A comparison of PS3 and 360 as media players

I would have thought so too - but when doing this my controller seems to be picked up as controller one as is, but it doesn't do anything once some games are launched while the USB receiver is in. It's not all games (NG Sigma is one, for example, plus some PSN games of what I've tried) but it's annoying enough to make me leave the USB key out of the PS3 unless I specifically intend to watch a movie.

 

Oh, I see. I don't think I've ever encountered that before.

 

PS3 does the same thing when you have Rock Band peripherals plugged in as well.

 

I believe the Buzz! controller has similar issue (if left plugged in over a reboot) but you can reassign the controller number by pressing the "Playstation" button. The same should be true of the Rock Band peripherals.

It seems that the Nyko controller doesn't recognize the "Playstation" button ? (Did I understand it correctly)

 

Yep that's right. Bit of a bummer... wish the actual Logitech peripheral didn't cost an arm and a leg, although it would be even nicer of Sony to release a cheap RF peripheral that worked with any generic universal remote.

 

The PS3 Slim sidesteps the issue with HDMI-CEC. You can use your existing IR-based TV/universal remote.

For older PS3, an IR-to-Bluetooth adaptor is probably a better solution than IR-to-USB. The link I posted includes more options. Don't know if they are cheaper in Australia.

 

How can I check if my Bravia supports this? I've not seen an option on my TV for it... tt's not hugely old (2 years or so) so I'm not buying a new TV to turn on my PS3.

 

According to wiki, it is marketed as Bravia Sync for Sony. See if your unit supports it.

 

It's also been called Theater Sync by Sony, if memory serves me.

 

Ah, didn't know that. I wasn't sure if HDMI-CEC will work as advertised. This guy seems to like it:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=919139 (Posted in 2007)

 

For those that havent used Bravia sync.... it actually works quite well if you have a Slim. I'd go so far to say that it would eliminate the need for a universal remote if all your devices are compatible.

 

It's one of those things I wish they'd standardize, since Samsung has a similar functionality.

 

It is supposed to be standard. This page shows what different manufacturers call it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#CEC

This guy says it works with this Samsung.
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-13973_102-0.html?threadID=371371

 

It is standardized and everyone is starting to implement it. What is different is their branding of the feature. It may be named differently, but it's the same spec.

 

I actually own a harmony one remote, and bravia sync performs better since it only relies on infrared for the initial command(s). Also, using the native remotes are much faster than a 3rd party remote. Bravia sync is definitely a good alternative to buying a 3rd party remote if you dont need all kinds of macros or customizations.

It's neat how you turn on PS3 and it will change to the correct input. When you turn off the PS3, the input will be changed back to what it was originally. Turn off the TV and PS3 will shut down too.

 

If you do need all kinds of macros or customizations, I highly recommend delving into the realm of JP1. Pick up a good JP1.3 remote and a programming cable then almost anything is possible. For additional information, checkout this JP1 Remotes site.

 

Yes, it's a standard like people have pointed out above. But there're standard standards, and not-so-standard standards. HDMI-CEC seems to belong to the first group (Cheers !).
It's supposed to trigger group/chain of commands linking different CE devices. Glad it works out for people.

 

Final 3-D Blu-ray Specification Announced:
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=3924

 

Woohoo!

 

A few notes, did VC-1 just die? And if i read this right, most 3D movies can just be released on one disc, no reason for a 2D and a 3D version. As long as the extra 50% overhead doesn´t result in quality compromises (i wish)

Any idea on how this is gonna work in regards to the video output?