Lord - Hdmi Cables Options

[nickthegreat]

Not that anyone here cares cause all we want to do is dick on the Ps3 [/sarcasm] but f*ck me:
http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/sony/no-hdmi-...-ps3-198348.php

Ill probably just go for a basic version but I will oddly be able to afford it sooner........ (although by that time I doubt cables would be THAT expensive....... i hope.....)

This post has been edited by nickthegreat: Sep 4 2006, 12:15 AM

[Mr Invader]

Lots of people use HDMI, and HDMI cables are pretty cheap... i dont see why this is such a big deal that PS3 doesnt come with one.

the article said that hdmi cables range from $50- $300, thats quite a bit for a cable despite it being high quality, i would complain

[maxlifo]

the article said that hdmi cables range from $50- $300, thats quite a bit for a cable despite it being high quality, i would complain

You can get HDMI cables for a couple of quid. There is no signal degredation either as it's all ones and zeros. You pay for the name when you buy an HDMI cable for that price.

[thepissedoffman]

You can get HDMI cables for a couple of quid. There is no signal degredation either as it's all ones and zeros. You pay for the name when you buy an HDMI cable for that price.

You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. There is signal degradation in all cables.

The major difference between digital and analog, when dealing with a display signal, is that with an analog signal you can see the affects of that signal degradation (example: blurry image and ghosting) up to the point where the signal is no longer usable. With a digital signal you don't see any difference as the signal deteriorates until the point where the signal no longer works.


Back on topic:

I think it is crazy that Sony will not be including the HDMI cable. If somebody buys the premium package they should get the HDMI cable so that they can use the HDMI port. I could understand maybe not including it in the value package (if it had a HDMI port).

My interest in the PS3 has gone from willing to stand in line for 24 hours to get one to now where I will not be buying one until they drop the price to $300 for the HDMI model. All because Sony keeps making decisions that, IMHO, are screwing over hardcore gamers like myself. It is a shame since I was really looking forward to having all three of the next-gen consoles connected to my LCD this x-mas and playing FFXII on my PS3.

This post has been edited by thepissedoffman: Sep 4 2006, 06:47 PM

[Martinchris23]

You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. There is signal degradation in all cables.

The major difference between digital and analog, when dealing with a display signal, is that with an analog signal you can see the affects of that signal degradation (example: blurry image and ghosting) up to the point where the signal is no longer usable. With a digital signal you don't see any difference as the signal deteriorates until the point where the signal no longer works.

Technically then he's still correct - you will either get a signal/picture, or you won't. There's no in-between ie degredation.

Agree with the HDMI cable comment - exactly how expensive can they be to manufacture? I think a lot of people will wait until the price drop, by which time we'll all be a little more clued up as to which HD format is dominant.