My Big Gameroom Mistake
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2022
- My gaming setup is in need of some updating in regards to HDMI. My HDMI system selector switches work fine, but I need a bigger unit because I have too many games systems for the switchbox capacity that I have. I take you through this attempted update, making mistakes in the process.
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I think the problem with supporting obsolete hardware in this day and age it isn't a guarantee 20+ year old 5.1-7.2 and 11.4 and original spec for atmos is likely not be support by modern avrs/processors
it is also finding and testing 5.1/7.1 component and s-video cables to suit from wii-snes, ps1-ps2 ps3 (optional) as will the 360 assuming you can find a slim enough plug that doesn't cover the hdmi port
can't comment on sega consoles, best you'll likely get is component or s-video for rgb
This might be dumb, but if I am playing games off of 9 different systems and I’m streaming them. Would you recommend something like this so I don’t have to unplug and plug in each hdmi cord to stream? Thank you.
I suspect the cycling of inputs could be used for monitoring hdmi cameras around a property.
you are correct. My friend sets up security cameras and uses these kind of boxes to connect all the cameras together, then outputs to 2 displays. 1 display is cycling through all the cameras every few minutes, and the other display is one you can select what camera you want to look at.
That’s exactly what I assumed this was for. You can see similar with older non digital models.
Recently I added a Component signal splitter to my setup. It allows me to split the console signal to a CRT and my OSSC. Then the OSSC outputs to HDMI which is connected to my capture card. It helps if I want to stream, but use a CRT or capture footage without compromising frames.
That 1 minute switch mode sounds like a CCTV feature as you could hook up CCTV cameras via HDMI and have it record via the 1 output
I was not ready for the 2nd cat coming in and hearing the name digger.
Nothing like making an incorrect purchase to try and save money leading to saying 'fuck it' and just buying the full priced product anyways. Done it plenty of times myself.
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I have that same switch. It's definitely worth checking out.
The LEDs are ungodly bright. One thing I would recommend is getting something called "light dims" on Amazon. They are stickers that you can put over LEDs to dim them.
Also.. I tried plugging an IR receiver into the IR input and it got super hot, super fast... I don't know why. I would recommend not using it if anyone is wondering.
Lastly, the auto-detect gets confused with any devices with a sleep function or persistent 5V output. Personally, I manually switch between devices.
I feel like you're seriously missing out by not having a good audio (Stereo for old consoles, 5.1 or higher for newer) system for all those consoles, especially the modern ones on a newer TV with tiny little tin speakers. Otherwise this is an amazing setup!
Agreed. Audio to me is a huge part of the gaming experience. Retro needs good sterio, the rest at least 5.1 surround sound.
Yes..some great stereo and or Dolby prologic!
Agreed. That’s why i have a Panasonic JZ2000 with a subwoofer connected to it. The sound and PQ is beyond amazing
I like how you throw in some kitties for good measure. 🐈🐱🐱
They put themselves in there.
Gay
@@mackinblack your mom
"no signal" is what it would say if you connected my brain to the TV with an HDMI cable
Lol
i've made the splitter/switch mistake before, in the moment you don't notice it but in hindsight it seems so obvious.
when my local k-mart was shutting down they were selling a store fixture 8-way hdmi splitter (presumably used for the in-store TVs) and i got it because i thought it would be useful for my setup + have a fun story behind it. i only realized i made a mistake when i looked at the input/output ports on the back
esperando ver sus mas recientes sistemas pronto
sus videos son un gran antidepresivo
siempre me saca por lo menos un sonrisa
Immediately ordered this upon your recommendation. My collection’s getting bigger!!
A 16-input switch at 4k 60hz is quite impressive! I imagine that is the maximum input amount that will be made considering it's already rack mount sized
Cycling feature of switcher is probably for security cameras, so you can cycle through all of them constantly.
Can we appreciate the Vigilante 8 music for the unboxing. Always nice to know other people love that series.
I bought this about 2 years ago and my wife thought I was crazy but cleans up my set up.
Just found your channel...great so far!! Thanks
Thanks for making this video!
Cool room 👍
Thanks for the info
I have this issue as well with trying to figure out plugging in a bunch of HDMI consoles, I have tried multiple solutions over the years, but my current solution I feel works great.
