[quote name='Michaellvortega']it's his PS3, he has to hold the power button while he starts it. Then it will work.[/quote]
Ok, no audio, TV set to hdmi (already was), ....
hold down what??? the ps button on the controller? already tried that...
the ps3 is a switch and cannot be held down.
TV is a new Sony Bravia XBR
It really appears to be the cable.
Problem solved, called Sony TV then PS3 help (fast, thorough and polite) needed to reset the default settings in the PS3 from the original cable. Sorry for the mistake and thank you for the suggestions.
.....and we still can't believe a frickin adaptor is required to use a ps2 memory card...
oh wow! watching that silly bonus movie...now must use the CC $40 off and get the HD for the 360!