To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. You've probably heard that expensive HDMI cables aren't worth the money, because all cables provide the same digital signal. And while part of that is true—expensive cables aren't necessarily better than cheap ones—it's not quite as simple as "any cable will do," particularly when it comes to modern game systems. What Happens When You Use the Wrong Cable "The whole scenario about 'all cables are the same' is not completely accurate," explains Brad Bramy, vice president of marketing at HDM Licensing Administrator (HDMI LA)—the agent that licenses the HDMI specification to manufacturers. First, there are differences in build quality. One cable could withstand sharp bends better than another, for example, or hold up to more abuse over time. He does agree, though, that price isn't always an indicator of that quality. "You can have an inexpensive cable that isn't cheaply made, and sometimes the most expensive cable isn't the best," he explains. If a cable seems too cheap to be true, though, it might be—so shop diligently, as you would for any other product.