Everything you need to know about PS3 ports

The PS3’s launch in Europe, Australia, and other PAL territories just concluded. There’s a lot of new PS3 owners out there, and to help them all familiarize themselves with their brand new next-gen videogame console, CVG has posted a rough guide to the PS3’s ports.

Everything from the back of the console, the front, even the peripherals are covered in the article. Here’s a short excerpt (all of these are found at the back of the console):

HDMI. High-Definition Multimedia Interface port capable of transporting you into a new era of quality visuals (but remember – a HDMI cable must be bought separately).

LAN. The Ethernet cable supplied with your PS3 connects you directly to the Internet provided you have a service provider. You can also connect wirelessly via a Wi-Fi USB dongle.

Optical Digital Out. For Dolby Digital Surround Sound, DTS and to connect to other audio devices that support digital out such as an AV Receiver.

AV Multi Out. For Composite, HD Ready, S-Video or Scart connections. The PS3 comes with a standard A/V composite cable but to get the most benefit from PS3’s 1080p output you will need a HDMI cable and a HDTV that supports 1080p.

On/Off Switch. Standard switch for firing up your PS3. Obviously…

AC Power Cord. As the PS3 has an internal power supply the AC power cord bundled with your system is slim and discrete, unlike the python that’s swallowed a brick you get with the Xbox 360.

For the full guide, click on the “read” link below. You guys might also want to give out a tips to new PS3 owners, so leave a comment below if you do.

The PS3’s launch in Europe, Australia, and other PAL territories just concluded. There’s a lot of new PS3 owners out there, and to help them all familiarize themselves with their brand new next-gen videogame console, CVG has posted a rough guide to the PS3’s ports.

Everything from the back of the console, the front, even the peripherals are covered in the article. Here’s a short excerpt (all of these are found at the back of the console):

HDMI. High-Definition Multimedia Interface port capable of transporting you into a new era of quality visuals (but remember – a HDMI cable must be bought separately).

LAN. The Ethernet cable supplied with your PS3 connects you directly to the Internet provided you have a service provider. You can also connect wirelessly via a Wi-Fi USB dongle.

Optical Digital Out. For Dolby Digital Surround Sound, DTS and to connect to other audio devices that support digital out such as an AV Receiver.

AV Multi Out. For Composite, HD Ready, S-Video or Scart connections. The PS3 comes with a standard A/V composite cable but to get the most benefit from PS3’s 1080p output you will need a HDMI cable and a HDTV that supports 1080p.

On/Off Switch. Standard switch for firing up your PS3. Obviously…

AC Power Cord. As the PS3 has an internal power supply the AC power cord bundled with your system is slim and discrete, unlike the python that’s swallowed a brick you get with the Xbox 360.

For the full guide, click on the “read” link below. You guys might also want to give out a tips to new PS3 owners, so leave a comment below if you do.