I'm thinking of getting a 40GB PS3 for use as a Blu-Ray player. I've done searches but can't seem to find a definitive answer. Can /will the PS3 output 1080i over component video cables? My TV only supports component and 1080i so I need to verify this before my purchase. I am choosing the PS3 as a Blu-Ray player of choice due to it's power (load-times) and price point.

Thanks!

I'm pretty sure it does. No Blu-Ray's in the US I am aware of have invoked the ICT flag to limit high-def content over component, so you should be able to enjoy full 1080 resolution.

Keep in mind that like all other upconverting players, the PS3 will not output anything higher than 480 over component for DVD.

EDIT: I just confirmed it in the manual - it does do 1080i via component.

Here's a link to the PS3 site where you can check out the manual for any other stuff:

http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/PS3/Manuals

Yes, you can watch Blu-ray at 1080i over component. You won't be able to upconvert regular DVDs over component though.

Of course, there's always a way around that...

In addition, even if you use component for video, you could still use HDMI just for sound, if you have the proper equipment.

Not with any BD or HD DVD player.

If you burn the content to DVD-R it will then upconvert. I've confirmed this on my HD-DVD player but haven't tried it on my PS3.

Works on PS3 too

I just tried this with Open Season. I ripped my copy and burned to DVD media. When played on my Xbox360 add-on drive it only outputs 480p. Anything special that I missed or does the 360 drive not perform this way?

Thanks for all the replies about the PS3, I will be purchasing the 40GB model when it's released.

I think you have to use the VGA output to get the upconversion to work.

Yes it does... my DLP is 1080i max and i got no problems getting that from the PS3. Upscaling dvd is a different thing... It's not that the PS3 can't do it, it's that it can't be done via component due to the "rules." (well, i'm talking about the original dvd discs, not dvd-r or whatever other workaround). To use the upscaling feature, you'll need to connect the PS3 through DVI, check your TV, it might have it...

Thanks for the info. I am referring to the couple of posts that stated upscaling worked with burned DVD's. I know that i can't get "true" upscaling over componant. Since my 65" Mits doesn't support anything but componant I am interested in this "workaround"

Thanks again.