Also, you were saying that the cables will cost you $100 CAN. I'm assuming that is for Monster cable. While that is the brand to buy for absolute best performance, there are other makers of component cables that will still give you a better picture than S-video or AV, and will cost alot less. Sony makes an HD cable pack for the PS2 for $20 or $30 US, and Advanced Research makes component cables for use with other electronics starting at $20 US. The difference in quality comes from the extra shielding that Monster uses to keep the signal from bleeding out and being interfered with, which can cause loss of picture quality. Hope this doesn't add to the confusion