I don’t have a PS3 Slim to test, and even if I did, each unit is different. So I can’t “confirm” that it will work. I have also read quite a few reviews and forums that talk about problems with 1080p, so you’re not alone. In fact, it sounds like Sony has an HDMI problem in their PS3 Slim units.

The best advice I can give is to use the highest quality components you can afford. If that means using a better HDMI cable it’s worth a try. But you can also reset your PS3 Slim so it auto-detects connected sources — just make sure the TV and everything else is on before your Playstation. I think you hold the power button down for like 5 seconds…should beep a couple times.

A few things to keep in mind: HDMI devices use what’s called “HDCP”, a digital handshake that aims to protect copyrighted material. If that digital handshake between devices isn’t done fast enough, or if there are problems communicating, the signal is often kicked down to standard resolution, or you may even just see nothing! Also, many games are produced in 720p because of technical reasons, much like sports (action looks better because of the higher frame rate, basically). So if you have just the 1080p output selected and the game is 720p, then you will have problems. Select all HD outputs: 720p, 1080i, 1080p. Finally, make sure other stuff is connected properly and turned on first. That way when the PS3 is switched on it can instantly make connections and establish HDCP handshakes. Of course running any updates to your Playstation and connected devices is a good idea, too.

Hope this helps!

So to clarify, the HDMI inputs will accept HDMI audio and you will hear the audio through the speakers you have connected to your receiver. If you need any HDMI cables, here is a link to our HDMI Cable page.

To answer your first question about your DVD player, an HDMI cable would improve your picture on the DVD player but would not get it to high definition quality. If you are going to use an HDMI cable to connect your DVD player you will not need the Monster Ultra High Speed HDMI cable because your DVD player will never put out high enough bandwidth for it to be of any significance. I suggest you get the Monster Standard Speed HDMI cable, this will work just as well for your DVD player and will save you some money. Having said that, I highly recommend you get an HD-DVD or Blu-Ray Disc Player because the picture will be absolutely stunning on your TV. If you were to get one of these systems, then I suggest that you get the Monster Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable to better handle the higher bandwidth.

You say that your analog channels are pixelated when you are close to them. This could be two different things. 1)This might be the way your TV reproduces an analog signal. 2) You may have a low quality cable connecting your Box to your TV which causes errors in your picture. I suggest that you get the Monster Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable for your HD cable box because it will improve your picture on both regular and HD channels. This particular cable is built to work with any high definition signal now and in the future because it can handle the highest bandwidth available through HDMI. This is basically a one time purchase because you will never need another HDMI cable. If the performance cababilities of this cable are ever exceeded by future generations of HDMI, Monster will replace it at no charge. So even if cable companies start broadcasting in a 1080p high bandwidth signal, this cable will work no matter what. I am not guaranteeing that it will fix your pixelation problem (although it could if your current cable is the problem) but it will improve your picture quality.

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