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dunefield · 09-04-2006, 01:08 AM

High-end PS3 shipping without HDMI cable

Posted Sep 3rd 2006 10:55PM by Robert Summa
Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Peripherals, Business

The über version of the PlayStation 3 evidently isn't shipping with the HDMI cable needed to take advantage of 1080p Blu-ray sweetness that has been promised by Sony ever since the PS3's high-def qualities have been hyped up. According to a recently updated FAQ on the official PS3 site, it says the following: "Copy-protected Blu-ray video discs can only output at 1080p using an HDMI cable connected to a device that is compatible with the HDCP standard."

The only problem is that the HDMI cable needed to do this won't be included with your $600 PS3. That means, according to prices on places like Amazon, you'll have to shell out an extra $40 or more for the needed HD hook up. While it certainly may not be a big deal for someone who has the dough to spend $600 on a game console in the first place, for those who have been fillin' up the ol' piggy bank a penny at a time to buy this thing, it could just add to the stress and anger that's been building ever since the price was announced in May.

Sony said the $600 PS3 would play our content in 1080p. Maybe they should have made it clear we'd need an extra cable not included in the box to do so.

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/03/hi...ut-hdmi-cable/

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:20 AM

So fucking what? My $600 21 inch widescreen LCD didn't come with one either. Heck didn't even come with a basic DVI cable. How many people have TVs that can support 1080p? If you have one you can afford $40. There isn't even 1080p programming out there and I'm 100% posistive that the first PS3 games won't even be geared toward 1080p. All the hollywood studios have already stated they will not require HDMI for HD-DVD/Blu-ray DVDs for YEARS.

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

Sony said the $600 PS3 would play our content in 1080p. Maybe they should have made it clear we'd need an extra cable not included in the box to do so.

http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/about.html

Click "What is HDMI". It says pretty clearly "HDMI cable not included"

Also says here that it's not included.

http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/specs.html

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 01:23 AM

hahaha oh how did i know you would be first to post...

let me get this straight... you pay $600 for a console then you have to pay ANOTHER $40 just to view HD content...

blah blah if you can't afford $40... i'm sure ALOT of parents will be cheesed when their kids start crying over the fact they didn't get some cable...

are your favourite games FPS?

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/about.html

Click "What is HDMI". It says pretty clearly "HDMI cable not included"

Also says here that it's not included.

http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/specs.html

i didn't write the article... plus please do click the link that i posted... maybe it's better to read before you post

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

hahaha oh how did i know you would be first to post...

let me get this straight... you pay $600 for a console then you have to pay ANOTHER $40 just to view HD content...

No. HDMI is NOT neccesary to watch HD content.

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blah blah if you can't afford $40... i'm sure ALOT of parents will be cheesed when their kids start crying over the fact they didn't get some cable...

are your favourite games FPS?

yes because kids have HDTVs

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

No. HDMI is NOT neccesary to watch HD content.

yes because kids have HDTVs

Kids do have parents you know?

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

i didn't write the article... plus please do click the link that i posted

So? Why should I read a stupid article? I gave you links to the ACTUAL WEBSITE that states it's not included.

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

Kids do have parents you know?

So????????

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

So? Why should I read a stupid article? I gave you links to the ACTUAL WEBSITE that states it's not included.

the article states what you wrote...

lol... maybe thats a GOOD reason...

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

So????????

Kids leech money from parents? How many 12 year olds do you know that work?

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

the article states what you wrote...

lol... maybe thats a GOOD reason...

yes and you act like it's some SHOCK that the HDMI in not included. So what. there is not ONE THING that needs HDMI at this point and won't for YEARS. Why isn't the atricle bashing the companies that made HDTVd for not providing these cables? Or how about the makers of HD-DVDs or Blu-ray players?

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

Kids leech money from parents? How many 12 year olds do you know that work?

A 12 year old that is lazy doesn't deserve a PS3. Also the livingroom may have a HDTV I doubt a kid's room does. And I'm sure it isn't capable of 1080p.

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

yes and you act like it's some SHOCK that the HDMI in not included. So what. there is not ONE THING that needs HDMI at this point and won't for YEARS. Why isn't the atricle bashing the companies that made HDTVd for not providing these cables? Or how about the makers of HD-DVDs or Blu-ray players?

