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  1. 02-09-2009, 10:48 AM #1
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    Default If you're not using an HDMI cable for your PS3...

    ...why are you even using it? lols. I mean, granted... it's fucking awesome for Blu-Ray, but I just watched the first Jurassic Park on plain old DVD, and the HDMI cable up-converts it and makes it look 29384732094324x better than those shitty component cables ever did. Plus component (RGB) cables aren't capable of up-converting old DVDs while matching the quality of HDMI. I watched "Wanted" a couple weeks ago too, and Blockbuster didn't have the blu-ray version in stock, so I had to go with DVD. Honestly, it looked just as damn good.

    Bottom line = Component still carries the video and audio on an analog signal, while HDMI is fully digital. With HDMI There is a big increase on the amount data can be carried and speed the video and audio signal travels between your PS3 and TV. This gives you a better picture and sound with less signal lag.

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    so converting from HDMI to 'conventional' cables is like the difference between turbo and n/a?



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    well that viewpoint all depends on whether you like boost or not lol.

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    well u said HDMI gives u the excellent picture w/o the lag...no lag = no boost = straight up powuhz



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    i suppose you're right then.

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    if you have a HDTV it def makes a HUGE difference. I played GOW2 on my friends 360 in my room, and he doesnt have the HDMI version, and it was night an day difference
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    HDMI's only been around for about 6 or 7 years now. I hope by now everyone would already be using it.
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    Is there a way to use HDMI cables on an HDTV that doesn't have an HDMI port? I've seen HDMI converters and stuff, but really not sure if thats what I would need to use or not.
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    I noticed that how the PS3 upscales normal DVDs. I watched Die Hard the other day on DVD and it looked almost as good as a Blu Ray. HDMI FTW
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    Quote Originally Posted by HyPer50
    Is there a way to use HDMI cables on an HDTV that doesn't have an HDMI port? I've seen HDMI converters and stuff, but really not sure if thats what I would need to use or not.
    yes but it won't do anything for you b/c it will change the signal digital -> analog.

    anyone who is using RCA is crazy... funny my brother won a HD DVD player right after they came out and i went over to watch something and was like WTF this looks like crap... he was using RCA. HDMI is the shit - those anytime? cables/devices are the shit. if you power on a device using that cable tv recognizes it and switches sources for you
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    playstation 3 FTW!, my xbox has the red ring while the ps3 still running strong.
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    using RCA lol at the multi media challenged!

    im really wanting a fucking comcast box with hdmi
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    hdmi ftw if any one needs the hook up for hdmi cables pm $5 for a 6ft long one lmk lol
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    One thing that needs to be said is yes HDMI cables are worth it.

    But, don't pay more than $10 for any size.
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    why do i use my ps3 without hdmi at my house? because i enjoy the fucking system. i bought it because i wanted a great gaming and multimedia component. i do use hdmi for movies, but when most ps3 games right now only support up to 720p, there is barely any difference unless you are looking really hard for it.
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    Yeah, i was mainly referring to movies -- hence all the talk about Jurassic Park and whatnot lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by SPOOLIN
    using RCA lol at the multi media challenged!

    im really wanting a fucking comcast box with hdmi
    Get it!! I have the HDTV box from comcast with DVR. Now I can't live without it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ISAtlanta300
    Get it!! I have the HDTV box from comcast with DVR. Now I can't live without it.
    werd comcast HD is the shit
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    i saw a huge difference between RCA and HDMI even playing the games, the rate is just so much faster
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    I have ps3 run with a 50" and hdmi and 1080p and everything looks awesome. Give it a little while and new shit will come out and we will all have to replace our old shit with new shit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by THE KREEP
    I have ps3 run with a 50" and hdmi and 1080p and everything looks awesome. Give it a little while and new shit will come out and we will all have to replace our old shit with new shit.
    i only have a 36 inch in my room and i gotta say i fucking love how clean everything looks with hdmi hooked up
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    Quote Originally Posted by ubers2k
    why do i use my ps3 without hdmi at my house? because i enjoy the fucking system. i bought it because i wanted a great gaming and multimedia component. i do use hdmi for movies, but when most ps3 games right now only support up to 720p, there is barely any difference unless you are looking really hard for it.
    well to be honest hdmi makes a difference regardless of the resolution you run at.

    Its how the signal is transfered, not just the resolution it can carry.

    HDMI = 100% digital uncompressed audio and video.
    Take it via anything else like component, rca and its analog compressed.

    So while at 1080p u'd notice the biggest difference there is still a substantial difference at 720p.
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    I don't have HDMI for my PS3 yet. I can get online with my playstation but it wont complete the download so I can play online. So I don't really play it much. Where's can I get a GOOD cheap HDMI cable at?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 01CDMLUDER
    Where's can I get a GOOD cheap HDMI cable at?
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