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Hooking up consoles
zygmuray:
So, Im looking to figure out the best way to hook up my consoles and advice would be greatly appreciated.
I think I have and understanding but let me know if my idea is flawed.
Im thinking of getting this model tv. So light gun games will still work, and is has a lot of inputs.
http://www.mediacollege.com/equipment/sony/tv/kv/kv36fs120.html
Then using this for my SNES, N64, and Gamecube. (hopefully i can find them cheaper)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SNES-SUPER-FAMICOM-21-PIN-RGB-SCART-CABLE-JAPAN-NEW-/360784652652?pt=US_Video_Game_Cables_Adapters&hash=item540070e96c&_uhb=1
go into.
http://www.digibuys.co.uk/5-Way-Scart-Switch-Box-Lead-Adapter-Splitter-p-338.html
then,
http://www.shinybow.eu/eshop/datasheed/SB-2840.pdf
Into my tv...
I guess Im looking for input on if this will work and look better than s-video?
And how much modding on the system will be required?, if any.
Head of Desserts:
You may not like my advice, but I like to keep things simple
HDMI stuff into TV, Component into TV, and for the multiple retro stuff composite connections, I use this
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3964911
All this goes into my LCD Sony Bravia TV,
Would I like to get an old TV for retro consoles, of course, but it's not a priority right now.
But the ideal for me would be composite for everything retro, but PS2/Xbox/GameCube and above would be component and HDMI
e_brugal:
--- Quote from: Lord Karnage on November 15, 2013, 07:57:33 AM ---You may not like my advice, but I like to keep things simple
HDMI stuff into TV, Component into TV, and for the multiple retro stuff composite connections, I use this
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3964911
--- End quote ---
i agree with you, but for HDMI im thinking on buying this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Port-HDMI-Switch-Switcher-Box-4x1-w-TOSlink-Coaxial-Audio-Output-3D-Support-/251323213345?pt=US_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3a8407e621
OR This one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Port-Mini-HDMI-Splitter-Switch-Switcher-Box-Selector-Remote-Control-DVD-1080P/121188202521?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D2719981825734845339%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D261183955431%26
sniperlobster:
I use this for HDMI switching and it works flawlessly.
http://www.kinivo.com/Kinivo-501BN-Premium-wireless-adapter/dp/B0049SCB2Y
wiggy:
Just as an FYI, light gun games will NOT work with that TV.
Contrary to popular belief, being a CRT isn't what is required to play light gun games. Analogue image processing is. So no HD tv will work and many late model tubes that aren't HD won't work either. I have a non-HD, 4:3, 36" Sony (KV-36XBR250) which uses a digital processor and it does not get along with light guns.