PS3 HDTV HDMI Wiring Question

[4 High]

So i got my PS3 and im getting the 26 inch Westinghouse from Best Buy uber cheap. So i need an HDMI wire to hook up the HD from it. Is all i need a regualr HDMI male to male connection? I also see something called HDMI/DVI? But i assume thats for something else and i dont need it? Anyone know about this stuff? Do i need wires for my cable box as well?

TV Info...

HD Built In

The view from your couch just got a lot nicer with this sleek high-definition LCD TV. Enjoy your favorite TV shows and movies in widescreen format for a cinematic experience.

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* Built-In HDTV Tuner: Add HD-capable antenna to receive over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming.

* HDMI-HDCP input provides an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest-quality connection and supports copy-protected HD broadcast content

* 1366 x 768 pixel resolution

Product Features

16:9 widescreen aspect ratio; 3-2 inverse pulldown for accurate reproduction of film-based sources

Digital 3D de-interlacing and video processing corrects vibration, stair-stepping, cutoff and other standard video-processing artifacts

Ultrafast 8ms response time

High brightness (600 cd/m²) and incredible contrast (1000:1) for an arresting viewing experience

Wide 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angles make every seat the best in the house

3D motion adaptive comb filter brings out fine picture detail and enhances color purity

Two 10W speakers deliver rich sound

Ultraslim LCD measures 4-1/10" deep; comes with table stand or can be mounted on a wall (with optional mounting kit, not included)

HDMI-HDCP input provides a direct digital-to-digital hookup with compatible devices and supports copy-protected HD broadcast content

Inputs: 1 composite, 1 S-video, 2 component, 1 HDMI-HDCP with audio, 1 PC (RGB/VGA), 1 audio mini, 4 dual RCA audio and 1 antenna

Outputs: 1 dual audio RCA, 1 SPDIF audio

V-Chip parental controls keep children from being exposed to undesirable material

Other convenient features include closed caption, auto programming and SAP/MTS

Product Details
Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year
Warranty Terms - Labor 1 year
Product Height 21-9/10" with stand (19-2/5" without)
Product Width 26-3/5" with stand (26-7/10" without)
Product Weight 27.7 lbs. with stand (23 lbs. without)
Product Depth 7-3/10" with stand (4-1/10" without)
TV Type LCD flat panel
Screen Size 27"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Type Flat-panel LCD
Built-In_DVR No
Digital Cable Ready No
Digital Capabilities HDTV monitor
Maximum Resolution 1366 x 768
Vertical Scanning Lines (Native Mode) 768
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Brightness 600 cd/m²
Comb Filter 3D motion adaptive
Media Card Slot No
USB Slot No
Digital Convergence No
HDMI Inputs 1
DVI Inputs No
S-Video Inputs 1
Component Video Inputs No
Composite Inputs 1
RGB Inputs 1
PC Inputs No
RF Antenna Input 1
Front A/V Inputs No
Headphone Jacks 1
A/V Outputs No
Audio Outputs 2
Watts/Channel 10W
Speakers 2
Simulated Surround No
Sound Leveler No
V-Chip Yes
Sleep/Alarm Timer No
Channel Labeling No
Commercial Skip Function No

[wonderwes]

So I was debating this. Lets say you have a ps3 but the HDTV you own is only 720p. Whatever ps3 game you play only displays in 480p and 1080i. Since of the currently issue of HD resolution conversion does that mean the game will only play in 480p?

[4 High]

I think so, i think thats what all the hubub is about. Supposedly Sony is working on a firmware fix, but others are speculating it cant be fixed.

[Dire]

The PS3 can't upconvert so in that case you would be playing in 480p - same as P2.

[wonderwes]

I have strong feeling that Sony will continue to make better firmware updates, and issues like this will be taken care of.

[4 High]

So does anyone know about my question?

[capone0]

Is the output on the PS3 HDMI? If it is all you need is a male to male HDMI. If it's some special PS3 thing than you'll need to buy that. I don't know what comes with the PS3. For my HDTV I have a couple of male to male I bought on monoprice.com which connects my Cable Box to my TV and my DVD player to my TV. But I'm not sure how the PS3 works.

[4 High]

Yes it is. So i guess i need one for my ps3. What about my cable box? would i need one for that too?

[capone0]

Which cable box do you have?

[4 High]

Sony DHG-M55CV

Company is Cablevision, service is Optimum Cable.