Looks like Sony is removing another PS3 feature, although this one is unlikely to prompt any amateur rap videos on YouTube. Perhaps…
According to an internal GameStop memo intercepted by Kotaku’s industry spies, all new PS3 “K” models (shipping out this week) as well as “all future models” will no longer support HD output via component cable, requiring users to purchase an HDMI cable separately instead.
“The ‘K’ systems will come with an AV cable, however, if you want to play a game or watch a movie in high definition you must use an HDMI cable,” reads the memo. “Component cables will no longer be able to transmit a high def picture. This means you will want to offer an HDMI [cable] with every new ‘K’ model PS3.”
The memo also notes that older models will not be updated to require HDMI, so that’s nice.
Sony has yet to officially confirm any of this, but it looks pretty legit. Stay tuned.
This likely has everything to do with the AACS Final Adopter Agreement. Advanced Access Content System (AACS) is a form of Digital Rights Management (DRM) used currently to protect content on both HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles using cryptography.
The AACS Final Adopter Agreement between Blu-Ray device manufacturers limits the analog playback resolution to 540p, and stipulates that this must be clearly indicated on all packaging and promotional materials.
All new players sold after December 31, 2010 “must limit analog video output of BD content to interlaced standard definition (480i/576i). 2013 is the expiration date for analog video: no player that passes “Decrypted AACS Content” to analog video outputs may be manufactured or sold after December 31, 2013,” said Blu-ray.com.
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