Do I REALLY need to get an hdmi cable?

Hey, I'm getting a ps3 today and i can play on either my 35 inch SDTV. Or my 24 inch 1080p computer monitor.

People have been telling me ps3 on SDTV will look fine. So is it really worth getting another cable with my ps3?

get an hd cord. they are 1 dollar on amazonMethodManFTW

Colours oand blacks on crt are better but most text is almost unreadable because it s too ow res and blurry. I'd say go for the monitor it really does make a difference at least if your monitor has acceptable contrast etc. most cheap monitors look washed out with lpoor black levels. If you have a decent one go for that.PetJel

Yeah seriously get one.. HD looks much better than SD. Difference is like heaven an hell.

Yeah seriously get one.. HD looks much better than SD. Difference is like heaven an hell.

Dahaka-UK

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It's worth the $5-$10 to be able to read the words on the screen. I would get the cable.

Will i still not be able to read words even if my SDTV is big?

Text is very hard to read on a SD tv. I would play on HDTV at any costs. You don't need a hmdi cable. I use a component cable. There really isn't much difference between the two.

Text is very hard to read on a SD tv. I would play on HDTV at any costs. You don't need a hmdi cable. I use a component cable. There really isn't much difference between the two.

ExoticAnimal

Well, HDMI cables are cheap and you'll need an HDMI to DVI converter.

So go with whatever spins your turtle. You're the one playing it :p

Will i still not be able to read words even if my SDTV is big?

martinX3X

[QUOTE="ExoticAnimal"]

Text is very hard to read on a SD tv. I would play on HDTV at any costs. You don't need a hmdi cable. I use a component cable. There really isn't much difference between the two.

martinX3X

Well, if your SDTV has a component input, I would suggest to get one of those if you prefer using your TV. You'll get the best picture quality that way.

Text isn't that hard to read. Especially if you haven't been "spoiled" by HD playing the same game lol

I had a component SDTV for the first while and it was fine. Any Playstation component cable will do.

if you want HD on an HD TV or monitor you need HDMIJ-WOW

lies

[QUOTE="martinX3X"][QUOTE="ExoticAnimal"]

Text is very hard to read on a SD tv. I would play on HDTV at any costs. You don't need a hmdi cable. I use a component cable. There really isn't much difference between the two.

Denji

Well, if your SDTV has a component input, I would suggest to get one of those if you prefer using your TV. You'll get the best picture quality that way.

Text isn't that hard to read. Especially if you haven't been "spoiled" by HD playing the same game lol

I had a component SDTV for the first while and it was fine. Any Playstation component cable will do.

Exactly, I had a 32" SONYSD T.V. since launch of the PS3 and I was able to read everything while using the component cables that came with the PS3. You don't REALLY need to go HD, it's really nice but not necessary to play or enjoy games.

[QUOTE="J-WOW"]if you want HD on an HD TV or monitor you need HDMIdank124

lies

You simply must play PS3 in HD, its not right without it :P

Who doesn't want more eye candy?

If you're that kind of person that watches movies and series in terrible quality then SD will do.

[QUOTE="dank124"]

[QUOTE="J-WOW"]if you want HD on an HD TV or monitor you need HDMIJ-WOW

lies

Only you said nothing about component cables. You said that you need HDMI to get high-def, which isn't true.

Who doesn't want more eye candy?

If you're that kind of person that watches movies and series in terrible quality then SD will do.

4nia

Well, HDMI cables are cheap and you'll need an HDMI to DVI converter.

So go with whatever spins your turtle. You're the one playing it :p

Denji

[QUOTE="4nia"]

Who doesn't want more eye candy?

If you're that kind of person that watches movies and series in terrible quality then SD will do.

martinX3X

Sure it looks perfectly fine. VHS once looked perfectly fine too. If you want to use your PS3 on a SD set you're perfectly free to. But, to really get the full benefit of it you ought to hook it up to an HD display. The difference is unbelievable.

[QUOTE="J-WOW"][QUOTE="dank124"]

lies

Only you said nothing about component cables. You said that you need HDMI to get high-def, which isn't true.