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[Fallofmart]

I want to hook up my PS2 and 360 by component at the same time as switching is pissing me off, however if a switcher is going to cost a lot I'd rather just keep changing plugs...

I know nothing about this kind of thing, will this lower the image quality a lot?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280033739205

If it will, whats the cheapest thing I can get that wont?

 

[123rl]

It would work but it may have a bit of interference with the X360. I know someone who uses one of these (or one that is very similar) and it's fine with his PS2, as that is only 480p. But because the 360 uses a higher resolution, and therefore more bandwidth, that switchbox struggles a bit.

So, it would work but it might cause a bit of interference with 720p and 1080i

 

[Blimblim]

I'd say this should be alright.

 

[gkryhewy]

You probably want something powered for 720p/1080i. I recommend the impact acoustics 3-play as an affordable option (40-50 bucks). I have one, and it's solid.

 

[Fallofmart]

It would work but it may have a bit of interference with the X360. I know someone who uses one of these (or one that is very similar) and it's fine with his PS2, as that is only 480p. But because the 360 uses a higher resolution, and therefore more bandwidth, that switchbox struggles a bit.

So, it would work but it might cause a bit of interference with 720p and 1080i

Thanks for the help, Because it says -

This box can carry the HD Signal from you equipment (480p,720p and 1080i). It will work with any AV equipment so long as it uses a component cable and will work in full HD.

I thought it'd be ok... By interference do you mean like lag or the image quality decreasing?

 

[Fallofmart]

You probably want something powered for 720p/1080i. I recommend the impact acoustics 3-play as an affordable option (40-50 bucks). I have one, and it's solid.

That seems perfect, but don't think it's avaliable in the UK I'll have a harder look now.

 

[mrklaw]

you have a budget?

I have a switcher that has four inputs and two outputs - useful for feeding my TV and projector simultaneously. Buttons on the front or IR controllable. But about £90. Try keene.co.uk for other similar boxes.

edit: link

 

[pilonv1]

I've used this for PS2/Xbox/GC and it's great, no signal problems or anything. Havent tried the 360 through it though since I use VGA.

 

[Fallofmart]

you have a budget?

I have a scancom switcher that has four inputs and two outputs - useful for feeding my TV and projector simultaneously. Buttons on the front or IR controllable. But about £90. Try keene.co.uk for other similar boxes.

Well considering it's a 20 second job to change the cable I didn't want to spend much, it's just for convenience really. £90 is more that I'd want to spend.

 

[123rl]

It's usually interference or a slightly weaker/poorer image. It might be different to the one that I saw, and it might work with 720p without any problems. I don't think that box would introduce any lag though. I use a component switchbox (made by B-Tech) and that works perfectly with 720p/1080i and has no negative effect on the image

For £15 I think it's worth trying though. btw it's cheaper at Play-Asia. That ebay seller even copied the text from Play Asia's website:lol

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-2q-77-o-49-en-15-component-70-1i9v.html

 

[Fallofmart]

Thanks, I might grab it off there then with a couple of games

Would these cheaper ones do the job (they are powered) =

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTOMATIC-AUDIO-COMPONENT-VIDEO-SWITCHER_W0QQitemZ120038612193QQihZ002QQcategoryZ109015QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-WAY-COMPONENT-AV-SWITCHER-WITH-REMOTE-CONTROL_W0QQitemZ170030711943QQihZ007QQcategoryZ109015QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[ascully]

If you have a home theater reciever have a look on the back they usually accept video connections as well as audio.

 

[pilonv1]

It's usually interference or a slightly weaker/poorer image. It might be different to the one that I saw, and it might work with 720p without any problems. I don't think that box would introduce any lag though.

I had no issues with Amped 2 and Street Hoops (both 720p) but that's not really a great sample size. If I get a chance tomorrow I'll run the 360 through it and report back.

 

[gkryhewy]

Thanks, I might grab it off there then with a couple of games

Would these cheaper ones do the job (they are powered) =

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTOMATIC-AUDIO-COMPONENT-VIDEO-SWITCHER_W0QQitemZ120038612193QQihZ002QQcategoryZ109015QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-WAY-COMPONENT-AV-SWITCHER-WITH-REMOTE-CONTROL_W0QQitemZ170030711943QQihZ007QQcategoryZ109015QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Sweet, dude, the second one looks like the euro version of the 3-play I recommended. It's the exact same design, just a different color. Go with that one.

 

[tedtropy]

For my 480p consoles, I just use this little cheapie that is then connected into component input 1 on my TV and honestly it works fine for them...

My 360 I keep directly connected to component 2 as I don't trust the thing's ability to pass 720P/1080i signals.

 

[123rl]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-WAY-COMPONE...yZ109015QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This is what I use. It's awesome.

No signal degradation at all, and a very reliable/well-built piece of equipment, IMHO. It's small enough to just fit under my LCD, yet still gives me access to the input buttons

If you can afford to buy one, then do it. There's no way you would regret buying that

 

[Fallofmart]

Ah ok then Got a couple of recommendations on that one then.

Thanks guys!


(this can be locked now if you want)

 

[dalyr95]

Out of interest, anyone in the UK know where I can get a gamecube component cable?

Or whatever is best for the GC to connect to a HDTV, I've got an old one with the Digital Out.

 

[tedtropy]

Out of interest, anyone in the UK know where I can get a gamecube component cable?

Or whatever is best for the GC to connect to a HDTV, I've got an old one with the Digital Out.

Unfortunately the official Nintendo component cable is the only way you're gonna get 480P out of the 'cube. You can pick them up on eBay and such. I've got an extra one, although I have no idea what shipping to the UK would be.