Do PS3 GAMES need HDMI for audio?

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  • audioqueso
    Super Senior Member
    • Nov 2004
    • 1930

    Do PS3 GAMES need HDMI for audio?

    On a PS3, audiowise, the advantage of using HDMI instead of optical output vs HDMI is that you can have DTS-HD and DolbyHD with blu-ray movies. You can not get those formats via the optical output. Is this only true with blu-ray movies, or does this apply to PS3 games as well?

    The reason I ask is because I'm contemplating on leaving HDMI AV processors, and buying the Oppo blu-ray player (which will still give me DTS-HD and DolbyHD via 7.1 analog outputs) for blu-ray movies. But audiowise... do I lose any abilities or format with PS3 games by using optical instead of HDMI?
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  • Kevin D
    Ultra Senior Member
    • Oct 2002
    • 4601

    #2
    Not that I can see. The PS3 will send out 7.1 MPCM over HDMI for games, but I'm pretty sure it's some form of 5.1>7.1 conversion. I doubt any game will output a new format anytime soon, and I doubt you would lose much if you did.

    Kevin D.

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    • Chris D
      Moderator Emeritus
      • Dec 2000
      • 16877

      #3
      AFAIK, no games yet use 7.1 audio or the new HBR audio formats. Just a matter of time, though, I suppose.
      CHRIS

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      • audioqueso
        Super Senior Member
        • Nov 2004
        • 1930

        #4
        One that I forgot, what about DVD-A? Do I need to use HDMI for that, or will optical work (assuming that the Oppo will not support DVD-A)?
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        • littlesaint
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2007
          • 823

          #5
          PS3 doesn't play DVD-A. Some models play SACD, and for that you need HDMI. The Oppo is supposed to play DVD-A and SACD when it it released.
          Santino

          The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

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          • audioqueso
            Super Senior Member
            • Nov 2004
            • 1930

            #6
            Oops, I forgot that's my Marantz that plays them. My mistake. The Oppo is only advertised to play SACD, not DVD-A. Oh well, I'll just rip it to my HTPC instead.
            B&W 804S/Velodyne SPL-1000R/Anthem MRX720

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            • Chris D
              Moderator Emeritus
              • Dec 2000
              • 16877

              #7
              But to answer the sub-question there, no, DVD-A and SACD can not be transmitted over legacy digital connections of coax and optical.
              CHRIS

              Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
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              • littlesaint
                Senior Member
                • Jul 2007
                • 823

                #8
                Originally posted by audioqueso
                Oops, I forgot that's my Marantz that plays them. My mistake. The Oppo is only advertised to play SACD, not DVD-A. Oh well, I'll just rip it to my HTPC instead.
                The final specs on the Oppo are not complete. DVD-A is still being worked out, but beta testers have been told it will be there.
                Santino

                The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

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                • btf1980
                  Senior Member
                  • Aug 2007
                  • 704

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Chris D
                  AFAIK, no games yet use 7.1 audio or the new HBR audio formats. Just a matter of time, though, I suppose.
                  Not true. There are a ton of games on the PS3 that are 7.1. In fact, one of their launch titles in 2006, Resistance: Fall of Man was 7.1 PCM native.

                  A list of 7.1 PS3 titles.

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                  • Chris D
                    Moderator Emeritus
                    • Dec 2000
                    • 16877

                    #10
                    Really? Sweet! I have RFOM, and I didn't remember it being 7.1. I can't get to that link right now, but will take a look when I can.
                    CHRIS

                    Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
                    - Pleasantville

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