HDMI vs. component video with the PS3
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It generally depends on the display and player, but the differences shouldn't be too noticeable.
Of course, HDMI can simplify the cable situation. If you don't have a receiver, just the one HDMI cable will carry audio and video to the TV. Even with a receiver, if it can process audio (not all HDMI receivers can), you can just run one cable to the receiver and another to the display.
HDMI is also required for upscaling of protected DVDs (most commercial discs), but the PS3 can't do that yet.
BTW, could you delete your other thread?
Of course, HDMI can simplify the cable situation. If you don't have a receiver, just the one HDMI cable will carry audio and video to the TV. Even with a receiver, if it can process audio (not all HDMI receivers can), you can just run one cable to the receiver and another to the display.
HDMI is also required for upscaling of protected DVDs (most commercial discs), but the PS3 can't do that yet.
BTW, could you delete your other thread?
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Originally Posted by UncleCaveman
I noticed that the colors are more correct using HDMI OUT. (And yes, both are labeled with capital letters)
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Depends on the player. So far, I think that is true for all of them. But it is possible someone could make one with 1080p-component capability. (ICT could also be an issue if encoded on the discs, so far not)
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Originally Posted by CKMorpheus
Is it also true that you cannot watch Blu-Ray discs in 1080p without HDMI? 1080i is the highest you can get with component. Am I wrong about that?