Scart Switches

This is an 8-port SCART switch made specifically for retro-gaming.  It’s the most mature product on this list with years of proven use.  It’s a bit expensive, but offers auto switching, dual simultaneous outputs, true sync regeneration and the ability to convert RGsB to RGBs.

Please check out the review page for more information.
Purchase yours here:  http://bit.ly/gscartsw

This switch is a manual, pushbutton switch that works really well.  It doesn’t have any of the features of the above gscart and only one output…but it’s only about $65!!!  This is absolutely the switch I’d recommend, if you didn’t need the extra features of the gscartsw, or are on a budget.  Here’s a full review:  https://www.retrorgb.com/rgc-scart-switch-reviewed.html

The Otaku switch was great, but the company isn’t selling them anymore.  I think ones on Aliexpress are the same exact one (not a ‘clone’), but until I get confirmation, it might be best to look for an alternative solution.

Note:  These switches have two outputs, but they can only be used one at a time!!!  Do NOT use this as a dual-output switch!

This is the only switch on the market that supports simultaneous use of both JP21 and SCART cables, acting as both a switch and a converter!  It also supports 10 inputs and multiple output options;  Single output is recommended, but simultaneous outputs are possible (check the review above for more info).

There’s also some expert options such as RGB gain control and H&V controls.  Please note that the sync stripper outputs TTL level sync, so please leave that off if you’re going into SCART equipment.

There are two models available:  One with a push-button manual switch and another that auto-switches once your console is turned on.  Please note that some people have had major issues with theirs, while others seem happy: http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=49746

The Shinybow is the only “matrix” SCART switch on this list:  You can assign different inputs to different output.

The only drawback of the Shinybow is it’s the only switch that doesn’t have a dedicated RCA audio out. That won’t matter if you use a SCART to BNC cable that separates audio-out, but if you don’t have one of those, you can use one SCART to BNC output to go to the monitor and get an adapter to pull just the audio from the other output. Check the links on the right –>

This is an 8-port SCART switch from Lotharek.  It has one SCART output and is powered by MicroUSB.  Many people have positive reviews, but I had issues with the multiple revisions I tested.  I’m only listing it here since I often get questions about it.  It’ll probably be fine, but use at your own risk.