PlayStation 3 HDTV Issue Discovered (gamespy)
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There are currently three key HDTV modes right now, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. The PlayStation 3 outputs graphics at all of the above settings, however, not all HDTVs accept all of these signals or are capable of displaying all these modes. Some HDTVs, especially older models, are only capable of displaying 480i (standard definition), 480p (enhanced definition) and 1080i. Normally this isn't an issue, as HD receivers and cable boxes (and even the Xbox 360) can be set to output at the resolution that your TV supports. Unfortunately, it's been discovered that PS3s aren't so friendly to these older 1080i-only HDTVs. The problem lies in titles that output at 720p, such as Resistance: Fall of Man, NHL 2K7, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 and Need for Speed Carbon.
According to a report on IGN, the problem lies in what the PS3 decides to do when it's playing a game that outputs in 720p on an HDTV that only does 1080i. Apparently, the PS3 doesn't scale the 720p image to 1080i, thus outputting an HD signal that the TV can't display. Instead, it downscales the signal to 480p, which is not HD. This issue comes both with the HDMI cable and component cables. Some HDTVs that only display 1080i have a built-in scaler to take a 720p signal and scale it up to 1080i, so if you own a set that does this, you'll be fine. It's all about what type of signal your TV will actually accept. So far it's not known if this is a software issue or something inherent in the PS3 hardware. We've sent a request to Sony for a comment, but so far haven't received a reply. We'll update you with more info as it comes in.
There are currently three key HDTV modes right now, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. The PlayStation 3 outputs graphics at all of the above settings, however, not all HDTVs accept all of these signals or are capable of displaying all these modes. Some HDTVs, especially older models, are only capable of displaying 480i (standard definition), 480p (enhanced definition) and 1080i. Normally this isn't an issue, as HD receivers and cable boxes (and even the Xbox 360) can be set to output at the resolution that your TV supports. Unfortunately, it's been discovered that PS3s aren't so friendly to these older 1080i-only HDTVs. The problem lies in titles that output at 720p, such as Resistance: Fall of Man, NHL 2K7, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 and Need for Speed Carbon.
According to a report on IGN, the problem lies in what the PS3 decides to do when it's playing a game that outputs in 720p on an HDTV that only does 1080i. Apparently, the PS3 doesn't scale the 720p image to 1080i, thus outputting an HD signal that the TV can't display. Instead, it downscales the signal to 480p, which is not HD. This issue comes both with the HDMI cable and component cables. Some HDTVs that only display 1080i have a built-in scaler to take a 720p signal and scale it up to 1080i, so if you own a set that does this, you'll be fine. It's all about what type of signal your TV will actually accept. So far it's not known if this is a software issue or something inherent in the PS3 hardware. We've sent a request to Sony for a comment, but so far haven't received a reply. We'll update you with more info as it comes in.
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