PS3 value increases as Blu-Ray cost climb.

Link to a news story. The price of Blu-Ray players have actually began to increase since the death of HD-DVD.

Blu-Ray costs, April 2 2008

A very intresting quote from the story :

Later this month, Blu-ray movies will carry a new slate of advanced features, most notable being the ability to connect to the Internet. However, the only Blu-ray player that will be able to access these features is the Playstation 3. This means that not only will they be unable to access Web-enabled features in the future but they also cannot receive firmware upgrades.

I'm very glad at this point that I decided to give up on the 360 after my 2nd Xbox death and go with the PS3. I love the features that the PS3 brings, both my wife and I are enjoying Blu-Ray, and the gaming line-up for the coming year looks very strong.

The PS3 is on the way up, and thats good for people who love both gaming, and movies.

its bs that a movie player costs over 400$deadmeat59

you just being immature by reducing the ps3 to a mere movie player

its bs that a movie player costs over 400$deadmeat59

$400 is very competitively priced to other players that only play Blu-Ray movies. Add to that that the PS3 is actually the best Blu-Ray player available on the market at the present time, because of its ability to update firmware, and access enhanced Blu-Ray features like web access.

Add to that it also is a powerful HD gaming machine, plays all PS1 games and depending on the model PS2 games, has a built in web browser, can file share with PC's, can store data for video and audio file playback, links with a PSP for remote play, and has a free online gaming service.

Sounds like a good deal to me.

Of course blu-ray players are going up in price. Now that there's no competition Sony has us right where they want us, with no other option but to submit to their will. Fignewton50

Really? I don't see regular DVD's going anywhere anytime soon.

Profile 2.0 players like the PS3 are nice, but Blu-ray technology can not currently survive in the price range in which it is advertised by companies like Sony, Samsung, etc. People simply can not afford such expensive technology, which is why DVD technology became so cheap so fast. Many of the movies that are worth buying only come as upscaled versions of their original definition film on Blu-ray, so what's the point? However, these companies continue to sell these Blu-ray movies at ridiculous prices. Go online and buy yourself a quality Oppo Upconverting DVD player (that comes with a HDMI cable) for a $150 and watch all of your DVD collection in beautifully upscaled 1080P. That is a far better option and it gives you access to more than the currently crappy selection of Blu-ray movies with a lot of the same content and extras.

[QUOTE="deadmeat59"]its bs that a movie player costs over 400$evilross

$400 is very competitively priced to other players that only play Blu-Ray movies. Add to that that the PS3 is actually the best Blu-Ray player available on the market at the present time, because of its ability to update firmware, and access enhanced Blu-Ray features like web access.

Add to that it also is a powerful HD gaming machine, plays all PS1 games and depending on the model PS2 games, has a built in web browser, can file share with PC's, can store data for video and audio file playback, links with a PSP for remote play, and has a free online gaming service.

Sounds like a good deal to me.

wow. nice job, ive never felt so glad about owning a ps3 till i read this post. i mean yea i like it, and i play my games as well - but ive never really thougt about it. its the games that are coming out that makes me excited. im gonna copy this down in word just so i can use as a reason to own a ps3. lol.

the ps3 blu-ray capabilites suck compared to other upcoming blu-ray players though.

stuttering ftl

The only option available is getting the pricing jacked up? Shocker!!

I hope that Netflix/MS deal kicks in soon.

the ps3 blu-ray capabilites suck compared to other upcoming blu-ray players though.

stuttering ftl

blackice1983

No it doesn't.

Where you heard that from is anyone's guess.

However, the only Blu-ray player that will be able to access these features is the Playstation 3.

evilross

What about PC Blu-ray players?

[QUOTE="blackice1983"]

the ps3 blu-ray capabilites suck compared to other upcoming blu-ray players though.

stuttering ftl

mentzer

No it doesn't.

Where you heard that from is anyone's guess.

Let me make a guess.

It's not that good of a player. The only reason it was the "best" for so long is because all of the others truly sucked.

[QUOTE="mentzer"][QUOTE="blackice1983"]

the ps3 blu-ray capabilites suck compared to other upcoming blu-ray players though.

stuttering ftl

Bgrngod

No it doesn't.

Where you heard that from is anyone's guess.

Let me make a guess.

