PS3 HD AV component lead HELP !!

xxdeebeexx

Hi I want to buy a ...

component video and stereo audio HD cable set for the PS3

I think I know what I want ... but then I'm not 100% sure.

I have seen this at Maplins and there is 1 in stock locally.

I have seen this in GAME and it could be bought free with points

or should I go for something else?

I'm not sure if the 2 items above are actually the correct thing!

help!

tia

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swvillafan

hi there, either should do the trick.

any reason for not using a proper hdmi cable?

xxdeebeexx

swvillafan wrote: »

hi there, either should do the trick.

any reason for not using a proper hdmi cable?

Hi, thanks.

It's to go with the HAUPPAUGE HD PVR 1228 that I bought in Currys the other day. I thought it had everything included, but it seems not.

I see that there are some really cheap ones on Ebay... might they be worth considering too?

tia

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InsideInsurance

Threw mine out a few weeks ago along with a mountain of other old cables that I've slowly collected over the decades.

The cable is identical to that of the PS2 (thats where mine was from) and so it'd be surprising if third parties havent nailed how to make a reliable version of it.

xxdeebeexx

InsideInsurance wrote: »

Threw mine out a few weeks ago along with a mountain of other old cables that I've slowly collected over the decades.

The cable is identical to that of the PS2 (thats where mine was from) and so it'd be surprising if third parties havent nailed how to make a reliable version of it.

ah, the boys have got a PS2 packed away somewhere....

Might start clearing out the cupboards to see if I can find it.

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Kingsd316

xxdeebeexx wrote: »

ah, the boys have got a PS2 packed away somewhere....

Might start clearing out the cupboards to see if I can find it.

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I think that is just the entry level AV Cable that comes with the PS2 and PS3 (Below) and not the HD Version

http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/peripherals/detail/item48463/AV-Cable/

xxdeebeexx

Kingsd316 wrote: »

I think that is just the entry level AV Cable that comes with the PS2 and PS3 and not the HD Version, like this

http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/peripherals/detail/item48463/AV-Cable/

Mmm I think you're right. I couldn't find the PS2 anyway.

I seem to remember 3 plugs to go into the tv.... we are looking for 5 plugs.

I would like to buy one from a shop, really, as it seems that some leads are prone to ghosting. It just makes returning things easier if bought from the high street.

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Blackjack_Davy

There is an official Sony PS3 component cable, get it if you can. Alternatively there is a cable set made by Monster.

I'd avoid the cheapo ones myself, they tend to get interference/lines/noise.

(Got a HD PVR myself and the cable Kingsd316 linked to)

xxdeebeexx

Blackjack_Davy wrote: »

There is an official Sony PS3 component cable, get it if you can. Alternatively there is a cable set made by Monster.

I'd avoid the cheapo ones myself, they tend to get interference/lines/noise.

(Got a HD PVR myself and the cable Kingsd316 linked to)

Thanks, we went with the lead from GAME and used my reward points up. I thought that, if it doesn't work very well then, it can go back.

The videos that DS2 has made today are fantastic definition.
I think I definitely got a bargain...

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InsideInsurance

Now just imagine how could it would be if you were using HDMI rather than component

xxdeebeexx

InsideInsurance wrote: »

Now just imagine how could it would be if you were using HDMI rather than component

Unfortunately I couldn't afford a more up to date PVR.

I saw this one in Currys for £39.97 and thought that it was worth buying as a 'starting point'.

The same model is selling on Ebay for £80+ so, if DS gets really interested in video making he could always sell it, later on, to upgrade.

Thank you so much for your help

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