I use 4 HDMI auto switches plugged into an HDMI Matrix. All I have to do is select the input on the matrix that I want to send to my TV. The HDMI switches will automatically change to the correct input. Effectively I have 16 inputs using this method and a built in HDMI splitter in the matrix. This also allows me to keep the switches near the consoles and use short HDMI cables overall from the consoles and only 4 longer cables running from the switches to the matrix. It's also a much smaller footprint for the matrix near my TV, as I am cramming everything into a single bedroom.
There probably isn't much of a price difference as the HDMI splitters x4 + Matrix would probably cost around the same. I have lag tested them all and there's no detectable increase in latency.
I’ve got a few HDMI manglers now, including the 8-port KVM version of this. It’s actually quite a nice little box, and tends to work really well. I’ve been running it for a couple years now I think? Time flies.
I’ve got a couple other HDMI matrix boxes by Gofanco, one of which is really stable, and the other is … opinionated. You just never know with these fly-by-night companies that buy other companies’ designs and slap their names on it. But the only other alternative is throwing down $1500 or more for one of the big system integration brand’s products. For the price, these do alright, and it sure beats daisy-chaining a dozen cheap little boxes together.
Nice. Thanks for sharing
I use the same Kinivo HDMI switches but I daisy chain them through one of them and it works pretty perfectly with no delay.
See's the switcher boxes.
Sees the OUYA.
A fellow man of culture I see!
5:51 vigilante 8 theme song was a great pick.
Cool 16 port HDMI switch. FYI, I daisy-chained two (2), eight (8) port HDMI switches together from Monoprice at one time, because I had many devices I only wanted to connect to the TV using only a single HDMI input, and I did not notice and latency when gaming.
i mean yeah use both even . all 16 devices in to the first one the output to the splitter and then you can play in as many areas as you have tvs and connection. Being able to play any one of 16 devices on any one of 16 tvs is mansion level stuff.
I have done the same mistake, bought an Orei 16 hdmi splitter thinking it was a switcher 🤦🏻♀️ and now have a 7 hdmi splitter for the moment until I upgrade it to a bigger one
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I subscribed cause I also had a big old black cat named digger, lived to 18yrs. Miss that cat but now I have yours to look at
I have that same switch. I 3D printed 1U rack mounts to mount it under my gaming shelf so everything is nice and tucked into a tight space. The auto detect is usually great. The front number display is very bright so I used some old car window tint I had laying around and covered that display and it toned it down just right!
Cool. That auto tint. Is that something you paint on?
@@GamingTheSystems1 It comes in a roll (looks like cling wrap, kind of). Spray on some water, stick it on, trim to fit, smooth out the bubbles, and voila!
I didn't hear you call that black cat digger at first, I heard something else 😆
Like the old NES Metroid music intro :D
Right on, I have two black cats as well :)
Haha you can't stop with that Ouya Joke, love it.
I use a AV reciever for switching between HDMI wirh 8 in and 2 out. It's a Marantz SR5013 cost about $1,000 when it was new, but there plenty of cheaper options. The benefits you get with a AV reciever better compatibility especially anything Dolby related, or HDR content on modern consoles. Using a cheaper Chinese switch box, you going run more audio and video issues. If you want a good switcher, I recommend getting a Monoprice Blackbird switcher, I used 10 x 1 Blackbird switcher, it was an older model with only 1080p support. Monoprice's switchers work the best out of all the other brands I have tried.
vigilante 8 soundtrack was perfect choice for unboxing!
Good video thank you
What I've done with something similar to this is to use a Logitech Harmony remote so you can control this, the TV, a tplink plug , your sound system etc with you one button on your remote. Even better, you can also use the Amazon skill and control all of it by your voice via Alexa and even put routines on to auto switch off at midnight ;) ah the Internet of things!
The acting level on this one is legendary.
5:38: "what I'm doing here? I heard someone talking about unboxing! that means there's gonna be an empty box that someone needs to sit in!"
