The Playstation 3 Blu-ray Player
A lot has been written about the Playstation 3’s integrated Blu-ray player ever since it was announced by Sony. Being one of the first Blu-ray players, would it not be ready for the next generation? Is it slow? Does it playback regular old fashioned DVD discs? In short : lots of questions, very little answers. Now that the PS3 has been released and the system has been tested thoroughly by experts, I looked around the Internet to come up with the facts.
Sony considers the Playstation 3 an all-round entertaiment system suitable for family entertainment. You can play games, watch a movie, listen to music etc. Compared to other Blu-ray players currently on the market, the PS3 is cheap. You get a lot for your money (it’s actually costing Sony quite a bit in initial investments). They took the gamble and it will be a few years before they know whether it was worth it (currently Sony is still losing money on the PS3).
The test reports and reviews I found mostly agree that the Playstation 3 is a decent Blu-ray player that can compete with other players currently available. The main issue many reviewers have with the PS3 is the long loading time of Blu-ray discs and some control issues. Overall it’s worth considering getting a Playstation 3 if you are eager to get the latest DVD technology in your house and at the same time be able to play upcoming games like Grand Theft Auto IV.
The following sites will hopefully help you decide:
PC World PS3 Blu-ray experience overview.
Comparing the PS3 Blu-ray playback capabilities with Microsoft’s XBOX 360 upcoming HD-DVD add-on.
Small video review of the Playstation 3, the pros and cons.
Sincerely,
John
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