unit. Plus, it plays pirated dvd kasi most pirated dvd are region 3 heheheheok thanks very much nukee, the most impt to me is the ps3 menu settings, instruction manual etc. is in english hehe..I have more R3 dvds so this is ok. Ps1 and 2 games I dont have so also a plus. But the problem I heard nga some say when it comes to internet play its all in japanese, so might have a hard time. Il just check it out..Thanks very much
I just got my Ps3 last night,
Blue Tooth remote yan. he he
I'm thisclose to purchasing a PS3 for use almost exclusively as a Blu-ray player. Best price I've seen so far for the 60G version is Php 23,500 in the computer games shop inside Cardinal Audio, 3rd Floor V-Mall, Greenhills. It's the Asian version. Maybe someone can help me with a few questions?Yes I think cardinal audio has one of the best prices. The thing is their warranty I think is just for 7 days replacement warranty. I bought mine in EYO a couple of weeks ago for 26 thousand with one free game. There are 3 games to choose from, Harry potter (latest), transformers or ninja gaiden. Also their warranty is 3 month replacement, so its pretty good to me. I also have good experiences with EYO so far (knocking on wood), I also got the modified xbox 360 from them. So far everything is great. You will be really satisfied with the Ps3, I know asian version will play Region 3 dvds. However, I would not play dvds on it if you already have a great upscaler. I would preserve everything for bd playback or games. I prefer to save it from wear and tear by avoiding dvd playback. Also make sure it gets a lot of ventilation bec it gets pretty hot. I prefer placing them on those wide open glass racks..
1. Is that the best price around already? I've looked and that's about as good as I could find it. Can anyone suggest a shop with a cheaper price?
2. Is there a need for this remote:
(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41vwyqAQ2JL._SS500_.jpg)
How much yung remote mga sirs?I think its about 1250 pesos in data blitz. You can check other shops in virramall..
thanks
if i buy a ps3 unit from either singapore or hk, would it play blu-ray discs from the us?
if i buy a ps3 unit from either singapore or hk, would it play blu-ray discs from the us?Yes it will, At first I was gonna buy mine in Hong Kong last month, but darn this thing is really heavy. I dont want to put it in luggage. And its too heavy for hand carry. So I decided to just buy it here.
The 5 free BD movies promo is only for US and Canadian residents, for players bought in the US or Canada.
3. Sony is offering the 5 free blu-ray movies. I think when you buy it in Sony hong kong, you can claim these 5 free blu-ray movies because you bought it from Sony mismo. This is what I think, but you have to confirm it, this might be a promo only in america. On another note this is great especially when you have somebody in america you can use as address for them to send the 5 discs. 100 dollars din yun 5 discs. Its faster to use USA address I think.
I bought mine here and did not bother sending the receipt and the code from the box to claim the 5 free disc bec I think retailers here are not included in this promo. If it is, can somebody let me know so I can get my 5 free discs. Thanks.
The 5 free BD movies promo is only for US and Canadian residents, for players bought in the US or Canada.Thanks, I thought you can purchase from Sony center hong kong (since its launched there and sony mismo) and mail in the form in america for the movies hehe..
Autovolt ang PS3 and if i remember correctly standby pa lang 300watts na kinoconsume nya.Sure na toh sir? Hmm.. Marami narin nagsabi actually, pero.... Hehe.. wala parin sakin yung urge to plugg it to a 220V.
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?
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
analog out is a plus for those without hdmi receiver
but im not too sure abt better pq, i tot its the same?
PQ= Picture Quality or VQ=Video Quality
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 ;D
can anybody impart with me a local forum that's specifically for PS3 topics? thanks
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 ;D
why do u need an US ps3? u wanna play back region 1 PS2 games?
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.380w is the maximum...........
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.
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? :)
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).
Bought myself a US PS3, 120V. Not indicated if it's autovolt of compatible with 220v.
The video of the PS3 in my HDTV looks really bad. I need to buy a Component video or HDMI. Where can I buy this accessories? And also the Blu Ray remote.
I also bought my BD remote at Datablitz, I used HDMI for the LCD TV and Optical Cable for the AMP.
Any recommendation for cheap Bluray & HD-DVD movies in the Philippines? I usually buy at amazon. but If I can buy it here at minimal price difference, Why not.
kieron, go direct for HDMI better ;)
don bother with tat warningI did what you said and it worked! thank you very much!
asian version i think. thanks sirs for the help.yup......no interruption in the actual updating of the firmware.......you will be warned beforehand......or your PS3 will be bricked.......use UPS as much as possible. The downloading part can be interrupted, but not the actual update. Scary isnt it?
mr. munskie! what do you mean by goodbye ps3? as in it won't work anymore? darn! i should
go bring my unit then to a meralco ofc. as i upgrade ;D
yup......no interruption in the actual updating of the firmware.......you will be warned beforehand......or your PS3 will be bricked.......use UPS as much as possible. The downloading part can be interrupted, but not the actual update. Scary isnt it?
yup......no interruption in the actual updating of the firmware.......you will be warned beforehand......or your PS3 will be bricked.......use UPS as much as possible. The downloading part can be interrupted, but not the actual update. Scary isnt it?
Sir or anybody out there, May I ask what UPS you can recommend for me, kinda scary nga. Im thinking of getting the 1000watts so I can plug my tv and ps3 on it. Does brand matter you think. Kasi usually battery type diba those UPS. Will our unit get busted if the UPS nasira? Sorry for the idiot question. Im just making sure for my tv and Ps3 hehe..ThanksI have just learned, no bricking when there is interruption in the actual update. Here's the video, and it was discussed if forums too..
white 40 GB PS3 will be released in Japan on november 11 @ 40k Yen so thats around 15k pesos ;D
Is it time to scratch the blu-ray itch? ::)
I have just learned, no bricking when there is interruption in the actual update. Here's the video, and it was discussed if forums too..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G59Z0hvrN6I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G59Z0hvrN6I)
excuse me guys,, just a short question.. does any body knows here if I can use a PS3 unit here bought originally in Japan ? TIA.
I am planning to use my PS3 as a blu-ray player... Will this perform just like other stand alone BD players out there?
P.S- My PS3 is connected via a hdmi on my 32" HDTV, will there be a problem w/ it's sound? Im not a audiophile but of course, I want the best out of it since it's a blu-ray. ;)
Thanks
Fait
white 40 GB PS3 will be released in Japan on november 11 @ 40k Yen so thats around 15k pesos ;D
Is it time to scratch the blu-ray itch? ::)
BD playback is great, though only if you have the PS3 Blu-ray remote. Playing movies with the Sixaxis controller is clunky at best. Not sure about PQ and AQ compared to stand-alone players, never used one. You can change the audio output in the Settings of the PS3. I personally use the optical out on mine.@animated:
@animated:
What speakers are you using? Because right now? Err. Wish i have a home theater. :(
P.S. Thanks for your inputs chief. ;)
Fait
the ps3 80gb now sells for $499.00
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2822005
also got the firmware upgrade thru the website provided here in the thread.
downloaded it in the computer and saved it on a flash disc. afterwhich I connected the flashdisk sa PS3 to upgrade the firmware.
hope this helps. ;)
if i may, here is the link for the asian ps3 firmware update:
http://asia.playstation.com/sg/ps3/ps3_softupdate.htm
Enjoy :)
PS3 40G will be coming out soon. While 60G still at the same price with 80G. Would SONY pull out the 60G or sell it to much lower price? Hangin' on. This might be my chance to go neutral if the price is right. :D
Found another remote that can be used for PS3 bluray watching.
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It's a fairly new receiver since it was available last sept.25 only. Retails at $29.99. A bit more expensive than the Sony Bluetooth remote for PS3.
wow. is this locally available? :)
now a player that plays both blu-ray and hddvd is something else.
can anybody tell me how do you play the DTS HD version of fantastic four on a ps3 via a Denon 4308? THanks
for me, when I compared my ps3 and samsung standalone blu-ray player, there was no difference at all in PQ. both sounded crisp and clean using optical out to my avr.
for first time buyers of blu-ray hardware, the ps3 will be hard to beat. i fact, some friends of mine even have dual ps3s at home since theyd rather use it for bd than get an expensive bd player.
now a player that plays both blu-ray and hddvd is something else.
I signed-on to the PS Network awhile ago & was prompted for a system update: Firmware Ver. 2.01. I'm using a 60gb Asian PS3 with US PSN ID.
Currently the PS3 can't decode or pass DTS HD audio and downconverts it to DTS "core" 1.5mbp/s.
I honestly obtained a PS3 given that per most of the forums it gives you the best value for your money with excellent PQ.
Currently the PS3 can't decode or pass DTS HD audio and downconverts it to DTS "core" 1.5mbp/s.
In Data Blitz, the newly arrived PS3 40Gb with a FREE Spiderman 3 Blu-ray costs P24,500.ok thanks
There's a P1,000 discount for cash purchase. Probably you can get a cheaper price at Virra Mall?
So both player and receiver should be able to decode DTS HD audio before you can enjoy that audio format?
It's either your player or receiver should able to decode it. But in order for your receiver to decode it, your player must be able to send it out (in bitsream or "raw form") to the receiver (via HDMI 1.3).
Check out this thread. There's a full explanation on the various HD audio formats. :)
High-Def FAQ: Blu-ray and HD DVD Audio Explained
http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=72087.0
It's either your player or receiver should able to decode it. But in order for your receiver to decode it, your player must be able to send it out (in bitsream or "raw form") to the receiver (via HDMI 1.3).
Check out this thread. There's a full explanation on the various HD audio formats. :)
High-Def FAQ: Blu-ray and HD DVD Audio Explained
http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=72087.0
I guess I have to get a player that can decode all HD audio format then...
bro quick clarification - are you saying that as long as one's using a PS3 as a bluray player, he will not get to enjoy glorious DTS HD, even if you have the top-of-the-line receivers that have HDMI INs? What's the optimal audio set-up you can have with a PS3 BD player then? TIA :)
hi guys, where can i get a good deal ps3 unit?Just want to inform those who have relatives,friends in Hong Kong that i got my PS3 80g in Sham Shui Po for HKD3250 @ coversion rate of 5.65/1 HKD
Just want to inform those who have relatives,friends in Hong Kong that i got my PS3 80g in Sham Shui Po for HKD3250 @ coversion rate of 5.65/1 HKDwow! Sobra mura ah.. Û
Just want to inform those who have relatives,friends in Hong Kong that i got my PS3 80g in Sham Shui Po for HKD3250 @ coversion rate of 5.65/1 HKD
^ its possible, the lens might be having a tough time reading thats why you hear some crackling/stuttering
Uy totoo ba to? Bali 18,362.5 lang to in peso? Ano-ano kasama sa package? Meron ako kakilala na pwedeng magpabili ;DI got mine last Nov.1, so its totoo. No package.Just PS3. Its in Golden Computer Center. Sham Shui Po station
I got mine last Nov.1, so its totoo. No package.Just PS3. Its in Golden Computer Center. Sham Shui Po station
Sir what do you mean no package? Brand new po ba to? I mean kung me kasamang controller?ITs brand new. One controller included and all the power cord,usb cord,rca cord
ITs brand new. One controller included and all the power cord,usb cord,rca cord
Ok to kung ganun, marami pa ba stock sir? Sir do you know kung me tax ito pagipapadala ito d2 satin? Or pwede pa LBC lang tapos indi titignan sa custom? Thanks...I asked my wife to hand carry since we were not on the same flight. Dont have any idea bout LBC.but it will probably incur courier fee
I got mine last Nov.1, so its totoo. No package.Just PS3. Its in Golden Computer Center. Sham Shui Po station
Btw anong version po ito? :DI think its v1.8. I only got to test it and have no time to play or watch movies yet. But the bluetooth remote can be register already.
I think its v1.8. I only got to test it and have no time to play or watch movies yet. But the bluetooth remote can be register already.
Sir i mean US or Asian version?Hong Kong Version is same region coding as US.This can play bluray disc purchase via amazon
Its S$ 799 in Singapore. Multiply that by 30 to get Php. Not worth lugging the d**n thing back home if you ask me. Just buy it here.
Q for PS3 experts, is there such thing as region locks for Blu-ray movies? Basically I wanna know if an Asian PS3 will play Blu-ray movies bought in the US. Same Q for PS3 games. Thanks.
I believe Asian and US PS3s have the same region coding for Bluray.
Great and thanks! But can you clarify if this is true for both movies and games? I plan to buy PS3 content in the US where it is cheaper.
Just want to inform those who have relatives,friends in Hong Kong that i got my PS3 80g in Sham Shui Po for HKD3250 @ coversion rate of 5.65/1 HKD
I will attest to this. Just came from HK and the 80gig PS3s are indeed selling for under P19k. I even saw a WHITE ceramic PS3 console - grabe guapo talaga! ;D Really wanted to buy another PS3 just to be used as a BD player but have my sights on acquiring an HDDVD first. These 80 gigs don't have any free BDs though inside. Some shops though just add that offer, one shop in TST was willing to give two games with the package. ;)
Sir sang lugar and shop ung me kasamang libreng games nad magkao po? San ba ung pinaka the best bumili doon?
meron narin pala white sa 80gb?
Sir, the ceramic white PS3 is 40gig ;)
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Hmm, parang... refrigerator ;D
pchin, only those play thru disc are able to produce sound in 5.1 or higher
save in HDD will only do stereo
OT but which of the PS3 output does one use to play SACD? The manual specifically states hindi pwede yung optical out.
pede na sir sa FW 2.0 =)
OT but which of the PS3 output does one use to play SACD? The manual specifically states hindi pwede yung optical out.
Can’t I use the optical digital output?
Originally, you could for games, CDs, DVDs and even BDs but you couldn’t for SA-CDs. The optical connection, also known as Tos-link, is a so-called SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface). It can carry stereo PCM or compressed multichannel audio like Dolby Digital and DTS, but not lossless discrete multichannel audio like DSD, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio.
With system software v 2.00, if you’ve got an AV Receiver without HDMI PS3 can convert multichannel SA-CD to multichannel DTS for you and feed it to the optical digital output. If you disable DTS out it will output PCM stereo, also during multichannel SA-CD playback. The output frequency is 48kHz.
In version 2.01 however, DSD-to-DTS conversion is disabled again. Optical output from SA-CD remains supported but in stereo only.
How should I connect my PlayStation3 in order to play SA-CDs?
Sony has already released an AV Receiver that accepts DSD input.
For more info go to: PS3 SACD FAQ (http://www.ps3sacd.com/faq.html#_Toc180147566)
via HDMI?
A member from AVs forum:
"Reliable word has told us that the PS3 will be updateable to profile 1.1 and DTS-HD MA decoding. January is a reasonable time-frame to look towards."
Wow...hope this is true & will materialize soon... :D
how much ba price range ng PS3 ngayon? Is the 40GB version already available here?
btw guys, hinay-hinay lang sa paggamit ng PS3 as your blu-ray player...ok lang kung nasira dahil sa sobrang gamit....kesa me defect talaga..... :) its good to know though that a shop locally can replace the lens.
after 8 months of abuse.. este use, just got my BD lens busted :(
luckily EYO in greenhills have these in stock, PHP 5,500 ang repair cost.
btw guys, hinay-hinay lang sa paggamit ng PS3 as your blu-ray player...
after 8 months of abuse.. este use, just got my BD lens busted :(
luckily EYO in greenhills have these in stock, PHP 5,500 ang repair cost.
after 8 months of abuse.. este use, just got my BD lens busted :(
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PlayStation 3 Darklite DVD Remote
-BluRay and DVD compatible
-Rechargeable ion-lithium battery
-Sleek black design mimics PS3 console
-Backlit buttons can be read in the dark
-Receiver doubles as charging station for remote
Has anyone owns it na? Feedback pls... :)
btw guys, hinay-hinay lang sa paggamit ng PS3 as your blu-ray player...
after 8 months of abuse.. este use, just got my BD lens busted :(
luckily EYO in greenhills have these in stock, PHP 5,500 ang repair cost.
rexdc, may we know what kind of "abuse" did you commit so we can learn from it & hopefully prevent similar unpleasant situations. Tnx :)
Ang ganda nito kaya lang it can only be used for the ps3 only. dagdag clutter. hehe.
@rexdc tinatakot mo naman ako e. padating palang ps3 ko e. haha ;D
actually hindi naman masyado abuse.. :) but since day 1, mga 2-2.5 hours on weekdays, tapos marathon na sa weekends.. used it primarily as a BD Player, seldom use it for games.. so talagang babad yung lens nya.. talked with EYO techs, and normally sa PS3 lens lang ang nasisira.. unlike the 360.. ;D
hehe actually moks007 was there when my ps3 was being repaired... it was like 3 weeks ago.. didn't want to post it kasi baka nga matakot kayo hehe but i guess, the PS3 is still the best value/best performer/bang for the buck.. in other words.. sulit nga :) maalikabok na xb0x 360 ko, takot ako baka mag 3rl na naman eh ;D
actually hindi naman masyado abuse.. :) but since day 1, mga 2-2.5 hours on weekdays, tapos marathon na sa weekends.. used it primarily as a BD Player, seldom use it for games.. so talagang babad yung lens nya.. talked with EYO techs, and normally sa PS3 lens lang ang nasisira.. unlike the 360.. ;D
Wow, hate to dwell on this but this is pretty alarming don't you think??? Let's say we assume you average +/- 3 hours for weekdays and +/- 8 hours weekends would round up to over 30 hours per week. If you said the lens conked out after 8 months (~32 weeks), that means the mileage on your lens is only 960 hours!
That translates to viewing around 480 HD titles (assuming +/- 2hrs/movie). If the cost of the new lens is around P5k like you mentioned, then total investment would roughly come down to spending around P10/ title.... Hmmm... not bad na rin pala ;D Puedeng di na pala kayo mag-tipid mga bro... ;) *Assuming that the time we plotted here already includes gaming time.
Thanks for the heads up rexdc! :)
@5.5k for a lens... thats roughly more than 1/4 price of a ps3 40gb.. in theory.. you could sell the "damaged" ps3 and buy a new one
Fair opinion allenwfc. :) IMHO though, economically speaking we're talking about a 19k cash outlay difference between the two options (24.5k New PS3 less 5.5k Repair Savings), which in my case, is already quite considerable. That amount would already be sufficient for some guys to go HD neutral with the dropping Tosh players. ;)
Based on the tech's feedback that it's really just the pick-up lens which is the primary issue with a PS3's upkeep, then I guess it would be safe to assume that once that is replaced then the unit would be practically good as new (8-months is not that long a depreciation time). That said, I feel it would not be too wise to dispose and replace yet. If something else breaks thereafter then your suggestion would surely hold more water but until then, a replacement lens IMHO doesn't sound that bad an investment ;)
'Profile 1.1' update to bring flashy new features to PS3 Blu-ray player :D
PS3 Blu-ray upgrade expected this month.
Sony expects to have an update for PS3 later this month that will add support for the next generation of Blu-ray playback features.
'Profile 1.1' is the newfangled name given to a new standard of Blu-ray playback which allows for a range of new features. These include picture-in-picture playback (so you could have a director talking in one window with the film running in another), support for downloadable content and much more.
Sony's latest (and more expensive) Blu-ray players already support Profile 1.1 features, and according to a Sony rep, speaking at recent press conference, the PS3 is likely to receive a firmware update that will add Profile 1.1 support later this month, reports The Digital Bits.
So there's STILL no reason to buy a dedicated Blu-ray player over PS3.
Source (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=177013)
small comment
a 40 gb is only 19+k now.. we can count it as 20k for Hk/asian version
that means a 14.5k outlay isntead 19k for the 40 gb of course :)
another thing that comes to mind... purchashing the unit from big retailers ex. western abenson etc. granted they cost more..
but only about 3-5k more.. but they have 1 year full warranty... and if you expect lens to break in a few months... thats sounds like a wiser investment :)
Finally..one step closer...now the only feature that everyone has been madly talking about...give us DTS-HD MA!!! ;D
@allenwfc
Your opinion is well noted sir. To each his own I suppose. For me, an outlay is an outlay. If I'm not liquid or I don't have the surplus funds to buy a totally new player, then the 5k repair is deemed to be the most logical choice. Also, if my objective for the year is to go neutral and land a Tosh HD-DVD player, then clearly, I would have other priorities than keeping my PS3 always looking 'new.' ;) Still, I appreciate your angle on this - thanks bud. ;)
@pichin,
Thanks for that newsbit. I'm really looking forward to this Profile 1.1 Paul. Wow, this will surely be a 'wonderful' Xmas if this pushes through. ;D
@Munskie,
Fully agree sir. That audio 'upgrade' is at the top of the wish list... :)
DTS and PS3 are working to add internal decoding of DTS-MA. They plan to issue firmware update before christmas.....nice!! ;D ;D
Finally..one step closer...now the only feature that everyone has been madly talking about...give us DTS-HD MA!!! ;D
I hope puwedeng internal processing para daanin lang sa Multi-PCM. Kailangan upgrade na naman ng AV Reciever kung hindi:'( :'( :'(
ohh sorry, should have clarified my point... i was more on the fact that charging 5- 5.5k repairs for the lens is a bit too high
and if the ps3 prices take 1 more price drop.. it would be more practical to just buy a new unit
Finally...the search for the Holy Grail is near na! ;D
in the settings of ps3 whats the difference between bitstream and pcm? which one should i choose best?
ah ok tnx. how about the resolution of the ps3 is it better to set it at 1080P or 720P for blu ray movies? my tv is a panasonic 42" pv70. it does play on 1080P but i think its not full hd. which would be best?
I think your plasma will downscale to 720P if you set it from 1080P since it's only 1024 x 768 resolution.
Basically,
Bitstream - Will send the raw digital audio without processing out of the player so your receiver can process.
PCM - The player will convert everything to and output as 5.1 channel PCM.
So if you want your receiver to process DD+, TrueHD and DTS-MA multichannel tracks then you must set the player to Bitstream.
Unfortunately, the PS3 cannot do this right now. Only the Panasonic DMP-BD30 can do this. PS3 can only get the core of these codecs and process as Dolby Digital and DTS. But the 5.1 PCM audio codec used in many Bluray releases proved to be excellent.
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.
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... :-\
the ps3 can decode DD truhd and output it as pcm
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.
the ps3 can decode DD truhd and output it as pcm
I stand corrected...
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.
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PS3 is getting DivX; PS3 is Getting Better (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/hotness/ps3-is-getting-divx-ps3-is-getting-better-322003.php)
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.
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?meron na.....heres the link for asian version PS3's http://asia.playstation.com/hk/ps3/eng/ps3_softupdate.htm#2 (http://asia.playstation.com/hk/ps3/eng/ps3_softupdate.htm#2)
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... :-\
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.
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!
2.01 is differnt from 2.10 which is the new firmware. It supports divx movies now and is bd 1.1 already.
2.01 is differnt from 2.10 which is the new firmware. It supports divx movies now and is bd 1.1 already.
So it's here na...will do the upgrade later. Anyone else tested the divx movies? :)
BD-Java enhanced Blu-ray discs now playing smoothly :)
Those downloaded Apple Quicktime HD movie trailers can be converted to MPG4 format & playback in our PS3. It can also convert many other video file formats. :)
Wow....after downloaded the Yamb software & tried out a couple of Apple HD trailers, now I'm really hooked! :D
Not only we can now enjoy & be the first to watch all the HD movie trailers but also the audio are in 5.1 surround! :o
bro quick question, was there any loss when you converted from full HD to mp4? TIA :)
Jas, what kind of loss are you referring to?
Do you mean the video resolution or audio quality? :)
Both - A/V. Or would it not be noticeable if ever? TIA Paul ;)
... nagplay ako ng bluray movie sa ps3 ko pero hindi 5.1 and nadedetect ng receiver ko 2.1 lang. connection ko is optical from ps3 to receiver. pag bluray game nadedetect naman nya 5.1 and normal dvd.
So far I downloaded & tried the 720p. So far PQ is ok naman. Will do some more testing later. :)
That's strange. How about your PS3 audio setting?
Go to BD/DVD settings menu & change BD audio optical settings to bitstream. Or while watching BD press triangle on the controller...then go to audio settings & change to bitstream.
Ah I see...bro, the LPCM audio is down-converted to 2-channel only. Only HDMI cable has the bandwidth to transmit the LPCM 5.1.try to toggle to dolby pro-logic IIx (or PL I or PL II) on your receiver to be able to enjoy 5.1 or 7.1 sound if you choose pcm on the BD audio settings.
For optical cable, you will have to select either Dolby Digital or DTS audio or a HD track that has a core of DD/DTS 5.1 surround.
last question.. what is your ps3 orientation? vertical or horizontal? i've read some issues on vertical is that the ps3 runs hotter and the lens works 2x than the horizontal. so the recommended stance is horizontal daw which is can't due to my shelf design the wall will be blocking my ps3 exhaust kase. if vertial is really bad, i have to find some ways to do horizontal.
last question.. what is your ps3 orientation? vertical or horizontal? i've read some issues on vertical is that the ps3 runs hotter and the lens works 2x than the horizontal. so the recommended stance is horizontal daw which is can't due to my shelf design the wall will be blocking my ps3 exhaust kase. if vertial is really bad, i have to find some ways to do horizontal.
pls help... is ps3 a full function as a decicated blu-ray?? how about audio and video quality? TIA, and the best place or country to buy ? Hongkong , USA, or Phils. TIA again
Both - A/V. Or would it not be noticeable if ever? TIA Paul ;)
I usually convert Apple HD trailer MOV to PS3 MP4 using Quicktime Pro.
hi guys, question lang, i just bought my ps3 and the seller told me not to update to 2.1 kasi daw it will damage or masisira daw yung lens. Is this true? Sabi pa nga niya if the game requires an upgrade then i should return the game daw.did you bought it brand new from him? what version is your ps3. all PS3's can be updated to the latest firmware as long as you update to your PS3 version's home site.
Jncruz2000
OK andre, I will check it out. :)
BTW, anyone here using Windows Media Player 11? It offers great new ways to store and enjoy all your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV. Other members reported it can sync it to a portable device (including PS3). No more worry about your hard disc. I'm curious.
hi guys, question lang, i just bought my ps3 and the seller told me not to update to 2.1 kasi daw it will damage or masisira daw yung lens. Is this true? Sabi pa nga niya if the game requires an upgrade then i should return the game daw.
Jncruz2000
check this link for instruction on how to access your media library from your WMP11 to your PS3 via LAN or Wireless connection. I tried it already and it worked perfectly :) :) :)
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3media&thread.id=47608 (http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3media&thread.id=47608)
I have mine horizontal... due to my ventilation, imho, I think the weight of the unit (given that a ps3 is heavy) would be better distributed horizontal and vertical. just my 2 cents.
which store offers the PS3 at 22k? I'm interested :)
which store offers the PS3 at 22k? I'm interested :)
Paul, I was actually going to get a PS3 last December instead of a Wii. But I thought about my wife and son so I decided to get a Wii first. This year will be my PS3 year though, haha! Hope to get one soon! :)
Has anyone tried playing HD Divx files with firmware 2.10? I tried it, it wont recognized the file.
Has anyone tried playing HD Divx files with firmware 2.10? I tried it, it wont recognized the file.
I've downloaded some 1280x720 DivX/XviD files. works fine on my PS3.
sent you a pm indie_boi.
Time to get a PS3 ;D ;D ;D
Cheers!!!
