@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
I made a slight mistake in the comparison shot. The mistake does NOT have anything to do with the switch though!!! Tons more info and new screenshots in the main post: www.retrorgb.com/gamescare-8x2-scart-switch-review.html
@furiousbr 10 ай бұрын
Bob, I'm glad you liked it! I was the guy behind the firmware and mobile interface, I tried my best to deliver a good experience for every user. Thanks for the review ;D
@TheBigWiggle_ 10 ай бұрын
This is so awesome, been having major fomo for not getting the gscart ages ago. This is exactly what I needed 😁
@koalakoa 10 ай бұрын
Awesome! love seeing alternatives to the gscart besides the hydra. Its great too that they will support additional expansion. The wifi is clutch and such a great addon.
@SteveWellsNZ 10 ай бұрын
I've watched a couple of your old videos today from ~6 years back because it's helping me try and research what's going on with a setup issue I have (I'll document it and let you know as there _might_ be something in there that is not total BS and possibly useful to someone) - lets just say, you've come a long way in that time. :) I also now need to track down an oscilloscope... Been tinkering with my one of these switches since it arrived, seems to be pretty bullet proof. I'd rather the manual selection buttons were easier to get at, but other than that it's great.
@jamespingel8730 10 ай бұрын
Actually, this looks awesome! Being able to name the inputs on the switch and control them from your phone is a killer feature in my case because I may know my setup inside and out, but whenever friends and family want to play they feel awkward asking for help to get the Atari to show up (or switch it to Nintendo or what have you). Something like this combined with an RT4K would mean I could have all my games short of PS5 on one TV input, with named profiles on everything that would make it way more self explanatory for other people. Too bad I only have one SCART console... Any plans to update the component video switch to be more like this? I'd be totally on board for that.
@andersonsouza5103 10 ай бұрын
Gamescare sempre entregando produtos de qualidade. Recomendo.
@PersianImm0rtal 10 ай бұрын
I love the way you go against the grain and don’t do all the cringy things KZfaq channels do to game the algorithm. Your channel feels so organic and genuine.
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
Thank you. For better or worse, I'm always just "me". No act, no character, just a fat, beer drinking nerd :)
@bideobamers 9 ай бұрын
The expansion port sold me. This is perfect, but I own over 15 RGB-capable consoles which is why I never got a switcher.
@JimmyJoeMcGurl 10 ай бұрын
I'm of course going to watch this whole video, but I really appreciate you giving us the no-nonsense jist of it right at the beginning! More KZfaqrs should be like you
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I try so hard not to waste people's time.
@elishariedlinger559 10 ай бұрын
I decided a while ago to go with component for all my non-HDMI consoles. Now I am using Extron 6x1 switch for component and Extron 8x1 switch for HDMI. Both switches are auto-switching. Too bad this did not auto-switch component over SCART. Great product none the less.
@donadz 10 ай бұрын
Thank you once again Bob!!! Great video. Great content ! Always informative.
@Shimmyhill 10 ай бұрын
I hope they we get some UK based resellers, $75 ‘economy’ shipping makes Analogue shipping look cheap 😂 Otherwise this looks brilliant and would be an insta purchase!
@killy9999 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review! I am looking for a good 8-port SCART switch (I have a 6-port one and that's not enough) and I know I won't be getting this one. WiFi support, smartphone controls, having to wait until it boots up - that is a massive overkill for a SCART switch.
@TheCoolDave 10 ай бұрын
Nice, I do need one with IR or serial control. I will be automating stuff from a touch screen so I can select a console and do everything in the background. Using a web interface is nice but, in my case it does not help. I think the Hydra2 is the only one that really fits my needs... People say it's a good one...
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
I've never liked the Hydra. You might want to look into IP control of this one instead.
@philcarter9738 10 ай бұрын
Looks like a really nice scart switcher 🙂 Personally I use a good quality Chinese manual switcher, been really pleased with it. Handles CSYNC without issue and seems well built for the money (about £50) although a completely different league to this piece of kit! I'm a big fan of RGC (cables) though, and highly recommend them and have them for all bar one of my RGB outputting consoles. Thanks for the great review 🙂
@KyleBTech 10 ай бұрын
The network aspect of this is really cool. If they could add a announcement rest request setting like Mister Remote added, it would be possible to implement auto profile switching with the 4k (via pico w once the 4k gets a usb interface).
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
I think it's already there!: x.com/furious_/status/1708853220770976092
@bitdevice 10 ай бұрын
Looks good. I was disappointed with my gscart purchase since it's not a full SCART switch, only RGB. I would like RCA outputs for audio though.
