Do You Use Your Console As Main DVD Player?? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

bloodstainedwings · 01-12-2008, 08:40 AM

How many of you use your 360/Xbox/PS3 as your main DVD player? Do you use it often?. Do you think its safe to use a videogame machine as a main DVD player? ie do you think the lazer will ware out faster??

MooglePorn · 01-12-2008, 08:58 AM

No... I use my PS3 as a BD player, and my 360 as an HD DVD player, but I have an upconverting Sony DVD player for normal DVDs.

I don't even like using the PS3 as a BD player, I worry about wearing it out... I'll get a stand-alone at some point.

Iguana Man · 01-12-2008, 03:16 PM

I've been using the HDAO/360 as my main HD DVD player and since it is a separate unit from the 360, I'm not concerned about the wearing out of the laser as you infer.

MJZ · 01-12-2008, 03:59 PM

I've still got my trusty 10+ year old Sony DVD player (DVP-S725D) and I have a couple of year old Samsung DVD player (DVD-HD850) for upscaling. I use my 360 for HD DVDs.

Derb · 01-12-2008, 04:16 PM

I use the PS3 as primary BD player but do not use it for DVDs.

360 - nope
Add-on - I've used it 3 or 4 times, have had it half a year or so now.

thunderclap · 01-12-2008, 04:56 PM

I just picked up a PS3 and use it as my BD and DVD player.

Ruined · 01-12-2008, 05:11 PM

It was my backup HD DVD player.

Now it will be my backup DVD player.

PunkMunkey · 01-12-2008, 07:49 PM

No...I have a second PS3 for Blu Ray in the main media/family room (as opposed to the PS3 in my gaming room, for games only)...and I use an Oppo upconverter in the media/family room for DVD.

richierich · 01-12-2008, 08:21 PM

I am strongly considering buying a PS3 this weekend just for the purpose of watching blu ray movies. Im a slow gamer and I can only go through about 3 to 4 games a year, but I cant justify passing up a top gaming system for a $100 more than the cheapest stand alone blu ray player. Does anyone think I should think differently ?

plissken99 · 01-13-2008, 05:48 AM

The PS3 is a superb Blu Ray player, thats all I use it for. It should be noted that it's piss poor for upconverting DVDs though, likely as the feature was an afterthought for some reason.

bembol · 01-13-2008, 06:04 AM

My brother picked up Sony's PlayStation 2 because he wanted to use it also as a DVD player.

When I had my 60GB, I mainly used for BD's.

umainebearman · 01-14-2008, 08:49 AM

No. My dvd player does the job it's supposed to. The dvd player does its job and the gaming console does its job.

When I wanna watch an hd dvd the gaming console helps out as a bridge.

**SilentBob** · 01-15-2008, 06:53 AM

I love this "wears out the laser faster" when watching your movies on a game machine. My launch PS2 was my main dvd player for about 2 years (until the real dvd players came down in price and i got a Stereo TV) I still have my launch system which is being used by my brother while he is at school and has had no problems with the movies/games on the system. Almost 8 1/2 years now and still going strong.

Currently only my PS3 is being used as my main Blu-ray player (Who isn't doing this really, and will probably buy a stand alone player some day) For upconverting my regular dvds. I'm just sticking with my HD-A1 player for that

RaceTripper · 01-15-2008, 02:15 PM

XBox360 used for gaming only, no DVDs, no HDAO.

PS3 purchased specifically as a BD player. I have 2 games for it.

thunderclap · 01-15-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plissken99

The PS3 is a superb Blu Ray player, thats all I use it for. It should be noted that it's piss poor for upconverting DVDs though, likely as the feature was an afterthought for some reason.

I don't think the upconversion is all that bad. In fact, compared to my old standalone Sony DVD player, it looks much better.

NotEd · 01-15-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bembol

My brother picked up Sony's PlayStation 2 because he wanted to use it also as a DVD player.

I picked up my PS2 back in 2003 (as I recall) to use as a DVD Player when my Pioneer DVL-919 started having problems. It was too expensive for me to fix or replace, at the time.

Now it's not even plugged in.

sub780lime · 01-18-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MooglePorn

No... I use my PS3 as a BD player, and my 360 as an HD DVD player, but I have an upconverting Sony DVD player for normal DVDs.

Similar, except I have an HD-A2 for HD-DVD's, but I use my PS3 as a dedicated BD player and have an upconvert player for my SD-DVD's.

MooglePorn · 01-18-2008, 12:31 AM

So now I have an issue... got my new 1080p TV and my upconverting DVD player is only 1080i... DVDs now look a lot better on my PS3, but I don't want to wear that thing out using it for all my movie watching...

Arg.

richierich · 01-20-2008, 04:27 AM

Well, I am now a proud owner of a PS3. I plan on using it primarly as my blu-ray dvd player with the occasional game. I have a question though. I thought the game system came with 5 free movies via mail in rebate but I didn't see anything in the box regarding this. Is this offer for all current PS3's or just certain stores? I did get the Spiderman 3 movie.

