Conclusion

The PlayStation 4 console may represent a leap forward in gaming technology, but it's merely a basic Blu-ray playback device, and one that lacks several now-common features at that. At launch, at least, the player feels severely limited considering the lack of 3D disc playback; the absence of a true remote control; and a fairly limited user interface, settings cluster, and display information bar. The console does output picture and sound that's a match for the PlayStation 3, which is certainly critical in its success as a playback device. Still, it's just not ready for primetime as a primary Blu-ray playback unit, particularly considering its slow chapter skip performance and numerous playback and unexpected quit glitches. Frankly, using the PS4 as a Blu-ray playback device has proven to be an exercise in frustration given three system freezes and the audio glitch necessitating another round of disc sampling to ensure it was an isolated incident. Fortunately none of the other discs seemed prone, and the freezes also seemed random. The PlayStation 4 is certainly a worthwhile investment for the avid gamer, but for those either hoping for improved and expanded Blu-ray playback capabilities, it's currently not worth the upgrade. In fact, it's smart to stay rather far away for the time being. Considering the price, expanded features, greater stability, and comparable, if not equal, playback quality, the PlayStation 3 remains the superior gaming/Blu-ray playback hybrid machine. Here's hoping Microsoft's next-gen machine, which has been marketed as more of a "media hub" and less a pure gaming device, fares better out-of-the-box as a Blu-ray player. Watch for a review in the coming days.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=12614

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But ethomaz? I thought you only posted negative X1 Articles!!! Not negative PS4 articles?

lol.

oh well, i basically stopped buying blu rays. netflix has spoiled me.

Sony dropped the ball on launch features. The info bar doesn't even display the video/audio bitrate anymore. And whos idea was to not have the ps3 bd remote working. I'm still mad they still harass us if we have internet set to not allow. Stop asking me to connect to bd live at disc insert.

disappointing. I always use my PS3s bluray features

Kyuu said: Kratos said: But ethomaz? I thought you only posted negative X1 Articles!!! Not negative PS4 articles? This definitely isn't his first negative post against PS4 I noticed he's changed his approach a while back. Hopefully other "passionate" users will learn from him :P

Yeah dont bet that Unfortunately I think ethomaz will always be attacked by the same users even when he posts an excellent well written with very thought out arguments thread. I remember when people said that Playstation fanboys should not attack the messenger when they post negative playstation news, however when ethomaz posts negative xbox news its always: "do you have an axe to grind?" Even when he does not comment on the article

I didn't like the missing features too... the good news is that the issues are not hardware related... so updates can give us the features back.

For now the PS3 is a way better Blu-ray player.

That's the good thing, But still. The BD Remote should of been avalible. I'm forced to use my PS3 still. I'm never controlling discs with a controller again. And video file playback from discs is completly missing. Another WTF were they thinkining. Ommting these key basic features at launch. I'm not even surprised, since they had to ADD in BD/DVD playback in the day 1 patch.

Kratos said: But ethomaz? I thought you only posted negative X1 Articles!!! Not negative PS4 articles?

I'm pretty sure he is only doing it to take away to joy of posting negative Sony news from Xboy Fans

It's supposed to be a better player than the Xbox One, according to the OP. That's all that matters.
Personally, I haven't bought a Blu-Ray since How to Train Your Dragon. The fact that I can download 3D Blu-Rays from Frostwire.com didn't help.