Compaq
Can the PS3 be upgraded to Profile 2.0 eventually?
also Sony at the CES has said they will update the PS3 to have BD2.0 profile
Thanks for the info bro. I just got new project proposals. If my new projects all come in by January malamang by Feb I can buy na. :)
my advantage ba yung folding@home for the ps3 owner?
Finally gave in to the BD urge in me, bought me a PS3 today.
Congrat Law! You'll enjoy it! :D
PS3 can crunch folding at a faster rate than say a single or dual core pc.
Thanks, am thinking of exchanging this to the 80GB version. What do u think? hehehehehe
hi guys! planning to get a PS3 narin hehe
ask ko lang what version do u suggest i get for PS3 gaming and BD movies use only.
whats the diffrence amongst the 40, 60 & 80. i read that the emotion engine is with the 60G right?
where can i get the best deals in our market now and considering the waranty as well? TIA!
I didn't know na pwede pala ang USD extrenal HDD sa PS3.
So divx and xvid files lang ang kayang basahin ng PS3?
How about .avi (and other video formats) -- commonly found in torrent TV series.
Can the PS3 render that too?
hi bros! finally got a ps3 as well! hehe
buti may free spiderman3 bd kaya 1st time bd experience ko yun n ganda nga hehe
congrats bud! welcome to the club ;)
tnx bro! do u guys also play online gaming sa ps3?I used to play NBA 2k7 and warhawk online......great experience...... ;D ;D
im undefeated in nba2k8 sa lobbies... 31-0. hahahaha I'm a marked man.
i made a mistake of buying too early. my asian ver. 20gb ps3 cost me 26k when I got it. you can connect your ps3 to your lan network at home and it can play/view your video/pictures/music files from your pc. sa neighbor ko bitin pa sha sa 80gb.
yeah most specially if you download movies at mga series.
di pwede external hdd connected thru usb sa ps3 right?
tnx bro! do u guys also play online gaming sa ps3?
im undefeated in nba2k8 sa lobbies... 31-0. hahahaha I'm a marked man.
i made a mistake of buying too early. my asian ver. 20gb ps3 cost me 26k when I got it. you can connect your ps3 to your lan network at home and it can play/view your video/pictures/music files from your pc. sa neighbor ko bitin pa sha sa 80gb.
oo, dami nga namin sa COD4 ^_^
im undefeated in nba2k8 sa lobbies... 31-0. hahahaha I'm a marked man.
i made a mistake of buying too early. my asian ver. 20gb ps3 cost me 26k when I got it. you can connect your ps3 to your lan network at home and it can play/view your video/pictures/music files from your pc. sa neighbor ko bitin pa sha sa 80gb.
nope I only play sa lobbies ng 2k8. check ko nga yun... hehehe (OT: but I dont play run and gun na parang double dribble sa super famicom... gusto ko ung pang nba tv talaga.. dami kasi ang baduy maglaro e... walang ginawa kundi takbo tapos 3 points. i usually avoid that... so I chat first and find out type of play before accepting)
laro tayo??? pm me. hehehehe
btw, i just noticed lang kanina, mas maganda PQ output ng dvd upscaler ng dv-600 kaysa sa ps3. halatang halata e.
may COD4 naba ulit sa ghills? bili ako. i only have nba 2k8... yun lang nilalaro ko sa consoles. last time i played a non-nba game was FF7 sa Ps1.
bro kt, you can try UNCHARTED: DRAKES FORTUNE, so far the best game!!!! :D
I tried playing the demo of UNCHARTED but it's impossible to aim at your enemies without getting shot at using the Sixaxis. First person shooters always sucked with the Playstation paddles. Any suggestions? Meron bang keyboard and mouse combo for PS3 FPS games?
Thanks KT. Still no keyboard though.
As an avid FPS gamer in the PC, I can't imagine how anyone can play FPS in the PS3 with the same level of control afforded by a mouse and keyboard in the PC when using the Sixaxis. I mean, I'd love to play Uncharted and COD4 because of the outstanding graphics but the Sixaxis just kills the FPS experience for me.
Thanks KT. Still no keyboard though.
As an avid FPS gamer in the PC, I can't imagine how anyone can play FPS in the PS3 with the same level of control afforded by a mouse and keyboard in the PC when using the Sixaxis. I mean, I'd love to play Uncharted and COD4 because of the outstanding graphics but the Sixaxis just kills the FPS experience for me.
^ yes bro sbrang laking diffrence since yung source mo is hd na tlaga. pag dvd kasi Sd parin kahit upscaled sya. when i tried the spiderman3 pansin mo talaga crisp n clear bro!
Is the US version PS3 40gb player autovolt?
maganda ba picture quality ng Bluray movies sa PS3 pag LCD lang gamit or kelangan plasma full hd na para ma-enjoy ko?
I have a Panasonic 32LX77 and using pioneer dv600 as upscaling dvd player.
Malaki ba difference ng makikita output video sa panasonic lcd ko if I use PS3 to play BD against sa upscaled DVD video ng pioneer 600?
Thanks.
Is the US version PS3 40gb player autovolt?
my ps3 40g does not read any of my discs anymore whether dvd, cd or blu-ray. any ideas on how I can troubleshoot this problem?
my ps3 40g does not read any of my discs anymore whether dvd, cd or blu-ray. any ideas on how I can troubleshoot this problem?
yup bro i noticed nga na di maganda yung PQ pag sa ps3. or baka sa settings ko lang? ano ba tamang i-setup pa dun sa console?
DVD Upscaler
Adjust settings for upscaled output when playing a DVD. Upscaling is a feature that can be used to enable content recorded at SD resolution (NTSC: 480p / 480i, PAL: 576p / 576i) to be displayed in HD resolution (1080p / 1080i / 720p). Because the video content of commercial DVDs is recorded in SD resolution, higher resolution video can be achieved by enabling upscaled output.
Off - Set to disable upscaled output.
Double Scale* - Set to upscale and display with double horizontal and vertical dimensions without changing the proportions.
Normal - Set to upscale and display at a size that matches the screen size.
Full Screen - Set to upscale and display at full screen by changing proportions and stretching the image
* This option can be used only when the video output setting of the PS3™ system is set to 1080p or 1080i.
Hints
To use this feature, a TV that is compatible with HD input and output must be connected using an HDMI or component AV cable. Also, the video output setting of the PS3™ system must be set to 1080p, 1080i, or 720p.
When playing copyright-protected DVD content such as commercially available DVD-Video, an HDMI cable is required to upscale the video content.
If image quality is reduced or the image does not look right when upscaled, set this option to [Off].
Ang PS3 US (40 GB) ba R1 lang ang kayang basahin? Or pwede ko din gamitan ng R3?region 1 only for DVDs. :)
Need help sa pag set up ng PS3 ko.
When I first set this up (sa LCD ng bro in law ko) I used an HDMI cable.
Updated the software and all tapos automatic settings for optimum results.
Kaso when I got back sa PH I hooked it us sa LCD ko via the supplied cable (composite), ayaw na mag display. Problema is 1 HDMI in lang ang LCD ko. So I have to switch back and forth between my Pio600 and the PS3.
Ang gusto ko sana gawin is move my PS3 sa component cable (found one sa v mall) then my Pio600 sa HDMI. Kaso nga ayaw mag display ng PS3 pag palitan ko ang cable (from HDMI to composite/component). Anything I should tweak to make this work?
bros bat yung ibang games like Call of Duty4 na sabi na 1080p capable eh lumalabas na 720p automatically sakin. pero sa ibang games nag 1080p naman automatically din?
Ano nakalagay sa likod ng case ng game? May nakalagay bang 1080p? Wala rin kasi akong CoD4. Napansin ko lang din kasi sa ibang PS3 games, kahit sa US PS Store ko na download yung demo, yung ibang games (tulad ng DMC4) eh PAL yung signal. Buti na lang multi-system yung gamit kong SDTV. Bakap arang ganun din yan? Kung hanggang 720p lang yung game eh magsi-switch yung PS3 sa 720p?
^ah ok tnx bro try ko! pero pano yung games na 720p lang pag naka disable yung 720p?
ive been meaning to ask this, does the ps3 output 720p or 1080i via component?
yes it does as long as the game / media can support it (actually component cables can even support 1080p from what I read). Just played 300 BD at 1080i last night.
But I think the PS3 can't upscale to 720p or higher using component cables.
how about blu-ray? will it output 720p or 1080i via component?
Wait so clarify ko lang....
- using component cables and playing games it can go up to 720p (depende if the game can do 720p)?
- using component cables and watching BR can go up to 720p (depende if the TV supports 720p)?
Are these true statements?
Kasi my LCD has 1 HDMI input lang. I have the PS3 and a Pio600, so I have to choose which one will be using the HDMI input. If the 2 statements above are true then my concern is solved.
I'll have the PS3 conencted to my LCD via component and still get 720p when watching BR or palying games. Then the Pio600 will be via HDMI and upscale SD DVDs to 720p.
or to 1080i or 1080p.
I have the same equipment as you. so this is what Im going to do as well. problem is, finding a quality cable from ps3 to lcd. the only thing ive seen so far are the regular ones in gh selling for 450.
Mga sir, quick OT lang - nandito kse yung mga PS3 owners.
Have you tried using PS3 as a CD player? There's feedback that it can out-perform some of the popular (and expensive) dedicated CDPs in the market. Please just chime in here > http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=75947.0
Many thanks bros! Just wanna see up to where we can push this baby. ;)
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Mga sir, quick OT lang - nandito kse yung mga PS3 owners.
Have you tried using PS3 as a CD player? There's feedback that it can out-perform some of the popular (and expensive) dedicated CDPs in the market. Please just chime in here > http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=75947.0
Many thanks bros! Just wanna see up to where we can push this baby. ;)
(http://img.qj.net/uploads/articles_module/69872/2_qjpreviewth.jpg)
Since the 450 ones are the only available cables right now I'll settle for that.
Based on my experience sa PS2 ok naman siya -- moving from composite to regular 450 component.
Another question on setting up the PS3. Ok ba kung ganito set up:
Video: PS3 --> 450 component --> LCD
Audio: PS3 (optical) --> AVR 1907 --> 5.1 speakers
Or
Video: PS3 --> 450 component --> LCD
Audio: PS3 --> 450 component --> LCD --> AVR 1907 --> 5.1 speakers
*The 450 component cable includes RCA audio cables (red and white) that I can conenct to my LCD.
With Option 2: What kind of audio do I get (digital, analog, stereo, 5.1 etc)?
Same question with Option 1.
wow that sounds good bro! does this include the 40G version?
Personally, it doens't matter what version (Asian or US) para sa aking parehas lang.
For your purpose (60/40) I think 40GB will be enough.
Not regretting it :):):)
jeyps11_c, pchin and kt, thanks a lot for your inputs guys, newbie kasi and I dont want to regret later. So my next move now is to look for the cheapest Bnew PS3 and blu ray movies in the market. ;D
I've been looking at PS3 to be my Blu Ray player but i've been seeing a lot of cases wherein PS3 breaks down within a month or 3. I honestly dont know right now whether to go get myself a PS3 or just a plain BD player. Of course, PS is a real good deal, a console, a player and much cheaper than BD players in the market right now. I've read in other forums that there are about 1% of reported case of lemon PS3 but after continuously reading the forum and members testimonial, it seems that theres a lot more than 1%.lemon units. my Ps3 has been with me for nearly 1 year na. Ive yet to see it malfunction. :)
Hmmm. ??? What should i get then?
I've been looking at PS3 to be my Blu Ray player but i've been seeing a lot of cases wherein PS3 breaks down within a month or 3. I honestly dont know right now whether to go get myself a PS3 or just a plain BD player. Of course, PS is a real good deal, a console, a player and much cheaper than BD players in the market right now. I've read in other forums that there are about 1% of reported case of lemon PS3 but after continuously reading the forum and members testimonial, it seems that theres a lot more than 1%.
Hmmm. ??? What should i get then?
I've been looking at PS3 to be my Blu Ray player but i've been seeing a lot of cases wherein PS3 breaks down within a month or 3.
Mine also. 14 months and counting , no problemo ;D
help.... re: ps3, for audio i use optical cable to connect to my avr, then what cable i need to connect for composite video? is these available locally? what store and how much?
tia.
the ps3 package comes with composite cable, d kaya component cable ang hanap nyo?
yes on the digital audio side, hmmm why not ps3 - component - tv? btw is that an HDTV? baka mahirap maghanap ng HDMI - component na cable kung meron man
yup bro u can do it PS3-component-tv for your video. the audio setup is ok na.
u can buy yung AV cable na component like the ones sa PS2 din
thanks kt... ps3 have two output slots, 1 is for hdmi (digital) and another 1 is for composite (cable incuded in package, combined audio and video)... i have a ps1 and i'm not familiar with ps2, yung av component cable na sinasabi mo, yung kabilang dulo nya ba ay hdmi?
thanks for the reply sir kt... now i know what it look likes... btw, is there a PQ difference if i use these components versus the composite (cable supplied by ps3), since the source jack input is the same?
In terms of PQ: HDMI > Component > Composite
bro eto yung sa sony:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41biWiC-4PL._SS400_.jpg)
im not sure what other brands pa yun binebenta sa mga stores
bro eto yung sa sony:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41biWiC-4PL._SS400_.jpg)
im not sure what other brands pa yun binebenta sa mga stores
^^^^^yes pwede.
select hdmi sa display menu
select the analog connection sa sound settings
wlang COD4 sa pinopsx... unahan e!
ok, when the PS3 is on standby mode, press the power button on the front and hold it until it beeps and turns off, (it defaults back to the 480i search mode), then plug in your desired cable and turn in on again ^_^
Just had my ps3 repaired since the lens conked out >:( Bought the unit brand new and gave it a lot of TLC but still this happens. Hope this one doesn't happen again as I bought a couple of new blu ray movies 8)
Just had my ps3 repaired since the lens conked out >:( Bought the unit brand new and gave it a lot of TLC but still this happens. Hope this one doesn't happen again as I bought a couple of new blu ray movies 8)
Moks,
TLC - Tender Loving Care ;D ;D ;D
Man I hope that doesn't happen to my PS3. I'm starting to use it for watching and playing more lately.
I think thats the prob with playstations, the lens.
nah it depends talaga if you got a lemon lens, been watching BD movies na since August last year so far so good ^_^
I suggest you visit pinoypsx.com, dami experiences namin, i've been doing Folding@Home most of the time kung hinde nag gaming, tapos halos gabi gabi nag COD4 kami i must have been using my PS3 for 12 hours a day @_@ nope meron nga member namin he left his ps3 on for 2-3 days just to download lols
If you're gonna get US BR baka kelangan mo ng US na PS3.
you don't need to get a US PS3 for US BDs kasi Region A naman ang Asian/US/Japan PS3, i doubt meron nag sell dito sa atin ng Europe or Australian PS3 which is Region B @_@, some are selling PAL units na Asian, pero some still buy it kasi cheaper and with HDTV paran multisystem na rin, pero i suggest NTSC nalang na unit para walang problem ^_^
@kt: hehe pwede na yata ma add ngayon, i was cleaning up my friends list, dami nag lalaro ng COD4 basta gabi ^_^ geraaaaa naaaa!!!!
Question: my PS3 is asian version, if I try to play a region 3 dvd, will it automatically upscale to 720p?
good to hear its ok now bro n njoy your muvis! btw may i ask wat model your ps3 is? tnx
Its an asian 60 gb, the thing is it conked out while I was playing nba 2k8 online. All of a sudden there was no sound while playing, at first I thought there was a problem with the hdmi, then I tried to play a blu ray movie and the ps3 would not read it.
sorry to hear that, ito lang talaga ang weakness sa PS3, a lemon drive
http://pinoypsx.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=10366
http://pinoypsx.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=13712
check these threads out, its just a matter of replacing the BD drive, pero at a cost
If I have an AVR with HDMI inputs and outputs but no Dolby True HD/ DTS-HD decoders, would the PS3 decode these formats for me to experience them?
Its been awhile since Sony released an update patch for the PS3. It used to be every month... :-\
you mean DTS-HD = DTS HD-MA? nope the PS3 can't decode this, only Dolby THD, dunno if they will ever release an update for it
Ok thanks! Is there a noticeable difference in sound quality between DD and Dolby THD for me to upgrade to an HDMI receiver?
sorry to hear that, ito lang talaga ang weakness sa PS3, a lemon drive
http://pinoypsx.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=10366
http://pinoypsx.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=13712
check these threads out, its just a matter of replacing the BD drive, pero at a cost
(http://kotaku.com/assets/resources/2008/02/mgs4_ps3_bundle_box.jpg)WOW!!! Metal Gear!!! :o :o
I wonder when will they release the silver ps3 here. I think its already available in Japan, or will be available soon.
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/02/silver-satin-ps3-sce2_3.jpg)
Ganda, bagay sa mga all silver yung gears.
I still cant find it in Singapore as well. Im only waiting for this one to replace my 20gb model.
Only black and ceramic white is widely available.
Sir question lang if you dont mind. How much ba PS3 in Singapore. Thanks
I'll be there kasi for the Holyweek, baka makabili.
TIA
550sgd (15.5kphp) for the 40gb. Nasa 650 yata yung 80gb.
Will Sony Phils. honor the warranty of Japan bought units?
Pwede ba gawin region free ang PS3?
dito ako ngayon sa Singapore. Bumila na ako ng PS3 sa wakas kasi mura pala dito. The price of PS3 40gb white ceramic version is only SGD 544 (PHP 15.3k) credit card pa ang gamit ko. Kung cash less 3% pa. Medyo panic buying na dito sa Singapore kasi kahapon na nagcanvass ako may mga units pa pero kanina last unit na.
bhongskie, i bought ps3 as a bluray player. so far satisfied watching live concert.
where to buy cheapest in the US? my sis-in-law will be staying in california.
Of all the stores mentioned, I like Fry's the most. Its like going to electronics heaven - larger than your regular Best Buy or CompUSA and kumpleto from PC parts and car audio to Blu-rays and LCDs.
thanks again kt. so no issues ba on the lens longevity? sa pq, I know naka 50pv70 ka, hows the pq on the panny?
I will have a sis-in-law buy me a PS3 sa US since she's vacationing there this april.
where to buy cheapest in the US? my sis-in-law will be staying in california.
thanks again kt. so no issues ba on the lens longevity? sa pq, I know naka 50pv70 ka, hows the pq on the panny?
I will have a sis-in-law buy me a PS3 sa US since she's vacationing there this april.
where to buy cheapest in the US? my sis-in-law will be staying in california.
Has anyone else here facing the same problem with his "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" on the PS3?
Good to hear that cos I will order COD4. Tnx :)
As per athos45's link, some members reported their PS3 wouldn't recognize the COD4 disc. So far my PS3 can read both games & Blu-ray w/out any incident.
dito ako ngayon sa Singapore. Bumila na ako ng PS3 sa wakas kasi mura pala dito. The price of PS3 40gb white ceramic version is only SGD 544 (PHP 15.3k) credit card pa ang gamit ko. Kung cash less 3% pa. Medyo panic buying na dito sa Singapore kasi kahapon na nagcanvass ako may mga units pa pero kanina last unit na.
I've noticed if there's need for firmware upgrade of your PS3 especially when playing new games. The Software upgrade is included on the game package (I mean on the Blu-ray disk). Upon your first playing the games it will ask you to upgrade your system.
My question, wala ba risk and online gaming sa PS3 di ba siya napapasukan ng Virus?
hi bro! there are games that requires you to update the version of the game itself and not the PS3 firmware when it sees that youre connected online. there are also some the will ask you to update firmware if your PS3 is not updated especially when online. with the firmware updates better check what region your unit n game is. since for R3 games it updates via the asian sitesYou are right. However, the game I played update probably the software since I am not connected to the net at that time. Particularly the game is "Time Crisis 4" this requires the Gun controller and the 2pcs infrared sensors installed on the upper left & right corner of your monitor.
Just don't buy stuff in SIM LIM and un-LUCKY PLAZA...
lahat dyan bogus pati mga pinoy, nahawa na sa mga mandurugas na tsekwa. better buy your stuff at FUNAN.
^yup bro maybe its with the game itselfah OK. Thanks for the info bro.
mga sir sa hongkong saan maganda bumili ng electronics at arirsoft gears? tip naman po specific place tia ;)Mongkok, right beside Mongkok Police station, I cant really say how to get there basta its near the pet shops, rcs, airsoft etc. Just get by the Police station and search from there
Hi BigMac,
You are definitely correct! I've been there last week and I also experienced the same Bogus.
The first store that I went to is near the entrance of Sim Lim Square and the transaction did not pursue same as with you kasi gusto ko unit lang. Di nga lang masyadong dramatic yung eksena ko kasi weekday nun wala masyadong tao. Dahil smart tayong mga pinoy siyempre di tayo paiisa.
But if you will look further and go to the fourth and fifth floor. There are game shops there (three shops) that really offers cheap PS3. I did bought a PS3 unit there at 15.3kPHP using credit card.
Now, I'm here in Pinas and so far a satisfied owner of a white ceramic PS3.
Currently downloading firmware 2.17 . . . whew! ang tagal 45mins. na 40% pa lang sa 1Mbps >:(
Just don't buy stuff in SIM LIM and un-LUCKY PLAZA...
lahat dyan bogus pati mga pinoy, nahawa na sa mga mandurugas na tsekwa. better buy your stuff at FUNAN.
:) im going back to manila this month end, bought a 40GB @ 550SGD.
Hello,
I have a stupid question..
I purchased an optical audio cable for PS3 from Amazon, here's the link...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VTT3IK
My intent is to connect my ps3 to my home theater and enjoy the 5.1 surround sound when playing blu-rays. The problem is that, I can't seem to fit the end of the optical cable to the PS3 outlet, same as with my home theater. I'm afraid to force it din baka kasi masira ko. I think tama naman yung orientation ng cable ko for the connection. However, I can still easily pull it out from the PS3. Am I missing something? :(
Hi BigMac,
You are definitely correct! I've been there last week and I also experienced the same Bogus.
The first store that I went to is near the entrance of Sim Lim Square and the transaction did not pursue same as with you kasi gusto ko unit lang. Di nga lang masyadong dramatic yung eksena ko kasi weekday nun wala masyadong tao. Dahil smart tayong mga pinoy siyempre di tayo paiisa.
But if you will look further and go to the fourth and fifth floor. There are game shops there (three shops) that really offers cheap PS3. I did bought a PS3 unit there at 15.3kPHP using credit card.
Mga bosing,
Is it possible to connect Bose Companion5 usb (no rca connections due to its design for laptops)
to PS3 for audio output? Anyone here who already experience this? Am planning to buy the Bose.
Thanks po
Mga bosing,
Is it possible to connect Bose Companion5 usb (no rca connections due to its design for laptops)
to PS3 for audio output? Anyone here who already experience this? Am planning to buy the Bose.
Thanks po
Mga bosing,
Is it possible to connect Bose Companion5 usb (no rca connections due to its design for laptops)
to PS3 for audio output? Anyone here who already experience this? Am planning to buy the Bose.
Thanks po
Can the hard disk of the PS3 be used like a network attached storage? Wherein I can store files in it using my PC through the network? And can it play downloaded divx and mkv files stored in its hard disk?
is this using the media server thing?
How does TVersity actually work?
How much ba ang DVD9 blank discs?
try cdr-king, according to my bro, p80 for generic, p130 for verbatim.
Sent you pm doc ^^^^^ :)
try cdr-king, according to my bro, p80 for generic, p130 for verbatim.
Sent you pm doc ^^^^^ :)
generic cd r dvd dual layer na ginagamit ko is 35 pesos lang. :)
eto nga pala ang bago kong speed.. today kasi nag upgrade ako to 3MBps globe data only package for 1,999
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/257428872.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
generic cd r dvd dual layer na ginagamit ko is 35 pesos lang. :)
eto nga pala ang bago kong speed.. today kasi nag upgrade ako to 3MBps globe data only package for 1,999
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/257428872.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
sa cdr king bro meron... not a single disc that i have encountered error.
PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.30 Brings DTS-HD Master Audio
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced that the next system software update for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) system, slated for release next week, will add DTS-HD Master Audio™ and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, enabling consumers to enjoy Blu-ray movies with studio-quality, high-definition audio. The technologies, from DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI), provide PS3 users with the complete high-definition Blu-ray movie experience, matching the format's crisp visuals with rich, lifelike sound. In addition to the new audio capabilities, the free system software update (v. 2.30) will allow PS3 owners to access the revamped PLAYSTATION®Store, as previously announced.
DTS-HD Master Audio brings Blu-ray movies on PS3 to life, delivering everything from explosive sound effects to intricate orchestral scores with pure, high-quality audio that is bit-for-bit identical to the original studio master. DTS-HD Master Audio has the capacity to deliver audio at the incredibly high variable rate of 24.5 mega-bits per second (Mbps) on Blu-ray disc, a rate significantly higher than standard DVDs. DTS-HD Master Audio also offers 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depths. More than 100 Blu-ray movies and concert videos featuring premium DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks are available.
Additionally, the DTS-HD High Resolution Audio codec allows content creators to deliver uncompromised, high-definition audio on Blu-ray, while requiring less disc space than DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio streams audio at a high constant bit rate of 6.0 Mbps on Blu-ray discs, and is also capable of up to 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depth resolution, thereby producing outstanding sound quality.
Beyond enhancing PS3's audio capabilities, installing the latest system software update will also enable users to seamlessly access the new, more dynamic interface and enhanced navigation of the PLAYSTATION Store. As part of a revamp, the PLAYSTATION Store will transition from an integrated online storefront to an application living natively on PS3, enabling customers to more easily and quickly locate and purchase games, and download demos, game videos, Blu-ray movie trailers and other game-related content for PS3.
http://gizmodo.com/378180/playstation-3-firmware-update-230-brings-dts+hd-master-audio (http://gizmodo.com/378180/playstation-3-firmware-update-230-brings-dts+hd-master-audio)
Finally!!
Wow! This is the biggest news I've ever heard from PS3. The much awaited DTS HD Audio.
PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.30 Brings DTS-HD Master Audio
hindi yata sinabi kung bitstream o internal decoding... i misread somewhere?
April 15 is the rumored availablity of v2.3 updated for the PS3. ;D
Few more days to go....it's time to dig out all my Fox studio titles... :D
Thanks for those who sent their PMs.. please send your requests and interests on my pm box. ill reply with the list of tittles tomorrow. on my 47th tittle already as of right now
thanks
:)
anong player ang pwede mag play sa vob files ?
Thanks for those who sent their PMs.. please send your requests and interests on my pm box. ill reply with the list of tittles tomorrow. on my 47th tittle already as of right now
thanks
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Here is the tentative list of all available bluray and hddvd rips as of Apr 12, 2008. List will be updated
Click here for the file: http://www.mediafire.com/?dqmiczxj4m5 (http://www.mediafire.com/?dqmiczxj4m5)
Here is the tentative list of all available bluray and hddvd rips as of Apr 12, 2008. List will be updated
Click here for the file: http://www.mediafire.com/?dqmiczxj4m5 (http://www.mediafire.com/?dqmiczxj4m5)
kt, kaya naman kaya lang it doubles the download time.. kung 3 hrs ang isang title.. probably mga 5-6 hrs ang 1080p :(
will inform you mga sirs kung ok na ok na ang list... thanks
Guys, Buy yourself a TVIX 4100, 5100 or 6500. It can play HD MKV or HD Divx files. It has HDMI & SPDIF already. It can play 720p or 1080p. about 15T+ without harddisk.
you save money from less electricity & expensive DL DVD.
