Author Topic: PS3 as a blu-ray player (Read 385270 times)

Time to buy a new Amp, My 5 year old Sony Amp can only decode AC3 & DTS. I can't even enjoy Celine Dion BD concert. bec. its Dolby TrueHD. also my Elton John BD.

Guys, Whats Amps are you suggesting? And with matching Bookshelf Speakers? My HT room is about 22sqm only.

kings5504 · « **Reply #997 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 06:43 AM »

A question for people who upgraded to firmware 2.20:

Does the resume function work on all your BD titles? I noticed that it works for some of my older titles (worked fine on my Italian Job BD) but didn't work for ID4. Is there some sort of compatibility issue with titles utilizing BD-J?

indie boi · « **Reply #998 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 10:10 AM »

Since it could take me a lot of time to backtrack, please indulge me this simple question:

Which would be a better buy, The US or Asian PS3? Please cite reasons if possible. Thanks!

Kobe Bryant · « **Reply #999 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 10:21 AM »

One feature that many awaits is the ability of the PS3 to play mkv files (matroska) on the fly, as well as the elimination of the file system's limitations on fat32

Kobe Bryant · « **Reply #1000 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 10:34 AM »

Btw, to all those who pm'd me re: the titles and hi def.. the files range from 4.7GB to 9GB. Majority are 720p vob files with 6 channel audio. By my count I'm on my 41st title this morning, and by Sunday this week i'll have a complete description of the file (if it's 720p or 1080p) and will be jotted down on a list.

Thanks. I'll pm everyone interested when would be the meetup.

Just send me your requests, i'll see what i can do. Thanks.

Kobe Bryant · « **Reply #1001 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 10:43 AM »

better invest on a FAT32 formatted 320GB-500GB external USB drive hehehe..

andre · « **Reply #1002 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 11:43 AM »

The problem with fat32 is that the VOB file will be divided into two parts for most if not majority of the movies after mkv2vob.
Unless your movie is less than 1 hour & 25 minutes. Most wouldn't fit in a standard blank dvd.

The best storage for me would be DL DVD. The price is 35 to 40 pesos which is acceptable.

I think PS3 internal HD is not Fat32 formatted. bec. it has no 4gb file limitation for copying from DL DVD. But again since you already have the movie in the DL DVD. Just play it right away from the disk.

Unless we can find a way to transfer the huge file without burning to a DL DVD.
Ideas anyone?

john5479 · « **Reply #1003 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 11:53 AM »

OT: If you have your own network at home you can setup the pc as a file server. You the access the files from the ps3's web browser and download them. This would be better discussed on a separate thread though

JAQY888 · « **Reply #1004 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 02:55 PM »

Guys, found this new "item" over the net....... very, very interesting
PLAYSTATION 3-portable !!!!!

Some quick specs:

* Original 60 gig PS3 model with backwards compatibility.
* 17″ HDTV 720p screen, with HDMI connection. (Same as last Xbox 360 laptop)
* Built-in keyboard and stereo audio amplifier.
* Measures 17″ x 13.75″ x 3″ (actually thinner than a stock PS3) and weighs 16 pounds!

http://www.engadget.com/photos/the-ps3-laptop-from-ben-heck-to-engadget-with-love/745998/

Hmmmmm, maglalabas kaya ang SONY nito in the near future???

Sana.................

et414 · « **Reply #1005 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 06:10 PM »

cool! ben heck has also made an xbox360 portable

the guy is a genius! i think he started by making portable versions of the atari

Mouldingo · « **Reply #1006 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 06:23 PM »

Quote from: leomar on Apr 10, 2008 at 10:29 PM

hindi yata sinabi kung bitstream o internal decoding... i misread somewhere?

