Over at Gizmodo there was some discussion of whether or not using non-licensed third party products (such as cables) voided your PS3’s warranty. It does, and it’s clearly stated in said warranty:

(2) THE PRODUCT IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY SCEA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ADAPTORS AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICES). YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS AND LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS.

So, if your PS3 breaks and they ask you if you used any third party, non-licensed products with your PS3 say “No!” Otherwise you, my friend, have just voided your warranty. —MEGHANN MARCO

Not using Official Sony Components? [AVS Forum via Gizmodo]
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