No need to convert. No need to burn to a Dual Layer DVD. Just download it to the internal harddisk. The harddisk is formatted as NTFS. So no 4gb file limitation.
sorry, OT na tayo.
downloading as well.
otepsy: i believe your receiver has optical and coaxial inputs, you can use those in conjunction with the tvix
Anybody who can tell me where I can buy the cheapest PS3 40gb in Manila?Doc, my brother got his 40gb at EYO greenhills for P18k
Doc, my brother got his 40gb at EYO greenhills for P18k
Thanks. San kaya may 12 months 0% interest at the same price as in EYO? ;D ;D ;D
hmmmm, try nyo PM c Jeff (Nemesis91), doc. Baka may "summer" offer sya for the PS3. malapit na ang dating nyo d2 sa Manila a. hehehehehehe. ;D
Hi guys. I'm planning to buy a pre-owned ps3 (Japan) unit next week. I'll be using it mainly to watch movies. Based on most comments, excellent daw ang ps3 when you play bluray discs. Yun lang, my basic questions before going through with the purchase are:
1) How is the resolution when you use the ps3 to play dvd's (I use a Samsung 37R81 TV)?
2) Does it upscale dvd's to 720p/1080i (just like the Samsung HT-X30 htib)?
3) Does it give good audio output (when hooked up via HDMI to the TV then by analog cable to a sound system)?
4) Will the Japan ps3 play region 1 and region 3 dvd's? If not, is there an upgrade to make it dvd region-free?
Thanks for any advice.
Excited na nga bibili ng PS3.. buti na lang puwede na sya DTS-MA.. hehehe..
The PS3 won't output 7.1 DTS HD-MA. The screen will indicate it does but the reciever only shows 5.1 :'( :'( :'(
So those with Hairspray and Pan's Labyrinth BDs may or may not wait a little longer to enjoy the full potential of their disc.
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It will internally decode only the 7.1 DTS HD MA but cannot bitstream it for the receiver to decode. So you won't see DTS MA on your receiver.
All the DTS 7.1 MA tracks played perfectly on the DTS demo disc. I saw 7.1 on the PS3, 7.1 on my Pioneer Elite receiver, and I could hear sound loud and clear out of all 8 speakers. Oldboy also worked fine for 7.1 output as well. Pan's Labrynth and Shoot 'Em Up, on the other hand....was interesting.
Both of those discs seem to work correctly at first. When I started playing them the New Line High Definition intro plays in full 7.1 glory. However, once the actual movie starts, I see 7.1 on the PS3 info tab, but I only get 5.1 active channels on my AVR and the back surrounds are completely silent to my ears. The crazy thing is that the DTS Demo disc I have has a clip in 7.1 from New Line: Rush Hour 3, that plays perfectly!!!!
So what does this mean? This is not a PS3 issue, nor is it an Onkyo issue or a Pioneer issue. This is a software issue limited to certain New Line titles with DTS-HD MA 7.1, including Pan's Labrynth and Shoot 'Em Up. Dissapointing for sure, as I'm sure both of these sound outstanding in 7.1. My gut feeling says that it will be worked out, either in a disc re-issue or an update by Sony. Rest assured, THE PS3 IS PERFECTLY CAPABLE OF FULL 7.1 DTS-HD MA PLAYBACK. I believe Pan's Labrynth and Shoot 'Em Up are two isolated cases that will be fixed in time.
Sorry for the typo. :-[ Correction, the problem is only 5.1 PCM showing up on the reciever not 7.1 PCM. Its already an issue at other forum pages. It refers to New Line Cinema releases.
mga bros how many usb ports does your 60gb ps3 have? 4 ports in front and 2 ports at the rear or just 4 ports in front?
Here's the link to the Asian PS3 2.3 firmware site:
http://asia.playstation.com/hk/ps3/eng/ps3_softupdate.htm (http://asia.playstation.com/hk/ps3/eng/ps3_softupdate.htm)
Here's the hotlink to download the update directly:
http://dsa01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/sa/2008_0325_d33eb3ef5721bc940ca29b4c80b96bde/PS3UPDAT.PUP (http://dsa01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/sa/2008_0325_d33eb3ef5721bc940ca29b4c80b96bde/PS3UPDAT.PUP)
(http://asia.playstation.com/hk/ps3/eng/images/softupdate230_screen1.jpg)
sir the samsung ht x-30 is only a hdmi player but not an upscaling dvd player. U may check its specs by logging into samsung singapore. The ps3 thru its continuous upgrade of its firmware is already an upscaling dvd player. since samsung r81 models are only 1080i, set ur ps3 video resolution to 1080i only coz the samsung lcd will go blank on 1080p signals. As for the dvds, i think u wont be buying those anymore once 1080p movies are already downloadable thru the net. better invest on 500gb hard drives to save all those hi def movies coz 1080p movies comes in large files. sound quality will only be appreciated much thru hdmi conectivity for full bandwidth 7.1 channels the latest ps3 frimware 2.30 offer dts master audio so only those equipted w/ hdmi systems can truly hear the difference otherwise thru other connectivity such as optical or coxial the audio will downgrade to dts 5.1 only
Putting aside the problem of New Line & otehr problematic movies which can't show the 7.1 in our receiver, how about other confirmed movies that can indeed display LPCM 7.1 in the receiver such as Lion Gate's Crank & WAR?
I tried both Crank & WAR which are LPCM 7.1 where other members have confirmed but unfortunately my receiver only showing 6.1 tho the PS3 does indicate 7.1. Hope you can try your other 7.1 movies too & would appreciate to hear any feed back. Tnx :)
Last nite after so many atempts on the asian site (HK) but futile, out of frustration this morning I tried the US site instead (on my asian PS3) & fortunately this time the upgrade went smoothly. I tried a few DTS MA movies & it all worked! :D
I hope there's no serious side effect using a US firmware on a Asian PS3. They should be identical... ;D
mga ps3 users wat will happen to the ps3 when suddenly there's a brownout ang ur not done yet updating to the latest firmware? Sira na ba agad ps3 o we can still install the firmware via downloads from pc then using memory stick to install again.
Yes 2.3 works. Tried latest X-Men movie and PS3 outputs 6.1 dts-ma at 48khz! ;D
So what does this mean? This is not a PS3 issue, nor is it an Onkyo issue or a Pioneer issue. This is a software issue limited to certain New Line titles with DTS-HD MA 7.1, including Pan's Labrynth and Shoot 'Em Up. Dissapointing for sure, as I'm sure both of these sound outstanding in 7.1. My gut feeling says that it will be worked out, either in a disc re-issue or an update by Sony. Rest assured, THE PS3 IS PERFECTLY CAPABLE OF FULL 7.1 DTS-HD MA PLAYBACK. I believe Pan's Labrynth and Shoot 'Em Up are two isolated cases that will be fixed in time.
So, does this mean that these movie studios cheated? Offering a 7.1 DTS-HD MA disc, which actually isn't?
How does one know that DTS-MA work? Is it because of the 48KHz? Please elaborate more. TIA. ;)
I don't think so as there are members who use bitstream to their receiver on these movies & there's no problem, thus verified that the discs are indeed encoded in DTS MA 7.1. Also, our PS3 confirms the audio track at DTS MA 7.1. It's most likely due to the PS3 firmware in reading the discs & unable to output the audio in full 7.1.
Let's be patient & wait for the next PS3 FW & hopefully these concerns will be ironed out by then...meanwhile enjoying DTS MA in 5.1 & 6.1 is still a great experience! :D
Let's be patient & wait for the next PS3 FW & hopefully these concerns will be ironed out by then...meanwhile enjoying DTS MA in 5.1 & 6.1 is still a great experience! :D
does ps3 asian sites like taiwan and hong kong offer the same downloads?
I tried both Crank & WAR which are LPCM 7.1 where other members have confirmed but unfortunately my receiver only showing 6.1 tho the PS3 does indicate 7.1. Hope you can try your other 7.1 movies too & would appreciate to hear any feed back. Tnx :)
outputting on bitstream means that your receiver\processor does the decoding. outputting on lpcm means that the ps3 does the decoding.
^ what connection are you using to the receiver? hdmi or coaxial\optical ? If its the coaxial\optical set it to bitstream so at least you get dolby digital or dts at full bandwidth. If its hdmi, the ps3 does the decoding and will send it as multichannel audio to your receiver.
Just got a PS3 today. I've already set it up on my AVR but here's the problem. No audio comes out of my speakers. I've already activated the optical out of the PS3 but still no dice. My AVR is a Denon 1905, can anyone suggest solutions for this problem?
Just got a PS3 today. I've already set it up on my AVR but here's the problem. No audio comes out of my speakers. I've already activated the optical out of the PS3 but still no dice. My AVR is a Denon 1905, can anyone suggest solutions for this problem?
Mel, do try the AVR 5.1 or 6.1 "self testing" to ascertain that all your speakers & wiring setup are done properly.
After confirm the bitstream based on darkwing's comment, normally from your remote control, you will need to select the correct "Optical Input" as there maybe more than one Optical Input in your AVR.
does the ps3 have the option of photos slide show w/ music?
does the ps3 have the option of photos slide show w/ music?
how do u play slide show w/ music on the ps3 i dont see any options on its menu?
Thing is, I can't press anything else now. It's stuck at Direct. I played Motorstorm but i did not notice any sound coming out of the rear speakers. Did I do it correctly or do I need to do something else?
so dat means it does have synchronized options. i mean the music doesnt slow down and softens as the slideshow is about to end. wat u do is just play the 2 applications one by one right?
is it worth buying the ps3 bluetooth remote control? does anyone of u guy have this piece of accesory? is it more convenient using it than the sixaxis controller? does anyone know how much it cost?i own one, and i use it everytime i watch bd movies ;)
dude 14k nga sa hk kht sa singapore ang ps3 but u still cant get the ps3 here for that price cheapeast brand new i knw cost 18k.
hello doc oreoshake, mura na yan, nakabili na po kayo? ;)
Glad to hear your audio is working na. I only have the Motorstorm demo version which may be different from the full edition specs. It displays 6.1 in my receiver but I can't hear anything from the surround speakers.
Tho I own a Denon 1604 previously but can't remember the remote control functions. I find them to be quite confusing to use as compared to the newer models. Hope those who have similar model will able to advise.
i'm almost done on 1080p versions of The Pirates of the Carrebean Trilogy :)
yey!
13.6 GB ang isang movie!!!
oh my isn't this piracy :'(
I'm suprised the mods are tolerating this...
well i guess they have to support it coz its really for the masses.
The titles im downloading are for my own use, but i've asked the people interested to pm me if they are intested in asking for a requested download.
tnx for the quick reply but can u pls elaborate and guide me thru step by step?bro, plug mo yun small end ng usb cable to the sixaxis, tapos yun other end ng cable naman sa 2nd usb slot ng ps3. thats it ;)
is it worth buying the ps3 bluetooth remote control? does anyone of u guy have this piece of accesory? is it more convenient using it than the sixaxis controller? does anyone know how much it cost?Interesting, do you have any link for this? I'll give you info once i see it.
If you intend to use the ps3 solely as a blu ray player its worth it.Yup I totally agree its worth it (if using as bluray player). Its so easy to use. :)
Since the sixaxis controller is capable of doing the job...
For those who are on the lookout for a good bargain, someone at PPSX is selling his Asian 60gb for 14,000. According to him the ethernet port is faulty, but then it has Wi-Fi so not really a big deal.
i bought a BD Remote Controller because i was initially having difficulty in using the PS3 controller, half a year has past sealed pa din yung BD remote controller ko ;D
I presume you have get used to the PS3 controller like most of us, thus won't be needing the BD RC. ;D
Will be a good time to sell the BD RC ;)
I used BD remote, The buttons are easier for subtitle, audio, display, chapter search, etc. I also noticed the BD remote "eats" my energizer batteries in about 6 months only. Once its dead, you have to re-register it again.
For those who are on the lookout for a good bargain, someone at PPSX is selling his Asian 60gb for 14,000. According to him the ethernet port is faulty, but then it has Wi-Fi so not really a big deal.nice price for a ps360gb bka ethernet cable lng ang faulty d mahigpit ang pagkacrimp ng sa mga tips. anyway may wifi naman eh ok ang price pag may wifi router kna sa haus otherwise u have to buy a wirelss router para makaconnect ps3 mu sa net for updates.
nice price for a ps360gb bka ethernet cable lng ang faulty d mahigpit ang pagkacrimp ng sa mga tips. anyway may wifi naman eh ok ang price pag may wifi router kna sa haus otherwise u have to buy a wirelss router para makaconnect ps3 mu sa net for updates.
Question lang from a newbie, Can I use the PS3 to surf the net or the wifi/ethernet feature is just for updating the ps3 version etc?
yes sir, you can surf the net using your ps3 :)
Wat bluray regionB / pal? why is it not playable by ps3 reagion A ntsc. i thought blurays dont have region code anymore so its playable w/ any kind of bluray players.Does anyone there know about this? can u elaborate and share to me wat u know?
To those who are interested in a very good MKV player, I am accepting orders for the TViX 6500A and TViX 7000A.
pls check out the multiply link to view the pics of what the tvix looks like...
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At this point I am still debating on whether to buy any Blu-ray titles but I do want to maximize my PS3.
Bro, if you own a HD display, then buying Blu-ray movies is the next natural step. Welsome to the HD world! ;)
Hehe, actually that's what I'm still missing bro. Hopefully in the next two weeks I get the account I'm negotiating for so I can officially join you guys in the HD world. :)
mars,
the ps3 don't need any additional cooling devices. It might even hurt if you put unofficial products like cdrking. Just follow the manual's instructions on how to keep your unit cool.
Becareful when buying stuff from cdrking to use it on your PS3..it might do more harm than good...just take precautions lang. ;D
paano po i-off ung sound coming from ps3 to lcd thru hdmi? kasi everytime na manonood ako sa ps3 kelangan ko i-off ung speaker ng tv, e kelangan ko ung speaker ng tv para manood naman ng cable... so nakakaa-asar... hindi pa pede i-off na lang ung sound sa ps3 kung hdmi ang gamit? salamats po!
Bro, you can check sa settings - sound settings - audio output settings. If you are connected sa audio via optical connector or audio input connector, piliin mo yun. It will turn your hdmi audio off. Hope this helps.
Bro, you can check sa settings - sound settings - audio output settings. If you are connected sa audio via optical connector or audio input connector, piliin mo yun. It will turn your hdmi audio off. Hope this helps.
bro, where can i get an Optical cable for the audio side of the PS3? and how much is it?
i only have an HTIB which has one HDMI out... i can only connect the audio out of the PS3 through the optical cable -> HTIB...
the HDMI port of the HTIB is already connected to my TV... and i tried connecting the PS3 via HDMI to htib but no sound came out though i configured it properly (i think)....
bro, where can i get an Optical cable for the audio side of the PS3? and how much is it?
i only have an HTIB which has one HDMI out... i can only connect the audio out of the PS3 through the optical cable -> HTIB...
the HDMI port of the HTIB is already connected to my TV... and i tried connecting the PS3 via HDMI to htib but no sound came out though i configured it properly (i think)....
Guys I need your help.
I tried setting up my PS3.
PS3 (Video) > Samsung LCD thru HMDI (CDR King)
PS3 (Audio) > HiTB (Samsung) via componet cable (yong free ng PS3)
I can hear the audio but walang video.
Pa tulong naman.
Guys I need your help.
I tried setting up my PS3.
PS3 (Video) > Samsung LCD thru HMDI (CDR King)
PS3 (Audio) > HiTB (Samsung) via componet cable (yong free ng PS3)
I can hear the audio but walang video.
Pa tulong naman.
10 Reasons the PlayStation 3 Should Be Your Blu-ray Player
If you only experienced once hanging probably nothing to worry about unless it happens very regular.I havent tried anything yet. When the game hanged , i just ejected the disc and turn off the ps3 via the on and off switch at the back becoz i cant turn off using the sixaxis. It wasnt responding when it hanged.
Did you play the same disc again & got hanging? Try other discs...
I havent tried anything yet. When the game hanged , i just ejected the disc and turn off the ps3 via the on and off switch at the back becoz i cant turn off using the sixaxis. It wasnt responding when it hanged.
to be on the safe side never turn off the units power at the back if the unit is still on. if the unit hangs, try long pressing the power button until it responds n shut down.last resort is to turn it off from the back hehe :D
hi bro! to be on the safe side never turn off the units power at the back if the unit is still on. if the unit hangs, try long pressing the power button until it responds n shut down.tnx for answering and helping me out.
last resort is to turn it off from the back hehe :D
question lang po..yung 40 gb ng ps3 po ba may wifi na?that will make your ps3 regionB. yes all 40gb ps3 are w/ wifi.
tapos po kung bibili po ako dito sa dubai ng ps3 tapos e-uuwi ko po sa pinas mas recommended po ba un? thanks..
question lang po..yung 40 gb ng ps3 po ba may wifi na?
tapos po kung bibili po ako dito sa dubai ng ps3 tapos e-uuwi ko po sa pinas mas recommended po ba un? thanks..
i'm not sure but you may have a hard time finding bluray movies sold here that can be played on a regionB ps3.
So far, from what I saw....all the BD movies selling in the local stores are from US which can be played in both PS3 US & Asian edition.I almost bought Fantastic 4 1&2 regionB from someone who bought them in dubai luckily he agreed to test it on my ps3 before i buy but unfortunately region B bluray isn't playable sa ps3 asian 60gb ko.
I almost bought Fantastic 4 1&2 regionB from someone who bought them in dubai luckily he agreed to test it on my ps3 before i buy but unfortunately region B bluray isn't playable sa ps3 asian 60gb ko.
The safest bet is go for US & Asian BD :)The seller of the BDs i almost buy from dubai also has a ps3 regionB. Wat bugs my mind is that his regionB ps3 plays everything all regions BDs all regions DVDs even our very own pirated Dvds. RegionB i think is uk and middle east?
The seller of the BDs i almost buy from dubai also has a ps3 regionB. Wat bugs my mind is that his regionB ps3 plays everything all regions BDs all regions DVDs even our very own pirated Dvds. RegionB i think is uk and middle east?
Do you mean his PS3 is hacked or modified to be able to play any DVD/BD region?i dont know but it plays all regions bd.
P**dvd should be no problem & can be played in any PS3 as there's no region lock.
RegionB i think is uk and middle east?
Sony has just released the V2.35 Firmware for the PS3. Resolves some gaming issues but not the DTS-HD MA 7.1 bug with some BD titles...for gaming only? if thats the case i wont update my 2.30 frimware this time.
Hope SONY will release a new FW soon that will solve the DTS MA problem :)
I don't have a True HD & DTS-HD MA receiver(yet), what exactly is the problem with the DTS-MA? ???
^ yup, if you have an hdmi receiver that is capable of handling 5.1 up LPCM thats the way to do it.
Tnx bro...I forgot to include the key word: HDMI receiver. :)
You don't need a HD receiver but a receiver that can handle LPCM will do as PS3 has internal decoding for True HD & DTS-HD MA :)
For the DTS-HD MA problem, it's mentioned a few pages ealier or u can check it here:
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=52171
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=52153
You also forgot to add 7.1 channels, not 5.1... But if you'd rather not change your non-HDMI reciever and is still considering the PS3, there is the upcoming Panasonic BD-50. It also decodes internally DTS-HD MA, but has 7.1 analogue outputs instead of HDMI.
You also forgot to add 7.1 channels, not 5.1... But if you'd rather not change your non-HDMI reciever and is still considering the PS3, there is the upcoming Panasonic BD-50. It also decodes internally DTS-HD MA, but has 7.1 analogue outputs instead of HDMI.
Panasonic BD50 has only 5.1 analog output but 7.1 HDMI output...
just a question:
updating PS3 can be done thru a USB flash drive.
how about downloading and installing demo games, is it possible through a USB flash drive also?
i dont have a fast internet connection, thats why i ask.
TIA
mga paps yung games galing dubai pwede ma play sa asian ps3?pwede ksi wala region coding ang mga games sa movies lng
thanks
Panasonic BD50 has only 5.1 analog output but 7.1 HDMI output...
Actually there's no "7.1 HDMI" term. In general, HDMI can support up to 7.1 channels depending on the audio encoded in the disc. :)is this pana Bd player out in the market na? How much here? I feel if we'rer gona upgrade all our system to be compliant w/ the new genaration HD viewing its gona cost a lot maybe too much .
pwede ksi wala region coding ang mga games sa movies lng
is this pana Bd player out in the market na? How much here? I feel if we'rer gona upgrade all our system to be compliant w/ the new genaration HD viewing its gona cost a lot maybe too much .
true enough but i dont really have the proper avr and speakers to fully enjoy the lastest technology being offered nowadays still have to wait a couple of years maybe to experience it.
steelcrazy, since you already own a PS3 (it has the latest profile 2.0 BD-LIVE) you are good to go to enjoy all the latest features offered by Blu-ray movies. :)
true enough but i dont really have the proper avr and speakers to fully enjoy the lastest technology being offered nowadays still have to wait a couple of years maybe to experience it.
hi bro unfortunately its not possible for games
Ano difference ng 2.35 firmware ng PS3 sa 2.30? Not really paying attention to the differences.
Kasi if I don't upgrade can't go online to play.
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Guys, a quick question, I have only used my PS3 for playing GTA4 so far.yes u can play region 1 blurays but not region 2 blurays coz i tried it already.
If my PS3's a region 3, could I still play Region A/1 Blu-Ray movies? TIA
@ steelcrazy - thanks for the reply. needless to say, i can play Region C/3 Blu-ray movies right? ;)I'm not sure of that coz i only tried region a blurays w/c worked on my ps3 and region b bluray w/c doesnt work on my ps3. Region c bluray i havent tried yet. When it comes to games, any region will play on our ps3 coz games are region free.
@ steelcrazy - thanks for the reply. needless to say, i can play Region C/3 Blu-ray movies right? ;)
you mean you have the Asian PS3? only Region A BDs, and those BD movies which are region freethe box of the ps3 indicates region A so i assume pwde lng ang region a region b definitely not coz i tried it na still dont know about region c bds at tsaka when it comes to playing dvds. only region 3 dvds are playable region 1 isnt playable coz i tried it before na.
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im formally accepting orders today, meet up is on saturday june 3 for the HD DVD and Bluray Rip files. Please pm me for further detailsinterested sir, pls pm me the titles so i csn figure it out w/c to purchase from you. tnx!
thank you
you mean you have the Asian PS3? only Region A BDs, and those BD movies which are region free
I have the HK released PS3 acdg to the shop I bought it from. Region 3 naka-indicate sa box e.I havent tried any BD region C yet so i cant conclude n i dont think there's a lot of region c Bds in the local market.
So acdg to steelcrazy pwede ang Region A, so C di pwede?
hehehe ang gulo... kaso di ba HK is Region C, tama ba?HK is region A same as US and sa Pinas. Anyway dont bother coz i dont think you'll be buying regionC BDs if you can buy BDs in RegionA.
hehehe ang gulo... kaso di ba HK is Region C, tama ba?
Bro, you can check Reply#1230 of this thread for the link on the region coding of BD titles. ;D
yeah un nga nakalagay kasi dun sa map is purple ang hongkong... which is C/3 pero di pala nag-equate yung 2 coz I did my research and found out Region 3 DVDs but Region A Blu-Ray ang Hong Kong ;Dd solve na yung problem mu? buy kna mga region A blurays and enjoy!
d solve na yung problem mu? buy kna mga region A blurays and enjoy!
hehehe hintayin ko na lang muna baka punta mom ko sa US this July, I'll just ask her to buy some for me ;Dthen buy some more and sell them to me at cost he he.
baka makalibre pa hahaha ::)
regarding PS3 DVD upscaling abilities, here's an old articlePardon me but id rather not use the Ps3 to play dvds but only use it exclusively for playing blurays. Perhaps thru this we can avoid the so called BDL failure. There are lots of dedicated dvd players available in the market now so it wiser to get one exclusively for playing dvds.
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9722853-1.html
and to think FW1.80 pa ito, ang latest FW is 2.35
Pardon me but id rather not use the Ps3 to play dvds but only use it exclusively for playing blurays. Perhaps thru this we can avoid the so called BDL failure. There are lots of dedicated dvd players available in the market now so it wiser to get one exclusively for playing dvds.
The SD DVD video processing (also the upscale feature) capabilities in PS3 out-performs many other standalone DVD players. I got surprised when my PS3 beats my other SONY DVD players including my Toshiba HD DVD player! The PS3 noise reduction feature is smply marvelous! :o
It's very tempted to use the PS3 to play SD DVD as well but I guess for "insurance" purpose, it's better to avoid it & stick to Blu-ray na lang ;D
PS3 is not only a good upscaler and blu ray player, it can also play hidef files, mp3s, divx, xvid... and ohh, you can play games too ;Dselective ang codecs that are playable by the ps3. I just hope the next tym they upgrade their firmware eh playable na ang MKV files.
selective ang codecs that are playable by the ps3. I just hope the next tym they upgrade their firmware eh playable na ang MKV files.
for those who are willing, there's always mkv2vob =)bro i use that software but it doesnt convert all types of mkv. bka u know wats the problem pls share naman tnx
then buy some more and sell them to me at cost he he.;D
yeah meron kasi Mosquito reducing something ang PS3 ngayonhe he pardon me d ko naitindihan. Can u pls elaborate?
bro i use that software but it doesnt convert all types of mkv. bka u know wats the problem pls share naman tnx
this should enlighten you on the mosquito thingy
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1033954
"Must have plain DVD in motion on screen.
Press Triangle. In the pop up menu (second row), there is an icon on right half of the options."
sir, anong nangyayari kapag may mosquito thingy?sir jiggs84 pag nagawa mu na yung procedure and you fully understand what is means pls explain to me nlng what its all about . tnx
parang still picture ba? please elaborate. TIA
what does a mosquito filter do?
what does a mosquito filter do?
Excerpts from PS3 manual/About system software version 2.20 update:TNX i seem to understand it more after ur explanation.
Mosquito Noise Reduction (introduced in version 2.20)- Set to reduce mosquito noise that appears on the edges of visual images.
This option lets you reduce so-called “mosquito noise,” or flicker, that appears on the edge of visual images while you are watching standard DVDs.
*In addition to standard DVDs, you can use this noise-reduction feature on some Blu-ray Discs
Get ready for another firmware upgrade...
Firmware (v2.36) coming soon, (v2.40) to include trophies, in-game XMB
A new PLAYSTATION 3 firmware update (v2.36) will be launching soon, improving system stability when playing select PlayStation format software titles. We’re also happy to officially report that the 2.40 system software update for PS3 will include “XMB” access in-game. The update will also include “trophies,” an exciting new feature that we’ll be providing more details on soon, as well as some other new enhancements. We’ve talked about some of this on the blog previously and know that many of you can’t wait to get your hands on these features. You can expect us to share all of the official details shortly.
Mosquito Noise Reduction (introduced in version 2.20)- Set to reduce mosquito noise that appears on the edges of visual images.
This option lets you reduce so-called “mosquito noise,” or flicker, that appears on the edge of visual images while you are watching standard DVDs.
