HDMI vs Component signal. Visual Aid for PS3

I notice a lot of questions asked about HDMI vs Component. Anyone who uses HDMI cables understands HDMI is the best option if you want to get the most out of your PS3, visually. I recently bought HDMI cables because I'm new to this system. What got me looking into HDMI was something I noticed when I was playing the uncharted demo. Anyone still using component cables can try this and see for yourself. I would reccomend to any PS3 user to get HDMI cables if your TV supports it.

In the Uncharted demo, visit the first lagoon with the waterfall and stand in the middle. Spin the camera around Drake so you get the full motion blur effect and hold it. I did this because I figured if there was any way to test the limits of the system it would be something like this. I began to notice tearing at the top 1/3 of my screen every-time the camera panned by the waterfall. This was quite noticeable since the tearing caused the top 1/3 of the screen to be misaligned with the bottom 2/3rd. I just bought a new 40" samsung LCD so I thought maybe the PS3 just can't handle the visuals. But that thought faded quickly :P because of what I read about component cables. Since I was using component cables, I wasn't getting the fastest signal possible from my PS3 to TV. And I was right. The TV and the PS3 both can handle the game perfectly, but component will give you noticeable lag in certain situations. In part because how component splits your video signal into individual components for RGB and then has to re-combine the signal. HDMI gives you a faster, all in one digital signal that is superior over component. It was well worth it too since I spent $16.00 online for a good HDMI cable.

Examples: (note these were photoshoped to illustrate signal lag only)

Component: lag when motion blurred. notice the tearing across the top 1/3 of the screen.

HDMI: No lag when Motion Blurred

nice post mate, i wish i could afford the £100 ones at my local SONY centre

I notice a lot of questions asked about HDMI vs Component. Anyone who uses HDMI cables understands HDMI is the best option if you want to get the most out of your PS3, visually. I recently bought HDMI cables because I'm new to this system. What got me looking into HDMI was something I noticed when I was playing the uncharted demo. Anyone still using component cables can try this and see for yourself. I would reccomend to any PS3 user to get HDMI cables if your TV supports it.

In the Uncharted demo, visit the first lagoon with the waterfall and stand in the middle. Spin the camera around Drake so you get the full motion blur effect and hold it. I did this because I figured if there was any way to test the limits of the system it would be something like this. I began to notice tearing at the top 1/3 of my screen every-time the camera panned by the waterfall. This was quite noticeable since the tearing caused the top 1/3 of the screen to be misaligned with the bottom 2/3rd. I just bought a new 40" samsung LCD so I thought maybe the PS3 just can't handle the visuals. But that thought faded quickly :P because of what I read about component cables. Since I was using component cables, I wasn't getting the fastest signal possible from my PS3 to TV. And I was right. The TV and the PS3 both can handle the game perfectly, but component will give you noticeable lag in certain situations. In part because how component splits your video signal into individual components for RGB and then has to re-combine the signal. HDMI gives you a faster, all in one digital signal that is superior over component. It was well worth it too since I spent $16.00 online for a good HDMI cable.

Examples: (note these were photoshoped to illustrate signal lag only)

Component: lag when motion blurred. notice the tearing across the top 1/3 of the screen.

HDMI: No lag when Motion Blurred

Darthmatt

What site did you buy from? I have hdmi cords right now but I recieve snow on my tv screen when I play at 1080p.

nice post mate, i wish i could afford the £100 ones at my local SONY centre

aaronaton

Note, when buying check the AWG#. the lower the number, the thicker the wire, more expensive, but more durrable.

Yeah I recently switched to HDMI. But what really gives you the full picture... Go to Display Settings and switch on FULL RGB Colour (HDMI) and Super-white. It gives such a noticeable boost between HDMI and component - I was amazed!

If you have an HDMI and don't have it set to Full RGB already (The PS3's default is Limited RGB)- DO IT NOW! It makes such a big difference for HDMI. Especially for drakes fortune.

these had platinum connectors, the guy told me not to bother unless had a serious serious setup.aaronaton

I have Monster Cables with Gold Connectors (About $100 and over). They give a clearer reception than the cheaper HDMI cables I used to have.

The PS3 doesn't handle Uncharted perfectly, not even through HDMI.

There are still screen tears, texture pop in and lag here and there.

It's so rare though that it's not worth crying about. So I'll shut up now.

:D

The PS3 doesn't handle Uncharted perfectly, not even through HDMI.

There are still screen tears, texture pop in and lag here and there.

It's so rare though that it's not worth crying about. So I'll shut up now.

:D

OmegaOrtega

i would buy them but the different versions have me confused. i dont wanna buy an HDMI cable butfind out mytv doesnt support it.AsadMahdi59

[QUOTE="AsadMahdi59"]i would buy them but the different versions have me confused. i dont wanna buy an HDMI cable butfind out mytv doesnt support it.Darthmatt

is there a way to tell what version an hdmi cable is? at the store most of them i see dont have the version on them

[QUOTE="Darthmatt"][QUOTE="AsadMahdi59"]i would buy them but the different versions have me confused. i dont wanna buy an HDMI cable butfind out mytv doesnt support it.AsadMahdi59

is there a way to tell what version an hdmi cable is? at the store most of them i see dont have the version on them

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You could just buy a Composite cable (red, blue, green). The PS3 supports it, the only difference between HDMI and Composite is that HDMI is video and audio in one.
Just a suggestion.

You could just buy a Composite cable (red, blue, green). The PS3 supports it, the only difference between HDMI and Composite is that HDMI is video and audio in one.
Just a suggestion.

newbillclinton

You could just buy a Composite cable (red, blue, green). The PS3 supports it, the only difference between HDMI and Composite is that HDMI is video and audio in one.
Just a suggestion.

newbillclinton

[QUOTE="aaronaton"]

nice post mate, i wish i could afford the £100 ones at my local SONY centre

Darthmatt

Note, when buying check the AWG#. the lower the number, the thicker the wire, more expensive, but more durrable.

it's not overrpiced... if you do own a good HDMI cable...Anyway, you need a good large HDTV or projector,then you will see the difference.

For budget gamers, at least buy a cheap brand HDMI cable, generic cable is risky...who knows what material they have in it.

[QUOTE="aaronaton"]

nice post mate, i wish i could afford the £100 ones at my local SONY centre

Darthmatt

Note, when buying check the AWG#. the lower the number, the thicker the wire, more expensive, but more durrable.

[QUOTE="Darthmatt"][QUOTE="aaronaton"]

nice post mate, i wish i could afford the £100 ones at my local SONY centre

oajlu

Note, when buying check the AWG#. the lower the number, the thicker the wire, more expensive, but more durrable.

it's not overrpiced... if you do own a good HDMI cable...Anyway, you need a good large HDTV or projector,then you will see the difference.

For budget gamers, at least buy a cheap brand HDMI cable, generic cable is risky...who knows what material they have in it.

[QUOTE="Darthmatt"][QUOTE="aaronaton"]

nice post mate, i wish i could afford the £100 ones at my local SONY centre

ThePerro

Note, when buying check the AWG#. the lower the number, the thicker the wire, more expensive, but more durrable.

Yeah I recently switched to HDMI. But what really gives you the full picture... Go to Display Settings and switch on FULL RGB Colour (HDMI) and Super-white. It gives such a noticeable boost between HDMI and component - I was amazed!

If you have an HDMI and don't have it set to Full RGB already (The PS3's default is Limited RGB)- DO IT NOW! It makes such a big difference for HDMI. Especially for drakes fortune.

LtColJaxson