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Sony PlayStation 3 HDMI Cable
This is the only HDMI cable offered by Sony specifically for the PlayStation 3. The Sony PlayStation 3 HDMI Cable is 10 feet long with gold-plated connectors. It also includes a USB 2.0 cable used to charge PlayStation 3 controllers. As of March 2010, the price averages $40 to $60 at a variety of retailers.
PS3 HDMI Cable
A third-party alternative to the Sony cable is the PS3 HDMI Cable. It was tested by Charles King of Games on Smash, who wrote, ̶0;I wish I would of found a cable like this when I bought my PS3 and HDTV a few years ago. I would have saved a good amount of money without losing the quality you should expect from a HDMI cable.̶1; The cable is offered in lengths from 1 foot to 50 feet; prices range from $6 to $90.
DVI Gear
The DVI Gear cable was tested by CNET.com and found to work on the same level as more expensive, brand-name HDMI cables. The DVI Gear cables are priced at less than $5 as of March 2010. The cable is 6 feet long and is compatible with any device with an HDMI connection.
Rosewill HDMI Cable
The Rosewill HDMI cable was cited by LearnHDMI.com as having an above-average set of connectors. It is priced at less than $10 for a 6-foot cable as of March 2010. The benefit of strong connectors is that a lesser-quality connector could break if it is continually connected and disconnected from a PlayStation 3 console.
Certified HDMI Cable
This generic HDMI cable has been shown to perform just as well as more expensive alternatives. LearnHDMI.com listed it as its first choice for connecting to a high-definition TV. As of March 2010, this cable is priced at less than $6.