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" The next model of PlayStation 3 hardware will only display HD video using an HDMI cable. Though prior and current PlayStation 3 systems can display HD video using a component cable, a restriction will prevent the next model of hardware from playing HD Blu-ray video unless the system is connected to the TV using an HDMI cord. &amp;quot;The new CECH-3000 series PS3 requires HDMI only for BD movie output in HD, in compliance with AACS standards,&amp;quot; Sony told Ars Technica. &amp;quot;PS3 continues to support component output for HD gaming and streaming content.&amp;quot; The Advanced Access Content System (AACS) is a form of DRM that restricts analogue outputs from displaying any resolution higher than 960 x 540. Full high-definition resolutions can only be displayed through AACS by using HDMI or DVI cables.  Current PlayStation 3 systems will be unaffected by the update, as it will only affect new CECH-3000 model PS3 systems. Last month, Sony announced a new PlayStation 3 model with lower power consumption, which is a model CECH-3000b and will have the AACS restriction. A hack-proof PlayStation 3 was rumoured to be in development by Sony earlier this year. Shortly after the reports, PlayStation Network went offline due to a severe security breach that led to personal details and credit card information being stolen. Full access to the service was restored in early June. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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