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New PS3 Models Require HDMI for HD Blu-ray Playback

Posted on Wednesday, July 13 @ 08:42:43 Eastern by


There was a bit of confusion circulating the web yesterday. A report that originated from GameStop mentioned that the new PS3 model, CECH-3000, would require HDMI for HD output. That might not sound like such a big deal considering that most of us are already using HDMI cables anyway, but gamers with HDTVs that feature component cables as their only means of an HD connection were feeling unsettled.

Sony has clarified, saying that games can still be played in HD via component connection, but that Blu-ray movies will require an HDMI connection for HD output. The new PS3 is in compliance with Advanced Access Content System (AACS) standards, which say that full HD resolutions are limited to HDMI and DVI connections, due to their support of High-bandwidth Digital Copyright Protection (HDCP).

Starting in 2014, all Blu-ray players will ship without a component connection to comply with these AACS standards. Sony is getting the compliance out of the way a little early with their new PS3 model.

Aside from this minor change in HD support, the new CECH-3000 model draws less power, lowering your electric bill very slightly.
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  • feloxy
    feloxy
    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Jul 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
    False rumor !!!

    there has been an update on this :

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  • 213EDD
    213EDD
    Joined: Sep 2007
    Posted: Jul 13th, 2011 at 11:53 am
    Just take out the HTTP
    0 1
  • feloxy
    feloxy
    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Jul 13th, 2011 at 11:35 am
    what? my link did not work so here is the update:

    Sony has clarified the rumor regarding new PS3 models and their HD output status, telling us that you can still get HD gaming via component cables.

    A Sony spokesperson told us in a statement: "The report isn't accurate. The new CECH-3000 series PS3 requires HDMI only for Blu-ray movie output in HD, in compliance with AACS standards. PS3 continues to support component output for HD gaming and streaming content."
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  • Anthony_Severino
    Anthony_Severino
    Joined: Oct 2010
    Posted: Jul 13th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
    Did you even read the post? We explicitly say: Sony has clarified, saying that games can still be played in HD via component connection, but that Blu-ray movies will require an HDMI connection for HD output.

    We weren't posting the rumor, we were posting the clarification (update) along with the rumor. Please read the article before commenting.
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  • tinymhg
    tinymhg
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Jul 13th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
    You tell 'em Anthony!
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  • Xarathion
    Xarathion
    Joined: Jan 2007
    Posted: Jul 13th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
    Blu Ray needs to die anyway...discs are ancient technology. The sooner companies embrace digital distribution, the sooner our crappy ISPs will get with the times and give us better network connections.
    1 1
  • ShadeTail
    ShadeTail
    Joined: Nov 2006
    Posted: Jul 13th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
    Great. So you're bargaining for better net connections in exchange for all popular entertainment being wreathed with horribly restrictive DRM. At least the disc is *mine*, which means the copyright holder can't pretend that I have no rights. I don't have to surrender it when they tell me to, and I can even sell it to someone else for a few bucks if I choose to.

    Anyway, don't think for a moment that ISPs will give you a better connection when streaming becomes more popular. Instead, they'll take advantage of the limited data flow to charge two-way tolls.
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  • wildmario
    wildmario
    Joined: Jan 2007
    Posted: Jul 13th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
    This I agree with. It will be a long time before streaming movies will become a commonplace. Most people in the U.S. don't even have high speed internet offered to them due to ISPs being picky on where they give their services.
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  • Amorphis
    Amorphis
    Joined: Dec 2010
    Posted: Jul 14th, 2011 at 8:23 am
    Exactly, the day that discs die is the day that our ISP's will increase their rates and decrease our bandwidth. There is already a big stink with major corporatings wanting to decrease the bandwidth size to force the consumer away from places like Netflix (who are increasing their rates by 60% by the way) and go with their own respective "On Demand" movie channels.

    If we kill off the discs, we'd have no choice but to bow to their ridiculous rates and mediocre service. No, discs are a way of sticking it to those services by shouting out to them that we have a choice in the marketplace.

    As for the HDMI part, it makes sense, considering that newer model flatscreens have that output to save energy. So it's pretty cool that Sony is getting with the times.
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  • Amorphis
    Amorphis
    Joined: Dec 2010
    Posted: Jul 14th, 2011 at 8:24 am
    Oops, I meant *corporations!
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