ps3 scaling issues?

hi ppl,

 i have a 32" 1080i hdtv and i wanna buy a ps3 soon but i'm having second thoughts...why?..........because my friend told me the ps3 downscales games to 480p? if u dont have a 1080p compatible tv..:?.......is this all true?? plz help explain the scaling stuff cuz i have no idea...thanx in advance

could u guys explain the different scales..like which is which....? e.g 1080p= 1920x1080.......1080i = ?......720p= ?

could u guys explain the different scales..like which is which....? e.g 1080p= 1920x1080.......1080i = ?......720p= ?

 

teamoyama

What TV model and brand do you have? 

 thats my tv