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Do I need an HDMI cable for my PS3?

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Do I need an HDMI cable for my PS3?

For the best picture quality, HDMI is preferable, unless your TV does not support HDMI. This cable is used to connect your PS3 controller to your console to both play and charge.

Do you need a TV for PS3?

A computer monitor can be used in lieu of a television for use with your PS3, or nearly any other game console for that matter. There are a few things you need to verify first, such as what ports your monitor provides for input, and whether or not the monitor has speakers for audio output.

What are all the cords needed for a PS3?

Getting Started with PS3

  • PlayStation “Slim” system.
  • Blu-ray player (built-in)
  • Wi-fi for easy, wireless Internet connection.
  • 1 DualShock 3 wireless controller.
  • AC power cord.
  • Composite AV cable (for old TVs)
  • USB cable.
  • Some specially marked boxes include an HDMI cable.

Can I play PS3 without HDMI?

PS3 and Component AV If you can’t use an HDMI cable then your next best option is a Component AV Cable. Simply plug the single end into your PlayStation 3 in the AV Multi Out port and then plug the other jacks into your television where it says Component Video In and Audio In.

Can you connect PS3 to TV without HDMI?

Connect your PS3 to your television via component, composite S-video. Plug the single end of either your component, composite or S-video cable into the PS3’s “AV Multi Out” port, located on the back of the console. Plug the other end of your cable into the corresponding input on your television.

Can PS3 affect TV?

Burn in from video games is not a problem with most HDTVs made today. Previously, video games systems were known to damage television sets, but changes in television construction has practically eliminated the worry of a video game damaging an HDTV.

Can I connect PS3 to laptop?

Plug-in the HDMI from your PS3 to the capture card. Make sure you’re plugging the other end of the HDMI cable into the “In” port on the capture card to enable the information from your PS3 to transmit to your laptop.

Do all PS3 use the same power cord?

The two are not interchangeable. If you look at the back of your PS3, it will be obvious which one you need. And yes, the correct power cable is the only piece of hardware you need to power a PS3.