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]

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

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.  

[e_brugal]

Believe it or not i'm always thinking on taking my nes and duck hunt when i deside to buy a CRTV to try the tv and the light gun

[Kriegspire]

HDMI: TV signal
Component: Wii
Scart: Xbox, N64 and SNES. All on one button press away.

I don't need more at the moment, but if and when I grab a PS2, I'll probably disconnect either the SNES or N64 from the modulator.

[wiggy]

No Scart in the US though

[zygmuray]

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.  

I know not all CRT will be light gun capable, But I did a little digging online and in some forum people were saying that the models with FS will work with light gun games, so that is why I picked this model specifically. But, they could be wrong. And I guess I can just bring my NES with my to test it before I buy it to make sure.

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

That is basically my set up now, I have a Sony Bravia with all my consoles hooked up by A/V splitter and component. but I am going to be moving soon and will be able to get a better set up, so I kind of want to go all out for the best picture I can.

[Quazimoto]

No Scart in the US though

ebay member specialty-av makes a SCART to YPbPr Component converter that works really well.  Don't know how difficult it would be to track down quality SCART output cables for certain systems though.  Wasn't too hard to find one for my Genesis some months back and I'm really pleased with the results.  Games look great on the little LCD TV I use for them.

[Arseen]

No Scart in the US though

ebay member specialty-av makes a SCART to YPbPr Component converter that works really well.  Don't know how difficult it would be to track down quality SCART output cables for certain systems though.  Wasn't too hard to find one for my Genesis some months back and I'm really pleased with the results.  Games look great on the little LCD TV I use for them.

RGB-Scarts are easy to find for any console that outputs RGB.
For those that need modding they can bit harder to find, but should still be easy.

[Arseen]

BTW: For SNES be careful when choosing the scart as there some varioations that look the same but don't work as well.
Similar looking cables are: US SNES, PAL SNES, Modded PAL N64, Modded US old type N64, Modded US new type N64 and PAL GameCube.
Some sellers say that the cable works on all, but that is only partially true, as if you use wrong cable the image is either too dark or too light or poor looking.
But basicly there is  I think 3 types of cables, but which worked on which I don't know.

[Kriegspire]

BTW: For SNES be careful when choosing the scart as there some varioations that look the same but don't work as well.
Similar looking cables are: US SNES, PAL SNES, Modded PAL N64, Modded US old type N64, Modded US new type N64 and PAL GameCube.
Some sellers say that the cable works on all, but that is only partially true, as if you use wrong cable the image is either too dark or too light or poor looking.
But basicly there is  I think 3 types of cables, but which worked on which I don't know.

I know the PAL SNES + PAL N64 use the same Scart cables.

[Arseen]

BTW: For SNES be careful when choosing the scart as there some varioations that look the same but don't work as well.
Similar looking cables are: US SNES, PAL SNES, Modded PAL N64, Modded US old type N64, Modded US new type N64 and PAL GameCube.
Some sellers say that the cable works on all, but that is only partially true, as if you use wrong cable the image is either too dark or too light or poor looking.
But basicly there is  I think 3 types of cables, but which worked on which I don't know.

I know the PAL SNES + PAL N64 use the same Scart cables.

That can't be true as N64 does not out put RGB.

I know the RCA cable + scart adapter works on any SNES, N64 and Gamecubeas well as AV famicom.

But we want RGB.

[Kriegspire]

BTW: For SNES be careful when choosing the scart as there some varioations that look the same but don't work as well.
Similar looking cables are: US SNES, PAL SNES, Modded PAL N64, Modded US old type N64, Modded US new type N64 and PAL GameCube.
Some sellers say that the cable works on all, but that is only partially true, as if you use wrong cable the image is either too dark or too light or poor looking.
But basicly there is  I think 3 types of cables, but which worked on which I don't know.

I know the PAL SNES + PAL N64 use the same Scart cables.

That can't be true as N64 does not out put RGB.

I know the RCA cable + scart adapter works on any SNES, N64 and Gamecubeas well as AV famicom.

But we want RGB.

I've got them hooked up right now. SNES has the exact same connection as the N64.



That's what they look like, im not crazy