Why dont we sell componant switch boxes in the UK?

Guest 19770 · 25-11-2003, 19:47

Cant people see many of us are moving away from RGB scart with the Tide of the PLASMA and the LCD.

LV426 · 28-11-2003, 08:53

I think you've answered your own question. As part of Eurpoe, we have to suffer the evils of SCART connections which on most pieces of equipment is still the only way of getting signals from one device to another.

Elsewhere in the world, they do not have the joy of these wretched connectors.

So, because the majority of the public have SCARTs and need to switch and/or split SCART signals - that's what stores sell.

A change will only be led by demand. In the meantime, it may be fruitful to seek out switchers for separate cables as used for component in other (non-European) countries.

Guest 19770 · 28-11-2003, 18:32

Even Madcatz sell a cheap console one in the states, does anyone know a company that will import for u?

LV426 · 28-11-2003, 19:12

Have you tried doing a search on the Internet? For example:

http://www.videocapturecard.com/com3.html

Guest 19770 · 28-11-2003, 19:25

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Originally posted by LV426
Have you tried doing a search on the Internet? For example:

http://www.videocapturecard.com/com3.html

seen afew great ones on the states but when you add shipping and potential customs charges they look less desirable

Guest 3083 · 29-11-2003, 20:36

Kyro, have you seen this one at lik-sang http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?cat...ducts_id=3224& ?

Nice and cheap, too.

Guest 19770 · 29-11-2003, 23:15

yes only 2-1 which is ghey

nice LFC badge

G-man · 30-11-2003, 20:13

Try Ard electronics. Sure I saw one of these in the last sale catalouge they sent me.

Guest 6609 · 30-11-2003, 23:54

Don't get a DC powered one unless it's the Audio Authority one, the 3 i've had all caused interferance. I currently use a manual RCA switch from Lektropacks ( http://www.lektropacks.co.uk/product...Fid=57&sku=136 ), and it works flawlessly for me, switching between DVD, PS2, Xbox & GC. I can't see any signal degredation on my 42" panasonic plasma compared to a direct connection...

GAmbrose · 30-11-2003, 23:54

My amp does.

Gary A

Guest 19770 · 01-12-2003, 22:51

would anyone be interested in any of the MadCatz ones?

Guest 27405 · 02-12-2003, 09:49

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Originally posted by Kyro
would anyone be interested in any of the MadCatz ones?

If there's no significant loss in picture quality by going through the adaptor rather than straight to the HDTV/ Plasma, then yes, I would be interested in getting one of these switcher boxes, seeing as I use component from my DVD, GC, PS2 and XBOX. Could be very handy and save me swapping cables all the time!!

Guest 19770 · 02-12-2003, 10:11

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Originally posted by DavidBrent
If there's no significant loss in picture quality by going through the adaptor rather than straight to the HDTV/ Plasma, then yes, I would be interested in getting one of these switcher boxes, seeing as I use component from my DVD, GC, PS2 and XBOX. Could be very handy and save me swapping cables all the time!!

I read some thoughts of people in the States and they say it does what it says it does with no PQ loss.

The reason I ask, Is I have emailed several import companies and teh only one to respond was GoblinDirect if we all emailed them to stock it or make a bulk import it might just work out fine

Guest 243 · 02-12-2003, 10:56

What's the likely cost of the madcatz one?

Guest 19770 · 02-12-2003, 12:42

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Originally posted by sideshowbob
What's the likely cost of the madcatz one?

It sells for 30 dollars in the US so I would expect 30-40 pounds here due to importation.

Guest 19770 · 02-12-2003, 13:52

Side show just ordered one for 48 bucks from here

they are canadian and you can get it for 42 if you take UPS 5 day shipping.

now let us pray customs dont get me

Guest 19770 · 02-12-2003, 17:07

WTF just got this reply from them

Quote:

The MadCatz HDTV System Selector you ordered has been discontinued by MadCatz due to manufacturing problems. You have a $ 34.99 Credit to use towards any other ConsoleSource.com merchandise. Please let us know what product(s) you desire? Thanks.

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