@_BELMONT_ 10 ай бұрын
well well well! A live stream and now a fantastic review the same day!? I'll take it dude! ❤Thanks Bob!
@ronyket 10 ай бұрын
I use GamesCare SCART switches for some years by now, but only willing to upgrade to this, when the Expansion modules are avaliable, currently I need 20 SCART ports, and maybe even some more.
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
Should be soon.
@seethruhead7119 10 ай бұрын
We don't want to drop off. I WANT ALL THE TECH DETAILS
@foxmarchiori4459 10 ай бұрын
Gamescare very nice!!!
@MegaSegawa 10 ай бұрын
Great video, I think it will be a good time to update your Scart Switch Shootout video. Now that we have a lot more options.
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
LOL, that's a lot of work. Maybe I'll just take that video down.
@chadwolf3840 10 ай бұрын
thanks bob!
@pippin3430 Ай бұрын
I have a problem with a GamesCare being out of stock lately, I just accidentley "fried" my 4x1 Component switcher and I'm having trouble finding one that isn't the 3x1 Generic Switch.
@bevillesokahluwalia875 10 ай бұрын
it’ll be nice if gamescare made a 8x2 component version of this, considering the gcompsw from gretro has been way out of reach these days and god knows when we will see anymore restock from gretro themselves.
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
They actually have a 6x2 that's great!: www.retrorgb.com/games-care-6-in-2-out-automatic-component-switch.html
@triple_lei 10 ай бұрын
Good price on the SCART switch!
@fabiotoledo5807 10 ай бұрын
Nice features!
@Cruxics 10 ай бұрын
Need one of these for HDMI and Component cables lol.
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
Got you covered!: www.retrorgb.com/games-care-6-in-2-out-automatic-component-switch.html or: retrorgb.link/gcompsw and: www.retrorgb.com/hdmi-switch-splitter-and-extractor-shootout.html
@s0nnyblaz32 10 ай бұрын
Where did you get the component to rgb adapater, does the gscartsw accept component as a signal without conversion? Thank you
@denilsonsalvador 10 ай бұрын
Nice !!! You love SCART
@jd_Panda 10 ай бұрын
I got mine today. Hooked it up and found that its causing some audio interference. I've tested both the pass through audio and its dedicated stereo out, they both have this same audio issue. Bypassing the switch, no audio interference. Still trying to troubleshoot.
@rentoptional1524 9 ай бұрын
Are you getting any sort of buzzing? I just got mine now and I don't notice any difference at all.
@jd_Panda 9 ай бұрын
@@rentoptional1524 Its not buzzing, its like distortion similar when you turn the volume to high. Almost sounds like rattle in the audio when its an higher frequency sound. I'm currently in talks with them and have shared recordings of it. I assume I just got a bad one, or maybe something happened to it in shipping.
@rentoptional1524 9 ай бұрын
@@jd_Panda ahh man, that's unfortunate. Gamescare usually has good CS so I'm sure they'll work it out for you.
@rentoptional1524 8 ай бұрын
@@jd_Pandadid they resolve the issue for you?
@jd_Panda 8 ай бұрын
@@rentoptional1524 They are still looking into it. I sent them my switch for them to troubleshoot. So hoping to hear something good. We did confirm it is indeed introducing clipping, now its just why is it doing that.
@philippklose1524 10 ай бұрын
Hello. It is possible to power off the green LED?
@ThatOldSchoolMagic 10 ай бұрын
Now if only PixelFX would release the Infinity Switch.
@razredge68 10 ай бұрын
I wonder why they opted for a dedicated lcd rather than just popping up the info as an OSD?
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
That would cost a LOT more money, as you'd have to buffer the signal and add an OSD to it. Good thought though!
@red_geist9741 10 ай бұрын
I want all of this but in component. Is there original component switcher this feature rich?
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
They make one!: www.retrorgb.com/games-care-6-in-2-out-automatic-component-switch.html There's no wifi support, but it's otherwise awesome.
@fink32 10 ай бұрын
Are you please able to test if auto switching works with a retrotink comp2rgb or a super nt / mega sg using the analogue dac? I know those can have issues on some auto switchers.
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
You’d have to use the switch in manual mode for those.
@qqryqq123 10 ай бұрын
Could somebody recommend a good, shielded component-over-scart cable (to use with the switcher and retrotink 5x)?
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
The RetroTINK 5x can't accept component video through the SCART port. Also, Y Pb Pr (component video) are just transferred over the RGB lines, so any shielded SCART cable should work.
@nuclearmonster 8 ай бұрын
Is there a cheaper way to get multiple simultaneous outputs? I want to stream mister FPGA direct video which means capturing SCART that my modded TV supports… and if I’m going to have to get a scaler I’d rather not also drop $200 on a switch when I’m unlikely to SCART mod all the consoles the MiSTer supports.
