There was already enough wailing and gnashing of teeth over the fact that PS3 won't ship with an HDMI cable. Now it seems as if -- at least in Japan -- it won't include component video cables, either.

If a recent Kotaku tipster is to be believed, Sony plans on removing component cable support in their next PS3 hardware revision in favor of mandatory HDMI for HD playback. The tip comes in the form ...

You might be aware by now that Sony views your continued use of component cables with a console that has a perfectly good HDMI port as something of an affront. Or at least, that’s the way it’s been ...

Both models of the Japanese PlayStation 3 will be packaged with only composite (red, white, and yellow) cables, according to a report from uber-popular gaming magazine Famitsu. We've talked to death ...

Congratulations. You’ve braved the elements and crowds, or maybe just braved the grossly inflate resale prices, but however it was managed; you have come into the possession of a PlayStation 3.

Update: Sony confirmed to Ars that the document is inaccurate, and HD games will still work over component cable. You have a few options when it comes to connecting your PS3 to your high-definition ...

I finally bit the bullet and purchased my very first gaming console - the Playstation 3. It's hooked up via component (Yb, Yg, Yr) to a 32" CRT TV which supports 720p and 1080i. However, there is ...

As game developers start pushing the PlayStation 3’s capabilities to the max you may start to wonder; what is the best way to watch these high-definition games? Assuming that you already have your HD ...

A rumor has been circulating that using 3rd party component cables will void the warranty of your PlayStation 3. The origins of this rumor stem from AVS forum poster ragedogg69 who tells this tale but ...

When the PS3 launched to Japan on 11/11, those wanting to connect the system to a high def set without using the included composite AV cables had only one choice: purchase a PS2 branded D-terminal, ...

A new series of PS3 is ready to hit the market. The CECH-3000 series may look identical to the current PS3 Slim, but it's actually lighter weight, draws less power, and will offer larger hard drives.

Component video’s glory days are behind it. Sony might even be getting rid of it on future PS3 models. But, if this is true, it’s likely more to do with the Blu-ray’s restrictions than Sony’s hatred ...