HD video quality: Videotron movie on demand vs Playstation Store movie rental - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

idrive · 2012-06-01, 11:12 PM

Hey guys !

From your experience, does the Playtation network offer good/great video quality for movie rentals in HD ?

I've been unimpressed with Videotron's video quality for HD movies in the past ...

I would assume the PlayStation network download would be less compressed !?

What do you all think ?

I'm looking at a movie that is offered for the same price in both "platform"

The extra bandwidth needed to actually download the movie on the PS3 is not an issue for me.

Thanks !

audacity · 2012-06-02, 12:20 AM

If you have a PS3 then you're well equipped to answer that question. Just rent a movie and see if you like the video quality better.

Kraven · 2012-06-14, 07:47 AM

PSN, Vudu and Hulu's SD quality is better than Videotron HD IMO.

Needless to say "SD" rentals on PS3 are 60% less than what Videotron charges for "HD".

Cheers, K

SonyWE610Owner · 2012-06-14, 12:04 PM

IMO stating that any SD source is better than an HD source suggests that;

1. Your connection is not HDMI
2. You might need glasses

bouche · 2012-06-15, 07:24 PM

I've found that PS3, Xbox 360 and Apple TV have pretty damn excellent HD content available. Videotron was too limited, but the quality was just as good. As long as I don't see distracting blocks and it's in 5.1, I'm happy.

2012-06-01, 11:12 PM	#1
idrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gatineau, Québec - Videotron Posts: 143	HD video quality: Videotron movie on demand vs Playstation Store movie rental Hey guys ! From your experience, does the Playtation network offer good/great video quality for movie rentals in HD ? I've been unimpressed with Videotron's video quality for HD movies in the past ... I would assume the PlayStation network download would be less compressed !? What do you all think ? I'm looking at a movie that is offered for the same price in both "platform" The extra bandwidth needed to actually download the movie on the PS3 is not an issue for me. Thanks ! __________________ Sharp LC-70LE640U /Yamaha RX-V373 / Explorer 8642HD / PS3 Fat upgraded to 320 Gb

2012-06-14, 07:47 AM	#3
Kraven Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Shore, QC Posts: 530	PSN, Vudu and Hulu's SD quality is better than Videotron HD IMO. Needless to say "SD" rentals on PS3 are 60% less than what Videotron charges for "HD". Cheers, K __________________ 6 ft BUD, motorized 39" KU, S10, Viewsat Ultra, CM 4228, home made SBGH

2012-06-14, 12:04 PM	#4
SonyWE610Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brossard, PQ Posts: 267	IMO stating that any SD source is better than an HD source suggests that; 1. Your connection is not HDMI 2. You might need glasses Last edited by 57; 2012-06-14 at 05:59 PM. Reason: UQR

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2012-06-02, 12:20 AM	#2
audacity Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 1,799	If you have a PS3 then you're well equipped to answer that question. Just rent a movie and see if you like the video quality better.

2012-06-15, 07:24 PM	#5
bouche Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gatineau Posts: 160	I've found that PS3, Xbox 360 and Apple TV have pretty damn excellent HD content available. Videotron was too limited, but the quality was just as good. As long as I don't see distracting blocks and it's in 5.1, I'm happy.