It's not that good of a player. The only reason it was the "best" for so long is because all of the others truly sucked.

No one said it was the best, nor have I ever witnessed any stuttering of any BR movie.

With it's great performance and ability to upgrade via firmware to support new features like Java interaction in profile 2.0, it certainly doesn't "suck", even compared to the newer players coming out.

[QUOTE="Bgrngod"]Let me make a guess.

It's not that good of a player. The only reason it was the "best" for so long is because all of the others truly sucked.

mentzer

No one said it was the best, nor have I ever witnessed any stuttering of any BR movie.

With it's great performance and ability to upgrade via firmware to support new features like Java interaction in profile 2.0, it certainly doesn't "suck", even compared to the newer players coming out.

Where have you been? People all over this forum have been screaming about it being the best since it came out. It's performance is not "great". It's very much a first-gen piece of hardware for blu-ray playback. Also, that whole "it can upgrade" argument has got to go. Most blu-ray players can ALSO get firmware upgrades.

And actually, yes it does suck compared to the newest BR players coming out this year.

[QUOTE="mentzer"][QUOTE="Bgrngod"]Let me make a guess.

It's not that good of a player. The only reason it was the "best" for so long is because all of the others truly sucked.

Bgrngod

No one said it was the best, nor have I ever witnessed any stuttering of any BR movie.

With it's great performance and ability to upgrade via firmware to support new features like Java interaction in profile 2.0, it certainly doesn't "suck", even compared to the newer players coming out.

Where have you been? People all over this forum have been screaming about it being the best since it came out. It's performance is not "great". It's very much a first-gen piece of hardware for blu-ray playback. Also, that whole "it can upgrade" argument has got to go. Most blu-ray players can ALSO get firmware upgrades.

And actually, yes it does suck compared to the newest BR players coming out this year.

This forum doesn't equate to A/V enthusiats. It you're are looking for that, visit AVSforum.com, where the hardcore videophiles lable PS3's BR playback as "excellent" and still loads movies faster than any player currently on the market.

Plus, the "upgrade" argument doesn't have to go....

And exactly how will it "suck"? Please give me your technical reason for your opinion.

That's why I liked HD DVD. All features available on all players on day one.EmilioDigsIt

I do find it sad that the cheaper, more feature rich, high def format lost. Way to go BR association, you really stuck one in the eye of the consumer *sigh*.

[QUOTE="EmilioDigsIt"]That's why I liked HD DVD. All features available on all players on day one.Stonin

I do find it sad that the cheaper, more feature rich, high def format lost. Way to go BR association, you really stuck one in the eye of the consumer *sigh*.

More money and PR killed it. Toshiba couldnt compete and when Sony paid Werner of it was the last step.

[QUOTE="deadmeat59"]its bs that a movie player costs over 400$sambalimbo

you just being immature by reducing the ps3 to a mere movie player

really? last i checked thats exactly what the TC had done..he was glorifing the ps3 as a blu ray move player....

[QUOTE="Stonin"]

[QUOTE="EmilioDigsIt"]That's why I liked HD DVD. All features available on all players on day one.Flexmaster_365

I do find it sad that the cheaper, more feature rich, high def format lost. Way to go BR association, you really stuck one in the eye of the consumer *sigh*.

More money and PR killed it. Toshiba couldnt compete and when Sony paid Werner of it was the last step.

[QUOTE="Flexmaster_365"][QUOTE="Stonin"]

[QUOTE="EmilioDigsIt"]That's why I liked HD DVD. All features available on all players on day one.EmilioDigsIt

I do find it sad that the cheaper, more feature rich, high def format lost. Way to go BR association, you really stuck one in the eye of the consumer *sigh*.

More money and PR killed it. Toshiba couldnt compete and when Sony paid Werner of it was the last step.

It wasnt Toshiba that paid them off, it was Microsoft they gave them 100 million. As for Werner it was way out of their price range, there was no way they could get them.

[QUOTE="EmilioDigsIt"][QUOTE="Flexmaster_365"][QUOTE="Stonin"]

[QUOTE="EmilioDigsIt"]That's why I liked HD DVD. All features available on all players on day one.Flexmaster_365

I do find it sad that the cheaper, more feature rich, high def format lost. Way to go BR association, you really stuck one in the eye of the consumer *sigh*.

