Which are better for the ps3?

Question

Should I purchase the HDMI cables for my HD-TV, or the component AV hook-up cables? i want optimal picture and sound... thanks!!!!

Answer 1

yup.. hdmi cable will give you alot better picture quality vs component or rca cable.. you will get optimal video/audio quality. inspiretech sell a decent one for around 5 bucks

hdmi cables

http://www.inspiretech.com/c-31-hdmi-cab...

Answer 2

IMHO HDMI is the way to go.  Although both HDMI and component are capable of transmitting 1080P picture, in order for the component to do so, the PS3 must convert a digital signal to analog, then the TV must convert the analog back to a digital then display that picture.  Where as the HDMI signal stays digital the entire way.  The less conversion the better.

Also with component you'll still have to have a separate cable for the audio signal where as HDMI will transmit both the video and audio signals.  Plus the significant other will like it better when there is just one wire running versus what looks like five! ;-)  

Good luck!