*In addition to standard DVDs, you can use this noise-reduction feature on some Blu-ray Discs
Sorry if this might have been asked previously, but the thread has grown too long to search! :)
Question on playing BD movies on the ps3 with an non-full HD TV (1024x768) plasma (Pana 42pv8). Will ALL BD movies be able to play at least 720p or 1080i on this plasma? I ask because when browsing the case of some BD movies, I saw 2 columns under video (HD: 1080p and Standard: 480p). I'm concerned that since the plasma isn't full hd 1080p, then it might only produce at 480p. Hope not! :) Thanks.
Is it ok to buy a PS3 from SM Department Stores, Toy Kingdom, etc.? If not, any suggestions where I could get one locally?
The PV8 will be able to play 1080P sources but it will downconvert the signal to 720P.
Is it ok to buy a PS3 from SM Department Stores, Toy Kingdom, etc.? If not, any suggestions where I could get one locally?
- i noticed that the ps3 beats my toshiba hddvd in upscaling SD. (too much grain on HDDVD).
Too expensive at those stores. Try EYO at the third level of V-Mall in Greenhills.
Is it ok to buy a PS3 from SM Department Stores, Toy Kingdom, etc.? If not, any suggestions where I could get one locally?You may wana check out the market place in this forum and see if any other members are selling their PS3. Also check out PSX if you consider hunting for a second hand unit.
PS3 has very good video processing capability & indeed beats many other players. ;)
just a question. the ps3 can decode DolbyTRUE HD right? would you still need a receiver that can decode DolbyTRUE HD signal if using a ps3 or will any receiver do? :)you will still need a receiver in order to decode the new audio formats ;)
just a question. the ps3 can decode DolbyTRUE HD right? would you still need a receiver that can decode DolbyTRUE HD signal if using a ps3 or will any receiver do? :)
Yes, with the latest firmware PS3 can decode both the lossless TrueHD & DTS Master Audio formats & pass tru any HDMI receiver. ;)
Thanks Mouldingo. Won't it downconvert to 1080i instead of 720p?
so all i'll need would be a regular receiver like the denon avr 1908? :)
Make sure it includes a HDMI input and LPCM processing. Has anyone tried to use the optical out to see if you can recieve the processed DTS MA HD 5.1? I think you will only get ordinary DTS 5.1 if you do since the process signal only works as LPCM. Optical out can only work for Stereo PCM.
Sony has just confirmed the rumor we all heard back in April: video downloads will be available on the PS3 this summer. Details right now are scarce, but we do know the service will first be rolled out in the United States, followed by Japan and Europe later in the year. As we mentioned before, we would like to see a service tied in with Netflix since everybody and their mother seems to use the service, or even a Hulu type service, which offers TV shows from Fox and NBC, broken up by short 15-second ads.
Our best guess though: iTunes-esque pricing, the most expensive of all three choices. Rent a movie, pay a high premium, and lose it . We can't see how this will be successful, considering Sony's quirky history with digital media downloads.
just finished updating my ps3 [asian], though i have yet to try the new features.
do you have to be version-specific?
if US bought, then download from US site, asian to asian?
please advise. TIA
Firmware 2.4 Bluray playback improvements and fixes.
- Support of DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete decoding to 7.1 PCM
- Support of DTS 96/24 decoding to PCM.
- Correction of the "speaker remapping"-issue with DTS-HD 7.1 titles: Rush Hour 3, Shoot Em Up, Pan's Labyrinth and Hairspray now plays correctly in 7.1.
- New "Frame Noise Reduction" setting in the options menu while dvd playback.
- Improved DVD-upscaling quality.
- Frame noise reduction and block noise reduction has been added for video files on the HDD and storage media.
It seems that some files got corrupted on some PS3s causing the XMB to get stuck on the wave, without being able to load any of the icons to access anything. The fix seems to be to remove the HDD and reformat with a PC then re-install in the PS3 and reformat the drive with the console.
Sony Pulls PS3 2.40 Firmware After Reported Problems
Unfortunately, it appears as if the v2.40 update wasn't available for long. A rash of complaints on the official PlayStation message boards claim the heavily anticipated update caused many PS3s to lock up when owners attempt to load a game. The problem does not appear to be exclusive to an individual hardware model, as owners of 40GB, 60GB, and 80GB consoles have all reported problems.:o :o :o
Sony has not yet responded to GameSpot's request for clarification or comment, but has apparently taken action by pulling the update from the PlayStation Network. Following reports from forum-goers, GameSpot attempted to download the v2.40 to a PS3 running v2.36 firmware--only to find the update is no longer available.
Sony Pulls PS3 2.40 Firmware After Reported Problems
"The release of PlayStation 3 firmware 2.40 seems to have caused a wide number of issues for those who updated to the new release, as reported earlier. It now appears that Sony has since pulled the new update, reverting back to firmware 2.36 as the most recent software update.
This may be a temporary move to prevent further reliability issues. We are awaiting confirmation on the change from Sony and will update when we hear back."
http://kotaku.com/5021575/sony-pulls-ps3-240-firmware-after-reported-problems
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6193304.html?action=convert&om_clk=latestnews&tag=latestnews;title;0
Sa games lang may sira. Just don't load any new ones for now...
tsk ... mga gamers natin dito ang tatamaan nito ....
sa movies naman no problems.
saw a movie last night after the D/L no problem naman (so far) ....
Sa games lang may sira. Just don't load any new ones for now...
3 hrs playing bad company.... still flawless.. guess im one lucky dude.. ;D ;D ;D
so, is it okay to install?
feedbacks please.... TIA
so, is it okay to install?
feedbacks please.... TIA
Sony releasing PS3 firmware 2.41 'midweek' say reps
Great. Hope that this update does rectify the error(s) of the 2.40 FW.
Still, I will wait for news/comments regarding this 2.41 FW before installing it ... considering what just happened to the previous FW ... better to be safe than sorry ;)
2.41 update now available
Is that the US site? It seems the Asian site is still not available yet.
From the site it says:
The PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) system software version 2.41 is now available for update from July 8, 2008. With this update, we have fixed the problem that has prevented a limited number of PS3™ from activating properly after updating to version 2.40, when a certain system administrative data are contained in the HDD.
For those users who have updated to version 2.40 and have experienced the problem that XMB™(XrossMediaBar) is not appearing, or no images are displaying on the screen, please contact Customer Service.
We have confirmed that for those users who have successfully updated to the version 2.40 and are able to activate the PS3™ system, this problem will not occur on your PS3™. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and appreciate for your understandings and continued support.
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Looks like my PS3 is in the clear as there's no problems whatsoever after playing it a few times na.
I'm lazy to upgrade another FW again not until something happen (knock knock on the wood). ;D
Paul, time to upgrade the hardware na - not the firmware! ;D
Panasonic DMP -BD50 or Sony BDP-S550. :D
Yup Neil, BD standalone player is in my future "buy list". ;) To justify to wifey, I'm just waiting something to happen to my PS3: the infamous lens curse. :P
Darn, so far it's still going strong with no sign of wear & tear. ;D
Paul, there's a toggle switch at the back of the PS3. Set it to OFF and tell the wifey that the PS3 won't power ON anymore when you press the switch button in front. Timing mo lang pag my brownout. ;) Ala power surge kuno.
Yup, BD stand alone player is on my list too.. But I'll wait during the holiday season - para mas mababa ang presyo.
Paul, there's a toggle switch at the back of the PS3. Set it to OFF and tell the wifey that the PS3 won't power ON anymore when you press the switch button in front. Timing mo lang pag my brownout. ;) Ala power surge kuno.
Yup, BD stand alone player is on my list too.. But I'll wait during the holiday season - para mas mababa ang presyo.
is it safe to use ps3 as a blu-ray player? im using mine for 4-6hrs straight..
is it safe to use ps3 as a blu-ray player? im using mine for 4-6hrs straight..
Hi guys, tanong lang...
I currently have a Samsung X20 HTIB and I'm planning to buy a PS3. Pwede ko ba ma-connect yung PS3 sa HTIB ko para dun lalabas yung sound since 5.1 yung speakers niya? Problema ko kasi wala yata optical yung HTIB ko :(
Hi guys, tanong lang...
I currently have a Samsung X20 HTIB and I'm planning to buy a PS3. Pwede ko ba ma-connect yung PS3 sa HTIB ko para dun lalabas yung sound since 5.1 yung speakers niya? Problema ko kasi wala yata optical yung HTIB ko :(
Same set-up tayo sir. Ganito ginawa ko.
PS3 (Video) HDMI to LCD TV
(Audio) RCA to Audio in of samsung HT-X20
Oh ok, thanks! :)
Another question, in that set-up, anong audio lumalabas? 5.1 din ba or stereo (2 channels) na lang? Pero kung 2 channels na lang, na-enhance pa rin naman yata nung HTIB, gagamitin niya Dolby ProLogic II so pwedeng 5.1 pa rin labas, tama ba? Sorry daming tanong hehehe Thanks in advance!
Mouldingo: Di ko pa kasi kaya bumili ng stand-alone na BD player kaya PS3 yung choice ko.
Doh, can't sign in unless I update to the newest FW. So no choice but to install the latest FW. :-\
Another question, in that set-up, anong audio lumalabas? 5.1 din ba or stereo (2 channels) na lang? Pero kung 2 channels na lang, na-enhance pa rin naman yata nung HTIB, gagamitin niya Dolby ProLogic II so pwedeng 5.1 pa rin labas, tama ba? Sorry daming tanong hehehe Thanks in advance!
sir paul, ganun nga sa PSN. it wont allow you to go to the next pages unless you update.its a also a precaution. if someday, someone has hacked the PS3 so it can play bootleg copies of games, then it will be all in offline mode.
anyway, i hope you didnt have a problem updating your FW.
sir paul, ganun nga sa PSN. it wont allow you to go to the next pages unless you update.
anyway, i hope you didnt have a problem updating your FW.
Although 2 channels lng ang input mu from the PS3, your Samsung HT will still render its output to 5.1 channel.
"The game giant also announced that beginning this September, the 80GB PlayStation 3 will sell for $400, which is $100 less than the current price; the current 40GB $400 PS3 model will be discontinued."
Basically, the 80GB replaces the 40GB model. The 80GB is PS2 compatible and has plenty of memory slots plus 4 USB inputs.
its a also a precaution. if someday, someone has hacked the PS3 so it can play bootleg copies of games, then it will be all in offline mode.
i have a 40giger. im afraid it does not have memory slots. what are the memory slots for?
can you use the SD memory cards for these slots?
thanks...
Although 2 channels lng ang input mu from the PS3, your Samsung HT will still render its output to 5.1 channel.
Great choice for deciding to get a PS3 coz its the best multi media machine available as of date at a very reasonable price.
Enjoy!
??? ??? ??? You won't get 5.1 channels from a stereo source. What you will get is enhanced surround sound from the Samsung HTIB. 5.1 are seperate distinct channels. Example: All you hear in the center channel/speaker is dialogue. The only way you get this is through the optical or HDMI output of the PS3.
Thanks, ayan nalinawan na ako. ;D That was what I was thinking nga. :) PS3 talaga balak kong bilin to play blu-ray kasi as of now sobrang mahal pa rin ng stand-alone BD players, plus may games pa sa PS3, what more coud I ask for? ;)
Thanks din if u have other questions , feel free to ask coz our members here are very helpful naman. You will be guided properly w/ our tips and comments.
Compact Flash Memory, SD Memory and Memory Stick slots used to transfer Game, Film, Music, Pictures etc... Same thing with the USB slots.
despite having both a DS controller and the regular six-axis, I prefer the latter because its lightweight ;)
nope you can't transfer/copy games , you can always use a USB memory adapter thingy
One more thing, is the PS3 capable of displaying subtitles ba for video files? For example, meron akong mkv 720p video pero korean ang language, meron however na external subs na english (srt file). In order for me to play the file sa PS3 I would have to use mkv2vob to convert the video right? So after maging vob na yung file, ilalagay ko lang yung vob and srt file sa PS3 then pwede na niya ma-load pareho? Or meron na bang subtitle support yung mkv2vob? (sorry di ko pa kasi na-dl yung program) Thanks!
ic...
can you transfer/copy games, files from one PS3 to another?
im not sure if my PS3 has a memory slot. but it does have a USB port which i use for updating FW.
thanks...
magkano po ba PS3 sa local market? magpapabili nalang ako sa U.S kung mas mura dun? pwede po ba U.S version dito sa atin?
i have a 40giger. im afraid it does not have memory slots. what are the memory slots for?
can you use the SD memory cards for these slots?
thanks...
Kanina nasa V-Mall ako, meron akong nakitang package na 24,500, Asian 40Gb, with 1 free game and 2 controllers na (dual shock 3 yung free). Bibili na sana ako kaso sabi sakin hindi daw advisable na mag play ng blu-ray movies kasi madali daw masisira yung PS3. Eh ang plano ko sana for my PS3 is 80% movie player, and 20% games lang as of now. Ayun, dahil sa sinabi nung nasa store di na muna ko bumili...
^oo nga eh, nabasa ko naman na marami din dito nag play ng blu-ray movies nila sa PS3 and so far wala naman problema. matinding pag-iisip ito hehehe...
^oo nga eh, nabasa ko naman na marami din dito nag play ng blu-ray movies nila sa PS3 and so far wala naman problema. matinding pag-iisip ito hehehe...
if you can wait. bili ka nalang mga around december, because by sept this year, only the 80 gb will be available for sale at 399$ so presyong 40gb pero yung 80gb model na, so in short parang price cut narin. so kung sept ma-implement yan, around december siguro natin ma-feel yan dito sa pinas or baka november. that will be a good buy. ;D
Ayan more positive feedbacks on the PS3 as a BD movie player! ;D
Thanks mher70 and darkwing for the testimonials!
bro thanks sobra for the info. good buy na nga yun kaso nov or dec pa... hmm... nako lalong nadagdagan iisipin ko hahaha pero ayos lang. kasi medyo excited na rin ako to experience high def movies sa HDTV ko, although ok naman yung DVD component output niya, iba pa rin syempre kapag blu-ray. salamat ulit mga bros!
Can you play HDDVD disc on a PS3 or BD player?
bro...habang nag aantay ka ng 80gb, pde ka nang mag start mag collect ng BD movies hehehe :D so when the time comes na nandyan na yung ps3 mo....magdamagan naman ang panood mo....jan mo ma ffeel ang enjoyment. ;)
good luck! :)
thanks bro, gandang idea nga yan, pero wouldn't you think seeing those blu-ray movies sa desk ko, and not being able to watch them, that's torture! baka mapabili rin ako agad ng PS3 nun. hahaha!
yup i'm really impressed sa PS3, in fact m looking for a cheap 2nd hand PS3 for a 2nd BD player ;D
lols actually i suggest you buy BDs that are on sale while waiting, but you are right though seeing those BDs and reading the bakc info, i bet mapa takbo ka agad sa GH lols
nope, hddvd was a competing format which has stop production of its players. all movie studios has also stop support for the format that was introduced by toshiba. samsung, lg and toshiba produces the hddvd players. you can of course still find some players out there, new old stock or pre-owned. and as you can see in the pdvd market place and amazon, prices of hddvd are falling compared to bluray.
so if you are not picky, you can easily jump into the hd bandwagon by going hddvd first, cheap player, cheap disk (although the lastest ones that you can buy are i am legend, beowulf and atonement, newer movies they don't release anymore). then pag talagang wala ka ng makitang magandang film. buy bluray. hehehe by that time mura na sya. ;D ;D ;D
hahaha yeah, exactly what i was thinking. san ba kayo usually bumibili ng BDs? sa amazon mura around $20 lang (900Php) pero syempre may shipping fee pa yun. dito sa pinas nagtanong ako sa infomax 1700 pinaka-mababa. of course i can always opt to buy mint condition BDs din dito sa pinoydvd hehehe
madami dito sa amazon kumukuha tapos johnny air cargo (jac) ang padala ditosa pinas. and tama ka, you can get pre-owned mint condition from the pdvd marketplace. knowing that pdvd members are really video enthusiasts, lahat na mabili mo are parang brand new pero at very reasonable prices na. ;D
ano yung johnny air cargo sir? mas mura ba shipping pag ganun? for sure pag naisipan ko nang bumili ng BDs eh dito ko maghahanap sa pdvd, confident naman ako na almost bnew din mabibili ko dito.
^Ah ok thank sa info sir. Hanapin ko yung thread nila and learn more about them.
^Ah ok thank sa info sir. Hanapin ko yung thread nila and learn more about them.
dont hesitate on the ps3. Buy it soon so you can enjoy it like most of us do.
if you want to know more, check out pinoyps.com (formerly pinoypsx.com) we have like 300+(i think) PS3 pinoy owners there
for your quick reference RE: JAC, here's the link ... HTH :D
http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=6383.540
advisable bang bumili ng ps3 dito sa us, d2 kasi ako. thank u guys.
ano maganda na UPS for both ps3 and 32 lcd tv?...
nasira hard disk ko because of a power outage.. planning to buy a new momentus 160gb.. plus UPS..
ok na ba ang 500va UPS?..
thanks..
ano maganda na UPS for both ps3 and 32 lcd tv?...
nasira hard disk ko because of a power outage.. planning to buy a new momentus 160gb.. plus UPS..
ok na ba ang 500va UPS?..
thanks..
salamat sa reply
@skylynx
hehe ako to si davz.. ano pa naka saksak sa UPS mo? ps3 lang? pano pag wala nang kuryente,.pano mo i-proper shutdown since ps3 lang ang naka UPS at hindi kasama ang tv mo?..di mo makikita ang xmb.. :(
@iiinaslao
naka bada Line conditioner ako courtesy of sir nemesis... so ok na yun for TV right?
kahit 500va nalang na ups just for ps3 im good to go?.. 135watts lang kasi 40gb..
salamat sa reply
@skylynx
hehe ako to si davz.. ano pa naka saksak sa UPS mo? ps3 lang? pano pag wala nang kuryente,.pano mo i-proper shutdown since ps3 lang ang naka UPS at hindi kasama ang tv mo?..di mo makikita ang xmb.. :(
may chance din ba masira ang lcd tv pag nagkaroon ng power outage bigla? nako sa outlet lang nakasaksak yung samsung lcd ko, and it has already experienced about 2 power outages if i remember right. ano ba nagiging effect nun? baka may sira na pala lcd ko...
anyway, kailangan ko rin pala bumili ng UPS pag bumili na rin ako ng PS3. magkano na kaya UPS ngayon? nakalimutan ko na magkano yung bili ko dito sa UPS ng pc ko. 500va lang din ito.
Better get a voltage regulator of at least 1000watts for protection against power surge.
mas recommended mo sir avr na lang?
Was able to finally change it...nagulat ako sa umpisa.
Sobrang panget nung PQ...nakalimuan ko hindi pa pala naka set-up.
So nasa 480i pa siya...sobrang labo.
Buti na lang may improvement when I set the video to 720p via component.
Pero may diff pa din pag HDMI.
Hi Sir,
are you using component cables for the 720p? anu po un cable nio? san nio po nabili?
pinaka ok nga bumili sa tate, number one, ok ang warranty dyan 2 years, if ever may problems you can bring it back to where you bought it. number two, ang tate ang pinaka malaking market when it comes to video games, kaya the support from sony is definitely there, una kayo sa release ng bluray movies, games and to a certain extent pati online goodies (although technically anyone can access this anywhere in the world basta may u.s. ps3 id). so go ahead, buy the ps3, but as i said if you are not in a hurry wait for september when they will bring down the price of the 80gb down to the 399$ level and phased out the 40gb model.Thank u Sir, bakasyo kasi ako sa US, uuwi ako end of this month. thanks again!
i was using component cable for my ps3 before. it does produce finer picture quality compared to composite cables. colors are also more vibrant when it comes to using component cable than using composite cables.
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj66/steelcrazy/PS3ComponentCable.jpg)
^Yup, I meant upscale din (i was careful not to use the term "upscale" baka kasi may iba palang term pag sa divx files etc hehe)
ok thanks bro!
excited na ako magka-PS3! :D pero baka hintayin ko yung lalabas na 80gb with the price of 40gb.
Pwede ba pa-convert dito yun U.S version para maging region free?
Pwede ba pa-convert dito yun U.S version para maging region free?
Pwede ba pa-convert dito yun U.S version para maging region free?
Anyone updated to 2.41 and had problems? I usually use a USB thumb drive to update my software.
I wanted to make sure before I update...kasi there were some issues with the 2.40 last I heard.
Another one again so soon? ;D
there's no 2.42 in the US site yet.
here is the link for US PS3s
people are speculating this is in preparation for PS Life, or it just loads Trophies faster hehe
newbie question : i have yet to update the FW of my PS3 since I bought it (less than a year). If I decide to update using the latest FW will I have any problem? Thanks!
Hi Von, you have nothing to worry about. It's perfectly safe (as far as 2.41 is concerned). ;)
mga bros
do i need these updates, even if im just planning to use my ps3 as a bluray player and play old games like cod4 and nfscarbon?
oh and btw how will i know my firmware version and what will i need to play cod4 and nfs carbon?
im still re-subscribing to globe telco at the moment (binigay na daw kasi nila yung old line namin sa ibang customer) >:( >:(
sir, you can update FW naman using USB drive. instructions are available at the ps3 site. i upgrade mine using USB, its faster pa.
sir, you can update FW naman using USB drive. instructions are available at the ps3 site. i upgrade mine using USB, its faster pa.
suggest you update your FW....
Yes, I agree updating tru USB is much faster. I only tried once updating direct from the PS3 & never would do that again... ;D
so download it to usb flashdrive lang then stick it up to ps3's usb port? then automatic na sya? or i need to browse it pa?
instructions are available at the ps3 site.
http://asia.playstation.com/hk/ps3/eng/ps3_softupdate.htm
Press Triangle when the movie is playing, in the menu, there is a video setting or media setting, i can't recall the name, basta meron dun Upscaling options, Full screen etc...
I tried playing dvds on my ps3, but there is something I can't seem to figure out. The dvds I play (whether 1:85, 2:35 ) have black bars all around, not the usual top and bottom only. The picture screen becomes so small. Anyway, tried setting from the menu settings in the ps3 and set the display to 480p where the 16:9 and 4:3 selection appears and it fixes the problem but that will be 480p only right? Dvd picture is not that great..When I check the 1080p option box, there is no option for the 16:9 or 4:3 that comes out like the 480p option, So the black bars are all around the picture again. Can somebody help me? Something Im doing wrong? ???..thks
Are these old titles? if yes, they may not be anamorphic, in which case you'll get those black bars all around when viewing thru hdmi.
Are these old titles? if yes, they may not be anamorphic, in which case you'll get those black bars all around when viewing thru hdmi.
Press Triangle when the movie is playing, in the menu, there is a video setting or media setting, i can't recall the name, basta meron dun Upscaling options, Full screen etc...
ok tried the title kicking and screaming last nite, its says anamorphic on the back, same thing is happening black bars on all four sides. Could it be firmware, mine is at 1.81 pa ata?
Ray do try your FW update, it might just be the problem ;D
Ray do try your FW update, it might just be the problem ;D
ok ive been doing this na pala, I cant seem to find what you are saying, the closest is AV setting, which dont have the options you are saying. It has upscaling option nga like double scale etc. but none about fullscreen, widescreen etc..and another selection, Display settings ata, where the mbps shows etc.etc.., nothing there also about the upscaling option regarding full screen etc. Hay naku. I'm really confused here. Somebody pls just slap me ;D
how long does it normally take for the firmware update? was able to download na the latest FW and saved it using SD Card, worried ako baka bigla magbrown out and masira yung PS3. Thanks!
ok tried the title kicking and screaming last nite, its says anamorphic on the back, same thing is happening black bars on all four sides. Could it be firmware, mine is at 1.81 pa ata?
hmm 10 mins is already a long time
ok ive been doing this na pala, I cant seem to find what you are saying, the closest is AV setting, which dont have the options you are saying. It has upscaling option nga like double scale etc. but none about fullscreen, widescreen etc..and another selection, Display settings ata, where the mbps shows etc.etc.., nothing there also about the upscaling option regarding full screen etc. Hay naku. I'm really confused here. Somebody pls just slap me ;D
how long does it normally take for the firmware update? was able to download na the latest FW and saved it using SD Card, worried ako baka bigla magbrown out and masira yung PS3. Thanks!
hi bro yup dun yun sa upscaling setting. just try to set it to normal para mawala yung black bars
its faster on the USB update IMO...
ey guys anyone know cheap hardware which could convert PAL to NTSC output?
my brother bought Soul Caliber 4 earlier today only to find out that out SDTV isnt multisystem.
or is anyone interested in an R3 Sould Caliber 4 which sadly we couldn't play :'(
hmmm anong screen res naka sulat sa likod sa case? meron 576 i/p etc?
pwede Divx Ive been using my ps3 to read divx files US yung sa akin with 2.42 firmware (latest)...alam ko nasa firmware 1.4 ata na firmware upgrade to play Divx...update nalang siguro to 2.42 para sure na magplay
Im not streaming videos since its a complicated thing for my network setup...ginagawa ko lang is transfer the vids file using a flashdrive select videos,highlight usb storage then press triangle and the display all then copy
hope this help
thx sir.
PS3 Asian now on 2.42 FW pero ayaw pa rin magplay ng .avi files e. i do however try to play them on the USB Flash drive. di ba pde direct play on flash drive? do i really need to copy it over to play .avi files?
PS3 Asian users,
can you guys play .avi files?
thanks!
Sirs,
Hope you can help enlighten me:
How will you know if the BD disk will have black bars in the upper & lower portions when viewed?
TIA
our lcd /plasma tvs have 16:9 aspect ratio consider as widescreen, but the aspect ratio of movie theaters are 2.35:1 anamorphic (hope i am right on this), that's why film transfers to discs whether its the old dvd, the new bluray or the dead hddvd, even if shown in our new tvs, it still exhibits black bars on top and bottom of screens. so if it says anamorphic, that's black bars for us.
some people just use the tv's zoom function to fill the whole screen, of course by doing that its either you get a distorted image or correct image but part of the original scene has been chopped off the screen.
finally got to upgrade my PS3 to FW 2.42, trying it now and hopefully everything will be fine ;D
hmm can we disable this via ps3 controls?
hmmm you can't disable the black bars, its either watch it in the original aspect ratio or you have to use the TV's zoom function to fill the screen just as iiinaslao saidjust as i expected .. :(
Hows the latest firmware upgrade? Is everything working fine?
^von musta? matagal tagal ko narin inaasam asam yung pix ng setup mo wala parin hehe
Using my PS3 for BD viewing lang, but everything seems to be working fine ;)
I guess it also shows that reference grade HDMI cables are really just a myth performance-wise. Really, I don't see how cables will affect PQ and SQ when the signal is digital.
I guess it also shows that reference grade HDMI cables are really just a myth performance-wise. Really, I don't see how cables will affect PQ and SQ when the signal is digital.
May feature ba na last memory yung FW 2.42? I was surprised kasi when I put in a BD dun nag start kung saan ko siya last iniwan.
how about updates that are included on disk?they are usally old firmware ;)
Guys, noob question lang regarding the ps3...
In the audio options, what's the difference between Linear PCM and bitstream?
From what I understand, with linear PCM, the ps3 is the one decoding the audio right? And with bitstream, the ps3 only passes the undecoded audio to the receiver and the receiver will be the one to decode the audio?
concern ko kasi yung DTS-MA coz d kaya decode ng ps3 yun now dba? if i change it to bitstream and let my rcvr (onkyo-606) decode it, kaya na ba malabas yung DTS-MA?
don't know kung natanong na to hehe thanks!
kaya ng magdecode ng DTS-MA ang ps3 sir, just send LPCM sa 606 mo =)
FW 2.0 ata sir ;D
FW 2.0 ata sir ;D
May feature ba na last memory yung FW 2.42? I was surprised kasi when I put in a BD dun nag start kung saan ko siya last iniwan.
