Okay, so I have an HD TV. My PS2 looks like garbage on in, but I thought that a PS3 would look good. Anyway, I want a PS3 Premium (60GB) version, but it's kinda of expensive, even on eBay, so I looked into 20GB versions. I can live without the extra space, card readers, and maybe even WiFi (MAYBE), but I don't really know what HMDI is. So, will HDMI look better than the cables that come with the PS3? Will there be NO port whatsoever for HDMI? Would you suggest a 20GB or 60GB, DO NOT say that I should get a Wii or 360, I want a PS3, so there. :) Either way, I would like a 60 GB, but it's expensive, I would rather pay a smaller price for a 20GB just as long as I still get great graphics. Thanks for helping me!
PS: Is DVI as good as HDMI? Does the PS3 20GB have DVI? Will someone run me through the steps to hook up DVI or HDMI? What would you do: component, DVI, composite, HDMI, or whatever else? THANKS!!!!
2007-03-08 02:32:42 · 4 answers · asked by Speed R 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear
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2007-03-14 22:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Hope Summer 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
With HDMI, you can get true native1080p HD quality.
The 20 gb has HDMI output, so if you want to go with the cheaper version if you don't need the bigger hard drive, wi-fi capabilities, and the various memory card slots, then go ahead and get the 20 gb.
DVI is the same as HDMI but with DVI, you don't get audio so you'll have to use the red and white cable or an optical cable for audio. The PS3 doesn't have DVI, just HDMI.
To hook up HDMI, all you need to do is plug one end of the HDMI to the PS3 and the other end to your TV. Also connect the composite cable from the PS3 to your TV so that you can see what you are doing when you access the cross menu bar. In the cross menu bar, change the setting from composite to HDMI, then 480i to 720p/1080i/1080p (whatever you HD TV supports). See if you can see the cross menu bar when you switch your TV channel to the HD input.
When you're buying the HDMI cable, make sure it's 1.3 HDMI.
2007-03-08 02:48:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
HDMI will provide a better picture. HDMI provides both digital audio and digital video. Component cables are next in line, but are analog vs digital. Plus, HDMI cables are a single cable, so it provides a much cleaner area bedind your PS3 and tv.
Hope this helps!
2007-03-13 12:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by sbcircle1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HDMI should be the best....and you won't have to run a separate audio cable...HDMI is video and Audio.
Question is, does your TV have an HDMI input....if so, use it!
If not, go with the DVI or Component.
Good luck!
2007-03-08 06:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