Help! PS3 Componet Cables - Blu-ray Forum

ScarredLungs · 01-19-2008, 04:51 AM

I have a friend (and yes, he is blu boy

) who has a 1080i tv and a ps3. He has not yet purchased a HDMI cable. His movies and games only play at 720p. Is that the highest resolution the component cables allow? I thought so, but i am not sure?

crackinhedz · 01-19-2008, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

I have a friend (and yes, he is blu boy

) who has a 1080i tv and a ps3. He has not yet purchased a HDMI cable. His movies and games only play at 720p. Is that the highest resolution the component cables allow? I thought so, but i am not sure?

games can be 1080p via component if the tv even accepts 1080p over component (not likely but possible)

Movies must be HDMI to get 1080p...component for movies is 1080i max

Shin-Ra · 01-19-2008, 04:55 AM

Component can pass 1080p but I think most tv's only accept up to 1080i via component.

crackinhedz · 01-19-2008, 04:55 AM

also, be a good friend and demand (in a nice way) he buy his HDMI cables here.

3ft HDMI cable

6ft HDMI cable

10ft HDMI cable

ScarredLungs · 01-19-2008, 04:56 AM

is that using the standard component cables that come with the system?

crackinhedz · 01-19-2008, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

is that using the standard component cables that come with the system?

the ones that come with the PS3 are 'composite' cables, not component. You will only get 480i with composite.

ScarredLungs · 01-19-2008, 04:59 AM

oh okay. This is great help. My friend is sitting here by me as i show him this forum as well

alphapyro · 01-19-2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

also, be a good friend and demand (in a nice way) he buy his HDMI cables here.

3ft HDMI cable

6ft HDMI cable

10ft HDMI cable

Absofrigginlutely!

It amazes me that BB sells 6ft cables at almost 60 bucks - absolutely nuts.

Verbal · 01-19-2008, 05:33 PM

Cable prices at brick & mortar CE stores are one of the biggest cons ever.

Monoprice is cable heaven. Just in case your friend's tv only has a DVI input...

3 ft. HDMI-DVI
6 ft. HDMI-DVI
10 ft. HDMI-DVI

Been rockin' the 6 ft. since December 2006 and it has never let me down.

FirebrandX · 01-19-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Component can pass 1080p but I think most tv's only accept up to 1080i via component.

That and the PS3 will not allow 1080p to pass through component if the material being viewed is copyrighted.

DetroitSportsFan · 01-19-2008, 06:02 PM

I highly recommend Monoprice for cables.

ScarredLungs · 01-19-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I highly recommend Monoprice for cables.

Thanks again for the help. My friend will be buying an HDMI cable shortly. As for me, i have a 12 foot HDMI cable, so i'm all good. But for future reference how reliable is monoprice? I've never heard of that site before.

seto · 01-19-2008, 06:17 PM

I have bought cables of many types from monoprice time and time again. They are very reliable and come highly recommended by anyone that has bought from them. I am pretty sure most of the forum members have bought cables from them as well.

w_tanoto · 01-19-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

games can be 1080p via component if the tv even accepts 1080p over component (not likely but possible)

Movies must be HDMI to get 1080p...component for movies is 1080i max

wrong. it can output 1080p. Read playstation 3's manual

mrbarker · 01-19-2008, 06:57 PM

I have also had really good experiences with cmple.com for inexpensive good cables.

crackinhedz · 01-19-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

games can be 1080p via component if the tv even accepts 1080p over component (not likely but possible)

Movies must be HDMI to get 1080p...component for movies is 1080i max

Quote:

Originally Posted by w_tanoto

wrong. it can output 1080p. Read playstation 3's manual

thanks, but I have read the manual on many occasions.

"Copyright-protected Blu-ray video discs can only output at 1080p using an HDMI cable connected to a device that is compatible with the HDCP standard."

or did you not read my first post correctly?

DetroitSportsFan · 01-19-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

But for future reference how reliable is monoprice? I've never heard of that site before.

I only ordered from them once, a few weeks ago.

I ordered 4 HDMI cables + shipping was under $30. They arrived 3-4 days after I ordered.

Verbal · 01-19-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

Thanks again for the help. My friend will be buying an HDMI cable shortly. As for me, i have a 12 foot HDMI cable, so i'm all good. But for future reference how reliable is monoprice? I've never heard of that site before.

Extremely. I've never heard a negative review regarding them, nor do I have one to share personally from the 5 orders I've placed with them. All orders are shipped quickly and professionally, and their products are top-notch.

PS3-Playb3yond · 01-19-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

also, be a good friend and demand (in a nice way) he buy his HDMI cables here.

3ft HDMI cable

6ft HDMI cable

10ft HDMI cable

So, it's cheaper if you buy more?

The Dermster · 01-19-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

also, be a good friend and demand (in a nice way) he buy his HDMI cables here.

3ft HDMI cable

6ft HDMI cable

10ft HDMI cable

Does this site ship to ireland

01-19-2008, 04:51 AM	#1
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Help! PS3 Componet Cables I have a friend (and yes, he is blu boy ) who has a 1080i tv and a ps3. He has not yet purchased a HDMI cable. His movies and games only play at 720p. Is that the highest resolution the component cables allow? I thought so, but i am not sure?

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01-19-2008, 04:55 AM	#3
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Component can pass 1080p but I think most tv's only accept up to 1080i via component.

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01-19-2008, 04:56 AM	#5
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	is that using the standard component cables that come with the system?

01-19-2008, 04:59 AM	#7
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	oh okay. This is great help. My friend is sitting here by me as i show him this forum as well

01-19-2008, 05:33 PM	#9
Verbal Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto, ON 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:117 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Cable prices at brick & mortar CE stores are one of the biggest cons ever. Monoprice is cable heaven. Just in case your friend's tv only has a DVI input... 3 ft. HDMI-DVI 6 ft. HDMI-DVI 10 ft. HDMI-DVI Been rockin' the 6 ft. since December 2006 and it has never let me down.

01-19-2008, 06:02 PM	#11
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I highly recommend Monoprice for cables.

01-19-2008, 06:17 PM	#13
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have bought cables of many types from monoprice time and time again. They are very reliable and come highly recommended by anyone that has bought from them. I am pretty sure most of the forum members have bought cables from them as well.

01-19-2008, 06:57 PM	#15
mrbarker Member Member since:Oct 2007	I have also had really good experiences with cmple.com for inexpensive good cables.

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