Rumor: Sony to Remove HD Downscale on PS3 Slim K Models?

[joffe]

Update: Sony has now confirmed the news via http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2011/07/sony-explains-new-ps3-hdmi-required-for-hd-video-only-not-games.ars stating, to quote: "The new CECH-3000 series PS3 requires HDMI only for BD movie output in HD, in compliance with AACS standards, PS3 continues to support component output for HD gaming and streaming content."

Today Kotaku (linked above) reports news of a rumor that Sony may be removing HD downscale for the component output on new 'K' PS3 Slim models making an HDMI cable mandatory for them.

To quote: "A tipster sends us rumored word (and image) of an incoming replacement model for the 160GB PlayStation 3 which brings with it a change in the way some people will hook the console up to their HD television.

The new "K" chassis, which Sony will begin shipping to retailers this week, will require customers to use an HDMI cable to play a game or watch a movie in high definition, according to the tipster. The component out, which on all other models supports high definition video modes, will no longer do so, according to a memo apparently sent around at GameStop today.

All future models of the PS3, the memo continues, will require an HDMI cable for high definition output. Previous models will not be updated to require HDMI for high definition viewing.

Finally, as GameStop puts it, offering the HDMI cables to customers picking up a PS3 will "also help you drive add-on sales.

We've reached out to PlayStation for comment on the rumor and to ask why, if it's true, the change is being made.

While we still haven't heard from PlayStation with an official response, it sounds like this move could have something to do with the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Access_Content_System Final Adopter Agreement."


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[TheShroomster]

Sneaky bastards stripping yet something else from the system.

[PS3 News]

Indeed, I have also promoted this to the main page now, and +Rep for the news joffe!

[SwordOfWar]

Introducing the new PS3 Model for 2013, gaming features have been removed to better promote the system as a premium paperweight.

[barrybarryk]

It's nothing to do with Sony, the Blu Ray AACS standard changed and equipment made after December has to be compliant. It just means component cables will be restricted to SD resolutions not you must use a HDMI cable all the time.

[CAsh4kiDZ]

great. now my tv/vcr combo from 1993 has become useless.. thanks sony

[kablooey]

It's nothing to do with Sony, the Blu Ray AACS standard changed and equipment made after December has to be compliant. It just means component cables will be restricted to SD resolutions not you must use a HDMI cable all the time.

It seems like you are the only one who understands what this article is all about. More people should inform themselves before complain about what SONY does or what SONY does not.

[elser1]

i don't see the big deal.. this is good news if anything.

[mmanolos]

It's nothing to do with Sony, the Blu Ray AACS standard changed

Ok but "It's nothing to do with Sony"? Am I wrong or Sony (and others) OWNS the Blu Ray standards??

[dulal]

funny how lots of ppl doesn't know except how to complain and flame others.. anyway at least this site has less trolls then any other ps3 hacks so i'm glad and thank you so much to barrybarryk for explaining. i hope ppl read this before writing something dumb.