Very useful hdmi switcher you got there, do you use a dedicated hdmi amplifer to hook up your hdmi devices? I don't see the 3.5 mm audio output jack on that X 16 hdmi switcher.
hello thanks for the video I now understand exactly how you connected the HDMI consoles. Can you possibly make a few more detailed videos where you show how it's done with component, S video, RF, power, etc.? Wherever it is shown which components you use exactly. Unfortunately, I didn't quite understand that in the room tour. thanks and I really admire your space and setup
Hello. I have already done videos like that on my other channel. New ones won't be posted there anymore, but this older video gives a lot of details on what you are asking about: th-cam.com/video/9_sCnNbttf8/w-d-xo.html
@@GamingTheSystems1 thanks, that's exactly what i was looking for
If you match up the shutter speed of your camera to an even multiple of your CRT, it should help eliminate the flickering on camera. I personally see if 60, 120, or 30 are an option.
Im on a budget and dont want to spend the money to convert some of the old consoles with coax, composite, component, and s-video, outputs to hdmi.
So Ive been buying switch boxes for these connections at thrift store, garage, and estate sales. Usually pick them up for just a few dollars.
I use similar shelving in my room where I recently installed speakers and now I get a lot of unpleasant resonance from them.
So you experience anything like that? I'd expect quite a bit with the objects you have around the TVs but maybe it doesn't get loud enough .
Lack tables from ikea are the exact width you need to mount rack mount equipment.
I have a 2x6 HDMI matrix switch here that lets me hook two TVs up to any of my 6 inputs, though I have 8 devices to plug into them. I ended up just moving two of the devices to a different room. It's very hard to find 2x8 Matrix switches. (I moved the systems that I was previously running through a component to HDMI adapter, and just hooked them to a Component tv.)
Oh yeah the splitter vs switcher. The other one to be careful of is the audio Coax to Optical or vise versa depending on what you're trying to do. My TV for some reason won't pass through PCM so the Nintendo stuff is plugged directly into my receiver. The TV passes Dolby just fine and 2 channel PCM but not surround. I use a 8 port HDMI switcher. Come to think about it, do you not have an audio system? That would make a huge difference!
I eliminate a lot of remote controls (and batteries) by using Google or Alexa routines. This way I can also control systems, switchers, receivers, TVs, etc. all with one click or voice command.
Is that Vigilante 8 music for the unboxing? I've been looking for a decent switch lately, going to pick up that 8 port version.
Yes. Vigilante 8. Link to the 8 port is in the description. Good luck.
Autoscan sounds fun just to look at.
Best 20 seconds ever.
This movie, with the really bad acting,
is on par with bad commercial acting.
You get 10 fingers
out of 10
weird comment
Go compare the first 20 seconds to the
"I fallen and I can't get up"
commercial
or watch the bad acting in commercials
Can you please tell me the name of the metal shelves you use to display the consoles on? And the transparent sheets on each tier under the consoles? And where I can buy both items? Its perfect for my new gaming room.
Funny I just ordered one a few days ago. The 225 one is 2.2 HDCP. You can get 1.4. HDCP at around 125 right now on Amazon if you apply 20% coupon. I went with cheaper one since I have a 1080 in my Gameroom.
I bought the 8 input version of the same tesmart, but I have problems with Ps3, ps4 and my 4k Bluray player... Wii U, Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One X work great. But with the other 3 devices i dont get any signal most of the time. Somehow by powercycling sometimes they work for some time. But next time same issues again... Don't know why... I will send it back... Maybe I have a faulty unit. I'll order it again hopefully it will work without problems...
I played Oblivion on a CRT back in 07, good times
Vigilante 8 unboxing music... lol. Nice !
I'm glad a few people noticed.
@@GamingTheSystems1 Great setup in the room. It has given me some idea for my systems setup. Keep up the good work.
That was a cool illusion with the cat: he aged as he was walking out of the room and appeared to walk back into the room as a full grown cat 😜
Great retro game room, you could automate the process further by using Google home assistant and a smart IR blaster. Removing the need for any TV remotes, you can also get smart power strips that'll have each plug individually controllable.
Could walk in and say I want to play ps5, the lights would go on, TV would switch to the correct input, ps5 would go to the desired game :)
Wow, those are actually some cool ideas.