**SilentBob** · 01-21-2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richierich

Well, I am now a proud owner of a PS3. I plan on using it primarly as my blu-ray dvd player with the occasional game. I have a question though. I thought the game system came with 5 free movies via mail in rebate but I didn't see anything in the box regarding this. Is this offer for all current PS3's or just certain stores? I did get the Spiderman 3 movie.

You have to get that online. So here it is for you

richierich · 01-21-2008, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the info , silentbob. I wasnt sure were to get that.

RaceTripper · 01-26-2008, 12:49 AM

Just got home with my second BD player...er...PS3.

BestBuy mailed me a coupon for a 20% discount on a HD-DVD or Blu-ray player, so I went to see if it would work on a PS3. It didn't but the manager OK a discount override for me anyway. Out the door for $319.99 plus tax. My first one cost me $299.99. Not too shabby.

ganthc · 01-26-2008, 12:56 AM

No, but I use it as my main bd player.

I use the hd-a2 for my dvd watching...mainly as a means to save use from the ps3. But if the ps3 is already on, I do watch dvds on it.

Jast3r Rogu3 · 01-26-2008, 01:11 AM

PSX was my 1st music player and the day i bought it from there on i only bought music CD's.

PS2 was my 1st dvd player and since then i only bought dvd movies.

PSP was my 1st MP3 player and since then i said bye bye to portable cd players.

PS3 is my 1st Blu-ray player and since then i only buy Blu-ray.

Gotta love PLayStation products, the multi media features is one of the main reasons i love them.

Moonraker · 01-26-2008, 07:12 PM

I now use my PS3 as a BD and DVD player.

I also have a HDDVD drive but I hardly use it.

Sycho · 02-06-2008, 02:28 AM

What about a modded XBOX for XBMC?

Great DVD play back, unless you are watching an interlaced video, then it looks like crap. For normal movies flagged at 24P, I would highly recommend XboxMediaCentre, it has overscan adjustments, play from network shares, all kinds of cool crap. It's all the XBOX is used for.

bloodstainedwings · 03-06-2008, 09:09 PM

I have XBMC it works great sadly though I can not use FlashFXP agian unless i format my pc. Do you know of any free FTP programs what work with the XBOX??

01-12-2008, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
bloodstainedwings Actor Join Date: Aug 2007	Do You Use Your Console As Main DVD Player?? How many of you use your 360/Xbox/PS3 as your main DVD player? Do you use it often?. Do you think its safe to use a videogame machine as a main DVD player? ie do you think the lazer will ware out faster?? __________________ 226 DVD OWNED 10 BLU RAYS OWNED HALO 3 360 SEPT 25TH 2007 PS3 40GB SM EDITION AUG 7TH 2008 http://www.dvdspot.com/list.php?member=BSW&list=owned

01-12-2008, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	I've been using the HDAO/360 as my main HD DVD player and since it is a separate unit from the 360, I'm not concerned about the wearing out of the laser as you infer. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

01-12-2008, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	I use the PS3 as primary BD player but do not use it for DVDs. 360 - nope Add-on - I've used it 3 or 4 times, have had it half a year or so now. __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream.

01-12-2008, 05:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	It was my backup HD DVD player. Now it will be my backup DVD player. __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

01-12-2008, 07:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
PunkMunkey Join Date: Jul 2002	No...I have a second PS3 for Blu Ray in the main media/family room (as opposed to the PS3 in my gaming room, for games only)...and I use an Oppo upconverter in the media/family room for DVD. __________________ ...you left me feeling hopeful I'd never see your face again.

01-12-2008, 08:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	No... I use my PS3 as a BD player, and my 360 as an HD DVD player, but I have an upconverting Sony DVD player for normal DVDs. I don't even like using the PS3 as a BD player, I worry about wearing it out... I'll get a stand-alone at some point.

01-12-2008, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	I've still got my trusty 10+ year old Sony DVD player (DVP-S725D) and I have a couple of year old Samsung DVD player (DVD-HD850) for upscaling. I use my 360 for HD DVDs.

01-12-2008, 04:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
thunderclap Supporting Actor Join Date: Dec 2007	I just picked up a PS3 and use it as my BD and DVD player.

01-12-2008, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
richierich Actor Join Date: Apr 2005	I am strongly considering buying a PS3 this weekend just for the purpose of watching blu ray movies. Im a slow gamer and I can only go through about 3 to 4 games a year, but I cant justify passing up a top gaming system for a $100 more than the cheapest stand alone blu ray player. Does anyone think I should think differently ?

