Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

[Crimson Knight]

A long time ago, I bought this black box. It had two sets of inputs for A/V, so I could hook up two consoles to the same TV, all I had to do was change channels. It was great(except I would get shocked if I touched the metal parts, I HATE STATIC ELECTRICITY!). I used it for my N64 and PS. Good times were had.

But I have no clue what that thing was, I had it like, 8 years ago.

So, it'd be great if some could help me with general terms/links for an adapter with multiple console inputs, specifically for PS3 and Wii, and possibly the 360 in the future.

[Red Dragon]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

There are a ton of products out there for stuff like this.

An example would be like this:
http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/Produ...oduct_id=18698

[JPS]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

or this?
http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20switch%205port.htm

Of course this is probably way out of your price range

for $40 this will be your best bet
http://www.buy.com/prod/joytech-tri-...204972580.html

[Valkysas]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

You're talking about an AV switchbox, I believe.

I used to have one that connected 6 devices at once, but it broke, and I now have a bunch of cables dangling next to my TV and I just swap those as needed.

[JPS]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

Yeah I got a GameStop 4-port AV switchbox from Wal-Mart for $20

[Crimson Knight]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

You're talking about an AV switchbox, I believe.

OMG, that's it! Thanks a lot.

I have to switch consoles alot, so this will come in very handy.

[Red Dragon]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

You're talking about an AV switchbox, I believe.

That's what I have. I think I lost the cable that conencts to the TV though.

[orius]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

Check Radio Shack. They usually have all sorts of adaptors and stuff like this. Probably want a box with a switch on it where you just flip the switch for a different console.

[Gwommy]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

You should see my setup. I've got two switch boxes for coaxial connections that have 5 inputs and 2 outputs, then I have one AV switchbox with 4 inputs and 2 outputs. So after I get everything hooked up, you can play any of the 11 or 12 consoles that I have on either one of my two TV's, or you could play one console on both TV's. It's pretty spiffy.

[Alzar]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

get a hdtv they have tons of inputs

[Big Rick Cook]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

They still tend not to have enough of the high-end stuff, or just one of everything, and switchers are still useful.

[Jeroak Nelave]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

I have the one JPS has, and it works great. Unfortunately, since i use HDMI for my PS3, and SVideo for the DC, and Component for the 360 and Wii, i still have to switch TV inputs, but i dont mind, as long as i can play my games in hidef and stuff.

[Crimson Knight]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

get a hdtv they have tons of inputs

But THOSE costs hundreds of dollars! Plus I'd have to get up and change the channel! Who has energy for THAT anymore!?

[John Mora]

Re: Ok, so I need help with connecting multiple consoles to a TV. Can anyone help?

But THOSE costs thousands of dollars!

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