Malamang internal decoding tapos dadaan as PCM multichannel kagaya ng Dolby TrueHD. It does not have the correct hardware to bitstream to a external decoder daw. But many say you won't notice the difference.

darkwing · « **Reply #1007 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 08:36 PM »

yup as it doing to the TrueHD source, and yup, uncompressed PCM is the bomb

NeilNo · « **Reply #1008 on:** Apr 11, 2008 at 10:22 PM »

April 15 is the rumored availablity of v2.3 updated for the PS3.

pchin · « **Reply #1009 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 12:07 AM »

Few more days to go....it's time to dig out all my Fox studio titles...

JAQY888 · « **Reply #1010 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 04:34 AM »

Quote from: NeilNo on Apr 11, 2008 at 10:22 PM

April 15 is the rumored availablity of v2.3 updated for the PS3.

Quote from: pchin on Apr 12, 2008 at 12:07 AM

Few more days to go....it's time to dig out all my Fox studio titles...

Hopefully the 2.30 firmware update will indeed be released on the 15th.

Got this additional info.....

"Everyone knew it was coming, they just didn't know when. Well, now we know: On April 15th, Sony will issue firmware version 2.3, which will add support for the DTS-HD Master Audio (MA) and DTS-HD High Resolution (HR) to the PlayStation 3 (PS3). In combination with the recent BD-Live firmware, this allows the PS3 to play all Blu-ray titles at their optimal functionality.

Fox and New Line exclusively use the DTS-HD MA format on their Blu-ray releases to ensure a "master quality" reproduction of the sound. Similar to Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD MA takes the audio directly from the master and compresses it in a way that maintains the same audio fidelity in a much smaller file size. Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD MA, and PCM are considered the ultimate way to experience a film soundtrack.

Brian Towne, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Division at DTS commented, "We are extremely pleased that Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) is adding the full spectrum premium DTS-HD Master Audio codec into the PS3 so that more than 10 million owners of one of the best selling computer entertainment systems can have the best sounding, most efficient and flexible audio technology available system as well. DTS-HD Master Audio is fast becoming the must-have feature for high definition entertainment enthusiasts." (bluray.com)

Kobe Bryant · « **Reply #1011 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 09:13 AM »

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

otepsy · « **Reply #1012 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 10:13 AM »

Quote from: kobebryant on Apr 12, 2008 at 09:13 AM

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

sent you pm sir, Thanks...

yeoplas · « **Reply #1013 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 12:46 PM »

anong player ang pwede mag play sa vob files ?

Kobe Bryant · « **Reply #1014 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 01:21 PM »

for now PS3 lang.. at least of what i know

andre · « **Reply #1015 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 03:09 PM »

PS3 is the cheapest & most versatile way to HD experience. everything is there already. BD playback, DVD upscaler, x264 playback via vob, Apple or Yahoo HD trailers, AVCHD camcorder playback, MP3, Internet Browser, built-in wifi, mem card readers, hdmi, oprical cable, etc.

Now try to assemble an HTPC setup. It will cost you much much more. PC fans are noisy & PC doesn't look good with your AV setup.

Oh, did I mention it can also play games.

Kobe Bryant · « **Reply #1016 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 04:30 PM »

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

obsi · « **Reply #1017 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 08:53 PM »

Quote from: yeoplas on Apr 12, 2008 at 12:46 PM

anong player ang pwede mag play sa vob files ?

I think the Popcorn Hour A-100 ($180) will play practically all formats, but its still kinda hard to come by (wait listed). Locally available are the Divco Tvix 4100SH and 5100SH, P16.5k and P18.5k respectively last time I canvassed in computer stores. You can just stick in any size hard drive you want. Does the PS3 already support .mkv like the abovementioned units? Matroska seems to be gaining much more popularity over Divx.

Kobe Bryant · « **Reply #1018 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 09:26 PM »

If the upcoming firmware activates the PS3's DTS HD feature, hindi malayong magkaroon din ng mkv support yan

.

obsi · « **Reply #1019 on:** Apr 12, 2008 at 09:37 PM »

Patience, patience, patience...must wait...

. Yo Kobe, could you pm me na din the 720p HD titles available? TIA