Tried Top Gun BD and it always plays from the start. :-\ Bookmarks don't work. Is the last memory feature dependent on paticular BD titles? Movies I have in the PS3s HDD always start where I left off even on different titles.so far i also encountered the same w/ Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl. It also starts fro the beginning while other Bds starts where i left off.
Guys, How do you charge your PS3 controller?
I usually charge via PC.
Can you charge using a USB Charger? I have one, I just dont know if it works.
How do you its charging? 4 blinking lights? 1 blinking light?
Guys, How do you charge your PS3 controller?
I usually charge via PC.
Can you charge using a USB Charger? I have one, I just dont know if it works.
How do you its charging? 4 blinking lights? 1 blinking light?
i wouldnt recommend using a usb charger, unless its the one from apple .. generic usb chargers might fry your gadgets :)
I agree! Specially those from CDRKing. What a waste of money!problem is they might not be regulated .. ;D
160gb PS3 model announced for America: $499, November release
The 160GB model announced at Leipzig today will also be coming to America in a new bundle featuring last year's blockbuster PS3 exclusive, Uncharted. For $499, the 160GB system will include the new 160GB system, a DUALSHOCK 3 controller, a voucher for PAIN and a copy of Uncharted. It will be available in November.
"As PLAYSTATION Network continues to evolve with our recently launched video delivery service and more exclusive games, PS3 owners are demanding more storage capacity," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "Consumers also are utilizing PS3 as an entertainment hub for their digital media, placing content such as their entire music collection on the hard drive. The 160GB PS3 system addresses this growing consumer demand in a compelling bundle that delivers significant value."
this is a great bundle mga christmas meron na siguro datablitz nito.
160gb PS3 model announced for America: $499, November release
I've read that PS3 HDD is hot swappable and can be upgraded to one that has a higher capacity. Do you still need to re-install the OS if you change the HDD?
Wireless PS3 mini keyboard
-from CDRKing. It also has an attachment on the PS3 controller. It works even on Windows XP. ;D
Gorgeous keypad...any price indication Jess? :)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/nirvblakr/DSCN0139.jpg)
Wireless PS3 mini keyboard
-from CDRKing. It also has an attachment on the PS3 controller. It works even on Windows XP. ;D
sir how much is this?
Hi Paul ... as mentioned by darkwing, no price listed as of now ....
the unit will hit North American stores by November, and a December release for Europe and Asia.
Just in time to include this in our Christmas shopping list .... ;D ;D ;D
ayos yan, Doc. Heard about this from my brother but have not seen one yet. Thanks for the pix. ;D
Kumusta naman "performance" nyan, Doc?
There is a little lag in the input as compared to a wired keyboard but acceptable. Just needs a little getting used to. ;D
P550 as I remember :D
What are the new features of the upgraded firmware 2.42? Is it worth the upgrade?
Slightly OT question, are downloads faster with a wired connection? I'm downloading games for my PS3 and it's taking too long on my WiFi network.
Its better if you used a wired connection. I downloaded Tekken 5, It took me the whole night to download the game. >:( Also for Devil May Cry 4 Demo, etc.
My DSL is not fast. Just 1 Mbps.
I heard Star Wars Force Unleashed Demo is out already, But I'm not downloading it. I know it would take me another whole night just to download a 600 to 700 mb demo game.
Its better if you used a wired connection. I downloaded Tekken 5, It took me the whole night to download the game. >:( Also for Devil May Cry 4 Demo, etc.
My DSL is not fast. Just 1 Mbps.
I heard Star Wars Force Unleashed Demo is out already, But I'm not downloading it. I know it would take me another whole night just to download a 600 to 700 mb demo game.
newbie question din sa ps3 ba kagaya din ng psp in terms of saving the game sa hdd di ba sa psp yung iso games pwede mo i copy sa memory stick then pwede na maglaro without the cd? ganun din ba sa ps3 pwede ka mag copy sa hdd nya ng image files of games makakalaro ka ba without the cd?i think it serves the same principle once you have the game in your hdd, install it so you can play the game just through the hdd w/o the CD.
thanks
OT question, are downloads faster with a wired connection? I'm downloading games for my PS3 and it's taking too long on my WiFi network.
[quote autho OT question, are downloads faster with a wired connection? I'm downloading games for my PS3 and it's taking too long on my WiFi network.
Wired is always FASTER than wireless. ;D
newbie question din sa ps3 ba kagaya din ng psp in terms of saving the game sa hdd di ba sa psp yung iso games pwede mo i copy sa memory stick then pwede na maglaro without the cd? ganun din ba sa ps3 pwede ka mag copy sa hdd nya ng image files of games makakalaro ka ba without the cd?
thanks
if you are saying if you can play iso games on ps3 through its hard drive. then the answer is no you can't yet, still no jack sparrow games on ps3, but if you are asking if there are games that can be played through the ps3's hard disk, then the answer is yes, you can download old ps1 and even some full ps3 games via ps store (you have to purchase it) and of course keep it in your hdd as long as you want.
if you are talking about disk based games, some disk based game requires you to install part of the game to the hdd so as to make the game load faster but the game disk is still needed. ;D
thanks for the info, that's my cousin's question he is planning to buy ps3 and im not yet into ps3 right now... many thanks
Gigabit lan card+Gigabit switch/router =300mbps wireless ;D ;D ;D ;D
if you are saying if you can play iso games on ps3 through its hard drive. then the answer is no you can't yet, still no jack sparrow games on ps3, but if you are asking if there are games that can be played through the ps3's hard disk, then the answer is yes, you can download old ps1 and even some full ps3 games via ps store (you have to purchase it) and of course keep it in your hdd as long as you want.
if you are talking about disk based games, some disk based game requires you to install part of the game to the hdd so as to make the game load faster but the game disk is still needed. ;D
HOT OFF THE GRILL ;D ;D ;D ;D(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/skylynx888/PS31.jpg)(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/skylynx888/PS32.jpg)
wow! hi-tech PS3 ah!!!pre order , pero sold out na :D :D :D :D :D
saan ba meron niyan ??? hehehehehe ;D :D
HOT OFF THE GRILL ;D ;D ;D ;D(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/skylynx888/PS31.jpg)(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/skylynx888/PS32.jpg)
guys question lang...
when you watch bd movies on your ps3, do you use linear PCM or bitstream on HDMI? ano ba talaga difference? ???
on some bd movies kasi mas clear and sound and dialogue pag bitstream, ibang movies naman mas ok pag Linear PCM... or baka sa setting sa receiver ang may prob?
I use onkyo 606 pala. :)
Thanks!
as i understand it, with linear pcm its the ps3 that decodes the the signal, while if you bitstream it, you let the receiver decode the signal. kaya siguro iba iba nag results mo sir logan. depende sa equipment, pero dapat mas maganda decoder ng receiver kaysa sa ps3. (i definitely might be wrong here) ???.
yes yun din nga assumption ko na mas magaling mag decode yung receiver... but when i choose bitstream sa ps3 and let my receiver decode the audio signal, lumalabas dts lang or dolby lang and not dts ma/dolby truHD. well yun yung nakalagay sa receiver and sa ps3 (when i press select). while if i let the ps3 decode the audio, sa receiver multichannel nakalagay pero sa ps3 DTS-MA/DOLBY TRU-HD. ??? does that mean d mapalabas ng receiver yung HD sounds? :o coz it supposed to according sa manual :-\
another problem is, depende sa disc na i-play ko yung results! yung iba mas ok pag linear pcm yung iba naman mas ok pag bitstream.. ??? naguguluhan tuloy ako kung ano mas maganda hehe ;D hirap naman kung palipat lipat ako ng settings...
been following the last few posts
since i experience the same with my PS3 + 805 combo...
so if i want DTS-HD MA, Dolby Digital+ and Dolby TrueHD sound to come out, what do i do??? :-[ ???
what other BD players give me DTS-HD MA, Dolby Digital+ and Dolby TrueHD???
another ignorant question...aabangan ko din ang magiging sagot sa tanung mo ;D ;D
does it mean, it is best to play PCM than bitstream to get full HD sound?
if so how do you now set your AVR? specifically an 805?
ano pong english translation nun brader iiinaslao? hehe sorry di ko na gets.
ano pong english translation nun brader iiinaslao? hehe sorry di ko na gets.
i don't know if this had already bee nanswered. i just want to know how to connect the ps3 to an avr that has no hdmi port to obtain the the full 5.1 sound or even 7.1? is the toslink support this connection or do i need a multichannel cable for the ps3? is there such a cable? thanks.
you will need toslink / optical cable, digital out from ps3 to avr's digital input. then set your ps3 to bitstream to let the avr decode the dd and dts signal. with this connection, you get 5.1 lossy dolby digital and dts signals.
chief if you are getting from the US, i think around U$D299 excluding tax and shipping.
my brother got his for 299, as he was able to get coupons online worth 100.wow thats a big discount .. :)
my brother got his for 299, as he was able to get coupons online worth 100.
When using these older players you should set your player to output in PCM. It will send this PCM data "predecoded" to your receiver and your receiver doesn't have to do anything but play it.
my brother got his for 299, as he was able to get coupons online worth 100.
With this.. you haved to pay first $399+ local tax..then walmart will be give the coupon($100) to be use in thier local or online store.
Add ko lang... sony offers $100 credit back on purchase of $$299 or more.
PS3 = $399 less $100 credit back
Total is $299 also.
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644489278
swerter talaga ng mga nasa abroad :(
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/09/16/ps3-firmware-update-v242/
Hi, everyone, I wanted to give you a heads up about PS3 firmware update (v2.43). Unlike previous updates, firmware v2.43 is specific to the Japan region, and only PS3 users there will be required to install the update. PS3 users in all other regions will not be prompted to download v2.43. However, if you manually initiate a firmware update by clicking on “System Update” under the XMB’s Settings icon, the v2.43 update will be available, regardless of where you are located.
Users outside of Japan do not need to perform this update if your PS3 system software is on version v2.41 or later. However if you do perform the update, it will not cause any issues with your system or add any new functionality.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/09/16/ps3-firmware-update-v242/
Hi, everyone, I wanted to give you a heads up about PS3 firmware update (v2.43). Unlike previous updates, firmware v2.43 is specific to the Japan region, and only PS3 users there will be required to install the update. PS3 users in all other regions will not be prompted to download v2.43. However, if you manually initiate a firmware update by clicking on “System Update” under the XMB’s Settings icon, the v2.43 update will be available, regardless of where you are located.
Users outside of Japan do not need to perform this update if your PS3 system software is on version v2.41 or later. However if you do perform the update, it will not cause any issues with your system or add any new functionality.
hmm wonder what the update does? It specifically says that "it will not add any new functionality" so why release an update that doesn't do anything? ???
I guess sa japan psn or games lang may use to ;D
swerter talaga ng mga nasa abroad :(
para ka rin namang nasa abroad ah :) Mga kano kausap mo araw araw :D:D
With this.. you haved to pay first $399+ local tax..then walmart will be give the coupon($100) to be use in thier local or online store.
Add ko lang... sony offers $100 credit back on purchase of $$299 or more.
PS3 = $399 less $100 credit back
Total is $299 also.
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644489278
Swerte naman nung bumili sa Walmart, ako I just bought the 80GB from Best Buy yesterday...pero $399 and
walang coupon (rebates).
edi hindi pala pwedeng ikabit yung mga speakers sa ps3? maganda ba sound niya kahit na speaker lang ng TV ang gamit?
you wont be able to experience the full sound capability the bluray movie can give you (dolby digital, dts, or even lossless sound). lalabas sya in stereo lang pag sa tv, and tv speakers are usually small in size, kaya hindi rin masyadong maganda yung sound kaysa sa may set-up na 5.1 speakers.
Downloaded the update this evening. No problems with installation.
pero pwede siyang kabitan ng 5.1 na speaker?only if you have an avr/htib that has an optical input.
ps3 price drop in japan. 40gb ps3 now obsolete.replaced by 80gb ps3 with the same price as the 40gb version.
this 80gb ps3 replaces the 40gb ps3. the 40gb version will now be end of manufacture and this new 80gb version will not have the ps2 game back compatibility and the card reader AFAIK. more like the 40gb version only with 80gb capacity hdd. maybe now is the time for me to buy the PS3.
actually its old news na....
Good thing I was able to find a 60GB US like 6 months ago. Having Backward compatibility really is not important anymore especially if we already have a PS2
actually its old news na....
Good thing I was able to find a 60GB US like 6 months ago. Having Backward compatibility really is not important anymore especially if we already have a PS2
Just opened my PS3 and I got a prompt to update. Anyone knows what 2.52 is for?
bem on November 06, 2008 06:46 AM
According to the official PlayStation blog the 2.5.2 update doesn't do too much besides improving the playback quality of some PS3 format software and fixing a text entry issue that occurred when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard with some PS3 format software.
kahit pala di ko muna upgrade ok lang pala... sa sunod na lang siguro ulit
I have just updated to 2.52. I was forced to updated bec. you cant connect to PSN or online gaming w/o the updates.
I dont update via PS3, I used PC to download the update.
I also do and whats the difference? . . . I still have to wait for it to finish downloading, transfer my usb drive or cd to PS3 and install before I can sign-in and connect to PSN >:(
Yes, I agree updating tru USB is much faster. I only tried once updating direct from the PS3 & never would do that again... ;D
kamusta naman ang ps3 as a blu-ray player sa SDTV?
yea i know na iba naman talaga ang sdtv sa hdtv. gusto ko lang din malaman talaga if blurry or pixelated yung images.via dvd component or rca?
via dvd component or rca?
if via dvd component it should look like a very good copy of a dvd movie :D
via rca .. well ill try it .. (i need to look for my ps3's box though)
i see.. if via dvd component, maganda na rin ang resolution niya? i saw some screenshots kasi sa isang site wherein they compared hd vs sd presentation ng ps3. sa sd malabo and hirap basahin ng in-game text sa hd naman eh ang linaw sobra.thats one of the downside of SD :)
thanks for the info ninjababez. naku mukhang on-hold muna ang plan ko for the ps3. sayang naman kasi if di ko ma maximize ang experience eh...yup better save up for a 32" lcdtv atleast .. same gameplay but the graphics on hdtv is way better .. :D
yup better save up for a 32" lcdtv atleast .. same gameplay but the graphics on hdtv is way better .. :D
Ah. But with regard to online multiplayer, no effect?
Need an excuse to get a standalone BD player. I'm waiting for my PS3 to break down (lens problem, etc) but after so many months of abuse this one tough machine is still alive & kicking...no sign of slowing down at all. ;D
sell it nalang sir paul.
^bro u can try to change the DNS to 4.2.2.2 and 4.2.2.3.
try disabling media server din
^bro u can try to change the DNS to 4.2.2.2 and 4.2.2.3.
try disabling media server din
This is what I did. I set my PS3 to use a static IP and opened the necessary ports. I'm also using the above-quoted DNS servers. Ok na ang download. Di na nadidisconnect or nagsa-sign out.
Pero... ano yun media server? ???
That is one thing I can't do unless I want my wife to skin me alive.... ;D
ok will try that later.. thanks!
i already have a static IP but... what ports did you open for the ps3? ???
sorry for the dumb question ;D
PlayStation Network requires you to forward the 80, 443, 5223, 3478-3479, 3658 ports.
tried opening all those ports and also using opendns but still i was signed out!!! >:(
maybe bayantel na ang problem? ???
Ask your credit card company if they'll allow 6 months installment at 0% interest. You can purchase a PS3 via straight credit purchase, then just ask the card company to convert it into installments.
Ok, pro db may added amount un kpag straight purchase?
Naka static IP naman PS3 mo, right? And naka forward yun ports sa static IP?
May contact number ka ba nya Sir?
Salamat in advance!
richard! try mo din sa pinoyps.com ok din dun! or sa mga datablitz if open pa sila. do you prefer any models ba? or ok na kahit asian or US models sayo?
try this link:
http://www.pinoyxbox.com/phpnuke/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=21737&start=0
^bro congrats! i suggest open it na then setup its internet connection and create a PSN account so u can update your unit narin. so pag dating ng 25 ready to use na! hehe
Bro. I want to upgrade HD of my PS3. from 40G to 160GB. Any suggestion where and what brand to buy for the replacement? TIA
I also do and whats the difference? . . . I still have to wait for it to finish downloading, transfer my usb drive or cd to PS3 and install before I can sign-in and connect to PSN >:(
And it happens everytime I want to use and enjoy it at once. :P
Bro. I want to upgrade HD of my PS3. from 40G to 160GB. Any suggestion where and what brand to buy for the replacement? TIA
hi bro i upgraded mine from 40 to 320g. i would recommend to use Seagate narin as this is the one originally used by the PS3 din. just look for the 2.5" SATA momentus na 5400rpm. yung 320G nasa mga php3600.Thanks kt, I will upgrade mine too.
dont forget to backup your PS3 before upgrading. goodluck! ;D
check pinoyps.com. they have a tutorial there on how to upgrade your HD. :DThanks bro, i'll check the site.
Bro. I want to upgrade HD of my PS3. from 40G to 160GB. Any suggestion where and what brand to buy for the replacement? TIAhttp://www.pinoyps.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=18343&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=tagalized
Thanks kt, I will upgrade mine too.
hi bro i upgraded mine from 40 to 320g. i would recommend to use Seagate narin as this is the one originally used by the PS3 din. just look for the 2.5" SATA momentus na 5400rpm. yung 320G nasa mga php3600.
dont forget to backup your PS3 before upgrading. goodluck! ;D
Hi guys! I'm planning to buy a PS3 really soon and will be using it more as a blu ray player than for gaming, although I'd still be playing games ocassionally.
I have a question, may HDTV kasi kami na Samsung R81 32inches. I think 720p/1080i lang resolution niya. What would you recommend na setting sa PS3, gawin ko din ba dapat 720p lang din or mas maganda ba na gawin kong 1080p setting sa PS3 then I'd just let the tv do the downscaling? TIA!
Hi guys! I'm planning to buy a PS3 really soon and will be using it more as a blu ray player than for gaming, although I'd still be playing games ocassionally.
I have a question, may HDTV kasi kami na Samsung R81 32inches. I think 720p/1080i lang resolution niya. What would you recommend na setting sa PS3, gawin ko din ba dapat 720p lang din or mas maganda ba na gawin kong 1080p setting sa PS3 then I'd just let the tv do the downscaling? TIA!
ETA: Additional question na medyo off topic na, I'm planning to purchase din kasi an external hard drive for use with my pc and PS3 (through USB). i'm a total noob when it comes to all these so please bear with me. Ano po ba ma recommend niyo sakin na brand, and kung saan ako makakabili with the cheapest price. 300gb or 500gb sana target ko na size (I read somewhere na up to 300gb lang yung kaya ng PS3 ma-detect? not sure) but if that's true, yung 300gb na lang bilin ko, pero if the 500gb will work on the PS3 din naman, 500gb na bilin ko. basta importante gumana and compatible sa PS3. thanks a lot!
steelcrazy - oh i see, will do that. thanks for the info!
lithium_deuteride - according to steelcrazy di daw tumatanggap ng 1080p signals yung lcd tv ko, pero try ko na rin mag experiment. thanks!
pchin - thanks! baka bukas mag canvass na ako sa greenhills. kung may questions pa ako mag post lang ako dito, helpful din kasi talaga mga tao dito and dami ko natututunan. ;D
ETA: Additional question na medyo off topic na, I'm planning to purchase din kasi an external hard drive for use with my pc and PS3 (through USB). i'm a total noob when it comes to all these so please bear with me. Ano po ba ma recommend niyo sakin na brand, and kung saan ako makakabili with the cheapest price. 300gb or 500gb sana target ko na size (I read somewhere na up to 300gb lang yung kaya ng PS3 ma-detect? not sure) but if that's true, yung 300gb na lang bilin ko, pero if the 500gb will work on the PS3 din naman, 500gb na bilin ko. basta importante gumana and compatible sa PS3. thanks a lot!
Bro pls take note that the PS3 can only detect Hard Drives w/ FAT32 formats and cannot detect Hard Drives w/ NTFS formats. If ur plan is to store movie files into an external hard drive and watch them via usb connection on ur PS3, sad to say that the PS3 cannot read and play MKV files although it can play avi, divx,and mpeg files.
I've been using my PS3 in watching downloaded mkv files. To view mkv files on your PS3 you have to extract the m2ts file from the mkv or matroska file which is just a container using tsmuxer software in just 2 to 3 minutes using your pc. The resulting m2ts file is basically the same file used in blu-ray movie discs & there's no conversion during the process. You still get the same 720p or 1080p quality those with nmts or htpcs are getting when watching mkv files. I am also using an external hard drive in FAT32 format connected to the PS3 via usb to store & watch m2ts files with less than 4gb file size. (limitation of the FAT32 formatted hard drives) For larger m2ts files (4gb up), I use the HFS software to download & copy the file to the PS3's hdd or stream m2ts files from my pc to the PS3 thru the PS3's internet browser & my router. All these softwares are freewares & downloaded from the internet. If you already have a PS3 & don't have extra funds to get an nmt or htpc this is the way to view downloaded mkv files. There's more you can do with your PS3 aside from playing video games & watching blu-ray discs, just google it :)
Thanks a lot Sir aeris30 for sharing your knowledge. I'll try it out asap and if i encounter any problems, i hope i can consult w/ you again.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
^hi bro. i think di sya pwde na ganun. needed talaga yung ext hdd. kasi undetectable yung hdd ng ps3 from other devices as well sa ps3 din via usb. kelangn mo pa sya reformat para maging usable.You're right, thanks kt.
question lang po I recently bought a PS3 na rin, kaso 1 lang HDMI input ng TV ko, san kaya ako makakakuha ng HDMI splitter and how much kaya ang isang ganon? Thanks :)
question lang po I recently bought a PS3 na rin, kaso 1 lang HDMI input ng TV ko, san kaya ako makakakuha ng HDMI splitter and how much kaya ang isang ganon? Thanks :)
wala po talaga sa atin tapos expensive sa labas :(
I see, thanks. Inconvenient kasi mag palit palit ng HDMI pag 1 lang HDMI port ng TV. :-\Baka ito sir pwede na sa inyo...
question lang po I recently bought a PS3 na rin, kaso 1 lang HDMI input ng TV ko, san kaya ako makakakuha ng HDMI splitter and how much kaya ang isang ganon? Thanks :)It's not splitter. You need a HDMI Switcher. There is available here from Toy1. Follow this link:
question lang po I recently bought a PS3 na rin, kaso 1 lang HDMI input ng TV ko, san kaya ako makakakuha ng HDMI splitter and how much kaya ang isang ganon? Thanks :)
yup pwede component up to 720p
Hi,
would you guys know if the PS3 can output Bluray movies via component cables? Im projection TV supports 720p and 1080i, but via component only, with no HDMI inputs. What would be the resolution via the component cables?
hope you guys can help.
thanks
The 2.60 firmware update is already outWeird, it's still 2.53 at the playstation site.
* Guest access to PlayStation Store – This enables non-PlayStation Network members to browse through the storefront to check out the latest games, demos, videos, etc.
* DivX 3.11 support – Videos in this format can now be played on PS3.
Can the PS3 play MKV files?
I've been using my PS3 in watching downloaded mkv files. To view mkv files on your PS3 you have to extract the m2ts file from the mkv or matroska file which is just a container using tsmuxer software in just 2 to 3 minutes using your pc. The resulting m2ts file is basically the same file used in blu-ray movie discs & there's no conversion during the process. You still get the same 720p or 1080p quality those with nmts or htpcs are getting when watching mkv files. I am also using an external hard drive in FAT32 format connected to the PS3 via usb to store & watch m2ts files with less than 4gb file size. (limitation of the FAT32 formatted hard drives) For larger m2ts files (4gb up), I use the HFS software to download & copy the file to the PS3's hdd or stream m2ts files from my pc to the PS3 thru the PS3's internet browser & my router. All these softwares are freewares & downloaded from the internet. If you already have a PS3 & don't have extra funds to get an nmt or htpc this is the way to view downloaded mkv files. There's more you can do with your PS3 aside from playing video games & watching blu-ray discs, just google it
Here's what aeris posted on playing mkv on a PS3:
Can the PS3 play MKV files?
I installed 2.60. No issues encountered. It enables non-members to enter Playstation Store. So although I am member, I didn't have to sign in anymore when I downloaded the FEAR 2 demo (not my kind of game pala). Also the PS3 utility for handling photos was vastly improved.
mga bro,
can you help me decide kung sang lcd ko mas mama maximize yung ps3 using (70% watching blu ray and 30% gaming). will use pio dv 600 for watching dvds.
samsung 32A550
sony 32V400
panasonic 37LX80
samsung 37A450
sony 37S400
limited ung budget ko for these current models ng lcd sa market ntin ngaun.
is it ok to go for 1080p 32 incher models or better ang much bigger size 37 incher using 720p/1080i in using ps3 for watching blu ray and playing games?
hope to hear from you bro's.
thanks in advance for the help!
i would get the 37 lx80. almost all people here will advise you to get the the bigger panel as you wont see much difference on a 1080p on a 32 incher anyway. go bigger! ;Dyeah go bigger!!!!
Hi Sir,
panu magupdate ng FW? if ever, I downloaded it in my pc then im gonna use my usb to connect it to my ps3. how do i update it? sorry, newbie p lng po, 1st time to update eh... thanks!
I've been using my PS3 in watching downloaded mkv files. To view mkv files on your PS3 you have to extract the m2ts file from the mkv or matroska file which is just a container using tsmuxer software in just 2 to 3 minutes using your pc. The resulting m2ts file is basically the same file used in blu-ray movie discs & there's no conversion during the process. You still get the same 720p or 1080p quality those with nmts or htpcs are getting when watching mkv files. I am also using an external hard drive in FAT32 format connected to the PS3 via usb to store & watch m2ts files with less than 4gb file size. (limitation of the FAT32 formatted hard drives) For larger m2ts files (4gb up), I use the HFS software to download & copy the file to the PS3's hdd or stream m2ts files from my pc to the PS3 thru the PS3's internet browser & my router. All these softwares are freewares & downloaded from the internet. If you already have a PS3 & don't have extra funds to get an nmt or htpc this is the way to view downloaded mkv files. There's more you can do with your PS3 aside from playing video games & watching blu-ray discs, just google it :)
Sir, pardon me for my noob question. If my PS3 is connected to an AVR (thru optical cable), will the audio of the m2ts film output as a DD 5.1 or DTS 5.1? Thanks!
What's "noob"? Is this another term for "newbie"?
if audio of m2ts file is DD5.1, you get DD5.1. If 2 channel or stereo, use your avr's dolby pro-logic to output 5.1 surround sound. Sadly, the PS3 can't decode DTS on m2ts files. You need another freeware to convert the dts track of the m2ts file to ac3 or DD5.1. (i use ezmkvdts2ac3)
Thanks for the immediate reply. May I ask sir, what format/extension should I use to convert .mkv or other video files to be able to output the DTS 5.1 audio of the movie?
