One-and-Only PS3 as Blu-Ray Player Thread - Page 907

Originally Posted by 03FLHT2

Not having looked at the back of a PS3 slim or older one- I am guessing that it does not have an analog 7.1 output so that I can get HD Audio to my Krell Showcase Pre. that does not have HDMI. I am looking to upgrade an older BD player that does have that and that is a must for me at this point. Is there a way around this issue.

Originally Posted by SaltwaterCat

I watched 2 HD streamed movies over the weekend and they looked as good as my comcast fed HD content, so it's a nice option.

Originally Posted by kobak

I tried a MythBusters episode listed in the HD section, but it wasn't good at all, about what I'd expect from a poor DVD. OTOH, the 100-inch projected image magnifies any imperfection.

I couldn't find any indication as to whether Netflix qualified my connection for HD delivery. (It should have qualified; I have a good FiOS connection, advertised as 25Mbs, file downloads typically 0.5-1.2 MBps.) Is there any quality indication in the interface, as to whether Netflix is delivering the HD version or not?

Originally Posted by dafeist

Ive really tried looking for what I need to hook up my ps3 to the internet wireless but cant seem to find everything in one shot. I have no idea what I need to get. Heres what I have:

HP PC with Vista 32bit and a wired modem running Qwest DSL
PS3 60 gb system running to my AVR via HDMI
PS3 in living room, PC about 60 feet away, down a hallway. Same floor.

I just need to know what "boxes" i need to hook up. Do I need a different modem, which kind of router needs to be at the PS3. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by 120inna55

I'm no expert, but I would deduce that if the discs can reliably play up until a certain point, a dirty drive is not your problem. I wouldn't risk putting one of those "cleaners" in my drive, especially for such a long shot. It sounds more like a heat issue to me.

Originally Posted by Jim Gilliland

It's probably a drive problem, but dirt may or may not be at fault. 50-55 minutes into a movie is about where the layer change would take place on a dual layer disc. So if it fails fairly consistently at that point, the drive is probably having trouble switching layers.

Originally Posted by gwsat

In order to establish a wireless Internet connection from your PS3 to the Internet you will need to get an 802.11g wireless router. You would then physically connect the wireless router to your DSL modem with an Ethernet cable and after that setup a wireless connection between the router and the PS3. The instructions that come with any wireless router should be able to explain to you how to accomplish this.

Originally Posted by dafeist

So all I need is a wireless router and Im good to go? Now, which should I get? Ive some with N's and other letters. Is one better than another or is there only one kind I can use?

Originally Posted by Dirac

If you use the wireless adapter built into the PS3, it is a "G" adapter. You could get an N router, which is backward-compatible, but you will be limited to the slower "G" transfer rate. Wireless G is not quite fast enough for reliable HD video streaming but good enough for anything else. You should just be able to connect the router to the DSL modem, and whatever computers you have to the router. Check out some of the forums for wireless networking like broadbandreports.com.

If you decide to upgrade your network later, you can go with an N router but you will need to connect the PS3 to a wireless N bridge (a separate piece of wireless hardware) to get the N speeds. Best thing to do, if you can, is hardwire everything.

Originally Posted by dafeist

So if I were to get the N bridge and an N router, I could increase speeds? Are these speeds dependant on my computer, DSL speeds, etc? I guess Im wondering if theres the possibility that something else could keep me from getting the N-speeds if I were to get the bridge and the router.

Originally Posted by Dirac

If you use the wireless adapter built into the PS3, it is a "G" adapter. You could get an N router, which is backward-compatible, but you will be limited to the slower "G" transfer rate. Wireless G is not quite fast enough for reliable HD video streaming but good enough for anything else. You should just be able to connect the router to the DSL modem, and whatever computers you have to the router. Check out some of the forums for wireless networking like broadbandreports.com.

If you decide to upgrade your network later, you can go with an N router but you will need to connect the PS3 to a wireless N bridge (a separate piece of wireless hardware) to get the N speeds. Best thing to do, if you can, is hardwire everything.

Originally Posted by gwsat

I mostly agree with the foregoing but, based on personal experience, have a couple of caveats:

First, I stream movies from Netflix to my TiVo Series3 with a TiVo wireless adapter, which is 802.11g. It streams Netflix's HD content quite well. HD selections have been just as reliable as SD shows. Nevertheless, the connection does sometimes hiccup, regardless of whether the content is HD or SD.

Second, I have found an 802.11g wireless connection to be just as useful for streaming as an 802.11n connection. I achieve the n connection by making an Ethernet connection between the PS3 or other device and an Airport Express, which communicates with an Apple Time Capsule at n speeds. Keep in mind that even 802.11g speeds are faster that the download speeds typically achievable from a cable modem.

Originally Posted by DJ Matt

So if its having trouble switching layers then perhaps the drive is going bad. Would you know how much a new drive costs and how hard or easy it is to replace the old drive by putting a new one in? Also, this has not happened with every single disc. I was watching Up and it played perfectly all the way through.

Originally Posted by oland

Well for any (part-time) gamers out there:

I picked up the new Call of Duty MW2, and in order to play I was forced to update to 3.01. Disc loaded and I played for about an hour with no problems.

I watched about 45 minutes of the NIN concert BD, with no problems as well. Hopefully all is well.

Just a small vote of confidence for those concerned about the issues surrounding the update.

(40gb spiderman-3 issue PS3, updated via USB stick)

Originally Posted by DJ Matt

...I was watching Up and it played perfectly all the way through. With that being said I did have a fan blowing on the PS3 so I don't know if its a heat issue like 120inna55 said or if its in fact a bad drive.

Originally Posted by union1411

ugh, after a year, my PS3 has stopped working.

here is what happens: i turn it on, it makes the intro sound and screen says "Sony Computer Entertainment Presents" and then it goes into screensaver mode. It doesn't play any discs and doesn't show the PS3 menu. So I can't do anything.

Anyone have suggestions or do I just send it back?

Originally Posted by Jim Gilliland

It's probably a drive problem, but dirt may or may not be at fault. 50-55 minutes into a movie is about where the layer change would take place on a dual layer disc. So if it fails fairly consistently at that point, the drive is probably having trouble switching layers.