If you're referring to High Definition, you need only change your Display Settings. Go to the settings section on your PlayStation 3 menu and scroll down to Display Settings. Go to "Video Output Settings" and change the display accordingly. If you want to reset the PS3 to standard-definition, for example if you've moved it from a HDTV to a normal TV, turn the PS3 off, then turn it on again by holding the power button down for about five seconds. You'll hear the first beep then keep holding it down until your hear a second beep - that means the resolution has been reset.
Playstation 3 will play HD DVDs. You do not need an accessory to have the HD DVD work.
No, you do not. It works with A/V cables like the PlayStation 2, digital like the PlayStation 2, or HDMI with HD cables.
If you got HDTV and HDMI, then yes
PS3 Formats (HD) AnswerThe PlayStation 3 console will NOT play HD DVD's. Sony Computer division owns the rights to HD DVD's competition, "Blue Ray". Thus, the PS3 uses Blue Ray technology. They both supply "HD" output. Blue ray has a higher capacity for storage than HD DVD.
PlayStation 3 can play Blu-Ray discs.
A PlayStation 3 can Play in 480i which is not HD at all. The PS3 supports these Video resolutions 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (24p/60p) according to the Specifications from the related link
No
The Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection consists of either two or three games. In Japan, the HD Collection is made up of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, upscaled to HDTV resolution. It is available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PlayStation Vita. In America, the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the HD Collection also come with an upscaled version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
The Playstation 3 console doesn't support Hd Dvd technology only Blue Ray discs.
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The Playstation 3 unit supports 1080p, 1080i, 780p, 780i HD output signals the only required accessory to utilize HD output would be component cables or an HDMI cable. HDMI cables provide the best picture.
No, it only plays standard DVDs.