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Do you have to have a HDMI cable to play on the PS3 and if not what does it do?
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∙ 14y ago
No, you don't need a HDMI cable for your PS3. this feature is optional. What it does is it increases the resolution of your PS3 meaning you get better graphics.
The HDMI cable allows the the HDTV and the PS3 to sync and also provides a single plug hookup with the PS3. The higher resolution can also be achieved with the purchase of a Component AV cable for the PS3 from stores like target.com for HDTVs that do not have a HDMI connection. Only the supplied PS3 cable with only 3 RCA type plugs would have decreased resolution on a HDTV, but for non HDTVs it's the only connection with the PS3 that's I know of that's possible. see accessories for the PS3 in the related link
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∙ 12y agono the PS3 will work even if the TV does not get reception from TV stations. To go online the PS3 does need an internet connection, but a PS3 does not have togo online it will not be as good, but will still work.
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∙ 8y agoYes, you need both the internet and Playstation Network to download from Netflix. You also need to join Netflix from your PS3 or at least log in to your Netflix account from the PS3. None of this is possible without an internet connection on your PS3 and not just in your house.
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Does a play station 2 has an HDMI cable?
No, but a PS3 does, and so does an Xbox 360
How do you play PS3 games on bluray?
If you mean How do you Play PS3 games on High Resolution using a PS3 then it must be connected to a HDTV with a HDMI or component cable and the PS3 setting menu should be for HD. PS3 games will not play on a Blue Ray disc Player that is not the PS3 console
How do hook up HDMI cable to PS3?
I plugged the HDMI cable into the HDTV and into the PS3. Then I went to the settings for both the HDTV and the PS3 slim and set them for HDMI and sync. When it works right putting a disc into the PS3 will turn on the HDTV and also switch the HDTV over to that HDMI input rather than a cable box or similar item even if it was on the cable box when you last used the HDTV.
Is a PS3 HDMI or component?
HDMI gives a potentially higher signal quality than component video - but whether you will get higher picture quality depends on the quality of your input signal. Blu ray needs HDMI, but anything at 720i or lower will get by on component.
Your sony flat screen was working fine with your PS3 but now when you turn your PS3 on it says no signal What is wrong?
It is your TV that is saying no signal and not the PS3. When it happens to me it is when the TV is not switched to the correct source. For me this is when the HDTV is still at the PS3 source of HDMI or HDMI-3 plug and not the cable HDMI plug or HDMI-1. It can also happen when you purchase a cheap HDMI cable that stops working or when something is just disconnected from either end of the PS3 A/V or HDMI cable
Do you need a HDMI cable to play PS3 on a HD TV?
In order for the PS3 to work best on a HDTV you need to have or purchase either an HDMI or a component AV cable and connect the PS3 to the HDTV. The PS3 will play on a HDTV when it is connected with the AV cable that was provided, but it will not be in HD
What do you need for a Ps3 HDMI cable Optics Cable what?
To connect the PS3 to a HDTV you need an HDMI cable if your HDTV has an HDMI connection, if it doesn't you need a PS3 component cable.
Is HDMI requried for PS3?
No you can use the A/V cable that came with the PS3. HDMI or a PS3 Component Cable is required for HD
Does a play station 2 has an HDMI cable?
No, but a PS3 does, and so does an Xbox 360
Do you need the HDMI cable for the PS3?
no you do not have to have an hdmi for ps3 but i would recommend it to play your games in hd because hdmi stands for hi-definition multimedia interface. The HDMI cable is for the PS3 to connect to HDTVs and is not needed for standard TVs which do not even have HDMI inputs. If your TV has HDMI inputs you need to purchase a HDMI cable before you spend your money on a new game, Movie, download or anything else because it is not giving you a picture from the PS3 in HD
How do you connect the PS3 to the HDMI cable?
take your hdmi cable and plug one end into the hdmi port in the back of the ps3 and the other end into your TV.
How do you play PS3 games on bluray?
If you mean How do you Play PS3 games on High Resolution using a PS3 then it must be connected to a HDTV with a HDMI or component cable and the PS3 setting menu should be for HD. PS3 games will not play on a Blue Ray disc Player that is not the PS3 console
How do hook up HDMI cable to PS3?
I plugged the HDMI cable into the HDTV and into the PS3. Then I went to the settings for both the HDTV and the PS3 slim and set them for HDMI and sync. When it works right putting a disc into the PS3 will turn on the HDTV and also switch the HDTV over to that HDMI input rather than a cable box or similar item even if it was on the cable box when you last used the HDTV.
Is a PS3 HDMI or component?
HDMI gives a potentially higher signal quality than component video - but whether you will get higher picture quality depends on the quality of your input signal. Blu ray needs HDMI, but anything at 720i or lower will get by on component.
Can a converted PS3 play on a standard tv?
a standard ps3 can play on a normal tv as long as u have the right cable that are coax not hdmi
How do you connect PS3 to your TV?
The best way to connect the PS3 to a TV is with an HDMI cable. You must have a TV with HDMI input and you must purchase the cable as it does not come with the PS3. If your TV does not have an input for an HDMI cable or you do not want to purchase the cable you can use the color coded plugs on the cable that comes with the slim PS3 game console to plug it into your TV and the HDMI plug into your PS3 console.
How do you connect HDMI to PS3?
You plug one end of the HDMI cable into the PS3 and the other into the HDTV
