PS3 vs Blu Ray?

[DrkKnight614]

PS3 is the best player out there. Its still basically the top of the line player and what makes it even better besides the obvious harddrive and gaming capabilities is that you can actually update the firmware. So unlike a regular blue ray player that might get outdated, the PS3 will last longer technology wise. It all depends though, if your tv is not a great hd tv or a big one, and you don't have a nice surround sound system, you might just get a cheaper one cause you won't really need all the capabilities.

[eliaslincoln]

Originally Posted by nickl16

I would get the PS3 or a bluray player with 7.1 audio. Many bluray players will not do 7.1 but the PS3 will. Not that it is very important to most people but that is something to think about.

i know no one (personally) with 7.1 surround sound yet.

anyone on here have 7.1?

[captcurt_18]

Ive heard that blu ray technology is going to die out before it ever becomes really popular...

[JRODSVT]

i do not know about that, if it does it will be all sony's fault because they didn't drop prices fast enough. 30 bucks for a movie is ridiculous.

on a side note I vote for a stand alone for the reason that I know 5 people whos PS3's have burned out the HDMI port. new cable and different port on the TV changed nothing for my brother. not only that but it happened 1 week after the warranty went out and sony said send it in for repair but it will be 400+ dollars.