01-13-2008, 05:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
plissken99 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Ft Worth	The PS3 is a superb Blu Ray player, thats all I use it for. It should be noted that it's piss poor for upconverting DVDs though, likely as the feature was an afterthought for some reason. __________________ “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Snake Plissken Plissken's DVD, HD-DVD and Blu Ray collection And Plissken's home theater

01-13-2008, 06:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
bembol Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: gta\|brampton	My brother picked up Sony's PlayStation 2 because he wanted to use it also as a DVD player. When I had my 60GB, I mainly used for BD's. __________________ Shaolin's Finest

01-14-2008, 08:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
umainebearman Nuked for Morbid Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Savannah,GA	No. My dvd player does the job it's supposed to. The dvd player does its job and the gaming console does its job. When I wanna watch an hd dvd the gaming console helps out as a bridge. __________________ "We better win the F**king emmy for this this year or I swear to god..." Ronald D. Moore My DVD Collection

01-15-2008, 06:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	I love this "wears out the laser faster" when watching your movies on a game machine. My launch PS2 was my main dvd player for about 2 years (until the real dvd players came down in price and i got a Stereo TV) I still have my launch system which is being used by my brother while he is at school and has had no problems with the movies/games on the system. Almost 8 1/2 years now and still going strong. Currently only my PS3 is being used as my main Blu-ray player (Who isn't doing this really, and will probably buy a stand alone player some day) For upconverting my regular dvds. I'm just sticking with my HD-A1 player for that __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

01-15-2008, 02:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
RaceTripper Actor Join Date: May 2003	XBox360 used for gaming only, no DVDs, no HDAO. PS3 purchased specifically as a BD player. I have 2 games for it. __________________ RaceTripper Racing is life! Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting! -- Steve McQueen

01-18-2008, 12:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	So now I have an issue... got my new 1080p TV and my upconverting DVD player is only 1080i... DVDs now look a lot better on my PS3, but I don't want to wear that thing out using it for all my movie watching... Arg.

01-26-2008, 07:12 PM	#25 (permalink)
Moonraker A Look Inside... Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY	I now use my PS3 as a BD and DVD player. I also have a HDDVD drive but I hardly use it. __________________ "Time, won't leave me as I am, but time won't take the boy out of this man." - U2 "In my dream I was drowning my sorrows, But my sorrows, they learned to swim" - U2 A Look Inside ... ARCHIVES \| XBOX Gamertag: MoonrakerC \| PS3 Network: MoonrakerB \| Twitter: MoonrakerB

01-20-2008, 04:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
richierich Actor Join Date: Apr 2005	Well, I am now a proud owner of a PS3. I plan on using it primarly as my blu-ray dvd player with the occasional game. I have a question though. I thought the game system came with 5 free movies via mail in rebate but I didn't see anything in the box regarding this. Is this offer for all current PS3's or just certain stores? I did get the Spiderman 3 movie.

01-21-2008, 04:57 PM	#21 (permalink)
richierich Actor Join Date: Apr 2005	Thanks for the info , silentbob. I wasnt sure were to get that.

01-26-2008, 12:49 AM	#22 (permalink)
RaceTripper Actor Join Date: May 2003	Just got home with my second BD player...er...PS3. BestBuy mailed me a coupon for a 20% discount on a HD-DVD or Blu-ray player, so I went to see if it would work on a PS3. It didn't but the manager OK a discount override for me anyway. Out the door for $319.99 plus tax. My first one cost me $299.99. Not too shabby. __________________ RaceTripper Racing is life! Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting! -- Steve McQueen

01-26-2008, 12:56 AM	#23 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	No, but I use it as my main bd player. I use the hd-a2 for my dvd watching...mainly as a means to save use from the ps3. But if the ps3 is already on, I do watch dvds on it. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

01-26-2008, 01:11 AM	#24 (permalink)
Jast3r Rogu3 Banned Join Date: Sep 2007	PSX was my 1st music player and the day i bought it from there on i only bought music CD's. PS2 was my 1st dvd player and since then i only bought dvd movies. PSP was my 1st MP3 player and since then i said bye bye to portable cd players. PS3 is my 1st Blu-ray player and since then i only buy Blu-ray. Gotta love PLayStation products, the multi media features is one of the main reasons i love them.

02-06-2008, 02:28 AM	#26 (permalink)
Sycho I needs to show ID with a personal check Join Date: Dec 2003	What about a modded XBOX for XBMC? Great DVD play back, unless you are watching an interlaced video, then it looks like crap. For normal movies flagged at 24P, I would highly recommend XboxMediaCentre, it has overscan adjustments, play from network shares, all kinds of cool crap. It's all the XBOX is used for.

03-06-2008, 09:09 PM	#27 (permalink)
bloodstainedwings Actor Join Date: Aug 2007	I have XBMC it works great sadly though I can not use FlashFXP agian unless i format my pc. Do you know of any free FTP programs what work with the XBOX?? __________________ 226 DVD OWNED 10 BLU RAYS OWNED HALO 3 360 SEPT 25TH 2007 PS3 40GB SM EDITION AUG 7TH 2008 http://www.dvdspot.com/list.php?member=BSW&list=owned

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