You can use just about any cable t.v. era set with the PS3. The only problem is without the HDTV you're really not getting the full PS3 experience, so you can afford it a HDTV is the way to go. If you buy an PS3 and don't have an HDTV try it on one if you know anybody who has an HD set and you'll see the difference and want an HDTV. I did.