The Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Player

The Sony Playstation blu-ray player (or the PS 3 blu-ray player) was for quite awhile considered to be the best blu-ray player and it still is a great choice and more affordable than ever. On this page, you will find a list of the pros and cons of this unit, some great photos, interesting videos and links to helpful reviews. If you are in the market for a blu-ray player or just wondering about the capability of the PS 3 to play blu-ray movies, read on!

It might be of interest to note that the PS 3 is still one of two blu-ray players in my home. We have been using it with no issues for a few years. If you have not upgraded to blu-ray yet, now might be a good time to pick up a PS 3. It is is a reliable unit offering up great quality at an economical price.

IMPORTANT NEWS: Sony has since updated the blu-ray player. However, our PS3 continues to work hard for us in our home theatre. It is still a great choice; more reasonably priced than ever, especially if you can source a used one from someone who no longer wants that platform for their video gaming!

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The first video does an excellent explanation of the Sony PlayStation 3. It is from CNET.com and at 5 minutes, it is a long video but it really does a good job of explaining all of the features of this console.

This short video explains in easy-to-understand terms the difference between DVD, HD-DVD and blu-ray as well as reasons to consider investing in a Sony PlayStation 3.

• Two machines in one, a game console and a blu-ray player. If you are a gamer or have anyone in the family who games, this makes the PlayStation 3 a great deal.
• A hugely important consideration, this machine performs as well as many standalone units.
• DVDs look fantastic. Blu-ray discs, amazing.
• 1080p output. 'P' stands for progressive scan and refers to the way the image is displayed on your television. It is considered the better format for your blu-ray players.
• Fantastic sound quality in 7.1 Dolby TrueHD audio.
• Compatible - updates regularly available from Sony for sound and video. Should help you avoid having to replace your blu-ray player for a while. (We have been using our PS 3 as a blu-ray player for years. We still love it.)
• Versatile - you can game, watch DVD and blu-ray movies, browse the internet, view pictures, stream music and more.

• To use a universal remote, you need an adapter.
• Older (over 30) folks do not like the joystick game controller (for gaming.)
• PlayStation 3 uses more power than standalone blu-ray players.
• The PS 3 does not have a visible counter which shows you where you are in a movie. (My son tells me that that information is available on the screen, if you want it.)

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