Sir aeris30, suppose I have a DVD movie, for example Mr. and Mrs. Smith, whose audio has DTS 5.1. If I rip/convert the DVD/movie to mpeg format and as mentioned earlier the PS3 is connected to AVR, will I get DTS 5.1 output on my speaker system?
i would get the 37 lx80. almost all people here will advise you to get the the bigger panel as you wont see much difference on a 1080p on a 32 incher anyway. go bigger! ;D
yeah go bigger!!!!
heck, even at 65" id still choose 720p if im given an option vs. a 50" 1080p Cheesy Cheesy
The bigger, the better.
has anyone tried using ps3 media server?
you can stream mkv files from your pc to ps3 and watch your downloaded HD movies streaming from your pc!
Setup No.1: PS3-HDMI-AVR-HDMI-Plasma-Speaker
PS3 audio set in Linear PCM:
- When watching Blu-Ray movies, is it the PS3 that decodes both HD Audio formats (Dolby True-HD and DTS-MA) and sends them to the AVR as uncompressed Linear PCM? Does this mean that the AVR will be in multichannel mode and thus will not process anything and will purely "pass-through" each channel to its respective speaker?
PS3 audio set to bitstream:
- When watching Blu-Ray movies, is it true that the PS3 is not capable of passing HD audio (lossless) to the AVR, only DD or DTS (lossey)? Is this also true even if it is streamed to an AVR that can decode these higher audio codecs?
Setup No.2: PS3-HDMI-plasma-Optical-AVR-Speaker
PS3 audio set in Linear PCM:
- When playing Blu-Ray movies, is it true that the AVR will not be able to receive the full decoded linear PCM stream due to bandwidth limitations of optical/coaxial?
PS3 audio set to bitsream:
- When playing Blu-Ray movies, is it correct to say that the PS3 will send all audio as un-decoded "packaged" audio to the AVR which processes the audio and outputs to the speakers but in DD or DTS (lossey) formats only?
Bro, how do we do that? Tnx
hi sir, here is the link to another thread discussing ps3 as a media server -> http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=91788.0;topicseen
Thanks bro, will check it out! :)
has anyone tried using ps3 media server?
you can stream mkv files from your pc to ps3 and watch your downloaded HD movies streaming from your pc!
i am using this for 2 weks now and it is awesome, also play your flv, mp3, mp4 and other file formats. you cna also watch your photos from your pc to the tv by using your ps3!
grabe no ned to buy popcorn hour or wd hd media server....
the best talaga ps3
How exactly do you do this sir? Will it work with Vista?
You just have to select files you want to share then you can stream it via wifi. PS3 will then connect to it and be able to play it in your tv. Yes, it works on vista. :D
Thank you sir.. But do I still need to download the pms-setup-win32-1.03.exe program?
new version of ps3 media server!
mercredi 4 février 2009
v1.04
Hi,
here's the new version!... some explanations about the new "video copy" feature: in previous versions, you couldn't copy any transcoded videos on your ps3, due to a virtual size of 94gb... now it's possible, with this option enabled. Be careful: if you want to use that feature, it's recommended to set a reasonable bandwidth limit in transcode options, because transcoded videos will have no fixed size, and you could fill up your ps3's hard drive pretty quickly with default settings !
PS3 Media Server v1.04 for Windows/Linux/OSX
Here's the changelog:
- Changes / Features
. New option to enable video copy on ps3
. RAW images thumbnail support: CR2/CRW/PEF/NEF/ORF/SRF/MRW/DNG/ARW/RAF
. New extensions supported: SHN/M2V/M2P
. tsMuxer engine can now mux or reencode in AC3/PCM all audio tracks in real time
. Add the experimental mencoder build for multicore on OSX
. DVR-MS remuxer now included by default in Windows package
. New translations: Spanish (thanks to Jose from playstationhoy.com), Dutch (thanks to Vincent Meylof), German (thanks to Jeuki), Russian (thanks to Peter Klassen), Polish (thanks to Maciej Bocian), Greek (thanks to Alexander Polichroniadis), Portuguese (thanks to Hugo Sousa), Finnish (thanks to Ove Sentlig), Norwegian (thanks to Ball80 and Topguy), Swedish (thanks to Dusan Ilic) and Japanese (thanks to Yu)
- Fixes
. tsMuxer's AC3/LPCM encode/muxing + Mencoder's LPCM remuxing now working on Linux
. Fixed LPCM seeking issue
. Fixed regression with PicasaWeb images feed
. Changes in subtitles loading / Fonts support (Default/ASS/Embedded Fonts)
. Fixed channels order with tsMuxer engine's DTS->AC3 option
. Transcode buffer wasn't fully released after end of video
. Fixed bug with shared folders selection on Windows
. Fixed periodic alive messages sent to ps3
. Better dvr-ms media info retrieval
. Updated ffmpeg/mplayer/mencoder/mt builds on Windows and OSX (slight H264 speedup for singlecore)
. Buffer issues with transcoded audio files lasting more than 10 minutes
. Fixed RSS parsing with some feeds
The display showed only 1080i. I double checked the ps3 video setting it was already set in 1080p. Why is it only in 1080i?
Yeah, it could be that the HDTV's max resolution is only up to 1080i that's why even if you set the ps3 to output 1080p, it'll still show 1080i.
What HDTV model are you using? Could it be that your set is actually 1080i?
Thank you for replying. I am using Toshiba 42xv540U which is a full hd.
I tried playing Casino Royale and it did display 1080p. Maybe the 2 concert BD is in 1080i format only. I thought all the while that all BD are 1080p. The 2 concert bds are Chris Botti and Destiny Child.
Kasi pag 720p hi-def pa din naman...same with a 1080i output hence the BD format. Baka mas ok pa if you sue 720p instead of 1080i.
sino dito nakapag try ng THE INCREDIBLE HULK BD, yun may lenticular case sa ps3 nyo?
Im stuck at the loading screen of the movie..... hmmmmmmm......
bakit kaya?
I tried my copy, it plays smoothly without any delay or problem.
baka kelangan sir ng update?updated na po since i always play online games.......
mine is the 60gb asian ???
hello guys, finally able to play incredible hulk, i guess my ps3 is having some mood swings ;D ;D ;D
FW 2.60 is already out.
It's a 140MB download.
does the ps3 have bd region locks na?
sorry, i wasnt aware kase of such?
no modification what so ever. i dont recommend watching blu ray on ps3 as it can cause the lens to break down faster unlike playing games which doesnt read the disc as often. playing ps2 backward compatibility is not recommended as you will still need to have a original ps2 to play it. much better pa cguro buy ka nalang ng slim ps2 to play your old ps2 games
I'm a new PS3 owner here and I'm planning to use it to play BD titles. However, I read from a thread here in PDVD that BD's can cause the lens of PS3 to break down faster... How true is this statement?
Hi guys! I read in another website forum about "DLC Games" for PS3. Someone is selling it at 300 - 400 depending on the version (Asian or US). Do you what DLCs are?These are Downloadable Contents from the Playstation Store.... Depending on the games, some sellers are selling them @ 1-1.5k - package of 5-10games......
Thanks!
These are Downloadable Contents from the Playstation Store.... Depending on the games, some sellers are selling them @ 1-1.5k - package of 5-10games......
Thanks Skylynx! So do you mean that these DLCs won't play unless you have the BD game with you? It's just like a plug-in or an additional feature with that game? :)all games downloaded from the PS store are full version, no bds needed ;)
Have you guys notice na kapag enabled sa audio settings ng PS3 nyo yung DTS and AAC format, most games like Resistance 2 and Killzone 2 doesnt have any sounds.
medyo hassle lang kasi if I play these games and decides on playing a BD movie,i-enable ko ulit since I like using DTS better than the normal dolby digital
hi there peeps.doon sa XMB ng ps3, go to either the music or video icon, press triangle button, then select view all, browse ka lang
how can you watch video and listen to mp3 from your PS3 by using a USB drive?
i dont have a fast internet connection and downloading via the PS3 console takes a lot of time.
i can download videos, mp3s to PC and transfer it to USB. how do i transfer it to the PS3?
thanks...
I am using a PS3 to play BlueRay discs. I also bought a the OEM remote control. I just don't know how to turn the unit off using the remote comtrol. Is it possible to turn it off with the remote comtrol?
just press the PS button in the remote for 2-3seconds ;)
HTH ;)
by the way, i've been contemplating if i should sell my ps3 and get a stand alone bd player, is there really much of a difference? or would it be better if i just purchase the ps3 bd remote and use it as it is (for games and bd's)
quite satisfied with it too, just wondering if it really is worth it to switch to a stand alone player =)
As for a BD player, I'm very satisfy with its performance but for those who watch lots of BD movies & own HDMI AVR capable of decoding the DTS-HD MA might want to consider standalone BD player that can output the audio bitstream in order to take full advantage of their HDMI Receivers. :)
Bro., as I stated in my earlier post, although the PS3 cannot bitstream DTS-HD MA, mine can still decode it and output it through PCM. In which case, I still enjoy BD audio recorded in this format. My issue is, what would be the advantage of a BD player that can bitstream DTS-HD MA to an AVR capable of decoding DTS-HD MA versus using the PS3 as the decoding flatform?
I think the discussion revolves specifically on DTS-HD MA. The PS3, as I read in previous posts, purportedly cannot decode this format. I which case, if you want to listen to it, you have to buy a BD player that bitstreams it to n AVR that can decode it. In my experience though, my PS3 can and outputs it through PCM. How do I know it, there is a button on the remote that allows you to check what kind of audio format is outputed.
i dont want to rain in your parade... am a PS3 user myself but have been thinking a lot about a dedicated BD player...
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Yes, Iam using a Yamaha RXV1800.
Is the AVR decoded audio superior to the PS3 output through PCM?
...thus in theory the lossless audio from both PS3 & SA players should produce similar quality.
However, another school of thought (audio gurus) believe SA players that can output bitstream (let the AVR do the decoding) should produce "slightly" better audio quality. Assuming there is really a difference, to notice/discern the "difference" would be near impossible (not everyone has a PERFECT HT setup & a pair of golden ears).
Don't let this matter worries us too much. :) On a separate note, there's a constant debate between Lossy vs Lossless audio. This alone, many users fail to distiguish btw the two. ;)
Here's an excerpt from HD Guru Joshua Zyber explaining about internal lossless decoding:
"The other method to get full high-res sound quality is to let the player decode the audio internally. For this, you'll need a player with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders built in (some models will only decode standard Dolby Digital or DTS on their own).
The PS3 is fully loaded with all the decoders you'll need. After decoding, the player will transmit the audio as multi-channel PCM. Although you won't see a "TrueHD" or "DTS-HD" indicator light up on your receiver, there should be no loss in quality from decoding the audio in the disc player rather than in the receiver."
Here's an excerpt from HD Guru Joshua Zyber explaining about internal lossless decoding:
"The other method to get full high-res sound quality is to let the player decode the audio internally. For this, you'll need a player with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders built in (some models will only decode standard Dolby Digital or DTS on their own).
The PS3 is fully loaded with all the decoders you'll need. After decoding, the player will transmit the audio as multi-channel PCM. Although you won't see a "TrueHD" or "DTS-HD" indicator light up on your receiver, there should be no loss in quality from decoding the audio in the disc player rather than in the receiver."
sir this means that we also get the TrueHD and DTS HD using the ps3 pero hindi lang nalabas sa display ng receiver..tama ba..?
same lang ba ang Uncompressed 5.1 saka TrueHD and DTS HD?
iiinas - i'm looking for the 2.5" so that i won't need external power anymore. i'll try to scout tpid pc and our market place here for the best prices. thanks!
steelcrazy - yep, i understand that the ps3 can only detect hard drives with fat32 formats. i read somewhere that there's a software (the name has a knife on it, forgot the exact name) that can convert external hard drives from NTFS to fat32. i plan on storing some hd movies on an external hard drive and view it on the ps3, i can use mkv2vob to convert the mkv files. btw, i just bought my ps3 today. i have 3 games but no blu ray movies yet, i'll browse the high def marketplace of pdvd to find some good offers. :D
you can try this HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool - v2.1.8 (http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=197), but youll have to reformat the whole HDD.
Bro, update naman. Did it work? Were you able to format a large hard drive in FAT32?
i don't know about the fat32, coz i don't have a ps3.
you might want to consider WD MyBook, believe me konting konti na lang difference in price sa internal
Yes, your PS3 can now decode all the HD audio: TrueHD & DTS MA :)
Yes, the Uncompressed audio should sound the same as TrueHD & DTS MA. However, due to space efficiency, studio rarely release BD movies in Uncompressed audio.
In this case, what will be the ideal AVR to buy? Do you get the latest (Yamaha rx-v663, denon 1909, etc.) with all the new stuff and be able to maximize its use even with only a PS3 sa BD player? Or just get the old ones since the PS3 is not compatible with the new formats (denon 1508, etc.)?
If ever, what is the AVR that is the most practical to get to be paired with the ps3?
Does anyone know how to install Adobe Flashplayer in the PS3? I'm unable to player Texas Holdem Poker via the Ps3 browser. Tnx!
What is the BEST AVR for PS3
http://wize.com/receivers/t67070-ps3
Hope this helps. :)
these are all previous models. so does that mean its better to get the previous ones than the newer ones? the reason being?
Linear PCM talaga recommended na setting esp. for uncompressed format.
Try to press the select button while watching and it will display at the upper right corner of your panel whether its a truehd or dts hd format.
nakita ko na rin..i played iron man..dolby trueHD pag press select button..
Pati uncompressed 5.1 sa black hawk down..lumabas sa ps3 linear pcm 5.1..
I'll stick with linear pcm settings din..thanks much sir..
welcome bro.
oks na dts na lang nxt time, wag na 'sir' ;D
There are several variations of the 'PS3 slim' circulating the Internet. No announcement from Sony though. And they're probably just rumours. A slimmer PS3 won't really help. A price cut will.
Ei guys, magkano na po ba ito ngayon?
Yung 80GB to be exact.
I just upgraded my PS3's hard drive to 500GB and I'm not loading it up with HD movies ;D
mga bro's ask lang ako question on PS3 as a blu-ray movie player. mine is NTSC-asian version.
i bought a couple of sealed BD's but it wont play on my PS3 unit.
first time ko lang i try mag play ng blu-ray movie dito.
lumalabas lang yung title den parang hang na sya.
thanks in advance
asian units are usually region A.....what region are the BD discs?
mga bro's ask lang ako question on PS3 as a blu-ray movie player. mine is NTSC-asian version.
i bought a couple of sealed BD's but it wont play on my PS3 unit.
first time ko lang i try mag play ng blu-ray movie dito.
lumalabas lang yung title den parang hang na sya.
thanks in advance
naupdate na ung firmware ng ps3 mo sir?
naupdate na ung firmware ng ps3 mo sir?
firmware 2.76 na pero bat ganun nde pa din makaplay ng blu-ray movies?
mern pa ba ibang settings na kailangan ayusin mga sir?
salamat in advance
Has anyone tried the new Photo Gallery feature?
Even after the firmware updated, it is still required to download it. Will give it a try.
pano kung 1080p yung game? may settings ba sya na 720p or 1080i lang thanks
yamaha avrs don't support aac, that's what i know.
Does anyone knows here if PS3 can play .MKV file via USB flashdrive?
hi sir, nope, its can't play .mkv files via flashdrives. ps3 doesn't recognize the format.
Thanks Pao.
Because I'm contemplating about getting a PS3 or this LG BD390 Blu-ray player which can play .MKV file over USB flash disk or Hard Disk drive...since I have some collection already. Since I already have an Xbox 360, would you guys think that PS3 is still way to go for Blu-ray player or considering this LG player would be fine..
Here's the specs and review for this player: LG BD390 http://reviews.cnet.com/blu-ray-players-recorders/lg-bd390/4505-9991_7-33488056.html (http://reviews.cnet.com/blu-ray-players-recorders/lg-bd390/4505-9991_7-33488056.html)
There's another option. You can install PS3 Media Server on a PC/MAC and have that transcode the MKV and stream it via Ethernet to your PS3. Wired connection is best provided that your hardware is fast enough as well. It was posted a few pages back but for more info, check:
http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/
http://ps3mediaserver.blogspot.com/
Those with HD videocam, have you try transfering your AVCHD camcoder video footage & burn into a regular DVD & view it in your PS3 at 1080i?
It's reported that some software or DVD writer that support AVCHD allow that. All the HD glory can be recorded/burned & viewed tru a regular DVD! :o
Since I already have a PS3 & DVD writer, all I need is a HD videocam. Maybe the tiny new SONY HD model (CX-100)will do...will get one soon! ;D
Thanks for the reply, but sad to say...my hardware is not fast enough for the idea..thanks though...
I'm using a Canon VIXIA HG20 and was able to burn my edited footages to a Dual Layer DVD in 1080P. The PS3 was able to read from the disc and played back in full HD glory... ;DI'm salivating na! ;)
Thanks Pao.
Because I'm contemplating about getting a PS3 or this LG BD390 Blu-ray player which can play .MKV file over USB flash disk or Hard Disk drive...since I have some collection already. Since I already have an Xbox 360, would you guys think that PS3 is still way to go for Blu-ray player or considering this LG player would be fine..
Here's the specs and review for this player: LG BD390 http://reviews.cnet.com/blu-ray-players-recorders/lg-bd390/4505-9991_7-33488056.html (http://reviews.cnet.com/blu-ray-players-recorders/lg-bd390/4505-9991_7-33488056.html)
The problem with what you plan to do is that both players can only accomodate drives formatted in FAT32
Does anyone knows here if PS3 can play .MKV file via USB flashdrive?
Yup, but my LCD TV is only 42" i guess a 720p movie would be enough and i guess it would not exceed at least 4GB of size. Correct me if i'm wrong. Coz i read that FAT32 can only accomodate a maximum file size of 4gb.
@BartmanBro sa mr. Dynamic sa greenhills P18,500 160GB
Thanks for a well explained solution to my dilema, well i am now 70/30 on getting a PS3. I have a contact which sells S$520 for a 160Gb capacity PS3. That's around almost P17K which i think is not bad at all.
I'm using a Canon VIXIA HG20 and was able to burn my edited footages to a Dual Layer DVD in 1080P. The PS3 was able to read from the disc and played back in full HD glory... ;D
Now I can plan for my next "Home Video" making... ;D
I manage to try out the HD video footage from my videocam & transfer it to AVCHD format then burn into a regular DVD. PS3 play it nicely & display its HD glory! Now I can plan for my next "Home Video" making... ;D
I've tried several ways to watch/transfer HD movies from my PC to my PS3.
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(2) COPY FILE FROM PC TO PS3 VIA WIFI
If you don't want to split the file into 2, and just can't stand the one second delay from option 1, the other option is to copy the whole movie file from your PC to the PS3 via WIFI. Use this program:
http://www.rejetto.com/hfs/?f=dl
You can share your PC movie file via the internet. Just go to the PS3 internet browser and input the IP/web address that shows when you run the HFS program. Copy the file to the PS3 HDD. It will take about 1.5 - 2 hours to transfer a 4GB file to the PS3. I just normally leave this program on overnight, as the transfer takes too long for my taste.
Probably-fake video of the PS3 slim surfaces
We're pretty much assuming this video of a purportedly "stolen" PS3 slim at a street market in the Philippines is fake, but given the mounting pile of evidence and Sony's other recent leaks, we feel compelled to share it with you. Nothing particularly amazing here -- it's a blurry video of a black plastic box with that new rounded-off logo style from the PSPgo on it -- but if it's real it's certainly interesting. So, what say you -- KIRF, or the real deal?
Update: So this video was originally posted in the PS3 News forums, along with the nicer high-res pic above, which pretty much matches the box art we've seen. Anyone changing their minds?
Meron na daw dito yung Slim PS3 based on this article... It was being sold for P20K :o :o :o
http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/12/probably-fake-video-of-the-ps3-slim-surfaces/
http://www.ps3news.com/forums/playstation-3-news/ps3-slim-console-surfaces-black-market-philippines-106912.html
Hayden Kho should have consulted with you first before he made those infamous but sought-after videos. ;D
Have any of you experienced the BD lens failure?
http://pinoyps.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=13712&sid=1caee39d09b3826bd4966eca07e9a8dc
A good number of them have spent 4-6k for lens replacement. I hope Sony can address this with the new PS3 Slim. :)
sobrang taga naman price nyan. single lens mechanism only cost $63 a piece and the dual lens mechanism only cost $46 a piece. kaya yung mga nag nenegosyo sa ganyan pamamaraan kahit sobrang laki na ng patong eh hindi parin umunlad unlad. >:(
the slim ps3 bitstreams dolby true hd and dts hd daw :)
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3301
How is the quality of SD DVD playback on a ps3? maganda naman upscaling or still better compared to a mid-priced DVD player with upscaling like Pioneer 610?
nde ba masisira ang lens ng ps3 if you use it for watching Bluray movies?let's say 1 movie a day (2 hours average), is not bad for the console IMO. unless you buy more titles per day. ::)
as far as i know, console are for games and BD movies are ment for BD Player? pls. correct me if im wrong
nde ba masisira ang lens ng ps3 if you use it for watching Bluray movies?
as far as i know, console are for games and BD movies are ment for BD Player? pls. correct me if im wrong
I've been using my PS3 for watching Blu, movies, play games, watch photos, upload all the latest cool trailers & much more for 2 years na....in a way, my PS3 is being abused by me but until now it's still going strong with no sign of old age or wear & tear. ;)
My previous PS2 until today still functioning...I used it extensively for playing games & watching DVDs in the old days. No problem or whatsoever. Probably those units that got into problem were isolated or consisted from a certain production batch. As far as I know. most owners are happy with their units.
nde ba masisira ang lens ng ps3 if you use it for watching Bluray movies?
as far as i know, console are for games and BD movies are ment for BD Player? pls. correct me if im wrong
+1 sir paul, and besides the newer ps3's have dual lenses. which should make it even more robust.
ps3 slim!
Hi iiinas, speaking of PS3....sometimes I can't help but wishing my current PS3 would go burst soon...so that I would have a "good reason" for my wifey to get a new PS3 slim! ;D
Mabilis lang sir paul, benta m yung luma, tapos get a new slim! Btw, the new slim can bitstream hd audio already.
Btw, the new slim can bitstream hd audio already.
That's a nice feature....but then again, I will need to upgrade my AV receiver to a one that can accept the bitstream & decode the HD lossless audios....hence have to spend more $$$...patay! :P
PlayStation 3 firmware 3.0 now available
Right on schedule, PlayStation 3 firmware 3.0 is now out and being fed directly into your console (should you opt to download it, at least), offering a number of changes to the user interface and Trophies section and animated themes with avatars. Be sure to come back and let us know what you think!
Update: We're running the update now and the changelog that shows up the PS3 has two new features we hadn't heard about: simultaneous audio output across connectors and control of video playback (slow motion, fast forward and rewind) using the right stick. Nice!
salamat sa mga reply nyo, in that case, i'll try to score a few titles of BD movies to test my ps3
available na sa datablitz ung ps3 slim 120gb at 18k cash
available na sa datablitz ung ps3 slim 120gb at 18k cash
available na sa datablitz ung ps3 slim 120gb at 18k cashso soon .. :)
fights na ito pag bumaba to 16k! ;Dgo go go!! ;D ;D
Mga SIrs,
Newbie question....
I bought kasi a HP desktop PC with the 20" LCD monitor(HP 2009f)
I also bought DVI-HDMI adapter so I could connect my PS3 to the LCD but when I tried it walang audio...
Is there anyway aroung this mga gurus and experts???
Thanks in advance :)
I bought kasi a HP desktop PC with the 20" LCD monitor(HP 2009f)
I also bought DVI-HDMI adapter so I could connect my PS3 to the LCD but when I tried it walang audio...
Is there anyway aroung this mga gurus and experts???
How do you connect it? What connections do you use? Do you connect it direct from PS3 > LCD (tru DVI-HDMI)? Or PS3 > desktop PC > LCD?
Try the advice from toyfanatic if it works.
I connected my ps3 directly to the LCD tru DVI-HDMI because the LCD has built-in speakers
I can't seem to find the settings as adviced by sir toyfanatic
available na sa datablitz ung ps3 slim 120gb at 18k cash
Thanks for reply sir toyfanatic and pchin
I connected my ps3 directly to the LCD tru DVI-HDMI because the LCD has built-in speakers
I can't seem to find the settings as adviced by sir toyfanatic
Thanks
I think you have to manually check only the 2-channels in audio format setting of your PS3 if you are using the HDMI as your audio cable. If not, the PS3 will automatically play the 5.1 channel audio and no sound will come out of your LCD. Also check if your LCD will allow audio passing through the HDMI cable. Warning: DVI connector is a video only plug, no audio signal will pass through it. DVI-HDMI cable will not output audio signals also.
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http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/audiooutput.html
PS3 firmware 3.0 locking out knock-off controllers?
Well, here's a bit of a curious situation. As Joystiq reports, it wasn't long after the PS3 firmware 3.0 went live that the first reports of problems started cropping up, with one particularly nagging issue being that some controllers (specifically the CECHZC2H Ceramic White DualShock3) seemed to be locked out of the console once the update was installed. After hashing it out a bit on the official PlayStation3 forum, however, users apparently determined that the controllers in question were in fact knock-offs and not official Sony product, which raises some different but just as interesting questions. Namely, is Sony locking the knock-offs out on purpose, or is firmware 3.0 just too much for them to handle? For its part, Sony doesn't seem to be saying anything on the matter just yet, but we'll keep you posted.
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hi, newbie question lang po, can my asian ps3 play bd's from the uk? thanks
hi, newbie question lang po, can my asian ps3 play bd's from the uk? thanks
160gb phat ps3 selling for 14k now at greenhills. ;D
wow...ayos...
Ano po ba difference ng new slim ps3 sa luma fat ps3? Of course beside sa size....
Sana bumaba pa ang price.....affordable na HD console...pero mahal pa rin Blu-ray...
i think the price of the slim will fall to around 14-15k by november here in the philippines. ;D
Tried switching to bitstream to my TX-SR605 but the pcm light remained on... :(
Tried switching to bitstream to my TX-SR605 but the pcm light remained on... :(
really? hmmm...
- Even if [Audio Multi-Output] is set to [On] on a CECH-2000 series system, bitstream audio recorded in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus or DTS-HD format cannot be output on the system
My bad, the sound setting wasn't set properly. :-[ Didn't tick on the 5.1 and 7.1 audio formats after turning it on. Did it manually since the automatic mode didn't do it for me. >:( Everything is bitstreaming well and the DTS HD MA display is now working. ;D
Also a warning when using the new multi-output feature on the slim PS3.
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/audiomulti.html
Also noted the quietness of the new machine. The fat one's fan noise becomes noticeable when the machine heats up after 30 minutes. The slim has been running for 2 days :o :o :o downloading Rock Band songs and is still quiet.
My bad, the sound setting wasn't set properly. :-[ Didn't tick on the 5.1 and 7.1 audio formats after turning it on. Did it manually since the automatic mode didn't do it for me. >:( Everything is bitstreaming well and the DTS HD MA display is now working. ;D
i doubt that there will be a price drop since the demand is high. just like the xbox jasper console, one year na out ayaw pa din bumaba yung price.
posted it on another thread: dual lens ba ps3 slim? if anyone knows? this is a very important criteria alongside the new touch-sensitive-less design.
is the slim PS3 as reliable as the fat PS3? lahat kasi ng BD na play ko sa fat PS3 no problem basahin and play.
now if this can bitstream audio probably gagayahin ko si brader jake at mailipat na sa kids yung fat PS3 ;D anybody interested in buying my seldom used BDP 1500 ;D
kating kati na ako brader! kaso sabi ng konsensya ko... "wag muna... wag muna" ;)
Read some reviews from owners of the new slim claiming overheating issues and not reading some Blu-ray discs...
