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Reddit mentions of Hama Scart Video Selector Console with 3 Scart In 1 Scart Out Black [42945]
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For connecting three program sources to a player via Scart plugs, e.g. for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver, game console with a television without having to remove and insert plugsScart output for TV/monitor connection. Connection via Scart sockets. Additional RCA output jacks.Can copy from input B to A or C to AA control monitor can be connected via the RCA socket to control the copy processFor all video systems and RGB, suitable for stereo operation. Pay TV decoder and DVD compatible.
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Well, I got mine from this listing a good two years ago: Hama SCART Switch Box AV-100S https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00006JAUZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m6zvCb3NQ2ZH5 but it seems to have doubled in price since then!
I'm not sure how easily they are to source outside UK but you should be able to order from UK Amazon to Europe and the US. I'd also recommend the Bandridge 5 way adapter (NOT the auto switching one) which I got from eBay.
A switch should yield better picture quality than a simple parallel adaptor like that. When using such an adaptor all of the consoles have their AV output lines connected together so it relies on each console not interfering with the others when switched off, and even with that being the case it adds extra capacitance and inductance to each AV line just from the extra cable length which can also harm the picture and sound quality. Years ago I had a similar unit with only two connectors on it and was pretty disappointed then, I dread to think what it would look like with five devices connected!
I currently use one of these devices, which as far as I can tell is a cheap clone/knock-off of the well-regarded Hama AV-100S. I cannot fault the picture or sound quality and could not personally detect any signal degradation when compared to plugging a device in directly, and this extends to using it with a SCART to HDMI convertor box (which tends to make noise or other interference much more visible than a CRT). My only real complaint is that the RGB switch is labelled "OFF" for some reason. :)
Not the bandridge specifically, but this Hama was my fall back.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-SCART-Switch-Box-AV-100S/dp/B00006JAUZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426817250&sr=8-1&keywords=Hama+AV100S
Congrats! You're gonna find the built in speaker is horrendous (mono only). I just used some 'Airmiles' and ordered the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers. They are hooked up now and the sound coupled with the image on the L5 is glorious!
As for consoles/games, a new world has just opened up now with my PVM! The SNES is definitely one of my favs so with a monitor like this I HAD to find a '1CHIP' version and finally scored one locally on Kijiji just last week. 1CHIPS are now getting pricey on eBay but the seller didn't know what they had so I got my 1CHIP Snes for $40CAD! Either a 1CHIP or a Snes Mini is a must have on this kind of PVM.
I'm also really enjoying the Sega Saturn and the PS1 all over again. I'm all setup with RGB SCART. I've been getting my cables from both 'retrogamingcables' in the UK and a polish modder with a good rep on eBay. The guys in the UK are really great to deal with but I gotta say, I've been finding the quality of the cables from the polish eBayer to be of better quality and less audio 'noise'.
As for my SCART switcher I went with one of these (https://www.amazon.ca/Hama-Scart-Video-Selector-Console/dp/B00006JAUZ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498984493&sr=8-4-fkmr0&keywords=hama+scart+switch)
The audio break out on it is great for sending your Stereo sound from the console to whatever you end up hooking up to your setup (computer speakers like me, or a receiver). It's pretty limited for amount of connections and I've already exceeded it so I might be in the market for one of these now: http://lotharek.pl/product.php?pid=197
My next goal now is to find an NES Top loader version and get it RGB modded. As for my N64, not even sure I want to go there as it's probably one of the worst looking consoles for image quality.
One last thing, check out the YouTube vids by the guys in 'mylifeingaming'. A bit dorky but super useful information about getting the best out of your old consoles. Six months ago I didn't even know what RGB was. Now i've been severely bitten by the Retro Gaming movement and can't stop. I'm in my mid 30's and video games were huge in my younger life. I've always been a 'techy' so it's that side of me that garnishes satisfaction from the hunt of getting the absolute most out of these old machines with RGB, SCART, PVM's etc etc. But it's the games that I played 20+ years ago that I am enjoying so much again. Brings back so so many fond memories (going to our friends house over lunch for 4 vs action of 'Goldeneye' on his big screen, or just the long hours of solo play logged on memorable games like Zelda, Dragon Warrior and Xcom). Simply put, it's just so much fun again!
http://imgur.com/a/Ck9wp
If you're only looking for 3 switches this is your go to: Hama Scart Video Selector Console with 3 Scart In 1 Scart Out Black [42945] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006JAUZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_x.JYBbC6Y7DR0
Like someone said you'll get voltage bleed otherwise.
If that had two outputs I'd already own it, it is very popular and a great get for the money if you don't have that many inputs.