TV-Out on the PSP Slim

Here's some background information on the TV-Out feature that's available on the Sony PSP Slim. As you all know, one of the new features available on the Slim is the ability to output videos, pictures and games on a TV set, using a TV-Out cable that's sold separately.

However, what Sony conveniently forgot to mention is the fact that the choice of TV-Out cable is important. Here's three TV-Out cables that are currently available in Singapore.

Component cable

AV Cable

S-Video Cable

All three cables allow you to output pictures, videos and music to your TV set, but here's the difference: Only the component cable will allow you to output PSP Games to your TV screen. The AV cable and S-Video cable will not let you play games on your TV.

This means you'll need a TV with component input to be able to play your games on your TV! At least an Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV) or High Definition TV (HDTV) is needed so as to be able to use the component cables. Sony wants the graphics to look its best even on the TV, hence this requirement for a good TV before games can be displayed on the TV.

So if you have an old-school TV, like me, take note that you won't be able to play your games via TV-Out until you get a newer TV with component input.