What Cable Connects PlayStation to TV? HDMI for Modern, AV for Legacy

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the standard for all modern PlayStation consoles (PS3, PS4, PS5).

By Console

• PS5 / PS4 / PS4 Pro / PS3 (Slim/Super Slim): HDMI only (cable included).
• PS3 (Fat/Original): HDMI or AV Multi Out (Composite: Yellow/Red/White; Component: Red/Green/Blue + Red/White audio). HDMI highly recommended.
• PS2 / PS1: AV Multi Out (Composite/Component/RGB SCART depending on region/cable). No HDMI natively (requires upscaler/mod).

Why HDMI?

• Single cable for video + audio.
• Supports 480p–4K, HDR, high refresh rates, HDCP.
• Digital signal = no degradation.

Use a certified "Premium High Speed" (18Gbps) or "Ultra High Speed" (48Gbps) HDMI cable for 4K/HDR/120Hz on PS4 Pro/PS5.