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Razor05 · 10-30-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tjones

So, I have a HD TV (Panasonic 42") which has two HD inputs as far as I'm aware, which are filled - HD cable and Xbox 360.

My basic question is, can anyone recommend a 3x1 HD switch box, for which I certainly don't mind manually switching. The purpose being to run all 3 HD consoles - Xbox, PS3 and Wii.

Having done some searching on the internet, I found this option which seems to be exactly what I want -

http://www.studio1productions.com/switch-boxes.htm

(excuse me if I'm not supposed to link to other sites)

Yet, in my researching I was amazed to see devices in excess of $150 to $500. Now some of these were what I would consider routers, allowing different inputs to go to different outputs, but even so I was surprised at the costs involved.

Is my $60 choice going to be good enough for what I want?

thanks in advance for all and any input.

Yes, your $60 choice will work just fine. There are probably a few vendors out there selling the same thing, so you might be able to find a cheaper one (unless of course you are happy with that one). Since your TV has 2 component inputs (not sure of model) this box will give you a total of 4. I ran into the same problem, and bought an auto switcher. Let us know if you get all 3 consoles (you'd be very lucky if this year). And BTW, it's good to have an extra input or 2...you know, just for down the road.