On the optical cable front, I spent a few quid and went for something like this (I needed it in a longer length though)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Audio-O...624199&sr=1-13
On the otherhand, something like this will probably do everything you need:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HIGH-PROFESS...2624128&sr=8-1
Your choice really, both should work fine
Originally Posted by htid 
Ok thanks for the info
Yeah I'm just going to be playing games and films from time to time. I guess it won't really be the start of a home cinema kit - that can wait until later. I think I'll be looking at the HTK then, thanks a lot!
You're welcome mate, enjoy your new setup.