should I get a PlayStation 3 for Blu-ray playback?

Antony · *10 Jun, 2008 4:43 am* **should I get a PlayStation 3 for Blu-ray playback?**

Well, I just bought a new TV

(not yet received).

Since the TV supports full HD resolution (1920x1080p), do you think it makes sense to get a PlayStation 3 for the sack of watching Blu-ray?
(Although Antony plays some games from time to time, but he really s*cks at video games.)

It seems like that stand-alone Blu-ray players cost more than Sony PlayStation 3.

Any suggestions or recommendations?

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Don_HH2K · Joined: 09 May 2004 Posts: 4745

I'd personally go with the PS3. You get a fairly cheap Blu-ray player that can double as a game system and a full Linux PC. If I'm not mistaken the PS3 also has a built-in Web browser, so you'd also be able to browse the Web on your TV, which would be useful if you wanted to get TV listings without having to get up. I don't know what model your TV is, but you can probably run the PS3 in Picture-in-Picture mode, so you could even display the listings while still watching a feed from whatever channel you're tuned to.

Personally with a TV that large, I'd spend the extra money on an HDMI cable for the PS3. The degradation of high resolutions like 1920x1080 on component video is more noticeable on larger sets such as yours.

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Mandrake · Joined: 13 Sep 2002 Posts: 3882

The Playstation 3 only comes with composite cables; not component. Component looks fine on 1080P - I run my Xbox 360 that way because it lacks HDMI, and I don't see the need to spend $90 for the MadCatz HDMI converter. From my own experience, the PS3 is excellent for watching BD movies and you wouldn't regret such a purchase.

Since you would never want to use a PS3 with composite cables, you need either HDMI or Component cables. I'd go with HDMI for that reason alone, you can find a 2M cable on eBay new for just over $10.

Out of curiosity, which TV did you get? The picture looks identical to mine, and you had the sheer gall to mention it was bigger than my 40"! Razz

Is it the 46" or 52"? You'll be very happy either way, it's a stunning TV. Smile

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Antony · *11 Jun, 2008 1:54 am*

Thanks for the advice on PlayStation 3. One question, can the PS3 be placed flat (horizontally)? I have to figure out where to put it.

Does PlayStation 3 come with remote control? Do you think using the game controller for watching DVD is a bit awkward?