Can you post links to those reviews?
sa mga nabasa ko sir..dual lens po ang slim
About to plug my japanese slim ps3 to a 220v power outlet even if the marking at the bottom says 100v.
Wish me luck! ;D
A year ago I previously used my PS3 to play HD files via option 1 but with a DVDR not an HDD. Since i have an exponentialy growing collection :D the conversion-burning-playing-change disk process eventually had a toll on me. My solution? I bought Popcornhour A100, but i sold the PCH already in exchange for HDX1000.
PS3 for my games, HDX1000 for my MKVs. ;D ;D ;D
I now have over 1.5TB of DIVX, XVID, MPG and MKV videos on those drives and thus have hundreds of hours of videos to watch in SD and/or HD. MKV of course has to be converted using MKV2VOB
Am I correct in understanding that the PS3 can also be used as an NMT given that it has wireless and network capabilities? Kung ganun, why buy an NMT? (<-noob query)
Am I correct in understanding that the PS3 can also be used as an NMT given that it has wireless and network capabilities? Kung ganun, why buy an NMT? (<-noob query)
Mkv playback is the last format needed to make the PS3 truly a NMT. It does that now via networking but its buggy. It's just a matter of time before Sony will add a mkv feature in their machines including the PS3. Naiwan sila sa mp3 generation and I'm sure ayaw na nila maiwan sa mkv. Samsung and Panasonic is already adding mkv playback on their products. :P
I bought the PS3 Slim last week at Data Blitz podium and so far... no problems. I plugged it at once to 220V since I researched it naman. I left it overnight to download some demos and no problems din!
Confirmed na ba that all PS3's slim and/or fat are autovolt? Have a US Fat version... read somewher that its really autovolt but still don't have the guts to try it out.
Hi guys. I have a US version PS3, and I plug it into 220volts here locally. Its the phat 80GB version CECHK01 version launched around Sept 2008. Its autovolt, no problems naman.
Thank you for your response.
Your PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system SHOULD work with 220v power IF you use a power converter/adaptor, but the device you use to convert the power may damage your system and void the warranty. I hope this helps.
Regards,
Rachael F.
The PS3 might be autovolt already. Some gadgets I bought from the US were autovolt. But it's still not a guarantee though.
yup, but to be sure, you can check it in the manual. ;)
The manual won't say if it's autovolt. For my slim (from Japan), I had to consult websites where they disassembled it (please see my previous posts from the previous page).
Yun ilalim mismo ng unit sir? walang nakalagay na specs....yun part na .......input: 100-240V.
So, is ps3 slim alreay autovolt?
Hi, i got one from data blitz also and its a US version, is your a US version in which you plugged into 220v?
by the way this player also plays BD from side walks in China...not bad
i also bought my PS3 from the US, i emailed PlayStation Consumer Services if my unit is auto-volt and this is their reply.
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Response (Rachael F.) 09/20/2009 04:52 PM
Hello Jake,
Thank you for your response.
Your PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system SHOULD work with 220v power IF you use a power converter/adaptor, but the device you use to convert the power may damage your system and void the warranty. I hope this helps.
Regards,
Rachael F.
i guess this means no it is not necessarily auto-volt. you still need a transformer to 220v to make this happen. works well with my AVR at 110v so what the heck!
idol.. autovolt sya.. US rin PS3 ko.. 1st gen.. autovolt sya.. pikit mata saksak outlet walang sabog.. ok autovolt nga!!
My bad, the sound setting wasn't set properly. :-[ Didn't tick on the 5.1 and 7.1 audio formats after turning it on. Did it manually since the automatic mode didn't do it for me. >:( Everything is bitstreaming well and the DTS HD MA display is now working. ;D
Also a warning when using the new multi-output feature on the slim PS3.
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/audiomulti.html
bro, what is your indication that dts hd ma is working? did it appear on the receiver? i ticked the dd and dts that were unticked and my receiver does not indicate any except pcm still...
bro, what is your indication that dts hd ma is working? did it appear on the receiver? i ticked the dd and dts that were unticked and my receiver does not indicate any except pcm still...
Yes, lumabas siya sa reciever display. Also check if your HDMI sound setting is set to bitstreaming...
lokong customer service yun ah! ;D
ayos subukan ko mamaya!
Ah ok, this time i know now that the dts or dd must appear on the receiver. im not sure where to check hdmi sound setting mentioned, ps3 or receiver?
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i was able to tinker with the PS3 and was able to get the dts ma hd to appear on the receiver, i though i had it sorted by ticking everything and i unticked all the possible pcm formats, although some are un tickable...dd is the only one that does not appear on the games hmm. although when the dts indicator appears it reall sounds like the voice dialogues seem farther or lower but all the effects are more defined..im trying to look for the thread to discuss this but i can't find it at the moment. Thanks
I don't have a BD disk yet so I haven't tried. When using the ps3 to play BD, do you need the remote or can you live with the controllers as your remote?
Thanks for the heads up Raymond. Gosh luckily I haven't update mine yet. :-\
Careful guys on the latest firmware upgrade
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/PS3/Sony/PS3s_Reportedly_Not_Playing_Blu-ray_Discs_after_Firmware_Update/3517
Thank you sir Moks for this info. I am using my PS3 mainly as a blu-ray player so I suppose I don't really need the latest upgrades and improvements brought by the 3.01. Guess I'll stay with my current version until this mess is straightened out. :)
No problems with 3.01 on my slim.AFAIK only older versions are affected by the bug. :)
would anyone know what FW version is included in the RE5 (upgraded FW). last night was the first time i used the PS3 as a BD player after a very long time, and it just stopped in the middle of the movie i was watching. it also would not read anything (BD movie) that inserted but reads RE5 flawlessly ??? ??? ???
Thanks for the reply!!! how would i know what version my FW is (sorry for the noob question)?
Thank you sir Moks for this info. I am using my PS3 mainly as a blu-ray player so I suppose I don't really need the latest upgrades and improvements brought by the 3.01. Guess I'll stay with my current version until this mess is straightened out. :)
Hi Sir Von, I just bought nba live 2010 last night and I was scared nga to load and play it ;D (weird ha ;D, binili ko pero takot to play it haha ;D) I have the 60 gig early version and I'm scared nga it will brick my unit, bec these games come with the latest firmware. Anyway, I went ahead to load it up bec I cant resist ;D and it just says updating data game settings ata. I don't think its a 3.0 firmware, but will check later. So far, played the game and its perfect. Tonight is the big test, I will try playing a bd movie. The firmware I think speeds up the drive, so nasira tuloy mga bd drive.
Anyway the firmware version is there lang somewhere. ;D I have to look at the menu or maybe someone out there that really knows their ps3 inside out can tell you exactly where it is ;D.
Hopefully your ps3 will be fine. The most painful thing is most ps3 sold here are not legit, meaning launched and warrantied by Sony Philippines. This is our big problem imo.
AFAIK only older versions are affected by the bug. :)
btw how's the performance of ps3 slim?
And are there really more audio options for HDMI than optical?
When playing a game, does it install/update your PS3's FW? as far as I know, it doesn't update your PS3's FW unless you set the option to automatic update..
No complaints with the performance. Played it for 8 hours straight at one point and never had a problem. Works well with my Hori Arcade Stick, too.thanks for the info bro :)
Overall, it felt generally more responsive than my old Asian PS3 (which I have since sold).
I heart my slim. ;D
Some BD's are slower to load than my old phat though, but they play fine naman.
^ yup, hopefully sir.. if you have a copy of the previous FW, FW3.0, why not try to downgrade it? it may fix the issue.. but im not sure if thats possible..
^ yup, hopefully sir.. if you have a copy of the previous FW, FW3.0, why not try to downgrade it? it may fix the issue.. but im not sure if thats possible..
here is the error message from my PS3
"An error occurred during the start operation (8001050F)" ano kaya ibig sabihin nito ??? it loads and plays around 5 minutes tapos ng hang na :( after which ayaw ng magbasa ng kahit anong disc :(
ah.. yan n nga un reported issue sa FW3.01... not sure kung may fix na...
how much ba normally will it cost to change the lens of the PS3 (Single Lens and Dual Lens)? Thanks!
i read from the other forum that it cost around 4-6k per lens...
thanks! just had mine changed and is working well again. The FW was also corrupted hence it does not work very well.
will the slim PS3 lens last considering the rigors of playing BD movies?
ok, good to hear sir. ;) how much inabot nun repair?
more than the price you mentioned, ok na din since great customer service! yung owner nung shop mismo ang kausap ko and he offered to deliver my unit kahit 10pm na ng gabi. same day repair ;)
uy von good to hear ok na ps3 mo!
how long did your ps3 last before the lens failure?
i dont know whether your ps3 is the old model or the newer ones, because the newer ones (slim included) has dual lenses. but i think it should help lessen the wear and tear on the lenses.
I'm on 3.01 and so far, no problem with bluray movies or games
slim or phat version?
Using the phat 80gb US version
Sad but true, here is the link http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3updates&thread.id=122805 (http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3updates&thread.id=122805)
"the 3.0 firmware included a "feature" that increased the speed of the blu-ray drive spindle to help facilitate the faster game load times. however the issues lies with the fact that not every ps3 uses the same motor in the blu-ray drive, or same blu-ray drive for that matter. some of the drives can handle the extra speed while some others can not. if your ps3 has a blu-ray drive that can not handle the extra spindle speed then you are just sol at this point."
Problem is, if you want to sign-in play online, play newer games or watch newly realeased Blu-ray movies . . . you are forced to update :-\
should we fear the same thing happening again with the new lens?I think nobody can tell now, firmware 3.01 wa released and is supposed to be the fix for the 3.0 freezing but what happened was it just aggravated the problem by causing the drives to also fail.
would skipping the notorious firmware, avoid this problem?
i already advised my friend (who bought the ps3 from me) not to connect it online to update.
but until when .. :-\
it should, although it wont be able to play some of the newer games and definitely cant go play online without the latest firmware.ahh so no newer firmware released yet? what's up with sony kaya? hmm
i recently had my lens replaced and FW 3.0 was re-installed. No problem with playing games although have not tried watching BD movies ;) only thing now is nakatayo na yung PS3 ko as recommended by the one who repaired it ;D
Problem is, I think Sony is in denial that the new firmware has something to do with all the sudden failures. An article I read a while back said that Sony claimed it as coincidental.
I'm not sure if they've recently changed their stand on the issue though.
Nope, Sony is aware of the problem since tre release of 3.0 and is apologetic after their blog were flooded by complaints.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/09/update-on-ps3-firmware-3-00/ (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/09/update-on-ps3-firmware-3-00/)
As if they dont conduct alpha and beta testing anymore . . . they release the firmware straight to the consumers to do the testing. Maybe its better to just wait for feedbacks first regarding newly released fw before doing any updates. I'm sticking w/ version 2.78 for the meantime as I am not sure if my 40GB/drive can handle the faster spinning.
Good to know. Just wondering why they didn't fix this when they released 3.01. Caused more harm because a lot were expecting 3.01 to have fixed the bug.
I'm sticking w/ version 2.78 for the meantime as I am not sure if my 40GB/drive can handle the faster spinning.
No mention of any new blu support :-[
PS3 firmware 3.10 released with Facebook support, 'richer' trolling experience
If you've been lusting to indulge in all of those new social networking possibilities that the new PS3 firmware provides, today is your lucky day. And you know what that means: the firmware 3.10 update! Are you ready to post trophies to your Facebook page, signaling your gaming prowess to the world at large? Then you'll want to travel over to the System Update option in your console.
Additional New Firmware 3.10 Features (not related to Facebook):
Photos: Photos will now be displayed in a grid format for simplified access and viewing.
Friends List: The PlayStation Network Friends List has an enhanced design that enables users to customize the background color of their PlayStation Network Profile.
this will be released this week right?its already available for download ;)
its already available for download ;)
yup, just updated my FW to 3.1. so far so good! ;D cool nun integration with facebook! :D :D :D
naka slim ka sir pao or phat? kamusta naman playing bd. no issues?
and another question (new to ps). i have a hk unit, so i must download from hk ps site?
Hi sir, afaik yes, if you have the asian unit you have to download from the asian site which is HK.
But pls ask the other guys here just to make sure. I never download from the internet for my ps3 bec. Im a chicken "you know what" ;D I'm always scared it will brick my unit ;D.. But i'm sure it won't.
When I had my 360 addon, I always download the latest firmware bec it has a lot of issues reading some of my hddvds. So far my ps3 reads everything I throw in there ;D. Its just an excellent player and plays games pa ;) hehe.
Nowdays its a risky business to be the first to update the FW ;D
Now that toyfanatic has certified it's ok, who will be the next? ;D
Nowdays its a risky business to be the first to update the FW ;D
You only have that option not to upgrade your FW if you'll just use your PS3 strictly for viewing BDs. But the moment you play a game you have to update it otherwise you won't be able to play online.
Hey guys, I have a question. I bought my PS3 120 gb slim asian version recently at greenhills. Since marami sa mga usapan nyo ay di ko maintindihan, eto mga tanong ko....
- double lens ba ung ps3 na nabili ko? If yes, is it more durable in watching BD movies?
yes, double lens po yan...
- what is this Firmware you guys are talking about? So far, my PS3 works fine.
FW3.1 na ngayon. You can check your PS3's FW under settings. You need to update your FW if you want to sign in in PSN and play online.
- Do I have to upgrade? Is this required? The people where I bought my PS3 does not recommend me to upgrade, it will just complicate things for my gaming.
see my answer above.
- Ok lang ba na gamitin ko as a BD player ang PS3 slim ko?
yes, of course. ;D most of us do use it as BD player. additional n lang un gaming.. hehehe...
Hope to hear from you guys soon. Thanks and regards :)
Hi Sir, here are my replies regarding your inquiries. :D
Thanks Pao, I already bought my first BD movie - The Rock nicolas cage and Ed harris. Pero siguro moderately ko lang gamitin as player ung PS3 ko kasi baka masira ung lens...just to make sure... :)
Thanks
From all you peeps here, where could be the best place to get one nowadays? Would you also recommend the fat or the slim version?V-mall, plenty of retailers selling slightly at better prices that DataBlitz. Also, get the slim. Even just the 120GB—then just upgrade the HD to 320GB/500GB.
V-mall, plenty of retailers selling slightly at better prices that DataBlitz. Also, get the slim. Even just the 120GB—then just upgrade the HD to 320GB/500GB.
@odyopayl
sir variant po ng ps3 ang gamit nyo?
That's why I dont update my PS3, All my Media Player, Xbox360, Etc if they are all playing normally. Aside from sudden brownout occuring during updating the firmware (hopefully that wont happen to any of us).
And unless, I cant play the PS3 or Xbox360 games. Then I have no choice but to update the firmware.
I once updated my Media Server software for my old DLink media player. The player no longer recognize the media files. Good thing I still have the old firmware.
Note : Pls dont let my opinion prevent any of you from updating firmwares. :)
Never use it as a DVD player.
Better get the Slim. First of all, it will be very hard to find a brand new BC-equipped PS3 in the market nowadays. Secondly, the Slims run cooler with less power.
I think its better to use your PS2 console for playing your PS2 games.
That way it will lessen the wear & tear of your PS3 lens.
does Datablitz give a free game with each purchase of PS3?
does Datablitz give a free game with each purchase of PS3?
i have an asian version ps3. can it play bluray discs bought from amazon.com?
by the way, does PS3 come with HDMI cable?Nope....
Blu-ray 3D disc specification finalized
Computerworld - The Blu-ray Disc Association announced today that it has finalized the 3-D Disc Specification, which includes support for the PlayStation 3. The format will be display agnostic, supporting any 3-D television, including LCD and Plasma models.
Full story at:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9142439/Blu_ray_3D_disc_specification_finalized
In my case (fat PS3), yes it supports the "resume" function for Blu but not all movies are the same. It depends on individual movie if the "resume" is authored in the disc.
Example of movies that can resume:
King Fu Hustle (SONY)
Fantastic Four & Ice Age 2 (Fox)
*UP (Disney)
These movies will resume to your last played position. You may also remove the disc from the PS3 player & insert it back at a later time & day.
*For the UP, you will have to access the main menu to resume the movie at the last stop.
Example of movies that can't resume:
Transformers:RTF & GI Joe (Paramount)
Hulk, Hellboy 2, Jet Li's Fearless (Universal)
Open Season 2, Pirates Caribbean 2 (SONY)
Watching the Transformers: RTF is quite annoying & frustrating. Since the movie is almost 3 hours, hence I stopped it a few times (to attend work, house chores, etc) & unable to continue from my last played position. Each time I start the movie it will go back to the main menu. :-[
It seems both Paramount & Universal don't support such function in their discs.
Another question, my copy of Up is the 4-disc version I got from Amazon. I clicked on BD-Live and just got a message prompting me to check www.disneyBDLive.com for a list of countries where BD-Live is available. My (locally bought) PS3 Slim appears to be an HK PS3 and when I registered for Playstation Network I left the country field as Hong Kong (no option for Philippines). Is there a way I can access BD-Live content from US-disks I get from Amazon and the local PDVD sellers?
Whats the difference between PS3 Slim US and Asian Version? Ano mas magandang bilhin?
i would say its essentially the same except for the dvd playback. if you get a us version then the unit will play only r1 dvds if you get the asian version you can only play r3 dvds. for bluray playback, asian and north america are the same bluray region "a", so if you buy those bds from amazon, it will play on your asian ps3. :)
asian version are known to be cheaper since they come from either singapore or hk. so i say, get the asian version because its cheaper.
Thanks sir iiinas, is there any way to make it region free?
In my case (fat PS3), yes it supports the "resume" function for Blu but not all movies are the same. It depends on individual movie if the "resume" is authored in the disc.
Example of movies that can resume:
King Fu Hustle (SONY)
Fantastic Four & Ice Age 2 (Fox)
*UP (Disney)
These movies will resume to your last played position. You may also remove the disc from the PS3 player & insert it back at a later time & day.
*For the UP, you will have to access the main menu to resume the movie at the last stop.
Example of movies that can't resume:
Transformers:RTF & GI Joe (Paramount)
Hulk, Hellboy 2, Jet Li's Fearless (Universal)
Open Season 2, Pirates Caribbean 2 (SONY)
Watching the Transformers: RTF is quite annoying & frustrating. Since the movie is almost 3 hours, hence I stopped it a few times (to attend work, house chores, etc) & unable to continue from my last played position. Each time I start the movie it will go back to the main menu. :-[
It seems both Paramount & Universal don't support such function in their discs.
Do you know where can i have my PS3 repaired?
I have mine repaired by Noel of Cynet, hindi ko na ulit na-experience ang BDL, more than 1 year na since na-replace niya yung lens ng PS3 ko, so far so good pa rin ;)
Try mo siya i-contact muna. Not sure kung nag-ho-home service pa rin siya.
Congrats sir. I just have 1 question though. Im using an older model yamaha receiver that has no hdmi input , so right now im just using optical cable for my ps3. Will I be able to distinguish the difference between the 2 soundwise?Im just contemplating whether I should sell my old receiver and buy a new 1. Thank you.
Congrats sir. I just have 1 question though. Im using an older model yamaha receiver that has no hdmi input , so right now im just using optical cable for my ps3. Will I be able to distinguish the difference between the 2 soundwise?Im just contemplating whether I should sell my old receiver and buy a new 1. Thank you.
You would not be able to distinguish between DTS and lossless HD on even on a mid-range system. You need a trully revealing system to do that. But you might be able to spot some difference between DD and DolbyTrueHD.I agree, as long as you have descent Sound set-up set-up. I mean complete speakers 5.1 (good quality subwoofer right now for HT this is a must).
But it really doesn't matter, because half our attention is focused on the visuals. Sensory acuity of the ears is diminished. We can be more attentive and critical when listening to music because our entire attention is focused on it.
You would not be able to distinguish between DTS and lossless HD on even on a mid-range system. You need a trully revealing system to do that. But you might be able to spot some difference between DD and DolbyTrueHD. But it really doesn't matter, because half our attention is focused on the visuals. Sensory acuity of the ears is diminished. We can be more attentive and critical when listening to music because our entire attention is focused on it.bro why is it more noticable in DD?
bro why is it more noticable in DD?
Good day mga masters,
My sis said that I have a BD player to come this March when she last called. Overheard his hubby on the background asking if I will opt for a PS3 instead of dedicated BD player. Will it be wise for me to pick the PS3?
Pls. help po, need your opinion.
TIA.
Thanks sir iiinas,
So, this would also mean na it's either I could let my kids have a 2-3 hour session of playing during weekends or I could watch a good movie, double purpose ba sir? Excited na nga ko makapanood ng bd.
Nap
So, this would also mean na it's either I could let my kids have a 2-3 hour session of playing during weekends or I could watch a good movie, double purpose ba sir?2 to 3 hours on weekends only? Good luck! :D If I was the kid I'd want to hog the PS3 every night if possible.
2 to 3 hours on weekends only? Good luck! :D If I was the kid I'd want to hog the PS3 every night if possible.
Kaya pa sir, bata pa mga kids ko, in fact mas gusto nila play psp kes a dun sa ps2. Ang prublema e baka ako ang malulong sa ps3 games he he.
Di kaya mas maganda manood pagstand alone player instead of ps3? Ung iron man sa lcd tv nya mas klaro prang totoo e, ung sa akin parang 1080i lang. Ano suggestion nyo?It's possible that a dedicated Blu-ray player will have better quality hardware and software to render audio/video material better.
Ask ko lang on what is the difference/advantage/disadvantage ng Asian and US version ng PS3 slim?The DLC you'll need is dependent on the region of the game you have.
Planning to get online content and not sure what works with its use here sa Philippines.
The DLC you'll need is dependent on the region of the game you have.
Some games and their DLC are also region indepedent—that is, for some games even if they're R3 they're compatible with DLC from US (R1).
It's easy enough to create a PSN account for R1 or R3—it doesn't depend on what region your console is.
In other words, even with an Asian unit, you can create a US account for your R1 game to access R1 DLC, if needed.
The basic advantage of an all R1 setup is US sometimes gets DLC before everyone else. The only other 'region' with more downloadable stuff would be Japan—if you can speak Japanese :D
Thanks uli sirs
So to summarize,
PS3 slim
A. DVD playing
Asian for R3 only
US for R1 only
No hack to become region free
B. BD playing
Asian can play both asian us
US can play both asian us
reason same coding/region for BD
C. Downloadable content (DLC)
Asian
US
Both dependent on the game you are playing so you can access both asian and us DLC
D. Playstation Network account
Asian
US
You can both create accounts on both units on both US and Asia PSN
Did I miss out anything?
With its raw processing power, coupled with a GPU, a PS3 will trump any NMT out in the market today.Except on price.
actually mura na eh' sa 14.7K, may HDD na, Blu Ray player pa, kung su-sumahin mo mas Ok siya kaysa sa Popcorn Hour o' iyun' ibang mahal na HDD.
Hi PDVD, I just bought PS2 Slim this week.
Congrat bro! Btw I think you meant PS3 Slim? :D
ah yes, thanks. excited lang kaya typo error. :D
I do not know how true this is...
http://blog.gsmarena.com/playstation-3-finally-hacked-thanks-to-geohot/
I sure hope geohot gets to do it right so that a slim can be modded to be a true NMT, in addition to playing games and BD's.
With its raw processing power, coupled with a GPU, a PS3 will trump any NMT out in the market today.
Just bought a PS3 Slim sa Greenhills. Approximate price is around 14.7k (cash) at MR Dynamic. Dun lang naglalaro yung presyo.
AFAIK, you can't buy a phat PS3. Puro slim na kasi ngayon. Personally, it doesn't matter whether you get the US or Asian version, mas mahal pa nga ng konti yung US version. Difference lang yata is 110v yung US, 220v yung Asian. All games can be played, same region din yung US and Philippines sa BD, pero iba sa DVD (Region 1 ang US, R3 naman sa atin).
i have a ps3 Fat and a dts-hd master audio capable receiver. but it seems my receiver can't detect the dts-hd master audio signal.
what are the recommended settings for this set up?
The fat PS3 does not bitstream DTS HD Master. It decodes internally and converts it to Linear PCM 5.1. Only the slim PS3 can bitstream DTS HD Master.
How about Dolby TrueHD? Can the slim PS3 bitstream it? Thanks.
bitstreaming of both dolby and dts hd audio codecs can only be done through the slim. but dont worry, even if its output out of the phat ps3 is lpcm, you are essentially hearing the hd audio already, its just that in your case the ps3 phat decoded the codec not your receiver. and you wont seethe dts hd ma or tru hd on your receiver's display. just multi channel.
thanks for the response. which is a better setting for the AVR then? DIRECT or MULTI-CHANNEL? What's the difference between the two?
thanks for the response. which is a better setting for the AVR then? DIRECT or MULTI-CHANNEL? What's the difference between the two?
Mga sir question po. Kelangan po ba naka bitstream yung ps3 para umilaw yung true hd or dobly digital sa receiver? Thanks
congrats..laro na tyo ng modern warfare 2..add mo ko toyfanatic...
good morning/evening to all
just wanted to ask if there is a way i can use the ps3 with my dz590k theater system...i heard somewhere that i can use a coaxial cable?
i dont mind not getting 5.1 sound though, its just that i have to make the ps3 work with the speaker system....thanks!
connect your ps3's hdmi out to your lcd's hdmi 1 input. the connect from your ps3's optical output to your dz590k's optical in. that should give you 5.1 sound for your bd movies and games.
then connect another hdmi cable from your dz590k's hdmi out to your lcd's hdmi 2 input. you still get 5.1 sound from your dvds.
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good morning/evening to all
just wanted to ask if there is a way i can use the ps3 with my dz590k theater system...i heard somewhere that i can use a coaxial cable?
i dont mind not getting 5.1 sound though, its just that i have to make the ps3 work with the speaker system....thanks!
The PS3 can only output from one source, you can't audio output from the HDMI and optical at the same time.
You can connect an optical cable from the PS3 to your HTIB. Then configure the settings in the PS3 XMB (Audio Settings) to Optical Cable to get 5.1 surround sound. However, some games (like Tekken 6) still require configuring sound options in the game itself, otherwise it will default to stereo sound.
The PS3 can only output from one source, you can't audio output from the HDMI and optical at the same time.
huh?i think he meant ps3 cant send out 2 digital signals at the same time (optical and hdmi) :)
i think he meant ps3 cant send out 2 digital signals at the same time (optical and hdmi) :)
connect your ps3's hdmi out to your lcd's hdmi 1 input. the connect from your ps3's optical output to your dz590k's optical in. that should give you 5.1 sound for your bd movies and games.
then connect another hdmi cable from your dz590k's hdmi out to your lcd's hdmi 2 input. you still get 5.1 sound from your dvds.
..set up the audio settings in the ps3 for optic cable....put the home theater in TV/VIDEO MODE.....
and ZILCH..no sound! help pls
habits, if your PS3 audio setting is set to Optical out, then try adjusting your dz590k audio setting to "Optical/Digital" source. Probably your dz590k audio is still reading tru HDMI hence it is unable to detect any audio signal from your PS3.thanks for the quick reply but hmm how do i do that? i changed HDMI audio off....how do i set the dz590k to optic cable?
