Technical question about cables and Switchers...

[Rajaat the Warbringer]

Just for reference, I have a NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, Genesis/CD/Power Base Converter, Saturn, Dreamcast, PS2, Japanese PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Tubrografx 16/CD.... all hooked up to the same TV.

The NES is working on RF since it's a top loader, and all my other systems besides the 360 are hooked up with A/V (red/yellow/white,  not sure if that's the technical term) through 2 different switchers (one straight into my TV, the other through my VCR). My 360 is hooked up on the single Component hookup directly into my TV.

Now, I just bought a Wii. And I obviously have no available hookups to get it going. My question is, is there a piece of equipment that would allow me to plug in two Component hookups into it, and have one line coming from that to my TV?

That way, I could have my PS3 on component too, and hook up my Wii into the plug where the PS3 used to be.

Thanks!

[Tan]

Just buy yourself a HDTV video selector, I recommend a Pelican System Selector or a Gamestop HDTV hub (made by Pelican). They are pretty much the same as a composite (yellow/red/white) hub, but depending on the model has anywhere from 3-8 component inputs + composite and S-video.

Prices range from $20 to $100 depending on what your looking for. Also the Wii has component cables available as well, you may want to keep that in mind.

[Rajaat the Warbringer]

Oh, okay. I don't have an HD TV, so I kinda assumed that I wouldn't have the hookups needed to use one of those. Thanks!

[Alabama-Shrimp]

well don't really know the exact type of plugs you have on the back of a Telly in America, but i got a thing called a Spider wire from ebay about 3 years ago its got connectors for Sony (PS1/PS2), Saturn, Xbox, Dreamcast and Nintendo (SNES/N64) these all join in to one SCART connector saving allot of messing and space so the Wii can go in the other SCART plug

[Rajaat the Warbringer]

Just wanted to say thanks again. I got the Pelican switcher, and now all three of my current gen systems are hooked up in Component. I was too tired to actually play anything, but I'm sure it'll look nice when I do :-D

[Tan]

Hey no prob, many here know exactly how it feels to have everything in order. It's nice to have an organized A/V center, especially when it's running component.
 

[JWKobayashi]

Oh, okay. I don't have an HD TV, so I kinda assumed that I wouldn't have the hookups needed to use one of those. Thanks!

That's strange. What resolution does your TV offer? I assumed that only EDTV / HDTV offered component inputs. There really isn't much benefit to using them if your TV can only display 480i. There is supposed to be some difference in colors, but still... Anyway, just curious!

[OatBob]

sorry Shrimp, SCART cables aren't used over here.  The main ones here are: composite (yellow, red&white audio) and component (Red, green, blue or RGB).  HDMI is offered with the PS3 and (now) the 360.

Go ahead and cascade as many of those Pelican switches as you need to.  My television has only one composite input,   so through three of the GameStop (really Pelican) switches, I am able to have 8 consoles and DVD player connected, with one port to spare.

[Tondog]

Don't forget S-Video.