Logitech Harmony is great for this. With one command, you can have the TV turn on and switch to the correct input, the AV receiver turn on and switch to the correct input and any switchers turn on and switch to the correct input. Saves a a LOT of fussing around.
The harmony remotes are good, but using smart devices that can integrate in Google home/alexa/apple home are even better in that you can voice control or use your cell phone, share control amongst multiple devices. If harmony was a 20th technology, this is a 21st century solution.
@@PsycoNinja619 The newer Harmony remotes have Amazon Echo support F.Y.I
I see, so it's another step to achieve the same outcome. You should Google smart IR blaster, all the features of a harmony remote for a 1/10th the cost. But hey to each they're own
👍 I'm glad that you have the 16 input switcher. 😍 It looks awesome in your setup. 😁 I'm pretty sure your positive opinion on the new switcher, will increase very quickly. 🙏 I wish you the best of luck with getting rid of that 16 output splitter.
You said for hdmi captures you unplug the hdmi to your legato why not by a splitter 2 in 2 out so you can do both hdmi switchers (or 3/4 in and 2 out if you add a 3rd knivio when you add more hdmi systems like the new genesis mini 2)
Curious to see if you run in to the same issue I did.... so HDMI CEC allows automatic switching, control. and powering on and off of devices...sounds great right..you turn something on and it auto switches to that input and powers on the TV or etc if it is off. Well..... running through my HDMI switcher the PS3 REFUSES to let go of it's connection even when it is in sleep mode / off (off not unplugged). so let's say I decide to play the nintendo switch and turn it on...well the switcher stays stuck on the PS3 input and I have to manually switch to the other input. I tried changing every dang setting on the PS3, multiple cables, moving the PS3 around on the switch and nothing works to stop the dang thing from holding on to the HDMI connection. I know first world problems.... but it does get annoying to be sitting down, try to turn on the nintendo switch with the controller, to then find out I have to get up and switch the HDMI (or dig the remote out and point it at the device)...and many times by the time I get it over...the switch went back to sleep and the PS3 is once again taking control.
5:48 - Vigilante 8 main menu theme =D
Buy something -> find out that it is the wrong product -> want to send it back but still use it nicely beforehand...
When you use the hdmi to av were you able to get the audio as well for both left and right audio
the timed switch mode is probably included because this device is likely meant for retail display at an electronics store or something. no real mass market use case for 16 inputs in someone’s home (unless you’re broken like us :) )
Maybe security cameras too
@@GamingTheSystems1 I came to say exactly that. I had a multiplexer that had a similar mode for exactly that reason. It could also combine 4 inputs onto the output at any given time and roll through them in a 4x4 fashion as programmed. So you could monitor and record 16 channels on a single device, just not all at the same time and not at the same resolution.
@@GamingTheSystems1 or for a monitoring room were you need to keep track of several tv channels, such setup is used a lot in cable companies in what's called a video wall, they would have 30 screens to monitor 300+ channels
@@GamingTheSystems1 true! i've got an extron switch for my HDMI systems and it was likely used for some similar, commercial application. works great for those of us with this particular type of brain disease lol
Yep, you guys are on the right track. It’s for monitoring a large number of systems that you don’t necessarily need to interact with, like cameras, or live feeds, servers perhaps (although that’s more likely to be a KVM model), etc.
The phantom channels that it adds to the scanning sequence may be because some devices insist on sending a signal down the HDMI cable even when they’re “off.” Maybe not full video, but just enough presence to make the switcher think something’s there.
The issue jumping back to a device probably has to do with HDCP, the HDMI DRM. It is about as helpful as a 10NES when it gets into a reset loop with a cart that otherwise is booting fine.
You called your black cat Digger. That's brave lol.
I also have this switch great thing is it’s auto switching.
I have some what the same setup as him but I have everything going to a crosspoint to a ossc and the hdmi to a switcher and to a 4k tv and have a 2nd monitor but since I don't have a splitter but I can use the crosspoint as a splitter but can't do hdmi consoles on it so I'll have to buy a splitter
HDMI switches don’t add lag, they have no frame buffer. It would make far more sense to daisy chain the switches and connect the ps5 directly to the oled. Connecting like this you limit the ps5 (and xbox or gaming pc) to 60hz which is a big compromise to make. Get two of the 16 port switches and just daisy chain them.
