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    The PlayStation 3 (often abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console created and released by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

    PS3 only for HDTV??

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    #1  Edited By Bob_Toeback

    I'm planning on getting a PS3, but I heard that it can only work on an HDTV, and if so I wont be getting one for awhile... is this true? I know it will be better with HD anyways. So My question is, "DO YOU NEED AN HDTV FOR A PS3?" sorry if this was asked before... Thanks.

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    #2  Edited By BigBoss1911

    No you can use a standered def tv.

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    #3  Edited By AaronBelfast

    You need it if you want HD but otherwise no.

    SDTV -even thlough is quite outdated- still works

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    #4  Edited By Bob_Toeback

    lol thank you, thats what I figured, I just heard from two sources that didnt come into contact with each other said it didnt work... so I had to make sure lol. Thanks. :D

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    #5  Edited By AaronBelfast
    Bob_Toeback said:
    "lol thank you, thats what I figured, I just heard from two sources that didnt come into contact with each other said it didnt work... so I had to make sure lol. Thanks. :D"

    No probz. Oh and good luck with your PS3, you won't regret it.
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    #6  Edited By Bob_Toeback

    Yeah thats what I figure, I have a 360 already, but there are some exclusives that seem worth it definatly, thanks a bunch.

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    #7  Edited By AaronBelfast

    Thanks for the add. Remember to send me a PM with your PSN name as soon as you get a PS3 so I can add you :)

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    #8  Edited By Bob_Toeback

    lol sure will, not sure when that will be tho, probly a couple months, thanks for the add aswell. tho I cant see you on my friends list... rofl they need to fix these bugs, ah well :P

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    #9  Edited By blue74

    now what stupid idiot told you that ps3 only works on hdtv's?

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    #10  Edited By Bob_Toeback
    blue74 said:
    "now what stupid idiot told you that ps3 only works on hdtv's?"

    rofl! well, my friend couldnt figure out how to work it on his, and I was thinking... well its pretty simple.... and then somone else was like "do those plug into regular TVs?" and im like....I better make sure... basically everyone was confused
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    PS3 only works with HDTV's? XD

    Man that would suck!

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