ok w/ HDMI (it carries the video and sound so you don't have to mess w/ the opticla out for sound) all you need is 2 cables (for the PS3) 1 for the PS3 to the receiver and one to go from the receiver to the tv. but personally those all-in-one surround sound systems are crap. I would buy a good receiver that has a multiple HDMI in so you can run more than just the PS3 through the stereo. oh, and check out secondact.com better deals than NewEgg.