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disneyguy009 · 07-26-2008, 03:29 AM

So im geting a ps3 4 my Bday yay! And i have no idea what i need to make sure every thing is right so my tv is 20inchs flat has dvd/vhs in its magnavox
i know i want get a great pic but there will there be a diff still?
do i need certain cables? i am saving for a bigger tv 1080p kind so.
any info b4 i buy will great help thx!!

NOTE: i know my grammer sucks sorry

Sling · 07-26-2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by disneyguy009

So im geting a ps3 4 my Bday yay! And i have no idea what i need to make sure every thing is right so my tv is 20inchs flat has dvd/vhs in its magnavox

Happy B-day and Welcome to Blu-ray,com

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Originally Posted by disneyguy009

i know i want get a great pic but there will there be a diff still?

Your TV more then likely has RCA connection so there will be very little difference.

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Originally Posted by disneyguy009

do i need certain cables? i am saving for a bigger tv 1080p kind so.

Cable you need will be found packed with your new PS3.
Save for that 1080p ...you will not regret

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Originally Posted by disneyguy009

NOTE: i know my grammar sucks sorry

My grammar sucks as well."Spell check" helps me get through post at 9th grade reading level

disneyguy009 · 07-26-2008, 04:53 AM

so the ps3 has every thing i need now do i hook the cord thingy 2 my old tv or will it not matter?

Blu Kreme · 07-26-2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by disneyguy009

so the ps3 has every thing i need now do i hook the cord thingy 2 my old tv or will it not matter?

Yes. Package has the composite cable.

You won't notice much difference with your setup. A tv that supports HDMI and 720p MINIMUM would be a great start.

However, your PS3 package will be your starting point. Get it, hook it up and enjoy. Go from there

aramis109 · 07-26-2008, 03:18 PM

Just to clarify, you'll want to check the back of your tv and/or the manual. I'm sure it doesn't have HDMI, but that scart cable is like the worst video connection you can make. There's a good sticky in the HDTV section explaining the different connections.

Enjoy your games and/or movies but understand that true HD won't come in until you get an HDTV.

disneyguy009 · 08-01-2008, 01:30 AM

what about the warranty on the ps3 i know its a year but can extend it?

rragland · 08-01-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by disneyguy009

what about the warranty on the ps3 i know its a year but can extend it?

I bought a 3-year extended warranty when I bought mine from WalMart. Where is your birthday present being purchased?

disneyguy009 · 08-01-2008, 02:55 AM

ethier Wal-Mart gamestop circuitcity bestbuy i have not really chossen 1 yet where is the best place 2 buy one? i want the 80gig. How much more was the 3yr warranty ?

rragland · 08-01-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by disneyguy009

ethier Wal-Mart gamestop circuitcity bestbuy i have not really chossen 1 yet where is the best place 2 buy one? i want the 80gig. How much more was the 3yr warranty ?

Upon further review, I only purchased a 2-year extended warranty, not a 3-year. The price was $58.88. I paid $599.99 for a PS-3 60gb at WalMart on 12/18/06.

JadedRaverLA · 08-05-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Kreme

Yes. Package has the scart cable.

You won't notice much difference with your setup. A tv that supports HDMI and 720p MINIMUM would be a great start.

However, your PS3 package will be your starting point. Get it, hook it up and enjoy. Go from there

Um... that's not a SCART cable. That's a composite video/stereo audio cable. SCART cables are only used in Europe and look completely different.

That aside, yeah, the included composite video cable will only get you SD video, but since that's all the OP has that may be fine.

To the OP... if your set has an S-Video connector (possible), or component video connectors (highly unlikely in a 20-inch CRT), you can get PS2/PS3 cables for those connectors that will improve the PQ very slightly on your existing set (better color separation basically). Of course you'll need HDMI or component video cable to get HD on your new set when you get it.

bhampton · 08-05-2008, 09:17 PM

rragland,

I bought my Ps3 at Walmart in Nov of 06 with the same warranty you bought. It DOES turn out to be a 3 year warranty because it goes into effect after the factory 1 year warranty.

I did have to call the company that provides the warranty and set it up though but I'm covered till Nov 09 now.

Disneyguy,

Currently there is a coupon for Resistance Fall of Man at K-Mart for $10 off making the game $19.99. I don't know if it's a game you would like but it's perhaps the best PS3 game and it's cheap,.. so check it out. I picked up a copy yesterday and I'm really hooked on it.

Good Luck,

Brian

Blu Kreme · 08-05-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JadedRaverLA

Um... that's not a SCART cable. That's a composite video/stereo audio cable. SCART cables are only used in Europe and look completely different.

That aside, yeah, the included composite video cable will only get you SD video, but since that's all the OP has that may be fine.

To the OP... if your set has an S-Video connector (possible), or component video connectors (highly unlikely in a 20-inch CRT), you can get PS2/PS3 cables for those connectors that will improve the PQ very slightly on your existing set (better color separation basically). Of course you'll need HDMI or component video cable to get HD on your new set when you get it.

I am an idiot

07-26-2008, 03:29 AM	#1
disneyguy009 Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:205	HI im really really new 2 this So im geting a ps3 4 my Bday yay! And i have no idea what i need to make sure every thing is right so my tv is 20inchs flat has dvd/vhs in its magnavox i know i want get a great pic but there will there be a diff still? do i need certain cables? i am saving for a bigger tv 1080p kind so. any info b4 i buy will great help thx!! NOTE: i know my grammer sucks sorry

08-01-2008, 02:55 AM	#8
disneyguy009 Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:205	ethier Wal-Mart gamestop circuitcity bestbuy i have not really chossen 1 yet where is the best place 2 buy one? i want the 80gig. How much more was the 3yr warranty ? Last edited by disneyguy009; 08-01-2008 at 02:57 AM.

07-26-2008, 04:53 AM	#3
disneyguy009 Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:205	so the ps3 has every thing i need now do i hook the cord thingy 2 my old tv or will it not matter?

07-26-2008, 03:18 PM	#5
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Just to clarify, you'll want to check the back of your tv and/or the manual. I'm sure it doesn't have HDMI, but that scart cable is like the worst video connection you can make. There's a good sticky in the HDTV section explaining the different connections. Enjoy your games and/or movies but understand that true HD won't come in until you get an HDTV.

08-01-2008, 01:30 AM	#6
disneyguy009 Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:205	what about the warranty on the ps3 i know its a year but can extend it?

08-05-2008, 09:17 PM	#11
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	rragland, I bought my Ps3 at Walmart in Nov of 06 with the same warranty you bought. It DOES turn out to be a 3 year warranty because it goes into effect after the factory 1 year warranty. I did have to call the company that provides the warranty and set it up though but I'm covered till Nov 09 now. Disneyguy, Currently there is a coupon for Resistance Fall of Man at K-Mart for $10 off making the game $19.99. I don't know if it's a game you would like but it's perhaps the best PS3 game and it's cheap,.. so check it out. I picked up a copy yesterday and I'm really hooked on it. Good Luck, Brian

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