Limitations of using PS3 via Component?

Sumanji

Sumanji

Sumanji

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Hey,

Just wondering what the limitations are in connecting a PS3 with a component cable (rather than HDMI). Currently using the PS3 over a manual HDMI switch with the Sky HD box, and it's a bit annoying when they are both on at the same time!

Two things I've dug up are - only up to 1080i support, and no DVD upscaling. Is there anything else I should be aware of?

Cheers,

Su

P.S. Does component cable quality have a massive impact, or will the £7 Venom jobby do the trick?
 
I cant speak for component but I recently switched from VGA to HDMI on my monitor and the difference is significant on the games I play. Spotting targets is so much easier at a distance with HDMI. I guess some would be more sensitivity to it then others but for me it felt like a big upgrade.

But I've heard it does vary depending on the screen so grab one and see for your self.
 
Why don't you pick up a cheap HDMI switch and retain the HDMI on both Sky and PS3? :)

Wait... I just re-read your OP. :p :(

Personally I would stay with the switch and not make the downgrade to component, I watch a lot of DVD's and Blu-Ray's on my PS3 though so for you I suppose it depends on what you're using it for primarily.
 
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i went from hdmi to component on my projector and the difference was significant when it came to colour, sharpness and brightness.. HDMI was far superior and i went back to it. However, this was at 100" when i did the same on my 40" lcd i couldnt really tell the difference at 720p or 1080i.
 
Wait, I just realised I can stick the Sky+ HD box on component (doh!! :p). Probably the wrong place to ask this, but are there any *functional* shortcomings if I do that? Mainly thinking of HDCP etc. (I know PQ will vary from TV to TV, and is also a bit subjective).

Cheers,

Su
 
I would use the Sky HD on a HDMI cable. Not only is it what Sky recommends but also as you know component is analogue and would have to go through more signal conversions than if you had it connected with HDMI. Not sure if there are any actual drawbacks to using either, probably just depends on your TV. I had a google and couldn't see any reasons not to use Component apart from the theoretically worse picture.
 
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