Multi- Console Receivers... - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

ironchefkorea · 04-21-2004, 10:57 PM

Hi. Alright so I've got a PS2 and Gamecube, and soon I'll have an X-Box (possibly a Dreamcast and vintage consoles in the future) but I don't have a receiver (I guess that's what you could call it) to connect them all to. I was wondering if any of you guys have any experience with these multiple console receivers I've seen on the internet, where you can plug in the av/s-vid/component cables, and then plug just the receiver into your tv and save yourself a lot of trouble. What's a good brand/model to get? I'm trying to keep it within my budget (I suppose it could be in the price range of 100-200 bucks), but I want something that's pretty good. What would you suggest? Thanks in advance for anyone who helps me out.

Buk · 04-22-2004, 09:17 AM

I just have a push button switch from pelican I bought for $20 on top of my TV, sure I have to get up to push the button, but its not like I'm switching every ten minutes...

LNCPapa · 04-22-2004, 02:03 PM

I have one of these:
http://www.buyritegames.com/product_...1003&last=1028
Though I paid a bit more for it back when I got it. It's pretty awesome though, except that I think it should have a remote.

buclao · 04-22-2004, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by Buk
I just have a push button switch from pelican I bought for $20 on top of my TV, sure I have to get up to push the button, but its not like I'm switching every ten minutes...

yeah i have one of these too. They work really well and I recommend it highly.

Lasereth · 04-22-2004, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Buk
I just have a push button switch from pelican I bought for $20 on top of my TV, sure I have to get up to push the button, but its not like I'm switching every ten minutes...

Quote:

Originally posted by buclao
yeah i have one of these too. They work really well and I recommend it highly.

I have one, they work perfect. Go buy one now...you won't regret it. For $20, they're a steal.

-Lasereth

LNCPapa · 04-22-2004, 05:12 PM

Unfortunately those $20 ones don't do component. I have one of those too but I don't use it anymore. I upgraded to the one I posted a link to since it does component, S-Video, and even has a built in switch/hub (not sure which.)

ironchefkorea · 04-22-2004, 10:10 PM

My PS2 is on component, and if I pick up one of these receivers, I might as well get component cables for my cube and box as well (although the tv in my room isn't even HDTV). So aside from the lack of component, do the $20 ones have several inputs? Or is it just two or three?

LNCPapa · 04-23-2004, 08:30 AM

I also have a 4 input S-Video/Composite switchbox. Cost $20 as they said. Made by Penguin.

04-21-2004, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
ironchefkorea Insane	Multi- Console Receivers... Hi. Alright so I've got a PS2 and Gamecube, and soon I'll have an X-Box (possibly a Dreamcast and vintage consoles in the future) but I don't have a receiver (I guess that's what you could call it) to connect them all to. I was wondering if any of you guys have any experience with these multiple console receivers I've seen on the internet, where you can plug in the av/s-vid/component cables, and then plug just the receiver into your tv and save yourself a lot of trouble. What's a good brand/model to get? I'm trying to keep it within my budget (I suppose it could be in the price range of 100-200 bucks), but I want something that's pretty good. What would you suggest? Thanks in advance for anyone who helps me out. __________________ If it wasn't for microsoft, if we lived in the middle east? Y'all wouldn't have no hands....

04-22-2004, 02:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
LNCPapa Crazy Location: Notre Dame	I have one of these: http://www.buyritegames.com/product_...1003&last=1028 Though I paid a bit more for it back when I got it. It's pretty awesome though, except that I think it should have a remote. __________________ No mercy for the bandwidth impaired

04-22-2004, 05:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
LNCPapa Crazy Location: Notre Dame	Unfortunately those $20 ones don't do component. I have one of those too but I don't use it anymore. I upgraded to the one I posted a link to since it does component, S-Video, and even has a built in switch/hub (not sure which.) __________________ No mercy for the bandwidth impaired

04-22-2004, 10:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
ironchefkorea Insane	My PS2 is on component, and if I pick up one of these receivers, I might as well get component cables for my cube and box as well (although the tv in my room isn't even HDTV). So aside from the lack of component, do the $20 ones have several inputs? Or is it just two or three? __________________ If it wasn't for microsoft, if we lived in the middle east? Y'all wouldn't have no hands....

04-23-2004, 08:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
LNCPapa Crazy Location: Notre Dame	I also have a 4 input S-Video/Composite switchbox. Cost $20 as they said. Made by Penguin. __________________ No mercy for the bandwidth impaired

04-22-2004, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Buk Addict Location: Seattle, WA	I just have a push button switch from pelican I bought for $20 on top of my TV, sure I have to get up to push the button, but its not like I'm switching every ten minutes...