@RetroRGB 8 ай бұрын
You can try getting older used equipment, like Extron crosspoint switches and making your own adapter cables.
@nuclearmonster 8 ай бұрын
thanks so much@@RetroRGB!
@user-fn1it8mz9f 8 ай бұрын
Would this work with my rgb modded av famicom? Wanting to input my console to the switch, then output the video to my scart modded crt and then to a retrotink for capturing video? Would there be no loss of image quality on either end? Wanting to play on my CRT and then capture video at the same time. Would love to know, as well as any other options if this would not work. Thanks!
@RetroRGB 8 ай бұрын
Yup, everything you just described should works perfectly. :)
@user-fn1it8mz9f 8 ай бұрын
@@RetroRGB Thanks so much!
@8bitnation419 10 ай бұрын
The Otaku’s Scart switch. Which has 10 Inputs, 3 Outputs and is Automatic. Costs only 90 Dollars from Ali Express. Where as this costs double and you get less.
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
The Otaku switch isn't consistent. And they've had shipping and payment issues. You get what you pay for. www.retrorgb.com/10-in-3-out-auto-scart-switch-reviewed.html
@bored_and_lazy 10 ай бұрын
Nice review. 👍 How does it handle Sync on Green?
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
Crap, I forgot to show that!!! It would be the same as component video - You'd need to manually select the input, but it WOULD work. Sorry about that!
@bored_and_lazy 10 ай бұрын
@@RetroRGB Thanks. 🙂 So I'm guessing it doesn't convert it back to 'normal' like the GScart?
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
No, just passes through.
@Razi3l89 10 ай бұрын
Hi Bob, what did you use to feed the nomad ypbpr in the scart port?
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
An adapter that's no longer made. I'm trying to get T to make us a new, open source version though. Fingers crossed...
@Razi3l89 10 ай бұрын
@@RetroRGB🙏
@fink32 10 ай бұрын
Does the gscart pass through component? Like this and what adapter are you using that’s plugged into the switch with the component cable connected?
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
The latest version does. And that’s an old, discontinued adapter. If there’s a demand, maybe we’ll make a new one?
@razredge68 10 ай бұрын
@@RetroRGBI would be interested in one if you did. Do you think it would be possible to get an adapter for the output side that could feature component and S-video? My N64 is already using the S-Video and audio RCA jacks on my RT5X so I sadly can't connect component without some manual intervention.
@YonezH 10 ай бұрын
I´m also in the market for both input and output versions of that adapter. I’ve been hunting for years.
@b2collects 5 ай бұрын
Can I output 2 different console on 2 screens at the same time?
@RetroRGB 5 ай бұрын
Yes. I show this in the video. Maybe give it another watch?
@b2collects 5 ай бұрын
10:02 but at this point ur outputting the same signal to two output, right? My question is if I can output ps1 on one pvm and snes on another pvm while all connected through this device.
@RetroRGB 5 ай бұрын
Oh. That’s called Matrix Switching. You’ll need a device like an Extron Crosspoint for that.
@b2collects 5 ай бұрын
@@RetroRGB thank you for replying ! Yea my friend has one it’s a big beefy machine will try to find 8x4 that should be good enough for me
@teccio 10 ай бұрын
Noob question: how would I connect a non-RGB console (like an NES) to this switch?
@joethearachnid 10 ай бұрын
SCART can also carry composite video which the NES uses. You can get a basic 3 RCA to SCART adapter but you'd only need two of the RCAs for the NES as it's mono (red for audio, yellow for video). I'm sure there are dedicated cables sold for the NES that split the audio so you hear it in both channels but all you really need is the basic adapter.
@teccio 10 ай бұрын
@@joethearachnid got it, thanks!
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
Yup, Joe is correct. Or just use a "Composite SCART cable" like the one I showed in the video.
@cheddar6738 10 ай бұрын
Can you run multiple consoles at the same time?
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
Yes, I showed this in the video.
@GTGTobias 10 ай бұрын
Top / wow
@Redonepunch 10 ай бұрын
I welcome a death grip SCART port lol
@RetroRGB 10 ай бұрын
Honestly, same. I just mentioned it so people wouldn't be surprised.
@Redonepunch 10 ай бұрын
@@RetroRGBthanks for the video and for taking the time to read and respond to comments. This thing looks awesome and I can’t wait for expansion options for it. I ordered one through your link
@brunoalmeida-ly2ih 10 ай бұрын
Gamescare is The best.
@saintkyo 10 ай бұрын
No, sry
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