Attaching all video game systems to 1 tv - auto switch?

[nate1749]

Hi,
Currently I have all 4 of my systems plugged into an automatic video/audio switch and then that switch plugged into my TV. It's really nice since it automatically selects the latest system turned on (and I can manually override it if I want). I got it from Target a few months ago and it's has enough spots for 4 devices total.

I'm wondering if anyone uses a device like this or similiar, but has an 8 port one? I've seen a few 8 ports, but they are all the manual push button ones or they have a remote to do it. Does an auto-sensing 8 port exist? The 4 port I have is by GE and was only ~$25, so I'm wondering if I could daisy chain them (don't know how this would work) or if I just have to keep my eyes open for an 8 port auto.

Nate

[THATinkjar]

An 8-switch could be pretty handy for me, also.

But having said that, my 42" widescreen has 3 scart connections. And I then have a box with two spare. And from that I have a box with 3 more. I still have to leave one or two things unplugged, but its still all good. To be honest, if I had everything plugged in at once, I would be so overwhelmed with what to use. Sometimes what I play on next is decided by what is already plugged in. I can be THAT lazy

[Xantan the Foul]

My Radio Shack said that they only sell auto sensing 4 ports, so I'm not sure if 8 exist.

That would be pretty sweet though (but damn expensive, I'd bet).

[GarrettCRW]

I'm wondering if I could daisy chain them (don't know how this would work) or if I just have to keep my eyes open for an 8 port auto.

Nate

You can, but in my experience, the cords (particularly the video) can wig out if the video cable are messed with in any way.

[nate1749]

Have you daisy chainged the auto-sensing devices??? Maybe I'll go back to Target and see if they have any left. It was only $25 and by GE, highly recommended!