Just bought a PS3

blu_yu_away · 17-07-2008, 12:01 AM

So I went out to eat dinner tonight and there was a 20 minute wait. Well the restaurant is connected to the mall so I walked around to kill some time. When I passed Gamestop I decided to stop in. I asked, and to my surprise they had a few of the 80gb MGS4 bundles in stock as well as a Wii. Picked up the bundle, have yet to play much, just set up the system and redeemed my free Pain download. Now the PS3 only came with a standard A/V cable (FTL!!) so I can only view it in 480. My question is, if I buy a Component A/V cable (such as the one that came with 360) will I be able to set the display to 1080i with widescreen aspect. I can on my 360 and want to make sure the PS3 is the same.

Blasterpez · 17-07-2008, 12:35 AM

does that thing take a standard hdmi cable? why not pick up one of them for cheap? not all of them are a hundred bucks.

i used component for 1080i viewing. i think that they can't handle 1080p.

17-07-2008, 04:28 AM

Get HDMI if your telly takes it, the best for 1080i.

Pepper Jack · 17-07-2008, 04:33 AM

get HDMI and add a brotha, PepperJack9411

P.S. 1080i sucks

rabbitc · 17-07-2008, 04:55 AM

hold the phone, here! if you hdmi - use 1080p!!!!!!!!

axeman2008 · 17-07-2008, 06:28 AM

Might aswell pick up a HDMI i bought one when i got my DS3 cost something like 20 quid.

17-07-2008, 07:20 AM

His telly is 720p/1080i you retards, obviously he would do 1080p if he could lol.

BRUTAL1TY · 17-07-2008, 07:52 AM

Get an HDMI cable online, they are super cheap (got mine for 15 plus shipping). Buying them in-stores is usually a complete rip-off

Pepper Jack · 17-07-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by shane32Eire

His telly is 720p/1080i you retards, obviously he would do 1080p if he could lol.

axeman has a 1080i tv, burn

but if he has 720p/1080i then just use 720p, that's what i do with mine

rabbitc · 17-07-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by shane32Eire

His telly is 720p/1080i you retards, obviously he would do 1080p if he could lol.

How the hell should I know that?
The only reason he mentioned 1080i in this thread is because he was talking about the component AV.

At any rate - pick 720p then.

ALWAYS choose your highest progressive signal.

nufan · 17-07-2008, 09:59 AM

wait, im not trying to take a jab here, but do ps3's still not get bundled with a HD cable ? That is pathetic IMO

I recommend monoprice.com (depending on your location). They have regular sales on their HDMI cables and I got 6ft HDMI shipped for about $4. They have run regular tests on these cables vs $200+ monster cables and they come out exactly the same.

17-07-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nufan

wait, im not trying to take a jab here, but do ps3's still not get bundled with a HD cable ? That is pathetic IMO

I actually agree, I got a HDMI cable with my bundle, but for the MGS4 80gb console bundle to not have component let alone HDMI is a ****ing JOKE.

Pepper Jack · 17-07-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nufan

wait, im not trying to take a jab here, but do ps3's still not get bundled with a HD cable ? That is pathetic IMO

yeah, i assumed i would get an HDMI cable with my ps3 and when i unpacked it and there wasn't one i was pissed off, luckily i already had one for my laptop so i could switch those over until i got another one for my ps3, still a total pisstake though

Glock 19 · 17-07-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nufan

wait, im not trying to take a jab here, but do ps3's still not get bundled with a HD cable ? That is pathetic IMO

I recommend monoprice.com (depending on your location). They have regular sales on their HDMI cables and I got 6ft HDMI shipped for about $4. They have run regular tests on these cables vs $200+ monster cables and they come out exactly the same.

Good choice yes get your componet cables from monoprice.com I purchased componet cables there for $5 with shipping included. You buy anywhere else you will be overcharged.

Here is link to cables: For only $4.38 each when QTY 50+ purchased - PS2/PS3 Sony Playstation Component cable | Play Station

axeman2008 · 18-07-2008, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pepper Jack

axeman has a 1080i tv, burn

I see no difference between 1080i and 1080p so why would i want to upgrade to 1080p?

rabbitc · 18-07-2008, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Pepper Jack

yeah, i assumed i would get an HDMI cable with my ps3 and when i unpacked it and there wasn't one i was pissed off, luckily i already had one for my laptop so i could switch those over until i got another one for my ps3, still a total pisstake though

lol! - mate, I've never seen someone get so hosed on a package in my life!
No wonder you spit fire everytime you talk about your PS3.

rabbitc · 18-07-2008, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by axeman2008

I see no difference between 1080i and 1080p so why would i want to upgrade to 1080p?

If you can't see a difference - then there is NO reason to upgrade.
However, I would compare between 720p and 1080i to see if you find the progressive easier on your eyes.

Interlaced images can cause eye strain over time.

remixFA · 18-07-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rabbitc

If you can't see a difference - then there is NO reason to upgrade.
However, I would compare between 720p and 1080i to see if you find the progressive easier on your eyes.

Interlaced images can cause eye strain over time.

i dont know what ur lookin at, my hitatchi 57 inch CRT 1080i tv is better than any LCD/dlp/plasma u can put it up against. the naked eye can not tell the differnce between i/p. i get no eyestrain, i get eye candy!!!!

rabbitc · 18-07-2008, 06:02 AM

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my hitatchi 57 inch CRT 1080i tv is better than any LCD/dlp/plasma u can put it up against.

That statement just voided your participation in this discussion. Sit down.

Pepper Jack · 18-07-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rabbitc

That statement just voided your participation in this discussion. Sit down.

that's exactly what i thought lol, shup remix

and didn't his fatass wife fall through the tv once?? lol