The new gaming product from Sony, Playstation 3, is the latest craze. Packed with a plethora of features, this is the best gaming solution. But the one problem is that the Playstation 3 package does not include an HDMI Cable with it. This was a major disappointment for all the gaming fans who spent hundreds of dollars on Playstation 3.

The lack of the Playstation 3 HDMI cable, customers claim, robs them of the �ultimate� experience, as it lacks that level of functioning and overall performance of the product. Of course, one can easily purchase this HDMI cable from the market, if one is really particular about experiencing the superb quality of audio and video facilities PS3 has to offer. This cable is only a regular rectangular jack cable, so it isn�t complicated to fix either.

The absence of this Playstation 3 HDMI cable does not make a major difference to people who are not so tech savvy. Though connecting the PS3 to a TV with a normal cable is bound to affect the audio/video quality, they will not be able to notice that difference till they actually compare it with the actual HDMI cable. One is always happy working on an average computer, till one actually gets to work with an advanced one, will all the latest features. It is only then that the person gets the true taste of quality and efficiency!

The cable that connects the VCR to the TV is the composite cable. It is designed to provide a certain level of audio/video quality, no less, no more. Though it is consistent in its performance, there is only a certain level up to which it can function. The Playstation 3 HDMI Cable, however, is far finer and gives the user an audio/video experience that goes far beyond his expectations.

Listed below are some brands of the Playstation 3 HDMI cable, available in the market today:

* Playstation 3 HDMI Cable from Logitech

HDMI audio/video cables from Logitech are of superb quality and helps connect one`s PS3 via a single cable, thereby eliminating the problem of too many wires hanging from all ends! The picture resolution is great too it can be as high as 1080 pixels!

The features of this product are astounding - integrated strain relief, flexible PVC jacket, and support for 720p/1080i/1080p, twisted-pair construction, quad-shielded construction, gold-plated connectors and 99.96% oxygen-free conductors. The cable is 10ft/3m in length and comes with a limited warranty.

It is reasonably priced at $49.99 only.

* The Nyko Playstation 3 HDMI Cable

This product offers conversion-free digital connection, also with an image resolution of 1080 pixels. So this product too gives your PS3 a great audio/video performance.

You can buy this product at Buy.com at a mere $35.96.

* The Sony Playstation 3 HDMI Cable - DLC-HD20P

This super-efficient, high-speed cable takes gaming to a far higher level, with unrivalled display and extreme sound and picture clarity.

Features include a far higher speed, better color quality, new HD lossless audio formats, and lip sync. The cable is 8.5 feet long and its terminal ends are gold-tipped.

For all these mega features, the product is moderately priced at $59.99.

It is always advisable to purchase the proper Playstion 3 HDMI cable, as this is what lets you the best possible experience from your PS3. Having spent so much on the Playstation 3 already, pitching in a little more for far better quality does not hurt at all!

Play B3yond is the official slogan of Playstation 3 Games. So what is this implying? Is it talking of the graphics or the entire gameplay experience or both?

Admittedly, Playstation 3 games have some of the best audio-visual effects ever created. The whole feel of the game is more believable than most other games. Even the fight sequences, explosions and the like are realistically created.

Here`s a list of some of the best Playstation 3 games:

* Call of Duty 3

This was a game that had been hyped right from the start, so players had been looking forward to this like no other game. Set against the background of The World War, this is the story where the player assumes the role of a brave young soldier. This game is extremely absorbing and addictive too! This is one of the most brilliant of Playstation 3 games and one cannot point out any flaw in the game, even is one is hell-bent on finding one.

In case you are buying a PS3, you should see to it that it includes this Playstation 3 game in it.

* Fight Night: Round 3

EA Sports, a company that regularly releases sports games, is best known to create games with the best graphics and visuals. The most famous are NBA Live, Madden, FIFA etc.

The company has excelled itself by creating Fight Night: Round 3. The thing that makes these Playstation 3 games so special is that they have seemingly real visuals. Each and every detail about the graphics are really well taken care of.

* Genji: Days of the Blade

This game sadly lacks in gameplay  the general plot is bland and most uninteresting. But the Playstation 3 game makes up for all that with its excellent graphics. If you are already familiar with Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children, then you should definitely give this game a look. The mythological characters look so real, that is becomes a pleasure to watch the brilliant special effects.

Playstation 3 games also include an elaborate list of great games. The Call of Duty 3, Fight Night: Round 3 and Resistance: Fall of Man are some of the best available games of Playstation 3.

But the question that arises is, are these Playstation 3 games good enough for one to consider buying a PS3 console for them?

A PS3 would cost you $600. Playstation 3 games carry only a brand value and if some of the future games are not able to keep up with that general brand image, the buyer is likely to be more than disappointed. So it might not be such a great idea, after all, to purchase a PS3 just to play these games.

The buyer will have to carefully evaluate the pros and the cons before finally deciding whether or not he wants to spend that much on the PS3.