PSA - Shinybow 6x2 SCART Switch Retiring

[Westane]

I'm pretty sure this is completely the wrong board to post this in, so I apologize...

I've been considering getting a Shinybow 6x2 SCART switch for a while now, and when I checked the US website today they said it's being retired and stock is limited.

http://www.ani-av.com/shop/product_info ... cts_id=199

I went ahead and panic purchased one, and was able to check out. If you, say, just bought a fancy new Framemeister and need a SCART switch, I thought it might be worth posting this. Again, sorry if it's out of place.

EDIT

And I just got notified my order was canceled... so... damn. If a mod sees this post, go ahead and delete it while I cry in the corner.

[Anapan]

Damn.

I had to pay ~$400 shipped for a second Keene SCART Commander from France.

Are there any good SCART switches aside from the HAMA wedge that are still somewhat available?

[Westane]

Well one option is the Shinybow 4x2 switch for a mere $130 + shipping... Would kill for a Keene Scart Commander or two. I am jelly Would also take a Bandridge 5 port.

I'm currently using the Hama AV-100S and it works perfectly fine, I just need more SCART ports now. It's still purchasable on Amazon.



Fun fact, you can (with some secret ninja arts) get all three buttons pushed in simultaneously and have a pseudo-auto scart switch. No quality loss!

The best thing ever would be one of these 8x1 switches...

http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.ph ... t=gscartsw

but I doubt I'll ever get my hands on one.

Anyway, I guess I'll buy a second one and daisy chain them. That'll give me 5 ports which is exactly what I need...

[Anapan]

I ran 2 Hama switches chained for many years and had no issues. Neat trick BTW, I had no idea.
I just had a great need to run all the hardware from a harmony remote . After adding in more switches, receivers scalers and displays I got really confused. Playing a game required a flowchart for reference on what buttons to press and even playing Nintendo got really complicated...

[bmoc]

Try contacting Shinybow USA. They might be willing to import one for you.