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aa1037 · 01-08-2005, 11:11 PM

Hey all,
I was wondering if anyone had any links to sites with instructions on how to build a rack for a bunch of different video game systems?

basically, what I want to build is:
a rack capable of housing simultaneously an Xbox, PS2, GC, SNES, genesis, nintendo, etc

i want to get some type of A/V switcher (anyone have any good recs on these?)

i want the inside of each shelf in the unit to have RCA and coax inputs

other fancy stuff i might want...building seperate switches/buttons to pick between systems and perhaps powering something else at the same time (say, choose PS2 and simultaneously a blue cathode comes on or something)

thanks!

Pellaz · 01-10-2005, 01:38 PM

On the A/V switch-what exactly are you wanting from it? How many systems are you going to hook up? Is it a must for you to have a remote? You can find these in all shapes and sizes, but if you want good functionality and remote switching, and need a small number of switches (3-4), you're better off buying a reciever if you've got the money. Considering everything else you benefit from with that option, the dedicated switch boxes are horribly overpriced.

(keep in mind that many older systems that you won't be using s/component video on can probably be strung together into one switch controller, where the one that's currently on sends the signal through, with little to no degradation)

aa1037 · 01-10-2005, 03:09 PM

I'm looking to hook up, at the minimum:
PS2
Xbox
GC
Dreamcast
SNES
Genesis
Nintendo

The snes, genesis, and nintendo can use those coax pass throughs. a remote isn't a must at all. do you think a receiver would be the best bet, then it just goes into the tv and you switch it through there?

01-08-2005, 11:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
aa1037 Insane Location: New York	video game furniture / switch Hey all, I was wondering if anyone had any links to sites with instructions on how to build a rack for a bunch of different video game systems? basically, what I want to build is: a rack capable of housing simultaneously an Xbox, PS2, GC, SNES, genesis, nintendo, etc i want to get some type of A/V switcher (anyone have any good recs on these?) i want the inside of each shelf in the unit to have RCA and coax inputs other fancy stuff i might want...building seperate switches/buttons to pick between systems and perhaps powering something else at the same time (say, choose PS2 and simultaneously a blue cathode comes on or something) thanks!

01-10-2005, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pellaz Addict Location: Texas	On the A/V switch-what exactly are you wanting from it? How many systems are you going to hook up? Is it a must for you to have a remote? You can find these in all shapes and sizes, but if you want good functionality and remote switching, and need a small number of switches (3-4), you're better off buying a reciever if you've got the money. Considering everything else you benefit from with that option, the dedicated switch boxes are horribly overpriced. (keep in mind that many older systems that you won't be using s/component video on can probably be strung together into one switch controller, where the one that's currently on sends the signal through, with little to no degradation) __________________ " ' Big Mouth. Remember it took three of you to kill me. A god, a boy, and, last and least, a hero.' " Last edited by Pellaz; 01-10-2005 at 01:40 PM..

01-10-2005, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
aa1037 Insane Location: New York	I'm looking to hook up, at the minimum: PS2 Xbox GC Dreamcast SNES Genesis Nintendo The snes, genesis, and nintendo can use those coax pass throughs. a remote isn't a must at all. do you think a receiver would be the best bet, then it just goes into the tv and you switch it through there?