GamesCare 8x2 SCART Switch Review

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Here’s a review of the new 8-in, 2-out SCART switch from GamesCare. This offers both auto and manual switching, simultaneous dual-output and optional WiFi control. It performed great and I highly recommend it!
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00:00 Intro
00:42 Overview
03:34 Component Video
05:34 Composite Video
06:11 Quality Testing
10:09 Conclusion

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7 июл 2024

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@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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_ 9 месяцев назад

This is so awesome, been having major fomo for not getting the gscart ages ago. This is exactly what I needed 😁

@koalakoa 9 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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.

@donadz 9 месяцев назад

Thank you once again Bob!!! Great video. Great content ! Always informative.

@jamespingel8730 9 месяцев назад

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.

@chadwolf3840 9 месяцев назад

thanks bob!

@fabiotoledo5807 9 месяцев назад

Nice features!

@andersonsouza5103 9 месяцев назад

Gamescare sempre entregando produtos de qualidade. Recomendo.

@philcarter9738 9 месяцев назад

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 🙂

@denilsonsalvador 9 месяцев назад

Nice !!! You love SCART

@JimmyJoeMcGurl 9 месяцев назад

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 RU-vidrs should be like you

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! I try so hard not to waste people's time.

@killy9999 9 месяцев назад

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.

@MegaSegawa 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

LOL, that's a lot of work. Maybe I'll just take that video down.

@PersianImm0rtal 9 месяцев назад

I love the way you go against the grain and don’t do all the cringy things RU-vid channels do to game the algorithm. Your channel feels so organic and genuine.

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

Thank you. For better or worse, I'm always just "me". No act, no character, just a fat, beer drinking nerd :)

@bideobamers 7 месяцев назад

The expansion port sold me. This is perfect, but I own over 15 RGB-capable consoles which is why I never got a switcher.

@elishariedlinger559 9 месяцев назад

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.

@foxmarchiori4459 9 месяцев назад

Gamescare very nice!!!

@KyleBTech 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

I think it's already there!: x.com/furious_/status/1708853220770976092

@ronyket 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Should be soon.

@bitdevice 9 месяцев назад

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_ 9 месяцев назад

well well well! A live stream and now a fantastic review the same day!? I'll take it dude! ❤Thanks Bob!

@Shimmyhill 9 месяцев назад

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!

@triple_lei 9 месяцев назад

Good price on the SCART switch!

@TheCoolDave 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

I've never liked the Hydra. You might want to look into IP control of this one instead.

@seethruhead7119 9 месяцев назад

We don't want to drop off. I WANT ALL THE TECH DETAILS

@s0nnyblaz32 8 месяцев назад

Where did you get the component to rgb adapater, does the gscartsw accept component as a signal without conversion? Thank you

@pippin3430 14 дней назад

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.

@philippklose1524 8 месяцев назад

Hello. It is possible to power off the green LED?

@bevillesokahluwalia875 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

They actually have a 6x2 that's great!: www.retrorgb.com/games-care-6-in-2-out-automatic-component-switch.html

@Cruxics 9 месяцев назад

Need one of these for HDMI and Component cables lol.

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

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

@fink32 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

You’d have to use the switch in manual mode for those.

@ThatOldSchoolMagic 9 месяцев назад

Now if only PixelFX would release the Infinity Switch.

@razredge68 9 месяцев назад

I wonder why they opted for a dedicated lcd rather than just popping up the info as an OSD?

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

I want all of this but in component. Is there original component switcher this feature rich?

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

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.

@user-fn1it8mz9f 7 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

Yup, everything you just described should works perfectly. :)

@user-fn1it8mz9f 7 месяцев назад

@@RetroRGB Thanks so much!

@nuclearmonster 7 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

You can try getting older used equipment, like Extron crosspoint switches and making your own adapter cables.

@nuclearmonster 7 месяцев назад

thanks so much@@RetroRGB!

@qqryqq123 9 месяцев назад

Could somebody recommend a good, shielded component-over-scart cable (to use with the switcher and retrotink 5x)?

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

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.

@bored_and_lazy 9 месяцев назад

Nice review. 👍 How does it handle Sync on Green?

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

@@RetroRGB Thanks. 🙂 So I'm guessing it doesn't convert it back to 'normal' like the GScart?

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

No, just passes through.

@GTGTobias 9 месяцев назад

Top / wow

@jd_Panda 8 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

Are you getting any sort of buzzing? I just got mine now and I don't notice any difference at all.

@jd_Panda 8 месяцев назад

@@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 8 месяцев назад

@@jd_Panda ahh man, that's unfortunate. Gamescare usually has good CS so I'm sure they'll work it out for you.

@rentoptional1524 7 месяцев назад

@@jd_Pandadid they resolve the issue for you?

@jd_Panda 7 месяцев назад

@@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.

@Razi3l89 9 месяцев назад

Hi Bob, what did you use to feed the nomad ypbpr in the scart port?

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

@@RetroRGB🙏

@fink32 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

The latest version does. And that’s an old, discontinued adapter. If there’s a demand, maybe we’ll make a new one?

@razredge68 9 месяцев назад

@@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 9 месяцев назад

I´m also in the market for both input and output versions of that adapter. I’ve been hunting for years.

@teccio 9 месяцев назад

Noob question: how would I connect a non-RGB console (like an NES) to this switch?

@joethearachnid 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

@@joethearachnid got it, thanks!

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

Yup, Joe is correct. Or just use a "Composite SCART cable" like the one I showed in the video.

@cheddar6738 9 месяцев назад

Can you run multiple consoles at the same time?

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

Yes, I showed this in the video.

@b2collects 3 месяца назад

Can I output 2 different console on 2 screens at the same time?

@RetroRGB 3 месяца назад

Yes. I show this in the video. Maybe give it another watch?

@b2collects 3 месяца назад

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 3 месяца назад

Oh. That’s called Matrix Switching. You’ll need a device like an Extron Crosspoint for that.

@b2collects 3 месяца назад

@@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

@Redonepunch 9 месяцев назад

I welcome a death grip SCART port lol

@RetroRGB 9 месяцев назад

Honestly, same. I just mentioned it so people wouldn't be surprised.

@Redonepunch 9 месяцев назад

@@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

@8bitnation419 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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