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Technical News & Discussion => Gamers' News & Discussion => Topic started by: vitriol on Dec 09, 2010, 21:45:19

Title: Playstation 3 question
Post by: vitriol on Dec 09, 2010, 21:45:19
Hello can anyone advise me if the ps3 can output 720p over a component connection.  might be getting one and my tv gas no hdmi and the only connection I've got spare is component. 

would like a new tv but not an option at the moment.

any help much appreciated

thanks

vit
Title: Re: Playstation 3 question
Post by: Steve on Dec 09, 2010, 22:31:31
If the TV will accept 720p via component you should be fine, the max component out for the PS3 is 1080p for games and 1080i for video according to google.
Title: Re: Playstation 3 question
Post by: vitriol on Dec 09, 2010, 22:40:55
my tv did 720p on the Xbox with no problems.

I take it then that 1080p for movies is only hdmi then?
Title: Re: Playstation 3 question
Post by: Steve on Dec 09, 2010, 22:46:26
Something to do with AACS only allowing full resolution (1080p) for video on HDMI/DVI

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Access_Content_System#Analog_Outputs


Games should be ok up to 1080p in theory.
Title: Re: Playstation 3 question
Post by: vitriol on Dec 09, 2010, 23:00:10
Thanks Steve you've been a great help.  one more question if I may.  Will it do Bluray movies in 720p via component?  Sorry for being a pain, I just gave to be sure about this specific issue.

Thanks again
Title: Re: Playstation 3 question
Post by: Steve on Dec 09, 2010, 23:05:59
See post #2 it gives the list of max resolutions for DVD upscaled and BD movies i.e BD 1080i max for component

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=974202
Title: Re: Playstation 3 question
Post by: vitriol on Dec 09, 2010, 23:19:45
Fantastic thanks again

:karma:
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