PS3- HDMI Cable Question

neil2k · 07-12-2005, 4:22 PM

Does anyone know if the PS3 will have an HDMI cable when it launches.
I have just bought a Sony KDLV40A12u and the Component slot is being used for my Dav-x1 Cinema system and the TV does not have a vga slot!.
Is there any other way I can get High Definition on my set with a 360?
I can't keep swapping component cable over because the Alphason stand I have is awkward to get the leads in and out of to say the least.
Any help would be appreciated.

pez · 07-12-2005, 4:45 PM

from the specs that have been released so far, it looks like it will have 2 hdcp complient hdmi ports on the back (which is a similar setup to the high end nvidia graphics cards that are available for todays pcs).

unfortunately, with no vga port, you are restricted to the component from the 360.

pez

Tejstar · 08-12-2005, 11:26 AM

You could buy a component switcher?

neil2k · 08-12-2005, 3:17 PM

Component switcher sounds interesting, can you recommend one?

Tejstar · 08-12-2005, 3:56 PM

How about the Joytech AV Control Centre?

Pooon · 08-12-2005, 4:11 PM

i think maplins have a selection of component switchers

paulst10 · 08-12-2005, 4:35 PM

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tv...eo-switch.html

neil2k · 09-12-2005, 4:09 PM

Thanks for that, much appreciated!

pez · 09-12-2005, 4:21 PM

Just been looking at the pictures of the back of the console, and it looks like theres a regular AV output (like the ones for the ps1 and ps2).

pez

GazTheHat · 14-12-2005, 3:12 PM

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Originally Posted by paulst10

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tv...eo-switch.html

I'm in a situation where i've only one component input on my plasma. But having a DVD and 360.

If i were to get one of these, do you lose any picture quality?? I don't want to spend on this box and lose the quality i've gained by buying good quality cables.

I haven't connected the 360 up with component yet, so dont know the difference.

Jordans Norks · 14-12-2005, 3:42 PM

Expensive I know but most decent AV amps come with builtin component switching and the higher end models even come with HDMI switching! - spending an extra 100 notes on a more powerful amp may save you 150 - 200 notes for a quality switcher!

Tejstar · 14-12-2005, 3:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordans Norks

Expensive I know but most decent AV amps come with builtin component switching and the higher end models even come with HDMI switching! - spending an extra 100 notes on a more powerful amp may save you 150 - 200 notes for a quality switcher!

I'll be using my amp for component switching when my X360 arrives. I havn't used it thus for for fear of picture degradation I'll report back with the results once I've got it all set up.

Jordans Norks · 14-12-2005, 4:21 PM

I can happily report that using my trusty Yamaha 757 SE component switching from my 360 works a treat so hopefully you should be OK too mate

Tejstar · 15-12-2005, 2:31 PM

That's good to hear especially as I have a 750SE!

DanDT · 15-12-2005, 4:00 PM

PS3 will have 2 HDMI ports AND a standard PS2-type analog video output that will support anything from composite to component. I'm sure a VGA cable will also be out at launch.

The HDMI cables will be out at launch simply because you will only need a standard HDMI cable you use today on HDMI enabled DVD players.

I'm sure Sony will also release their own overpriced PS3-brand HDMI cables, but a standard DHMI cable you buy today will do just fine.

Obviously there is that little issue about 1080p60 so you might want to be careful which cables you buy as not all of them support that. Not likely PS3 will ever output that signal or that your TV will take that much but i'm just mentioning that to be on the safe side.

paulst10 · 17-12-2005, 8:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GazTheHat

I'm in a situation where i've only one component input on my plasma. But having a DVD and 360.

If i were to get one of these, do you lose any picture quality?? I don't want to spend on this box and lose the quality i've gained by buying good quality cables.

I haven't connected the 360 up with component yet, so dont know the difference.

im not sure really, i dont actually own one. a friend of mine has one but i havent tested it out, so i dont know if you lose any pic quality. (he says its fine)

you could ring the company and ask them if they will be happy to provide a refund if it doesnt meet your requirements.

Michaelknell · 28-12-2005, 12:39 PM

I have a HDTV which has DVI. I already have my 360 in my VGA slot so my PS3 will have to go through the DVI cable. This would be OK, but I would also like to get Sky HD. As I only have one DVI, can I run the PS3 or Sky HD through the component slots or will I need a switcher? I'm worried I may loose quality if I go through component instead of DVI.
Alternatively, could I put my 360 back to component and have either Sky HD or PS3 going in my VGA slot?

danvitale · 28-12-2005, 1:47 PM

Sky+ HD (1st gen) has a component output, but you may not get all channels as those specified to have HDCP will only be viewable via a compliant DVI or HDMI input.

If the rumors are right, you should be able to input the PS3 via component too, but then you knock out the BluRay playback as that requires HDCP connections too..

Its this scenario that will drive the development of good affordable HDMI switchers.

Michaelknell · 28-12-2005, 5:09 PM

I hope so, as I want blue ray so having Sky HD on component would be ideal-if it didn't mean I would loose channels.

31-12-2005, 4:36 PM

I am still confused. Can I hook the PS3 / Xbox 360 to my VGA port and still do HD gaming?

Scott

Michaelknell · 01-01-2006, 1:13 PM

You can with the 360, but I don't know about the PS3 yet.

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