Question on adding a system

[vol_in_ar]

I've got a 51inch Samsung Plasma in our bonus room..
It currently has a cable box, PS3, and a Wii hooked up to it..

The Wii, is using standard RGB cables...The cable box and PS3 are using the 2 HDMI inputs...

The only other input is a USB port..
My son's asking for an Xbox one, so I was looking at how to add it, and was hoping there were 3 HDMI ports on the TV..So with only a USB port available would I be able to use the USB to hook up the Xbox one..

If not, what other suggestions does anyone have..

Thanks

 

[bleedorange0037]

I've got a 51inch Samsung Plasma in our bonus room..
It currently has a cable box, PS3, and a Wii hooked up to it..

The Wii, is using standard RGB cables...The cable box and PS3 are using the 2 HDMI inputs...

The only other input is a USB port..
My son's asking for an Xbox one, so I was looking at how to add it, and was hoping there were 3 HDMI ports on the TV..So with only a USB port available would I be able to use the USB to hook up the Xbox one..

If not, what other suggestions does anyone have..

Thanks

Easy solution. Xbox One has an HDMI passthrough input where you can plug your cable box into it and actually watch TV through the XBone. Apparently you can even configure it such that you can operate the cable box using the XBone's voice commands, but I'm not 100% sure how it'll work.

 

[vol_in_ar]

Thank you

 

[Freak]

You could also consider buying an hdmi adapter to add more inputs. I bought one from Amazon last year for like $15.

 

[vol_in_ar]

Thanks, Freak
If we end up getting him a 360 instead of the One, we'll go that route
Looks like the 360 will be on sale for $99 bucks, on Black Friday, and after looking at the games he wants they will run on a 360

 

[rockytop114]

Thanks, Freak
If we end up getting him a 360 instead of the One, we'll go that route
Looks like the 360 will be on sale for $99 bucks, on Black Friday, and after looking at the games he wants they will run on a 360

You can't run your.cable.box threw the 360 just the one

 

[rpvol]

You can't run your.cable.box threw the 360 just the one

Think he meant if they got the 360, he'd go the adaptor route.

 

[vol_in_ar]

You can't run your.cable.box threw the 360 just the one

Think he meant if they got the 360, he'd go the adaptor route.

yes, this is what I meant

 

[vol_in_ar]

You could also consider buying an hdmi adapter to add more inputs. I bought one from Amazon last year for like $15.

can you throw up a link

went by Best Buy, and they only had a Rocket Fish Switch Box for $79 bucks

TIA

 

[Freak]

Here's one. I'll see if I can find the one I have.

Amazon.com: C&E CNE86960 HDE HDMI Splitter Amplifier 1 In to 2 Out Dual Display: Electronics

 

[vol_in_ar]

thanks

 

[Freak]

Actually that's for dual displays. That won't work. I'll find the one I have.

 

[vol_in_ar]

yea, just read that
I'll figure something out

 

[Freak]

This one seems popular.

Amazon.com: Portta PET0301S 3x1 HDMI Switcher with 3D Support: Electronics

 

[Freak]

Amazon.com: SANOXY® 3 Port HDMI Switch Switcher Video/Audio Switch Hub Box for HDTV 1080P Blu-Ray HD-DVD Player PS3 Xbox 360 Wii Laptop PC: Electronics

Amazon.com: EnjoyGadgets 3-Port HDMI Switch Switcher Selector, 3-In 1-Out, Auto-switching, 1080p, Support 3D, Support HD Audio: Electronics

Amazon.com: Fosmon Smart HDMI 5x1 5 Port Switch / Switcher with IR Remote & AC Adapter - Supports 3D: Electronics

 

[vol_in_ar]

thanks, #3 looks like a winner, with the remote, for $10 bucks