Isn't it better to buy a PS3 instead of a Blu-Ray player since it gets firmware updates?

May be...

Well all players get firmware updates, through their website. You'll have to burn on a cd or put on like a thumb drive if you have one. But overall, you're pretty much right. Due to the PS3's constant updates, and how much easier it is to update. It's currently the only "Future-proof" player. It's been recently ugpraded to Profile 2.0 Blu-ray Player with all the new BD-Live features. The only thing the PS3 is currently missing is support for DTS-MA Audio decoding support, which is reportedly coming in the next update. Sony and Panasonic are each releasing a profile 2.0 Blu-ray player in the next 2-3 months. The cheapest, however is $599...while you can grab a ps3 40gb for $399. Hope this helps!

Yah cause its cheaper!!!!!

That's one of the reasons. Now PS3 supports BD-live (downloadable content for Blu-ray movies). Besides, you're getting state-of the-art gaming console and Media Server enabled versatile multimedia player.

I would think so, especially since the PS3 is cheaper than a standalone Blu-Ray player and you have a next generation gaming system too. Even if you never played the games, the PS3 Blu-ray player is cheaper, all you have to do is buy the $25 remote and there isn't much difference.

yes it makes much more sense to get a ps3 than a blu-ray player (unless your short on space) because the ps3 costs as much as a blu-ray player and you get a lot more for it. sony actually makes each ps3 at a loss of about $200-300 but they make money of all the games. even if you're not a big gamer but want a blu-ray player the ps3 has memory to save videos and maybe if you want you can buy a game or two. and yes ps3 does get firmware updates and the most recent one just released more updates on blu-ray playing. the ps3 is currently the best blu-ray player (and game console if you're a gamer) so if you want a hi-def movie experience, the ps3 is the way to go!!

Now is 2.20

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/playstation-...

yes, it is cheaper and better than all of the expensive blu-ray players

yeah that's true since blu-ray profile 2.0 might be comin out sometime this year.. but yeah it is better to buy a ps3 than a normal blu-ray player

yes because the Blu-Ray player costs around $450.

Depends. If money is a concern, then yeah, PS3 is probably the best deal if you care about gaming at all. If you care a lot about your movie watching experience and don't mind spending some extra money, it's probably better buying a standalone player (most of them can get firmware updates) because the PS3 fan can get pretty loud and distracts you from the movie.