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Anyone have any experience with the PS2 as a DVD playback unit?
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I just rented a PS2 from my local blockbuster video. On the whole I'll say that it looks pretty good. Compared to my TOSHIBA sd-1200 I'd say the picture is a little less sharp, but I've heard the same thing about sony's stand alone dvd players. Not a criticism here, just a personal preference, but I like the Toshiba picture better. Still, the PS2 picture easily bests VCR,CABLE, or whatever else. I'm just running the sound through the tv with the analog outs so I'm satisfied with that- no comment on digital out though since I don't have a surround receiver.Drawbacks are that the mechanism itself is very noisy- sounds like a computer cd-rom running fast- you know that whirring sound. if you've got an enclosed cabinet it should be fine. Also this is a rental unit so who knows what abuse it's endured.
The final straw is the control- awful. I guess that could be solved with buying a third party remote control, but I've heard nightmares about those too.
For just playing movies it looks fine though and would recommend it for that feature if you don't already have a dvd player. I'm probably going to buy the ps2 when its more readily available- I'm a game junkie. I'm still going to keep my stand alone dvd player for convenience though. I think the PS2 is a good first step, but the low end toshibas and pioneers can be had for around $200 and I think they are a better choice for movie watching.
AMAZON.com has a review of the PS2 as a dvd player in their playstation store site also.
hope this helps
oh yeah, the games- 1st generation software is less than mind blowing, but I suspect once the programmers get in there the quality will improve. It certainly has a lot of potential- Sony better develop it before X-BOX gets out of the chute if they want to keep their market share advantage.
My best friend has one and the picture quality is comparable to my Sony DVD player and his Panasonic.Sound was a whole other issue though. I think it will only accept a fiber digital cable (which is what he used) and it seemed very very bright vs. his DVD player. Also, he doesn't have a remote and using the controller isn't very easy.
But, for games it is all that it's been hyped to be. Old games load very fast and the sound is much better (it doesn't pop or click). New games are mixed bag, some look fantastic, others, on the other hand, look just like PS1.
Jeff
I was always skeptical that the PS2 would be the above average player it was touted to be (maybe I just didn't want it to be good since I spent a good amount on a Pioneer DV-05). I was also suprised to hear from the replies thus far that it performed well enough, but now I hear about the audio being "high" and it seems my skepticism was correct after all......
I posted this question too, and the response was it was ok on both audio & video, but not as good as a Sony DVD player in the $400 to $500 range. At another site, someone responded that he felt there was no difference between DVD players to begin with in the $200-$400 dollar range and the PS2 performed as good as any of those similary priced players.
However, I would like to see a review of its playback abilities too. I think etown.com is doing a review if they ever get their hands on one, which might explain why this question gets so few responses: very few people were able to purchase one due to the shortages ! :-)
Well, I got lucky and bought one!! But can't set it up until Christmas (surprize for the rest of the family). I don't do "home theater" at home, still too happy with 2-channel for music. The PS2 will just be hooked up to a decent 32" TV.Maybe I'll post a review after I get it set up. Shouldn't conflict with my Listener duties, since we don't do "home theater" in the magazine either
It's too bad you aren't into HT though, not because you should be, but because I was looking for someone that had some DVD player experience AND had a PS2. That way a 'comparison' could be made.
Either way, I look forward to your opinions.
Happy Holidays.
Alright I have a Pioneer DVD player and a Sony PS2,hooked up to the Energy Take 5 and a New Harman Kardon DD, DTS receiver.
It's a mid level Pioneer and I see a small diference if I look hard enough between the two. I don't here any audio diference, it doesn't sound bright at all, I guess it depends on what kind of equipment your using.
Most of the games that came out are just alright, all of them better than the Playstation 1. There are a couple games right now that are amazing. They'll get better in the next couple months even.
The bad part....The FAN!! Loud and it's on all the time. To me it's enough not to use the thing as a DVD player if you have another player in the house.
Just look at the price, I paid $449 Canadian, I think it's selling at $299 US or something close to that.
If you love the games and the internet possibilites of the PS2 then it's a good buy. If you don't play games and don't care much about the furture of the Playstation then just buy a regular DVD player.
Oh yeah the controls aren't hard to use at all, I'd rather use the controller than a remote! Everything is where you want it, you just have to get used to it, like controlling the games.
Hope this helps
Jeffmtbr
This might help answer some of your questions. I am also interested in the Playstation 2 as a DVD Player ...http://www.sharkygames.com/hardware/console/ps2_us_dvd/
If you find others, maybe you could post them here as well ...
Bob
I have a PS2, DVD clarity is great and picture reproduction is very good. However the control is very hard to master, but press select for the menu and the slow motion is well, lackluster. Sound quality is very good to. Great buy, but not if you just want DVD playback, get a stand alone DVD unit, as they have great remotes I recommed the Sony DVS300
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