how to connect my ps3

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#1 liangmic
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just recently got my new ps3. first thing i did was to get a brand new hdmi cable to connect to my tv. i however don't own an audio system. I only have a logitech 5.1 pc speakers. which has that green, orange, black (front, back, subwoofer) male connector. Now i have hdmi cable that goes directly to the tv for video. now how do i connect my pc speakers to the ps3? is there something like a ditial audio to pc speaker adapter? thanks
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#2 jamesseery
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I think if you used an HDMI to DVI and L/R audio cable it would work?
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#3 liangmic
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?? huh? so i need to get a converter that converts hdmi to dvi?
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#4 liangmic
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what about video then? my tv doesn't have dvi in
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#5 jremi
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Use the HDMI cable to connect the PS3 to the TV for VIDEO.

Use the A/V cable that came with the PS3 (red white yellow) and connect the red and white to the speakers.

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#6 Spindoc_SEI
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I have Logitech Z-5500 5.1 speakers and I connect them to my PS3 with an optical audio cable. You don't get surround sound with just the standard audio cable.
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#7 liangmic
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so i can have both hdmi and av cable connected to the ps3? i'll try that
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#8 emitsu97
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so i can have both hdmi and av cable connected to the ps3? i'll try thatliangmic

Yep, you just need to change the audio settings to reflect the use of the A/V cables. According to what you've stated, I have my system setup the way you're looking to do it. It requires a trip to Radio Shack for some extra bits and pieces.

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#9 liangmic
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I have Logitech Z-5500 5.1 speakers and I connect them to my PS3 with an optical audio cable. You don't get surround sound with just the standard audio cable.Spindoc_SEI

what really? do i need to get something like this? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8226396&type=product&id=1166840609889