Supported formats on PS3
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Supported formats on PS3
There seems to be lots of confusion about what exactly the PS3 supports. Here's the answer:
Notice the Dolby TrueHD logo - Dolby TrueHD is ONLY possible with HDMI 1.3. Which goes to show that the PS3 (at least, the $599 version) is indeed equipped with HDMI 1.3, which can enable lossless digital tracks. So yes, PS3 supports hi-res audio, as well as Super Audio CD.
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Notice the Dolby TrueHD logo - Dolby TrueHD is ONLY possible with HDMI 1.3. Which goes to show that the PS3 (at least, the $599 version) is indeed equipped with HDMI 1.3, which can enable lossless digital tracks. So yes, PS3 supports hi-res audio, as well as Super Audio CD.
More information on the decoding ability of the PS3
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Let's wait until it comes out before making that judgment. The PS3 may be a spectacular Blu-ray player -- I have no idea -- but the point is that no one does, really.
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Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
Let's wait until it comes out before making that judgment. The PS3 may be a spectacular Blu-ray player -- I have no idea -- but the point is that no one does, really.
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This is at the very least somewhat encouraging for the Blu-Ray camp, if it's accurate. As my first foray into HD discs will be the PS3, I hope (perhaps a bit too optimistically) that it is a great BD player.
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http://rapidshare.de/files/19990426/ps3_images.rar
Here are 9 UHQ photos of the PS3, from all angles. Though it's not clear which model this shows.
Here are 9 UHQ photos of the PS3, from all angles. Though it's not clear which model this shows.
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Definitely looks like it supports HDMI 1.3 which is great. I guess my only concern is its all software decoding by the core processor. However, that may be a complete non issue and the cell processor might do a great job. I'll definitely look forward to the system being tested. Really like that they are at least giving it SACD support, however, you will have to own a HDMI receiver to benefit from any of the advanced sound.
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Well that is some good news. At least if I buy a PS3 at launch and my new TV and a new receiver I will have everything I will need.
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The Dolby TrueHD logo may mean that the console can decode a TrueHD stream, but doesn't necessarily mean it will output it in full quality. It may only output it in 2-channels the way the HD-DVD players (which also have a TrueHD logo prominently displayed on the front) do.
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
The Dolby TrueHD logo may mean that the console can decode a TrueHD stream, but doesn't necessarily mean it will output it in full quality.
Exactly. Decoding TrueHD does not mean the PS3 will definately have HDMI 1.3. I would think it would unwise for Sony to claim they will definately have HDMI 1.3, considering that connector is still vaporware (although Sony did make a big stink about how the PS3 would have dual-HDMI ports and we see how that worked out).
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Sanyo have completely dropped their HD DVD player from their listings having previously said it would drop in the first wave in March. For some reason they aren't coming in for the same opprobrium. I've gotta wonder why, since they have also broken a "promise". Features drop and products get delayed throughout the CE industry: why is this seen as a trait of only one multinational? It's irrational.
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Originally Posted by Burnt Thru
Features drop and products get delayed throughout the CE industry: why is this seen as a trait of only one multinational? It's irrational.
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Originally Posted by Burnt Thru
Features drop and products get delayed throughout the CE industry: why is this seen as a trait of only one multinational? It's irrational.
I have no idea if HDMI 1.3 will make it into the PS3, but it is certainly not a given. I'm guessing Sony (and others like Toshiba) are putting pressure on the HDMI group to get 1.3 out the door. But it isn't finalized yet and who knows when it will be.
I hope 1.3 does make it in the PS3 (because I want to pick up a PS3 at some point), but there is just no reason to assume it'll definately be in there based on what we know today.
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Who's apologised for the dual HDMI being dropped?
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Originally Posted by mbs
My point in bringing up dual-HDMI was not to state that Sony breaks promises and drops features. I agree, everyone does. I meant it rather an example of why thinking "the PS3 will definately have HDMI 1.3 because Sony said so in March" is probably not safe thinking.
I have no idea if HDMI 1.3 will make it into the PS3, but it is certainly not a given. I'm guessing Sony (and others like Toshiba) are putting pressure on the HDMI group to get 1.3 out the door. But it isn't finalized yet and who knows when it will be.
I hope 1.3 does make it in the PS3 (because I want to pick up a PS3 at some point), but there is just no reason to assume it'll definately be in there based on what we know today.
I have no idea if HDMI 1.3 will make it into the PS3, but it is certainly not a given. I'm guessing Sony (and others like Toshiba) are putting pressure on the HDMI group to get 1.3 out the door. But it isn't finalized yet and who knows when it will be.
I hope 1.3 does make it in the PS3 (because I want to pick up a PS3 at some point), but there is just no reason to assume it'll definately be in there based on what we know today.
As to my post, it wasn't in truth directed mainly at yours, but at the pervading atmosphere that Sony is somehow unique in breaking it's word to the consumer. Notice how I'm apparently an "apolgist" for Sony now that I've pointed out all companies break deadlines and drop features. The bitterness and hatred towards one multinational amazes me. It's just the same as /. having their clique pissing circle for MS. Madness.
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Originally Posted by mbs
Being an apologist has nothing to do with apologizing.
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So is this thing going to upconvert SD DVDs as well?
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Originally Posted by candyrocket786
So is this thing going to upconvert SD DVDs as well?
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Defended; Apologised for - does the variation really alter anything? But you're right, I'll try to maintain better definition in my sentences.
(1) a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution; "an apologist for capital punishment"
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
(2) Apologetics is the field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position. Someone who engages in apologetics is called an apologist.The term comes from the Greek word apologia (Ἀπολογία), meaning the defense of a position against an attack, not from the English word apology, which is exclusively understood as a defensive plea for forgiveness for an action that is open to blame. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apologist
Just more of a defense of a point rather than apologizing for it. But yeah, tangential to any discussion here...
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Originally Posted by darkside
I find that highly doubtful, but the low end one definitely can't since most SD DVDs can't be upconverted over component.
But yeah, the lower-tier won't be able to. Upconverting SD-DVDs over component (or any non-digital) connections is disallowed by macrovision copy protection.
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Originally Posted by Burnt Thru
Notice how I'm apparently an "apolgist" for Sony now that I've pointed out all companies break deadlines and drop features. The bitterness and hatred towards one multinational amazes me.
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Originally Posted by Jimmy 345
Every high definition player is a rip off. The Playstation 3 is by far the best way to get your moneys worth.
I don't feel ripped off. That's not including the RZ certificates that I'll end up getting (might be enough to get me $10 there).