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    Default Was there a PS2/Xbox (original) component cable?

    Did any company produce a Universal Component Video/Audio cable that fit the PS2 and original XBOX? I've seen many that are Wii, PS2/PS3 and Xbox 360. I was using a universal Mad Catz I think S-Video cable for both, but two things. Second question is, if such a cable exists, can both consoles be plugged in at once? The S-Video was a pain, because if they were both plugged in, the video would not come through properly. I had to disconnect the one I'm not using. A p.i.t.a. I want to get a new TV, but one has two Component inputs and one has only one. Thanks!
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    Like this? http://www.consolesource.com/ecomm/c...60-p-2446.html

    Not sure about the both-plugged-in-at-once thing though.
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    Yes, someone did. I had one a while back and sold it, so I can't remember who made it, but they do exist.

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    MadCatz before they updated their cables a few years back to eliminate the SuperNes/N64/GCN connector and the Xbox connector in favor of the more modern consoles (Denoted by a "NextGen" on the packaging), had universal s-video and component cables with Nintendo/Xbox/PS2 compatibility.

    Of course you could only use the optional composite connection on their component cable for Nintendo consoles and the PSOne.

    These were widely carried at GameStops until the past year or so for around $10-$15. None of these universal cables are designed for hooking up multiple consoles together and they explicitly warn against such use (And there have been individuals here that have reported damage in the past from trying to do so).

    They're designed to make it convenient to have one set of cables hooked up to your television to hook your current generation consoles (At the time) up to the television without having to get behind the television to swap out the cable when you changed consoles.

    I updated my SuperNes/N64/GCN (Need to get the official component cables eventually for that one) and PSOne each with their universal s-video cables and my Xbox/PS2 with their component cables and have been pleased with the results for a relatively low total cost.

    Here's a thread I made when I was wondering just what you were. Ended up buying individual universal cables for each systems and system selectors to avoid the potential for damaging consoles by using these cables in a manner they weren't designed for (Hooking up multiple systems at the same time). Ignore the GameStop link though, the product page has been updated with the more recent cable that replaced the Nintendo and Xbox connections with connections for the PS3/360/Wii (It did retain the PSOne/PS2 style connection)

    http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83158
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    I'd have no problem disconnecting one of the systems while the other is being used, but I just can't find those cables anywhere. The biggest problem is that when you search for "XBOX" everything that comes up is 360. I think this is the Mad Catz we're talking about, but seems not to be sold anywhere anymore.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg2600 View Post
    I'd have no problem disconnecting one of the systems while the other is being used, but I just can't find those cables anywhere. The biggest problem is that when you search for "XBOX" everything that comes up is 360. I think this is the Mad Catz we're talking about, but seems not to be sold anywhere anymore.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Sonicwolf View Post
    Like this? http://www.consolesource.com/ecomm/c...60-p-2446.html

    Not sure about the both-plugged-in-at-once thing though.
    Wait I think you're referring to this XCM Multi-Consoles Component Cable V3 - connects to PS2, Xbox, PS3, XB360, Wi. Also seems like it has a switch that allows you to keep them plugged in all the time.
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    Have you checked your local GameStop? They might have some of the cables still available new or some used versions.

    But they're certainly out there. Like I said, MadCatz's universal component cable that supported all three consoles is how my Xbox and Playstation 2 are currently hooked up.
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