Blu-Ray player

Hello

I hope this was not discussed a million times

but can any one give us a review or insight on how is the blu-ray player in ps3

is compared to a dedicated player?

a dvd player was always better than watching movie on ps2

so what about ps3

can the fan get quiter by firmware update?

And how is Fast forward and rewindign...i remember those were problem with dvd

later on it worked just like VHS with about every frame, not skipping every 5 seconds

PS3 = Arguably the best Blu-Ray player.

Since the PS3 is the only player out now which will have support for the final profiles for Blu-Ray movies, theres really no point in getting a standalone. Blu-Ray movies plays just as well on the PS3 and a standalone.

PS3 = Arguably the best Blu-Ray player.

Since the PS3 is the only player out now which will have support for the final profiles for Blu-Ray movies, theres really no point in getting a standalone. Blu-Ray movies plays just as well on the PS3 and a standalone.

SSJBen

Not sure if the specs for bluray are finalized yet (don't think so) but it is definately a part of the specs that they should have memory and internet access so they can be updated - ie all that meets that part should allow final profiles for bluray movies. With that said the PS3 have the possibility to be updated to a greater extent when it comes to major changes in regards to sound etc....

can the fan get quiter by firmware update?

And how is Fast forward and rewindign...i remember those were problem with dvd

later on it worked just like VHS with about every frame, not skipping every 5 seconds

Kingmohd84

For fast forwarding, you have the option of playing at x1.5, x10, x30, and x120. 1.5x is kinda neat, because you can actually watch the movie like that. The audio still plays and everything. It's just slightly sped up, and everyone sounds like chipmunks. If you don't get the blu-ray remote, and just use the ps3 controller, controlling forward and back is a simple matter of pressing right or left on the d-pad or left stick, with chapter skips mapped to the l1/r1 buttons.

thanx for the great info, seems the ps3 is a great blu-ray player

i probably get one as a player and it would be a ps3 too!

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can the fan get quiter by firmware update?

And how is Fast forward and rewindign...i remember those were problem with dvd

later on it worked just like VHS with about every frame, not skipping every 5 seconds

ianuilliam

For fast forwarding, you have the option of playing at x1.5, x10, x30, and x120. 1.5x is kinda neat, because you can actually watch the movie like that. The audio still plays and everything. It's just slightly sped up, and everyone sounds like chipmunks. If you don't get the blu-ray remote, and just use the ps3 controller, controlling forward and back is a simple matter of pressing right or left on the d-pad or left stick, with chapter skips mapped to the l1/r1 buttons.

You also have frame by frame with slow motion. Pause the film and IIRC it's the L2/R2 buttons on the controller. Trinagle brings up the control menu onscreen and square button brings up on screen menus for those movies that have it.

Blu-Ray is up to spec 2.0, which I think calls for an ethernet port, but you need to check wich version the stand0-alone was build to when you consider buying one - there are 3 out there, versions 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 IIRC. The PS3 is one of the best because it comes with ethernet ports and Sony is pretty good at updating it's blu-ray playback functions inline with stand-alone players. It's also good quality with a very low failure rate. I've used mine to watch blu-rays and DVDs nearly every day since launch - still shines. It also upscales DVDs and plays music CDs btw.

The PS3 is one of the best Blu-ray players out there, but is not THE best as some people might have you believe. It's major plus is that it has firmware updates. DaddyLongCaddy

With exception of audio codec support, it is the best in every other capacity. If you don't have a highend surround sound system capable of TrueHD or DTSHD-MA then the PS3 is the best player for you. It has the fastest load times, is the only currently available player that can be updated to Profile 2.0 and is one of only 3 able to do Profile 1.1. I guess the whole infrared remote thing might be important to some people as well, but I consider it a non-issue.