PS3 Component AV Cable

by Sony

Product Features

• Supports 1080i/720p resolution on LCD, Plasma or HDTV systems
• High definition and resolution yet durable and highly functional cable
• Fully compatible with Playstation 2 and Playstation 3 consoles and games

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MIXFWA
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: January 31, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (172 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #599 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #2 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Cables & Adapters > Cables
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Sony Component Audio/Video Cable for PlayStation 3 98044 Cables. This item is not not HDMI compatible.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

102 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looks Great, PS2 Compatible, March 28, 2007

By 

Sean (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PS3 Component AV Cable (Video Game)

The product summary doesn't mention it, but the box these come in DOES state that it's for use with Playstation 3 and Playstation 2.

I actually bought these for use with my Playstation 2 and was not disappointed. The difference between the output on the standard cable and this cable on a 61" HDTV is enormous! God of War looked blurry before, but now running it in progressive widescreen mode (480p) the difference is like night and day. Gran Turismo 4 outputs to 1080i and is amazing!

If you have HDTV and a Playstation 2 get this cable, don't worry that the product description doesn't mention playstation 2, the box does.

73 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good cable, good quality. Packaging over the top., December 8, 2008

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Calvin Tong - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PS3 Component AV Cable (Video Game)

The PlayStation 3 Component AV cable is really for two types of customers: those with a PS3 who have a first generation HDTV and those who have a Playstation 2 with a HDTV.

If you have a PS3, then your best bet is HDMI. It's all digital and provides the best clarity. In addition, it is only one single cable for video and audio as opposed to 5 separate connections. There would be no point to buy this cable for your PS3 and HDTV unless you have a first-generation HDTV that does not have a HDMI or DVI input (if you have a DVI input, you can buy a cable or adapter that allows HDMI to DVI connections).

If you have a Playstation 2, this cable is great to use for 480P (progressive scan output) or for usage with Gran Turismo in 1080i mode. Component is also noticeably clearer than S-Video or Composite out. If you don't have a HDTV though, the difference with component versus S-video or composite is not nearly as noticeable and may not be worth it.

Now onto the Sony component cable itself.

Pros:
- excellent quality
- the cable is very flexible and routes easily. It doesn't remain in a twisted or coiled form like some other cables
- the component jacks go easily into the TV. They are sized great and go in easily. I've used Monster-branded component cables for the PS2/PS3, and they require too much force to go in and out of the jacks. It felt like it was putting too much undue stress on the TV jacks.
- the MultiAV connector goes in very tight into the PS2/PS3
- cable rubber / plastic is high quality and doesn't feel sticky or smelly like some other cables.

Cons:
- the packaging is over the top. Sony used heavy thick clear plastic as the box. It's difficult to cut open, and an environment disaster. This item is a perfect candidate for Amazon's Frustration Free packaging.

P.S. If you have trouble getting output with this cable, make sure in the PS2 setup, the component out is set to CYPbPr rather than RGB. The catch-22 is that you can't see the screen to set this with the component cable already plugged in. However, all PS2s come with the basic composite AV cable, so you should use this to set the component out first before plugging in the component AV cable.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Same as PS2 one, but better quality, November 3, 2007

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E. Wilkinson (East Northport, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PS3 Component AV Cable (Video Game)

I didn't realize that the one I have on my PS2 would work on my PS3 when I ordered this.

I was so impressed by the quality that I kept it and am currently using it (as opposed to using the PS2 one that I already had).

Well made - does the job. BUT if your TV supports HDMI use the HDMI NOT this...