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How to Get Better Graphics on PS3 Without a HDMI

The PlayStation 3, released by Sony in 2006, offers users many different ways to connect it to your television. Of the available methods, the best method is by using an HDMI cable -- this cable allows the PS3 to output its graphics at its maximum settings to your television. However, if you do not currently have an HDMI cable, there are a few ways you can increase the quality of your graphics on a PlayStation 3.

Instructions

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  Use an S-Video or component cable. While neither cable offers the same graphical advantage as an HDMI cable, both cables offer an improvement in graphics over the PlayStation 3's included composite cable.
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  Select "Display Settings" from the "Settings" menu on the PlayStation 3's main menu. Select Cross Color Reduction Filter and select "On." This reduces the color noise on systems not using HDMI, resulting in better colors and improved graphics.
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  Adjust your television's settings. Settings such as color, brightness and sharpness can be adjusted to make the PlayStation 3's graphics clearer or more vibrant.
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  Connect your PlayStation 3 to a high-definition television or monitor. Even without an HDMI cable, an HDTV or monitor offers graphical improvements over a standard-definition television.
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  Turn on the smoothing feature from the "Game Settings" menu on the PlayStation 3's main menu. Smoothing affects PlayStation 1 and 2 games by smoothing the jagged edges found on these older games. This setting is not dependent on your PlayStation 3's setup and can increase the graphics of these older games.

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