Not really seting the HDMI audio off. It's changing the audio input source (assuming this is allowed) in your dz590k system to Optical so that it can detect the incoming audio signal from your PS3 optical. Try checking the dz590k instruction manual on the setting.
Otherwise, try unplug your HDMI cable from the DVD player to "force" dz590k accepting the audio from optical tho this will be very inconvenient each time you're switching btw PS3 & regular DVD player. ;D
tried doing it...alas ...nada.....is there a way to check if the optic cable works?
tried doing it...alas ...nada.....is there a way to check if the optic cable works?
sorry, but is the optical cable's cap taken out already, there usually is a rubber/plastic cap on the tip of the cable to keep the tip of the optical cable free from dust, sometimes people forget to take this out and directly plug it to the socket.
help guys
im using my ps3 as dvd player
unfortunately, some of my dvd wnt play...region not supported
is is possible for ps3 to be region unlocked so i can play diff region dvds??
pls advse. tnx
Thanks uli sirs
So to summarize,
PS3 slim
A. DVD playing
Asian for R3 only
US for R1 only
No hack to become region free
B. BD playing
Asian can play both asian us
US can play both asian us
reason same coding/region for BD
C. Downloadable content (DLC)
Asian
US
Both dependent on the game you are playing so you can access both asian and us DLC
D. Playstation Network account
Asian
US
You can both create accounts on both units on both US and Asia PSN
Did I miss out anything?
B. BD playing
Asian can play both asian us
US can play both asian us
reason same coding/region for BD
... Did I miss out anything?
Suggestion:
Just say "Region A" instead of "Asian" to avoid confusion. "Asia" is not the same as "Southeast Asia".
Southwest Asia is Region B; Central Asia, China and Mongolia are Region C.
the clear plastic caps? yes i took them out......is it correct to set the HTIB on a tv/video mode? thanks
There's a Multi-audio setting, enabling it to output sound to both HDMI and Optical at the same time.
There's a Multi-audio setting, enabling it to output sound to both HDMI and Optical at the same time.
Newbie question, how do you set your PS3's BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)? Linear PCM or Bitstream? Have been using Linear PCM since I bought mine, and have been wondering if I've been using the best option.
Anyone using a samsung htz220 with their PS3?
Pa-share naman ng setting sa optical cable.
Im a total noob sa mga ganitong bagay.
Ang dami kasing box/options na pwedeng lagyan ng check after I select optical sa audio settings.
Thanks in advance
go to settings you will see everything there. hope this helps ;)
Newbie question, how do you set your PS3's BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)? Linear PCM or Bitstream? Have been using Linear PCM since I bought mine, and have been wondering if I've been using the best option.
Based from what I read, if you set the Audio to PCM, the PS3 does the decoding where as for bitstream it your PS passes the audio signal on its original format. If you are using the fat PS3 better leave it at PCM to enjoy the HD audio formats. If you have the slim, you can set it to bitstream provided your reeiver can decode the HD audio formats.
Yep, I actually want to see the Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio on my receiver. Mine is the old fat PS3, so I guess I'm staying with Linear PCM :(
I'm using a Sammy HT-Z220 with my PS3 (along with a 40B530 LCD TV).
Just press the Aux button on your HTIB remote, until the display shows D.IN (for Digital Input). I think you have to press the AUX button twice. Then, under the XMB Sound Settings option, select Output via Optical Cable, then save your settings. Voila, you can now enjoy surround sounds. But please note, some games require you to set the sound options to surround for the settings to work. Otherwise, it will still default to stereo sound.
Saw a sony exhibit in Shang in Edsa ground floor and they were using a PS3 to play 3D demos.
bro newbie po... nid ur experties! anong ma suggest nyo na standalone dvd/hdplayer na entry level? kasi sabi
nla, they ussually suggest na gamitin lng ps3 for games and blue ray movies, kung dvd/hddvd movie use the stand alone player. tnx in advance!!! :D
bro newbie po... nid ur experties! anong ma suggest nyo na standalone dvd/hdplayer na entry level? kasi sabiAdded info to Pao625.
nla, they ussually suggest na gamitin lng ps3 for games and blue ray movies, kung dvd/hddvd movie use the stand alone player. tnx in advance!!! :D
Yes, the Fat PS3 can decode the HD Audio internally and output via PCM. Only the Slim PS3 can bitstream DTS-HD/MA and Dolby True HD signals to let your new AV receiver do the decoding. If this matters to you, then upgrade to the Slim PS3 mura nalang naman ngayon yan.
Hmmm...very tempting tuloy to buy a slim PS3. Ganda kasi nakikita sa AVR yung DTS-HD :D
Mga Sirs, familiar sa akin ang data blitz but I just can't remember kung saan ko nakita yong store na iyon. ??? Could someone kindly remind me where this store is. TIA ;D
I think they have branches in all the shopping malls i.e. SM & Robinson.
In Robinson Ermita (Manila) it is located at the third level near Globe service center.
In Mall of Asia, it is located along those computer/PC shops at the second level.
Others can chip in whichever area he is familiar.
HI!To All Gamers Out There!!
I updated my son Fat PS3 1st Gen. to firmware 3.41,Guess What, He can't play his NBA 2K10.When you start,it just there,nothing.NEED HELP!!!
Thanks!!
Hi!Sir Pao,
I tried his NBA2k9 and its working.Tried Blu-ray movie disc,also working.The 2k10 when it goes into the press start buttons,its stuck there.Thanks!
Guys have you watched avatar bluray on ps3 na ? Talaga bang 1080i siya or may 1080p rin?
wala pa ako avatar bd but as far as I know, lahat ng BD movies may 1080p.. are you using a full HD display?
Yup im watching the other bda in 1080p. Avatar lang ang 1080i. weird
owww.. have you updated your NBA 2k10 to the latest version? if not, thy doing that..Hi!Sir Pao,
2k10 player here, and never had a problem with the recent updatesYes, its weird. My son's friend PS3 also played after the update? ??? ??? ???
2k10 player here, and never had a problem with the recent updates
weird nga.. im not really sure.. baka nga wala pang 1080p kasama un Avatar...
Hi!Sir Pao,
I tried his NBA2k9 and its working.Tried Blu-ray movie disc,also working.The 2k10 when it goes into the press start buttons,its stuck there.Thanks!
Sir,OOPs! Found it.Thanks! Sir,I hope this work.
Can i ask where is game data utility located.Thanks!
it also happened to me, try deleting the nba2k10 file in the game data utility (not the save data utility), then reinstall nba2k10 update if prompted.Yes!This"WORK" Thank You!Sir Dukesociety
link
mga sirs ... newbie lang po ako dito ... ask ko lang po san po kaya ako makakabili ng mga bd movies ??? kasi po yung ps3 ko e galing po ng dubai so region 2 po sya sa tingin ko...e halos lahat po ng mga bd dito satin puro region c ata or asian region ang binebenta gusto ko po sana ung multi region na bd na bala san po kaya meron ??? maraming salamat po sa mga sasagot ... tnx po :)
If ever i get the slim version sold locally, what type (region) of BD & games are compatible?
Guys help naman. Whenever I play BDs in my PS3 it does not play, but I can see the timer and the PLAY sign on the screen, after that totally black blank, like the standby mode of a TV! What's going on? HELP PLEASE. But I can play PS3 games and DVDs, no problem with that. Just the BDs. Thanks.
first question siguro is what king of tv are you using
-baka hindi supported ng tv resolution un 720p since most blurays ata play at that downscaled reso, so the tv might be 480i/p lang... just a thought ;D
second question is what resolution did you set your ps3 on
- again, try changing your settings, best bet is to let the ps3 decide what reso is best adapted to your tv, the trick worked by pressing and holding the power button until the ps3 beeps and you see the screen prompting you to allow the ps3 to change to a reso thats adapted to your tv, try that, then play your bds, if it still doesnt work, then try playing them on a different tv, if it plays there then baka its time to visit your tech for a quick "inspection" on whats causing the blank screen while playing bd's :( (sana wag na umabot dun)
well, just my 2 cents ha, try it, might or might not work, pero at least you can isolate the problem if its with the ps3 or the tv ;)
PS3 firmware update 3.50 coming September 21, adds 3D Blu-ray support
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Sony has announced the next update for the PS3. Coming two weeks after the release of system update 3.42 will be firmware update 3.50, the long-awaited update that adds 3D Blu-ray movie support to the console. (The PS3 is already compatible with 3D games.) While the date was announced for Japanese press at the Sony TGS press conference, it's likely that this will be made available worldwide simultaneously.
As announced last week (see Blu-ray.com, September 16), new firmware version 3.50 is now available for the PlayStation 3, which enables support for the Blu-ray 3D specification on all incarnations of the PS3 console. However, Sony Computer Entertainment has confirmed that DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD won't be supported on the PS3 during 3D Blu-ray playback.
Thus, when playing back a 3D BD with a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, the PS3 will output DTS. When playing back a 3D BD with a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack, the PS3 will output Dolby Digital. This affects both PCM output and bitstreaming (available on slim consoles only).
As previously reported (see Blu-ray.com, September 14), BD-Java on the PS3 is also limited when playing back 3D BD content.
Joshua Wingfield, Blu-ray.com news contributor and moderator of the 3D subforum, posted an early hands-on report and informed: "I can confirm that with the Ps3 3.50 firmware update it only puts the audio out as DTS standard (lossy) in the bitstream mode. Also the menus on Coraline are flattened to 2D. Subtitles still show up in 3D mode, and so do menus. The image just flattens. Standard DTS is output by bitstream and linear PCM works as well but it still shows it as lossy DTS in the info bar on the PS3. So for now 3D on the PS3...full 1080p to each eye, but no HD audio and no 3D on menu screens or pop up menus. Can't say I'm disappointed. The update was free and the speed on the PS3 doesn't seem to be affected."
how much is the cheapest PS3 player locally?
late adapter :-\
same question sirs.
another late adapter here
My ps3 fat just had red screen of death. i'm thinking of replacing with a slim. does the ps3 slim get very hot if i play Bluray or movies from HD often?How did that happen Sir? Kinda scary.. Only issue I know of is the yellow-light issue which is hardware related.
Should i get a laptop cooler under the slim?
has anyone tried updating to 3.5 firmware and play the BD of Avatar from the DVD/BD combo?
mine just won't play anymore... hay... ???
Sir, try to disable your ps3's internet connection. I think it's under network setting. I had that problem as well with my Robin Hood before. HTH
has anyone tried updating to 3.5 firmware and play the BD of Avatar from the DVD/BD combo?
mine just won't play anymore... hay...
Regret to hear about the problem Jake. Hope a new firmware will be released soon to resolve this issue. :-[
I misread your post actually you're referring to the BD/DVD combo edition. I got the Collector's Extended Edition which luckily is spared from such fate.
Let's pray it will... ;D
http://www.avforums.com/forums/blu-ray-movies-tv-programmes/1327213-blu-ray-play-back-problem-robin-hood-film.html (http://www.avforums.com/forums/blu-ray-movies-tv-programmes/1327213-blu-ray-play-back-problem-robin-hood-film.html)
SOLVED: Avatar Extended Edition Blu-ray PS3 Problem (http://bryanveloso.com/2010/11/18/avatar-extended-collectors-edition-blu-ray-doesnt-work-on-ps3//)
haven't tried playing the bluray avatar sa 3.55 pero sa 3.50 ganun ang bagal mag load..pero nagloload naman kaya lang it takes time..i think sa BD Live ata ang issue kaya ganun..will try kung faster ba ang loading time kung naka disconnect sa net..
well turned the connection to the internet and media server off, and it still did not load up. hay...
unsolved just yet...
I just ran Avatar (BD/DVD combo) and Robin Hood (Unrated D C), which previously wouldn't play if Internet Connection is enabled, in my PS3 slim. Now, both bd's play even if IC is disabled or enabled. ??? Noticeable difference lang na mas matagal mag-load yung movie kapag naka-enable yung IC. Firmware is still 3.5. Now I'm updating it to 3.55...same results lang sir. Both bd's played naman.
Let's just hope that the culprit is the online feature of the bd and not your console. :)
Deleted Avatar saved bd data (saved from previous viewing)
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Dissapointed with the 3d performance of my PS3. :(
my issue is i started to play some games again (haven't been for the past 6 months) and no sound is coming out. i tried bitsreaming, tried the lpcm settings. activated the hdmi power control of the ps3 too. to no avail. the only thing i have seen that i have not change is the multiple audio output. but does this mean that i have to resort to connecting an optical cable to my ps3 to the 806 to make this work. hassle.
any deas. tia. :)
I'm not sure if this is your answer, but you need to redo audio settings every time you switch from avr to tv output via passthru. so if your receiver is in standby mode, you have to go back inside sound settings (PS3), select hdmi, have it auto detect the sound and then click save. do this again if you want to use your receiver anman. ganun po tlaga siya.
this is the only setting i tweak cuz it's the fastest. click audio settings -> hdmi then *swoosh*...oks na. basta marinig niyo lang yung clicks while surfing the xmb icons you're good to go.
Would there be an issue re the PS3 if my TV is only HD ready (1024x768 pixels) and not full HD?There should be no problem. Previously I was using my 720p display with my PS3. ;)
Would there be an issue re the PS3 if my TV is only HD ready (1024x768 pixels) and not full HD?
ff up question po: is ps3's dvd upscaling/upconverting ability at par or even superior with that of the standalone players? i am really having a hard time choosing which to buy.
anybody experience hanging after stopping bd playback? Parang nawawala video output
but after the blue screen, does the ps3's menu comes back on? if so, then its normal, that's the hdmi switching.
Yes it will upscale your dvd.
i just bought yesterday ps3 at datablitz..,just want to ask if wala ba talagang fan sa likod ang bagong labas
ng ps3? mabilis kasi uminit.
wala po, ako nag order ng intercooler sa amazon 17 USD yata wala kase ako makita dito sa atin eh, advise naman nila 2 to 3 hours use then turn off for around 30 minutes tapos pwede na ulit,I pick 320gb gave it to me for 15k flat cash.
by the way, how much po sa datablitz? is that 160 or 320 gb?
Yes, the Ps3's upscaler is one of the best in the market. In fact it came in 3rd place in the upscaler shoot-out next only to the Oppo-983 & Toshiba HD-X-A2
But I would suggest that you keep your Ps3 exclusively for games & bluray only.
Sayang naman lens.
Hindi ba separate and lens ng Bluray at lens ng CD/DVD sa PS3?
Noong nagtatrabaho pa ako sa Panasonic we were manufacturing pick-ups for Blurays and there were two lenses, one for each.
My 4-year old 80GB PS3 phat (the now rare model with the PS2 emulator :'() YLOD'd on me a couple of weeks ago.
I now have a new 320G PS3 Slim AND a separate cd-r king BD player, which I got for P3,990, for my HD viewing needs ;D
Anyway, back when the PSP still had movie titles coming out for it, I remember reading this article about how playing movie discs on the handheld not only drained the battery faster, but also wore out the lens moreso than playing game discs.
Supposedly, during gameplay, the lens only comes into contact with the disc whenever you prompt movement on the screen by pressing the buttons, whereas during movie playback, the lens is in contact with the disc the entire length of the movie, and thus their tendency to wear out the lens more, and quicker.
(Btw, I only explained what I got from the article in layman's terms ;D)
question lang po sa mga gurus, i have the old PS3 80GB which does not read PS3 Games anymore (looks like lens again) have replaced the lens before but did not last that long kahit seldom lang ginagamit. Will it be better for me to buy a new one or have it repaired again? If ever I decide to buy a new one mayron ba bumibili ng old PS3 80GB na ayaw bumasa ang lens (complete with box and everything that comes with it)? thanks very much!
question lang po sa mga gurus, i have the old PS3 80GB which does not read PS3 Games anymore (looks like lens again) have replaced the lens before but did not last that long kahit seldom lang ginagamit. Will it be better for me to buy a new one or have it repaired again? If ever I decide to buy a new one mayron ba bumibili ng old PS3 80GB na ayaw bumasa ang lens (complete with box and everything that comes with it)? thanks very much!
Bro Von, I think just buy the new slim version that can passthrough HD Audio and with a higher capacity HDD rather having the lens repaired. Maybe you got a lemon. Mine is the older 40GB PS3 pa but until now going strong playing my games and BDs. Never had the lens replaced yet.
Try mo sa Greenhills if they will buy your PS3. ;)
bro, anong firmware na yan?
thanks!
bro, anong firmware na yan?
thanks!
Where can i buy the PS3 Remote Control and how much? TY ;)
Mga master! pa help naman! can my region 3 ps3 play region 1,2,3 bluray and region 1,2,3? Nabasa ko na sa forums ito but hindi ko mahanap ung thread and page dun sa sagot. Thanks!! :)
As of now there's still no known "crack" to make it playable in multiple region for DVD. Hence, the current situation is the PS3 is playable to its own made region. e.g. Asian edition will play R3 DVD only while US edition will play R1 DVD only. As for Blu-ray, both Asian & US share the same region so watching Blu is not a problem. If you really need to use your PS3 for your DVD then you may want to consider getting the PS3 edition that match your most DVD collection.
Or you can use your current DVD player. Also, with the price of the current DVD player, it's easier to buy an universal DVD player. ;D
Mga sirs,Sir my friends BD came from Dubai & it plays multi-region BDs but if not mistaken there are just firmware updates to be made ;)
Question lang po. My wife is in Dubai. Magpapabili sana ako ng PS3 doon. Medyo affordable pala kumpara dito sa atin. Tanong ko lang kung ang Dubai PS3 unit will play our local BD and DVD here?
Thanks :)
Sir my friends BD came from Dubai & it plays multi-region BDs but if not mistaken there are just firmware updates to be made ;)
Sir at_sunset_blvd,
While awaiting for an answer prior to your reply I told my wife to cancel my PS3 order. Last month I ask people from data blitz if it will play our local bluray disc (games & movies) and they said yes. But i still have doubt and then nakita ko reply mo ngayon (sori late ko na nabasa). Again, my wife is coming home this October and definitely I will order one. SIR, THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING TO MY INQUIRY :) :) :)
randy
Masters may ask po ako. When i play a DD TrueHD 7.1 Bluray from my PS3 to my receiver, DD lang ang nka display dun sa panel ng receiver (Denon 1912). Pag Bitstream yan pero pag PCM ganun din pag press ko ng select nkalagay sa info DD lng ung audio. Ung BD movie is Shrek. :(
eto pa pala.. when i play a DTS-HD MA (.m2ts ung file) walang sound output ung video. But when i play it through pc may sound sxa. weird.
Hindi pa ko master pero HDMI cable ba ginagamit mo sir? Thru HDMI connection ma-enable ang lossless audio sa PS3, hindi kasi kaya ng toslink/optical ang bandwidth. If you do, be sure to set HDMI > LPCM sa Sound settings. Other than that wala na ko maisip, your Denon is capable to decode HD audio naman.
Masters may ask po ako. When i play a DD TrueHD 7.1 Bluray from my PS3 to my receiver, DD lang ang nka display dun sa panel ng receiver (Denon 1912). Pag Bitstream yan pero pag PCM ganun din pag press ko ng select nkalagay sa info DD lng ung audio. Ung BD movie is Shrek. :(
eto pa pala.. when i play a DTS-HD MA (.m2ts ung file) walang sound output ung video. But when i play it through pc may sound sxa. weird.
Yess boss hdmi gmit ko connected sa receiver. I think the movie or the BD is the problem. It says sa label sa likod ng BD capable sxa ng DD TrueHD 7.1 pero when i pressed select pra sa info nung movie DD lng nkalagay. Dapat DD TrueHD nkalagay dun dba or something? Ill try nlng ibang BD movie and see. :)
edit: Kaya rin ba mag stream ng DTS-HD MA / DD TrueHD through network? Hindi ko ma-try kase ung file na nadownload ko is .m2ts format which is hnd ata compatible sa PS3 not sure though. Demo sya ng DTS-HD MA pero walang sound pag stream ko sxa from my PS3 through network.
ayun! baka nga sa disk yung problem. try mo yung ibang DD TrueHD kung ganun din. Yung akin, Braveheart 5.1 TrueHD, at nasa selection naman yun sa settings.
sir pano yung setup mo ng pag stream ng HD through PS3? gusto ko rin try e, na-curious din ako.
Badtrip nga eh fake ung Shrek n un. haha. Kasama lng kase un dun sa Samsung na LED TV. Meron naman choices sa audio na English TrueHD 7.1 pero hindi DD lng yung format nung output. Hindi naman siguro need na 7.1 set-up dba?
About dun sa stream sir, what dou you mean panu pag stream ng HD sa PS3? May file kase ako sa PC ko na pang test ng DTS-HD MA tpos pag play ko sxa sa PS3 through network (yung Media Server ng Windows) walang sounds video lng.
sir I have a ps3 from dubai, and it does not play region A bds. afaik, region b ang dubai. so make sure before you buy ask the sales person kung meron silang region A bds tapos iplay nila sa ps3 na bibilhin ng wife nyo. our local bds are region A
hindi naman, yung akin nga 5.1 yung encoding pero 3.0 lang setup ko pero naka display pa din yung DD TrueHD ;D
ibig kong sabhin paano yung connection ng pc and PS3. wireless or wired? parang may nabasa ako na may issue pag wireless, pls correct me if Im wrong :)
Kaya rin ba mag stream ng DTS-HD MA / DD TrueHD through network? Hindi ko ma-try kase ung file na nadownload ko is .m2ts format which is hnd ata compatible sa PS3 not sure though. Demo sya ng DTS-HD MA pero walang sound pag stream ko sxa from my PS3 through network.
I haven't tried yet nakakatamad ang laki kasi ng file ;D pero yung iba nire-rename yung .m2ts to .m2t gumagana daw. Pag ayaw, remux na lang siguro to mkv.
On the issue on the PS3 doing the dd-thd, the PS3 can decode it but the receiver wont show any display because the decoding is done on the PS3. I believe it cannot also pass through the HD audio signals to the receiver so that the receiver should display it when it starts decoding it. Any comment will be appreciated. TY ;)
A ok-- so i have to set the PS3 on BITSTREAM so it will send the raw signal to my receiver. Thanks for the clarification Yunarce.
I just bought a Samsung 3D plasma last night. Do I have to update my FAT PS3 firmware? Or will it play 3D bd's automatically? Thanks.
tagal ko ng hindi nagagamit ang PS3 for video playback hehe
can the FAT PS3 now pass HD bitstream?
guys nakakabasa din ba ng 3d format movies ang ps3?
Has anyone tried playing a Region 2 Blu-Ray (PAL) in a locally purchased PS3? My PS3 if I'm not mistaken is Region 3 (CECHL*) series. I am using a HDTV connected to the PS3 via HDMI cable.
I really want to purchase the boxset of The Adventures of Tintin
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adventures-Tintin-Complete-Series-All-3-Seasons-New-Blu-ray-Box-Set-R2-/350496439802?pt=UK_Collectables_AnimationCharacters_Anime_SM&hash=item519b373dfa#ht_1694wt_905
However, I haven't seen a copy of the boxset other than Region 2. Before purchasing it, I just want to be sure that this will play in my PS3.
Need you help please, newbie here. How do I connect the PS3/Bluray audio to a dvd/home theater system? PS3 is currently connected to via HDMI to the TV but the audio is only coming out of the TV. Would like to experience HD audio through the home theater. What other connections or cable to do need? Can't seem to figure this one out. Thanks in advance.
same lang din sa receiver...but if your HT receiver has HDMI in and outs you can use it to hear DTS HD/ DD HD tracks dun, video signal would come out narin from the av receiver ..toslink can handle DD TruHD and DTS Hd sana ..pero may SPDIF standard kaya di pwede dumaan yung HD audio sa toslink ,,kaya siguro sinama narin yung HD audio sa HDMI HTH :)
After buying an Optical Cable, I just discovered that the HTIB does not have an Optical in. I used the AV cable instead that came with the PS3 for the audio. Video is still connected via HDMI. Somehow it worked naman. I'm just not certain if this is already the best audio output that I can get from it. Is there any other cable that I can use perhaps?
can the data blitz acquired PS3 slim play region B coded bluray? pardon the ignorant question. ???
I think so, my PS3 plays all region (DVD/Bluray)!
After buying an Optical Cable, I just discovered that the HTIB does not have an Optical in. I used the AV cable instead that came with the PS3 for the audio. Video is still connected via HDMI. Somehow it worked naman. I'm just not certain if this is already the best audio output that I can get from it. Is there any other cable that I can use perhaps?
so, hindi digital ang output nyan from ps3?
hindi ata region free sa movies ang ps3..as far as i can remember asian ps3s (mine) can only play region A bds and region 3 dvds..ayaw kasi mag play nung mga region 1 dvds ko..
I talked to a Datablitz personnel yesterday about using PS3 as Bluray. He said that they dont normally suggest watching BDs movies using the PS3 because it could stress the unit... Any of you encounter BD movie playback using PS3? My plan is to use it as BD player (connected to my HTIB) and some games for my little ladies..
I was about to purchase it yesterday but still doing some research if its a good buy than a dedicated BD player.
And also, What games would recommend for ages 5-10 (girls)?
I talked to a Datablitz personnel yesterday about using PS3 as Bluray. He said that they dont normally suggest watching BDs movies using the PS3 because it could stress the unit...
And also, What games would recommend for ages 5-10 (girls)?
Thank you for the prompt reply sirs. I might get one today, It is really cheap now at P13,400 cash for the 320g unit.
Any games you can suggest for my girls? I was planning to get Little Big Planet for them.
Cheers!
Need help, anyone having problem on no commentators on nba2k11 or fifa11? how can i bring it back? thanks.
Where is Mr. Dynamic/I-Tech? :)
My launch 60GB developed the Yellow Light Of Death (YLOD) last week. So I have been using my Acer laptop as my Blu-ray player, unfortunately it wouldn't play certain Fox titles. Luckily there is a guy locally who can fix it (cost 2K) now it is as good as new and I am finally able to watch my Star Wars Saga.2k hmmmmMMmm - reflow i guess
If you live in Cebu and your PS3 Develops YLOD call this number 0917-3200223.
Units fixed in one day and come with 1 Month warranty.
Hi. Anyone who purchased a new Asian PS3 Slim lately? Can you confirm if it can play Region B Blu-ray movies?
My Fat PS3 has been choosy in playing bds both movies and games lately. Some will play and some will not. Is this a sign for a lens replacement? :-\
My Fat PS3 has been choosy in playing bds both movies and games lately. Some will play and some will not. Is this a sign for a lens replacement? :-\nakuh wag naman sana yung favorite game natin :-[
either ways, could be lens failure or ylod-bound...
nakuh wag naman sana yung favorite game natin :-[
This is what I fear. I thought the model that I have is the sturdier one. Now am contemplating on having the lens replaced or just add a little for a new one. :-[
why not jailbreak once it breaks down, also buy a new one ;D
Tekken ba or Ridge Racer? ;D Tekken ok pa. Ridge Racer di ko pa na-try. Batman BD and Simpsons game palang so far ang sumasablay. Need to test more.
ridge racer syempre ;D
sa tekken si andrew lang magaling eh :P
why not jailbreak once it breaks down, also buy a new one
ridge racer syempre
sa tekken si andrew lang magaling eh
^ experienced this previously but i can't remember which title. just update to the latest firmware and you should be fine.Oh thank you! But I don't know how to do it. I can't connect sa WiFi. Or di lang talaga ako marunong. Haha
hey guys how did you solve the cinavia problem on ps3?