So I got a new LCD HDTV 37" 1080P compatible TV for christmas. The people at Best Buy told my parents that I didn't need the HDMI cable this TV does it all. It wasn't hard hooking up my 360 the settings were easy to fix. But on my PS3 I'm having a little more trouble. I can't find out how to hook up the 1080P for my PS3 so I can play my games in High-Def and watch blu-ray. Can anyone help me please?
The only way you're getting 1080p is HDMI. However, don't buy cables from a big box store, they're all marked up multiple times their value. If you can wait for delivery, I recommend monoprice.com for cables. HDMI cable quality means nothing at typical lengths too: it's digital - it either works or it doesn't. Longer runs (like 50 or more feet) may suffer from signal loss on low-quality cables.
The other option is Component video, which is analog and does depend on cable quality. I believe the maximum resolution for component is 1080i as well.
Composite (the single yellow video connection) is limited to 480i.
Also... Best Buy telling them not to buy something? I'm shocked.
As Lunarbunny says, you'll need HDMI to hit the 1080p resolution. Once you plug it in, turn on your PlayStation 3, it'll automatically adjust to the highest available resolution of your HDTV.
Of course, you can always set it to whatever supported resolution you want.
Yeah don`t just bestbuy for advice, I know I won`t ever again, they have tried to rip me off on several occasions. The only way to get your 1080p is with a HDMI cable so you should order one in.
Go with LunarBunny's advice, especially if you are going to buy cables. MonoPrice is probably the best place. For instance, they are selling 360 VGA Cables for $6.75, and major outlets such as Best Buy will sell them for $40.00. Not just Best Buy, but I'm willing to pay a few extra dollars for shipping on top of the $6.75, in contrast to $40.00.
...my example isn't exactly relevant to your situation (i.e. mine is 360, yours is PS3), but still giving you an example of the huge price differences.
"Go with LunarBunny's advice, especially if you are going to buy cables. MonoPrice is probably the best place. For instance, they are selling 360 VGA Cables for $6.75, and major outlets such as Best Buy will sell them for $40.00. Not just Best Buy, but I'm willing to pay a few extra dollars for shipping on top of the $6.75, in contrast to $40.00.
...my example isn't exactly relevant to your situation (i.e. mine is 360, yours is PS3), but still giving you an example of the huge price differences."
Yeah, LunarBunny knows what he is talking about. I just got a PS3 myself, and now have to wait for an HDMI cable because I forgot that it didn't come with the cable automatically. Too bad I have to wait.
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