SlashGear Japan
If I keep coming on PS3 superiority on handling Blu-ray materials, I might get flamed with fanboyism. May be it is better if I state the opposite first. Why PS3 is not a good standalone? PS3 is loud, the noise tops my projector runs at high beam mode. Bluetooth remote sucks, additional IR dongle requires to add PS3 on Universal remote control. Hardware constraints; no multichannel audio support on analog output, advanced audio codec limits on LPCM though HDMI. Last but certainly not least, it’s awfully ugly!
But truth hurts; we’ve seen how PS3 leads loading time in a small group test, here’s another victory for PS3 fans – An exclusive Blu-ray player benchmark test from Blu-ray.com – The dreadful beast once again crowns the best in system booting, disc loading and operation. It is not only stands out among 12 Blu-ray players in test, but performance trumps contestants in Blu-ray Disc Java department by a large margin.
No surprise there, the results reflect the superiority of cell power processing in comparing with hardware-based units. The best-equipped standalone can’t even come close to the level of PS3 achieved; on the other hand, user has to deal with cooling noise works against the excessive heat resulting from the cell processor.
Test in question didn’t cover audio quality or image reproduction in legacy DVD upscaling or blu-ray disc, but unit’s ability to handle intensive Java content and interactive menu. You can visit Blu-ray.com to see more information on how the test was conducted and categorized.
8 Responses to “Blu-Ray Players get benchmarked : PS3 smokes em’ All!”
Corky December 5, 2008
The fan will rarely kick on if in a well ventilated area. When i first got the PS3 I was able to sit it on top of my entertainment center in the “standing” position and never once did the fan kick on. I have made a few furniture changes and am now forced to have it in the entertainment center ventilation isn’t horrible but lacking enough to make the fan come on.
Anyway just wanted to point out that a loud fan is only a drawback depending on your setup.
NeutralVinTheDean December 5, 2008
I don’t think that PS3 is loud or ugly.
It actually matches my samsung with the silver strip.
Uhhhh yeeeaaahhhhh
I’ve got the original 60GB
-1Aranha December 5, 2008
I don’t think the PS3 is loud or ugly either . It’s sleek and sexy and compliments my home theater system, the stand, and my 40″ Samsung LCD. In terms of noise? I barely know it’s on.
NeutralGot the 80GB Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle. Aahh…I can still play my PS2 games on it.
ifuwereahotdog December 5, 2008
I must have the exact same setup as you! Iv’e got the Samsung FP-T5084 with the chrome strips on both sides…and I’ll tell you it looks superb together! Ive got the PS3 standing up, and in a very well ventilated area. I love how the PS3 looks standing up.
NeutralKC December 5, 2008
You must have your PS3 in an enclosed entertainment system or something. My PS3 is whisper quiet. It also depends on the temp you keep your house at. A friend of mine runs his thermostat at 78, so his PS3 fan kicks on afte a few hours of game play, since he’s feeding it hot air.
Neutralnipsey russell December 5, 2008
my PS3 is LOUD AS HELL
Neutralyes, its in a entertainment system, but it has space around it, and….welll, thats where one often keeps their entertainment components. perhaps i could leave it on the back porch and run some hdmi cabling in…..
Crometooth December 5, 2008
PS3 Loud? Compared to what? Compared to an XBOX it makes virtually no sound. I never hear my PS3 fans come on but with an XBOX hooked up I keep thinking the dishwasher is running in the kitchen.
The PS3 has multi-speed fans which will only come on full blast when it is hot (poor ventilation).
Also not Ugly.
I’ve had my PS3 standing up and laying down, cooling system works great both ways. A friend of mine cautioned me that his XBOX eats DVDs when he has it standing up. I don’t know if thats common for the XBOX but it doesnt seem to be a problem for the PS3.
NeutralGadget Guy December 8, 2008
I also have the 80GB PS3 and display it on top of my media cabinet next to my center channel speaker, which is piano black, and I don’t find it loud or ugly. As for my 120GB XBOX360, now that’s ugly!
Neutral