1080i vs 1080p?

May be...

Is there any visual difference between the two on the ps3?

1080p owns 1080i in many ways.



When watching sports and stuff if your tv has a fast frame rate such as 100hz, you will really tell the different between 1080i and 1080p.



1080i uses 2 diagonals scans (interlaced)

whereas 1080p uses one continuous progressive scan.



If your display is under 40" (give or take some) I wouldn't recommend paying extra $$$$ for 1080p, but if you are looking for a display 40" + then here 1080p really shines...



If money isn't an issue and you are looking at LCD TVs, look for a 1080p TV, 40" +, with 100hz or faster. Also when buying a tv the dynamic contrast can be a major factor ( some cheap brands who offer 1080p cheap sometimes arn't very big on the other stuff that DO MATTER).



On the ps3, I think there is a big difference. I own 2 TV's both bravia, one is 1080i and one is 1080p. The 1080p tv is awesome and offers greater picture clarification. I play a lot of cod4 and with 1080p the explosions look better and more realistic. Also the writing is much clearer.



1080p is a bigger resolution so expect better picture quality.

only if your tv is bigger than 40in





edit. 1080p is a higher resolution

1080p is better

The visual difference between 1080i and 1080p is very minimal.



1080p is the best though.

1080p is Full HD. Always, Progressive (p) Scan is better that Interlaced (i) Scan!

1080i is better.