Well considering XBOX 360 has already been released and the WII doesn't offer HD support the article informs people...

Do you work for Sony or something? You sure are upset about it...

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

A 12 year old that is lazy doesn't deserve a PS3. Also the livingroom may have a HDTV I doubt a kid's room does. And I'm sure it isn't capable of 1080p.

So you're saying when you were a kid your parents never bought you an Atari, NES, SEGA, SNES... blah blah?

Cause you weren't "deserving"...

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

Well considering XBOX 360 has already been released and the WII doesn't offer HD support the article informs people...

Do you work for Sony or something? You sure are upset about it...

No, but I'm tired of PS3 bashers that haven't even played the damn thing and XBOX fanboys. You only put this thread out there to bash the 360. Otherwise why bring it up?

Hell the 360 isn't even capable of using HDM and doesn't come with ANY kind of HD player. Though they will sell one this Christmas. I'm assuming it'll be $200-$300 or more. So do the math on that one.

The Wii is a pice of shit and Nintendo has already stated it's not a "next gen" gaming machine. Well them why fucking buy it? Wii graphics only slightly better than XBOX or PS2 so why not buy on of those for $100 less and grab some games?

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

So you're saying when you were a kid your parents never bought you an Atari, NES, SEGA, SNES... blah blah?

Cause you weren't "deserving"...

Actually when I was 13 I bought myself a ColecoVison with money I had earned mowing lawns that summer.

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

No, but I'm tired of PS3 bashers that haven't even played the damn thing and XBOX fanboys. You only put this thread out there to bash the 360. Otherwise why bring it up?

Hell the 360 isn't even capable of using HDM and doesn't come with ANY kind of HD player. Though they will sell one this Christmas. I'm assuming it'll be $200-$300 or more. So do the math on that one.

The Wii is a pice of shit and Nintendo has already stated it's not a "next gen" gaming machine. Well them why fucking buy it? Wii graphics only slightly better than XBOX or PS2 so why not buy on of those for $100 less and grab some games?

I find it ironic you stated... haven't even played the damn thing yet you bag the wii? Do you play games because of good graphics? Who cares about gameplay right?

I mean who really cares that Nintendo has thought up new ways to play games... Lets just look at pretty things instead...

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

Actually when I was 13 I bought myself a ColecoVison with money I had earned mowing lawns that summer.

Yes because every kid in the world who mows lawns will have $640+another 300 for games...

Ron Bennett · 09-04-2006, 01:49 AM

At least it has a HDMI output ... something Xbox 360 and Wii don't appear to have.

Ron

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

Yes because every kid in the world who mows lawns will have $640+another 300 for games...

$200 for a ColecoVison is 1982=about $600 in today's money by the way.

Also what is the big deal about the $40 cable. IT IS NOT NEEDED. Show me ANYTHING just ONE THING that needs a HDMI cable in order to work. HDTV work without a HDMI cable. HD-DVD players and Blu-ray players work without them. The PS3 will work without them. Hell a PS3 and XBOX 360 will work with a regular tv. 1080p is useless on anything under 50 inches anyways. You won't see a difference. Any parent that can afford to give a child a 50+ in HDTV that is capable of 1080p can afford $40 or an HDMI cable that won't be needed for 4-5 years.

Bdiddy · 09-04-2006, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

The Wii is a pice of shit and Nintendo has already stated it's not a "next gen" gaming machine. Well them why fucking buy it? Wii graphics only slightly better than XBOX or PS2 so why not buy on of those for $100 less and grab some games?

i'd rather have revolutionary gameplay then just a bunch of games with good graphics...and i laugh my ass off every time people bash nintendo based on "graphic quality". If pac man came out in hi-def today (which the wii cant do), I'll still take super smash bros melee, and resident evil 4 over a shitty game with graphics that come through crisper anyday...why? because nintendo doesnt sell their integrity to a bunch of third party developers who only care about making money (at least as often and its a fact that the playstation is the ultimate whore in terms of third party development)...just my two cents. but still halo rules all and the ps3 just isnt that impressive to me.

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

I find it ironic you stated... haven't even played the damn thing yet you bag the wii? Do you play games because of good graphics? Who cares about gameplay right?

