Slimy Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Ok, so the PlayStation 3 wasn't exactly the most flexible high def device out of the gate; despite Sony's claims, DVDs aren't upscaled, there's no component out, and from what we've heard, even though its HDMI 1.3 output technically supports 1080p/24 (for the uninitiated, that's 24fps to match a film master print), we understand it's not yet playable as such. (Note: we've yet to try 1080p/24, as we don't have any media mastered thusly.) However, this could change according to a translated Impress interview of Sony PS3 A/V developers. Obviously something is bound to be lost in translation, but if the text reads correctly then the PS3 will not only be getting software SACD support, but it'll also get user-selectable internal YCrCb image processing (instead of RGB -- although we've yet to hear of component output plans), 1080p/24 support, and will finally allow for DVD upscaling as well. We have no idea exactly when this will happen (or why this wasn't made clearer to us US-dwelling videophiles) but apparently Kutaragi-san and the gang are on the case -- godspeed, PS3 team. Engadget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 SACD? I heard of it before somewhere - what is it? :s Umm, hasnt component output always been available? :s Anyways, this is great and good news. Always good seeing the developer updating and supporting their stuff ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teej Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 SACD? I heard of it before somewhere - what is it? :s Super Audio CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marduk Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 SACD? I heard of it before somewhere - what is it? :s Umm, hasnt component output always been available? :s Anyways, this is great and good news. Always good seeing the developer updating and supporting their stuff ^^ SACD= Super Audio CD a short lived medium that never really caught on there might be 200 out in the wild tops. The PS3 is an EXCELLENT HTPC, until you can cheaply build one with a Blu-ray drive then it'll be king of that, as for playing games? What games? heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Veteran Posted December 1, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 1, 2006 SACD? I heard of it before somewhere - what is it? :s Super Audio CD is a format for high quality audio - higher quality than a CD. It's competing with DVD Audio, but neither side has really gained any momentum in the 5+ years they've been around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 SACD sounds pretty pointless, but the DVD Upscaling is a plus, but wouldn't that kind of encroach on the Blu-Ray territory a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Veteran Posted December 1, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 1, 2006 SACD sounds pretty pointless, but the DVD Upscaling is a plus, but wouldn't that kind of encroach on the Blu-Ray territory a bit? Why should it? It might look a little better, but it shouldn't look nearly as good as a 1080p Blu-ray movie. If Blu-ray looks the same as an upscaled DVD, then there's thousands of people throwing money away with Blu-ray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnerhkjp Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Awesome news for people with HDTV. However, bluray and HDDVD looks bajillion times better then upscaled DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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