Component Video Y Cable? (1 Viewer)

[Andrew_G]

Hi guys,

I am looking for a Component Audio/Video Y Cable which splits a component video (Red, Blue Green) connection into two.

I have looked everywhere and have found nothing. Doing this because of setup limitations due to cables that are too tight to replace/plug back in to the receiver after they were pulled out by my two year old brother. I don't want to spend too much money, which is why I don't want to get those expensive converter boxes. Plus, I have to get all the component video cables for my other brother's game systems (the reason why I am searching for this is because we need to hook up my brother's game systems - xbox, play station 2, and gamecube) so the cost adds up. Yes, I know, that's three - but we need two cables for this sitation. Any help finding such a cable is greatly appreciated!

Andrew Grathwohl

 

[pitchman]

You might want to look into a component video switcher. I know this has been discussed on the forum before. For your needs, you can get an inexpensive Radio Shack model as described here (around $25.) Or, you may want to look at something like the JVC JX-S111 switcher.

The combined cost of the Radio Shack switcher and a low-end component video cable will probably be less than the custom cable you describe... and easier to locate.

Gary

 

[SimiA]

I agree with Gary on this one.
Get the Radio Shack switcher.
I have one, and it works great.
Just keep your cable runs 6ft or less.
Vb

 

[Neil Joseph]

Moved to Connections.

 

[Orlando]

I have two of the JVC JX-S111 switches and they work great. I no longer need one of them if your interested. Most of the ones for sale on black, the one I have is silver if it matters.

 

[ScottCHI]

you can't just simply split the video signal with a y-splitter or y-cable. you'll degrade it.

get one of the splitter boxes, as recommended here.

TARGET has 'em cheap, too.

 

[Bob McElfresh]

You wont find any "Y" adaptors for video.

In addition to the earlier suggestions for a switcher, Mad-Catz has a $40 component video switcher designed just for people with too-many game systems. I have not tried one of these yet, but they claim it is "HDTV" compatible which means it was a bit better designed than ordinary component video switchers.