From what I’ve heard, there aren’t any PS5 games that support more than 60 FPS yet anyway, so he might not be missing anything sticking with 60hz.
@@AdamsBrew78 You heard wrong, lots of games support 120hz. Some like Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart support 40hz modes on VRR compatible displays for a better compromise between framerate and visuals. Many many more games support VRR (also not possible in this setup), including titles like Horizon Forbidden West and Spiderman. In short, he is unquestionably not getting the most out of his TV and PS5 combo by doing this.
Could it be you need a cross ethernet cable to control the switch from your computer?
I love this controller it says mop
Maybe you need an Ethernet crossover cable to manage the switch?
For the life of me I can not remember what game that intro sound is from
Is this your primary channel now or is the modern channel getting some uploads in the near future?
They will be treated equally. This one needed a big start. There are uploads coming to other channel too.
Just be careful, I have one of these I used an HDMI spitter to run the signal to 2 tvs, I messed up my Tesmart HDMI Switch box. Big mistake.
8:55 Kenji come in
Never go with HDTV and analogue retro stuff. Crt/pvm only
"And they say I can´t get girls to come in here, look at this I got 2" Instant like.
HAHAHAHAHAHA, oh man what a classic mistake! I am sorry, but it is so funny. I did the same mistake about 10 years ago or something, only that it was for a 3 port one, of a different brand.
Not only 2 girls, but twins! JACKPOT!
Good to know about getting the right product. How do you find the image quality? Noticeable change from just plugging the game system in the TV?
How about compared to the previous switchers?
"but this is a splitter"
Oof. Sorry dude 😣
I'm surprised with the component section of your setup that you haven't invested in a larger capacity component switcher like the gcompsw or an older pelican system selector pro. Each have 8 inputs but the gcompsw has 2 outputs for if you wanted a second monitor, game capture, or another switcher integrated into the setup later down the line. Then you wouldn't have a need for the way you currently switch between all the component cables
I've been looking for a component switch with more inputs to no avail. That gcompsw looks solid but it's out of stock. I have a similar setup to GamingTheSystems with tons of HDMI and component cables (component going into a switch into an OSSC).
@@roflmypancakes have you looked at matrix switchers for bnc connections? They're a little more finicky to get started because you have to adapt the cables which adapters are fairly inexpensive they're usually less than half the price of a gcompsw and you can usually find ones with more than 8 outputs and even after the adapters you can still come out on top with more money in your pocket than if you went ahead and bought the gcompsw. I'd recommend looking at mylifeingamings video about switchers to get a better idea of what I'm talking about here so you can decide if that's what you need
I saw that Ouya search on eBay lol
Hi, I'm looking for your rack power supply but can't find any for European outlet, if anyone has an idea where i can search i'll appreciate thanks
I had 2 of those they both lasted less than 6 months and died and were hardly used
Once you fill the kinivo would you get an 8x1 or another 16x1
I'm not sure I can fit a 16 within that space.
Lmao! Girls line was 🔥
Return it. Seller allows that, you just have to pay shipping.
are you into modding your systems. Like ps2 Fortuna or FreeMCboot
M> Manual
P> Parse
the joke about getting girls was the best
What about new curtains?
does it work with the ps3? I know that console can be kinda stingy with hdmi switchers...
You mentioned concerns about lag a few times, if that is truly a concern of yours you obviously know that a 16 port HDMI switch was not the way to go correct? Don't get me wrong I think it's perfect, but then again a few milliseconds of lag doesn't hurt anything I do
What is this Game with the shooting Boat? Looks fun! Edit: Ah ok, it shows the Title a few seconds later haha
I'll say it anyway: Bimini Run!
It drives me insane how there's a MILLION HDMI *_splitters_* out there with an ass-load of HDMI ports but basically no HDMI *_switchers_* with an equal amount of HDMI ports. Outside of electronics stores that are looking to display the same signal on multiple TVs, who in the name of tap-dancing Jesus Christ has the need to display the same signal on a crap-load of displays?!
I believe what your looking for is called an hdmi matrix box
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