More money and PR killed it. Toshiba couldnt compete and when Sony paid Werner of it was the last step.

It wasnt Toshiba that paid them off, it was Microsoft they gave them 100 million. As for Werner it was way out of their price range, there was no way they could get them.

Link to a news story. The price of Blu-Ray players have actually began to increase since the death of HD-DVD.

Blu-Ray costs, April 2 2008

A very intresting quote from the story :

Later this month, Blu-ray movies will carry a new slate of advanced features, most notable being the ability to connect to the Internet. However, the only Blu-ray player that will be able to access these features is the Playstation 3. This means that not only will they be unable to access Web-enabled features in the future but they also cannot receive firmware upgrades.

I'm very glad at this point that I decided to give up on the 360 after my 2nd Xbox death and go with the PS3. I love the features that the PS3 brings, both my wife and I are enjoying Blu-Ray, and the gaming line-up for the coming year looks very strong.

The PS3 is on the way up, and thats good for people who love both gaming, and movies.

evilross

blu-ray prices are going UP? Shouldn't they be going down since like umm, technology always go down?

its bs that a movie player costs over 400$deadmeat59

Its the cheapest blu ray player plus a gaming system what the heck are you saying

[QUOTE="EmilioDigsIt"][QUOTE="Flexmaster_365"][QUOTE="Stonin"]

[QUOTE="EmilioDigsIt"]That's why I liked HD DVD. All features available on all players on day one.Flexmaster_365

I do find it sad that the cheaper, more feature rich, high def format lost. Way to go BR association, you really stuck one in the eye of the consumer *sigh*.

More money and PR killed it. Toshiba couldnt compete and when Sony paid Werner of it was the last step.

It wasnt Toshiba that paid them off, it was Microsoft they gave them 100 million. As for Werner it was way out of their price range, there was no way they could get them.

and what proof? toshiba admitted to doing it and microsoft denied it...so really no proof means its not true.

its bs that a movie player costs over 400$deadmeat59

Wow I SAW YOUR SIG AND WAS ALL LIKE :o I live in lisburn.........you mean the one in Northern Ireland right?

[QUOTE="deadmeat59"]its bs that a movie player costs over 400$sambalimbo

you just being immature by reducing the ps3 to a mere movie player

No he's not. Why buy a ps3 or any blu-ray player for that matter when a film on blu-ray costs twice as much as a dvd? I'll stick with my 60$ dvd player for now,thank you

[QUOTE="sambalimbo"]

[QUOTE="deadmeat59"]its bs that a movie player costs over 400$kendrene

you just being immature by reducing the ps3 to a mere movie player

No he's not. Why buy a ps3 or any blu-ray player for that matter when a film on blu-ray costs twice as much as a dvd? I'll stick with my 60$ dvd player for now,thank you

Ecactly plus Blu Ray doesent even look a lot better, I mean I can see everything clearly on my DVD's, sure they aren't blue but who cares the picture is good enough.

[QUOTE="mentzer"][QUOTE="Bgrngod"]Let me make a guess.

It's not that good of a player. The only reason it was the "best" for so long is because all of the others truly sucked.

Bgrngod

No one said it was the best, nor have I ever witnessed any stuttering of any BR movie.

With it's great performance and ability to upgrade via firmware to support new features like Java interaction in profile 2.0, it certainly doesn't "suck", even compared to the newer players coming out.

Where have you been? People all over this forum have been screaming about it being the best since it came out. It's performance is not "great". It's very much a first-gen piece of hardware for blu-ray playback. Also, that whole "it can upgrade" argument has got to go. Most blu-ray players can ALSO get firmware upgrades.

And actually, yes it does suck compared to the newest BR players coming out this year.

no stand alone blu-ray player is going to be gettin firmware updates soon, non of them is also going to be able to get the new update as well that lets you download extra content for blu-ray movies any time soon. i dont know what people you are talking about - but i hav heardly people saying "the ps3 is one of the best blu-ray players" which it is - it works without a charm and i have not heard or seen any problems with it. the blu-ray aspect of it does what it is ment to do - play Blu-ray movies.

The price of Blu-Ray players have actually began to increase since the death of HD-DVD.

evilross

Surprise surprise...

its bs that a movie player costs over 400$deadmeat59