Game Console Organization? 29
chipster asks: "Between my kids' and my own game console setups, I have a hell of a time keeping things organized. Especially when three to four consoles are hooked up to a single TV. I am looking for some feedback on either your game console organization solutions, or ones that you have come across. Creative/homebrew console "rigs" are more than welcome. I am specifically trying to avoid the "toyish" look (see this product for an example). I am looking for more of a durable, and decent-looking organization solution. Any ideas?"
wireless??? (Score:2)
my advice (Score:1)
Jeez.
Re:my advice (Score:1)
Re:my advice (Score:1)
Do you test them or something?
sounds sad to me.
Re:my advice (Score:1)
For real geek cred, you need a whole load of obselete consoles. I'm impressed at the amount of satellite equipment though.
Re:my advice (Score:1)
2. I admit, I do not know you. However, everything that i do know about you points towards you being the type of person that does not go outside of his house very often. Therefore I feel it appropriate to take our relationship to the next level and call you a liar. (Note that the trip to and fr
thoughts (Score:2)
regarding physical storage, it really shouldn't be hard to sort most of it out. use furniture that matches what's around -- beyond that, think drawers. games and accessories go well in drawers, and they're easily hidden from view. options here vary anywhere from a coffee table with builtin drawers, to filing cabinets, to plastic storage containers, to assorted other furniture. you might even find something with doors on the front and drawers inside, thu
Nex gen consoles - bluetooth please!!! (Score:2)
Re:Nex gen consoles - bluetooth please!!! (Score:1)
And you can get wireless controllers today if you want 'em.
Not sure if this helps, but (Score:1)
Granted, I'd never do this because I love my gamecube too much and dont feel like toasting another motherboard...
best system (Score:3, Informative)
Long answer: The best systems I've seen organize things like this:
"RF" systems (such as the 2600, Intellivision, etc) go in line, with the most frequently used closest to the TV (to avoid the inevitable signal degredation). (And yes, this can mess up cable reception.)
Systems which can use S-Video or standard composite cables go into a switchbox, such as this one [slashdot.org]. It's powered, but I've used it unpowered with good results. Depending on the number of systems you have, you may need to daisy chain a couple of these together.
Finally, I just plug one system in via component, because component switch boxes can be pricey. For me, it's the Xbox, because it's DVD capabilities are way better than the PS2's.
Storage-wise, most game systems aren't that deep, so I've found cheap shelves from anyway cna hold most of the systems. The real hassle is controllers, which get in the way, always look messy, and are tough to keep attached. A friend has all his hanging from hooks in his game room, I prefer to keep them all in a drawer (well, actually it's a little cabinet with a door, but the end result is the same -- it's pretty neat on the outside, no one sees how messy it is on the inside).
I keep the games in CD-holder type shelves, well away from the TV. There are ususally one or two games on the TV, but the TV space doesn't look cluttered.
I daisy chain three power strips for my consoles. The first has only the TV, VCR and Xbox on it, and I usually leave it on. The other two are for the other consoles.
Bottom line: shelves you like, a place to hide the controllers, and a way to keep the games from stacking up will usually result in a pretty nice set-up, even with six or seven consoles hooked up to your TV.
Re:best system (Score:2)
Speaking from experience attaching an assload of RF systems to a TV, I can say that your best bet is to get a 3-way or so RF switcher.
Right now, I have the following devices attached by RF to my TV (yeah, it's too old to have RCA connectors, but dammit, it works just fine and it was free):
Re:best system (Score:2)
Tubs (Score:1)
Our TV has 3 RCA style inputs so we use two of those for the GameCube and PS2. The GameCube port thingy is comparable with the N64 and SNES if we ever feel the need to play it. Our TV is on a rach/shelf that has our VCR and LaserDisc player (yeah!) Underneath we have a shelf where we can stuff stuff like controllers and games.
Our TV has an Svideo
From a serious gamer. (Score:2)
I have the Xbox and GC connected via component video to my Sony DE-585. I have the PS2, N64, computer, Dreamcast connected via Svideo to my switcher, which connects to my DE-585 consoles channel. The SMS/TG16 use RF to channel 3 on the TV. The NES and SNES use composite (one to the switcher, one to the TV front panel as I used up the switcher's 5 ports).
Everything is single push button, except that I have
S-video switcher (Score:2)
The only problem I can see is when the kids want to disconnect the console to take to a friend's house.
What I'm working on.. (Score:2)
You've probably seen the pop-up coffee tables [yahoo.com] in furniture stores and what not, that's where I got my idea.
Plan is to build a 3 x 6 foot coffee table, with another box inside of it. Inside there will fit all my gaming consoles as well as a video and sound switcher - leaving only 3-4 cables to be seen. 1 for the sound, 1 for video, 1 for ethernet and 1 for power.
I examined the way the pop-up tables work in stores, and it seems reasonably easy to build. I may even go for an elec
What I've done (Score:2)
DIY (Score:2)
Re:DIY - with three tools (Score:1)
Jigsaw, Power Drill, Power Sander.
Having a router or radial arm saw would be nice, but not necessary. The above would allow you to build just about any piece of furniture (Home Depot and other DIY stores will cut wood for you in case you don't have a table saw).
Re:DIY - with three tools (Score:2)
Re:DIY - with three tools (Score:1)
Routers (Score:3, Funny)
What is Slashdot coming too!
Work In Progress (Score:1)
PCs (Score:1)
Step 1. Sell game systems.
Step 2. Buy PC games.
Step 3. Buy PC game peripherals.
Step 4. ???
Step 5. Profit.