Thinking of replacing my PS3...

[Nyorker]

I have been using it for both gaming and movies, but now I have less time to play..so I'm considering replacing it with a dedicated BD player. Is the PQ difference worth going that route?

 

[micks_address]

i dont think there's a huge difference in picture quality to be honest.. i have the release version ps3.. so it gets a bit noisey.. plus i wanted to ease off on the blu-ray drive as they can fail after a few years.. i use the ps3 now mainly as a media centre for music, videos and photo's.. my panasonic is quieter and does 3d with full hd audio.. so will hopefully keep me going for a while

 

[Paul.]

I have the original too, it is noisy! I was thinking of getting a sony 370 just for the bitstream audio, that and silent running is enough to justify £100 I think. I appreciate the video quality will be near identical.

 

[Nyorker]

I forgot to mention that mine is the slim version.... Also, I wouldn't want to spend more than around £150.

 

[f1only]

Try this then here should be better than the ps3 in playback, audio, 3D & its wireless too so no need to pay £50+ for the dongle if you required it.

If i were you though i would consider an audition / demo 1st though on any BDP you may be considering.

 

[Paul.]

If you have the PS3 slim and only plan on spending £150, I personally would spend the money on more blurays as I don't think you will see a great difference.

 

[Nyorker]

Thanks for the helpful replies!

I hear people say, "wow, there is such a difference for the better!" when they switch to a dedicated player.

The BDP S370, S470 and S550 are the closest in the price range where I live.

The S570 isn't sold here, and if it were, it would probably cost at least 400-500...