quick cabling question/query - Saxperience

stokesy · 4th January 2011, 23:49

my av output cable just got broke.. the pins on the connector to the ps3 have bent and it wont go back in, so looking for cables have seen a lot of good news about hdmi cables improving the sound and picture..
if i was to buy a hdmi cable and use this, would i still need the av output cable, or would the hdmi cable remove the need for this?
any help is much appreciated

asap too please, as got no ps3 atm

thank you

VTR-GAZzA · 5th January 2011, 00:13

as long as your t.v has a hdmi port you wont need an av. cable if i were you i'd get a gold plated hdmi cable as its better

stokesy · 5th January 2011, 00:18

cheers bud, yea tv has hmdi outlet port thingys..
have just ordered cable..
says its gold plated

mlawlan69 · 5th January 2011, 00:19

cant believe you have been using a ps3 without HDMI.

you will love the difference in quality, it was a blessing the AV cable broke mate lol.

stokesy · 5th January 2011, 15:44

i didnt even no about the hdmi cable until the av cable broke ad looked throug the book to see whats what...
Some people have been saying sumtimes they cnt see or here when usinng the hdmi cable 1st time ad that u need to turn ps off and then hold down the on/off button for about 5 secs for it to reset itself.. In doing this will it reset all the data as in lose all my pics and game progress?
Cheers

ad_77 · 5th January 2011, 20:04

When you get the HMDI cable connected switch you TV to the correct HDMI channel and then switch on PS3. You should get a message on screen along the lines of HDMI output detected do you want to autodetect? Choose yes and it'll sort it for you

stokesy · 5th January 2011, 20:13

cheers for help guys.. Cable should be here tomoz, ao fingers crossed will all be good

VTR-GAZzA · 5th January 2011, 20:30

yeah i had this problem as in my room my tv isnt hd and downstairs it is if you ever go to put it back just hold the on button down it'll beep and go back and no you don't loose data

stokesy · 5th January 2011, 23:25

cheers again babes

Rogue_Shadow · 6th January 2011, 00:54

Plug in your shiney new PS3
With your PS3 in standby (red light)

Hold your finger on the power on button for 5ish seconds, you PS3 will then find the best output for the HDMI cable
It will not effect any games or hard drive data.

Enjoi

stokesy · 6th January 2011, 20:57

hdmi cable in and working all good

cheers for all the help guys.. much appreciated

stokesy · 6th January 2011, 21:12

right now next problem,,
controller hasnt got much charge, so went to plug it in, wasnt going in.. checked the connectors, and theyve bent on that too

..
so now cant charge the controller..
any1 got 1 for sale??? i need 1 asap..
or kow any1 selling 1 or where can get 1 cheap???

Rogue_Shadow · 6th January 2011, 21:21

Tomtom cables are the same

as are alot of camera cables

My PS3 controller cable charges my tomtom, Camera and controller. Found out by accident, but its very handy to know now

stokesy · 6th January 2011, 21:31

yea we though they were, checked camera and phones and were all sooo similar...
just checking tom tom now

stokesy · 6th January 2011, 21:33

tom tom cable fits

but i only have the cable for the cigarette chrager in car atm..
will have a search for the usb whihc will defo fit!
cheers mate, didnt even think bout tom tom, your a legend!!

Rogue_Shadow · 6th January 2011, 22:47

No probs mate

Now stop breaking cables! lol

stokesy · 6th January 2011, 22:50

it wasnt even me. thats the worst thing lol.. was the gf!
i think she done it on purpose to keep me off it lol..
she paid for new hdmi cable, and thanks to you should have the controller cable sorted so is all good again

u go online much mate?
will add you.. or you add me..
stokesy_90