I mean who really cares that Nintendo has thought up new ways to play games... Lets just look at pretty things instead...

Oh sure I'm dying to pay $250 to play Pokemon and yet another Mario spinoff. if "pretty" graphics don't matter how come people aren't still using the Atari 2600, or the ColecoVison or the NES?

xcitecash · 09-04-2006, 02:02 AM

So let me get this right..

We are supposed to whine at spending $40 on a cable after spending £2000 on a TV and then a possible $600 on a PS3..

Why dont you just buy a nintendo DS for $100

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

Oh sure I'm dying to pay $250 to play Pokemon and yet another Mario spinoff. if "pretty" graphics don't matter how come people aren't still using the Atari 2600, or the ColecoVison or the NES?

HAHAHAHA!!! Let me guess Mario has always been shit? I mean Super Mario 3, Super Mario World, Mario 64... OMG they're all shit

Funny you say that... Have you noticed the Wii and XBOX have released Virtual Console/Arcades of classic games... So you can play NES, SNES, Sega, Turbo GFX... Go figure

GatorB · 09-04-2006, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dunefield

HAHAHAHA!!! Let me guess Mario has always been shit? I mean Super Mario 3, Super Mario World, Mario 64... OMG they're all shit

Funny you say that... Have you noticed the Wii and XBOX have released Virtual Console/Arcades of classic games... So you can play NES, SNES, Sega, Turbo GFX... Go figure

Are you being obtuse on purpose or are you naturally that way?

dunefield · 09-04-2006, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

Are you being obtuse on purpose or are you naturally that way?

Well you mentioned people should play NES and Atari... Didn't you?

09-04-2006, 01:08 AM	#1
dunefield www.barely18movies.com Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 10,920	No HD cable with PS3? High-end PS3 shipping without HDMI cable Posted Sep 3rd 2006 10:55PM by Robert Summa Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Peripherals, Business The über version of the PlayStation 3 evidently isn't shipping with the HDMI cable needed to take advantage of 1080p Blu-ray sweetness that has been promised by Sony ever since the PS3's high-def qualities have been hyped up. According to a recently updated FAQ on the official PS3 site, it says the following: "Copy-protected Blu-ray video discs can only output at 1080p using an HDMI cable connected to a device that is compatible with the HDCP standard." The only problem is that the HDMI cable needed to do this won't be included with your $600 PS3. That means, according to prices on places like Amazon, you'll have to shell out an extra $40 or more for the needed HD hook up. While it certainly may not be a big deal for someone who has the dough to spend $600 on a game console in the first place, for those who have been fillin' up the ol' piggy bank a penny at a time to buy this thing, it could just add to the stress and anger that's been building ever since the price was announced in May. Sony said the $600 PS3 would play our content in 1080p. Maybe they should have made it clear we'd need an extra cable not included in the box to do so. http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/03/hi...ut-hdmi-cable/ __________________

09-04-2006, 01:23 AM	#4
dunefield www.barely18movies.com Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 10,920	hahaha oh how did i know you would be first to post... let me get this straight... you pay $600 for a console then you have to pay ANOTHER $40 just to view HD content... blah blah if you can't afford $40... i'm sure ALOT of parents will be cheesed when their kids start crying over the fact they didn't get some cable... are your favourite games FPS? __________________

09-04-2006, 01:49 AM	#20
Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	At least it has a HDMI output ... something Xbox 360 and Wii don't appear to have. Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

09-04-2006, 01:20 AM	#2
GatorB The Demon & 12clicks Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SallyRand is a FAGGOT Posts: 18,208	So fucking what? My $600 21 inch widescreen LCD didn't come with one either. Heck didn't even come with a basic DVI cable. How many people have TVs that can support 1080p? If you have one you can afford $40. There isn't even 1080p programming out there and I'm 100% posistive that the first PS3 games won't even be geared toward 1080p. All the hollywood studios have already stated they will not require HDMI for HD-DVD/Blu-ray DVDs for YEARS.

09-04-2006, 02:02 AM	#24
xcitecash Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 801	So let me get this right.. We are supposed to whine at spending $40 on a cable after spending £2000 on a TV and then a possible $600 on a PS3.. Why dont you just buy a nintendo DS for $100