Cable question for PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

PS34EVER · 10-25-2007, 08:19 PM

I have a quick question. My buddy just bought a PS3 for his rear projection TV (1080i), and since it’s not 1080p, he doesn’t really need an HDMI cable, correct? Doesn’t he just need a composite or component cable (not sure exactly)?

He was complaining that his graphics on his PS3 suck, and then I realized that he never bought a cable. He is new to all of this (much like I was a few months ago), and wants to know what cable to buy. He also needs it to watch Blu-ray’s.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

bkbluray · 10-25-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PS34EVER

I have a quick question. My buddy just bought a PS3 for his rear projection TV (1080i), and since it’s not 1080p, he doesn’t really need an HDMI cable, correct? Doesn’t he just need a composite or component cable (not sure exactly)?

I realized that he was complaining that his graphics on his PS3 suck, and then I realized that he never bought a cable. He is new to all of this (much like I was a few months ago), and wants to know what cable to buy. He also needs it to watch Blu-ray’s (as I got him to buy a PS3 after he was watching Blu’s at my house and was amazed).

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

He should still get HDMI, since you can't upscale a DVD through component. It's also nice to have your picture and sound just using one plug instead of five. Also, it's probably cheaper (I got mine for $5 shipped from Amazon). If you got the component cables, you have to get specific PS3 component cables. Those cost about $25 at GameStop.

blix01 · 10-27-2007, 01:16 AM

I have an HDTV set, but it has a DVI port on the back, not HDMI. So I needed a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable. Because of my TV, The best resolution I can get is 1040i, but Im not complaining :-)

If your friend has a 1080i, he should definately use the HDMI cable otherwise his PS3 wont be able to get the highest resolution

crackinhedz · 10-27-2007, 02:55 AM

buy him an hdmi cable for christmas.

Not only will he think you're an awesome friend, but he'll also think you spent a fortune!! (and maybe get you something nice

) when really its only $10 bucks.

crackinhedz · 10-27-2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by blix01

I needed a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable.

no need for "adapters" when they make hdmi-dvi cables.

blix01 · 10-27-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

no need for "adapters" when they make hdmi-dvi cables.

too late for me :-(

MOONPHASE · 10-27-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by blix01

I have an HDTV set, but it has a DVI port on the back, not HDMI. So I needed a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable. Because of my TV, The best resolution I can get is 1040i, but Im not complaining :-)

If your friend has a 1080i, he should definately use the HDMI cable otherwise his PS3 wont be able to get the highest resolution

just a small little fix on your 1st paragraph its 1080i not 1040i but i recommend using the 720p on that tv

Xerious · 10-27-2007, 11:31 AM

i have a monster component ps3 cable for sale if your buddy wants it

Sonny · 10-27-2007, 12:26 PM

You must of been a first time buyer(I hope at least) when you spent big time $$$ on those monster cables, "they" tried to say I really need this 100$ cable

needless to say I spent my $$ else where

all my HDMI cables are top notch just not top $ !!!!

SNAP · 10-27-2007, 12:42 PM

I have hdmi-to-dvi cables if you need one...........No charge.

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Originally Posted by blix01

too late for me :-(

SNAP · 10-27-2007, 12:44 PM

If your cable runs are short you dont need any kind of expensive cables and we sell Monster at my company........Sonny's right onn the money with his post.

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Originally Posted by Sonny

You must of been a first time buyer(I hope at least) when you spent big time $$$ on those monster cables, "they" tried to say I really need this 100$ cable

needless to say I spent my $$ else where

all my HDMI cables are top notch just not top $ !!!!

Sonny · 10-27-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SNAP

If your cable runs are short you dont need any kind of expensive cables and we sell Monster at my company........Sonny's right onn the money with his post.

did not mean to cut into your bizz SNAP sorry about that sent you a PM

SNAP · 10-27-2007, 01:08 PM

No problem Sonny. The dealers, installers, and stores(we dont sell to the general public) that buy from me basically have brainwashed the end-users on buying the expensive cables. We're not allowed to sell(by contractual agreement) any brand of cables but Monster and Key Digital. We used to sell Acoustic Research and that's why I have those HDMI to DVI cables that I can give away. Not many left as you would expect.

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Originally Posted by Sonny

did not mean to cut into your bizz SNAP sorry about that sent you a PM

10-25-2007, 08:19 PM	#1
PS34EVER Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Minnesota PSNetwork ID: Sic_Wild_Child Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:24	Cable question for PS3 I have a quick question. My buddy just bought a PS3 for his rear projection TV (1080i), and since it’s not 1080p, he doesn’t really need an HDMI cable, correct? Doesn’t he just need a composite or component cable (not sure exactly)? He was complaining that his graphics on his PS3 suck, and then I realized that he never bought a cable. He is new to all of this (much like I was a few months ago), and wants to know what cable to buy. He also needs it to watch Blu-ray’s. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Last edited by PS34EVER; 10-25-2007 at 08:53 PM.

10-27-2007, 12:26 PM	#9
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	You must of been a first time buyer(I hope at least) when you spent big time $$$ on those monster cables, "they" tried to say I really need this 100$ cable needless to say I spent my $$ else where all my HDMI cables are top notch just not top $ !!!! Last edited by Sonny; 10-27-2007 at 12:29 PM.

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10-27-2007, 01:16 AM	#3
blix01 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	I have an HDTV set, but it has a DVI port on the back, not HDMI. So I needed a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable. Because of my TV, The best resolution I can get is 1040i, but Im not complaining :-) If your friend has a 1080i, he should definately use the HDMI cable otherwise his PS3 wont be able to get the highest resolution

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crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	buy him an hdmi cable for christmas. Not only will he think you're an awesome friend, but he'll also think you spent a fortune!! (and maybe get you something nice ) when really its only $10 bucks.

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