The Pelican System Selector allows you to switch between consoles or DVD players that support Component cables on TV’s that only have a limited of 1 or 2 component inputs. The selector allows you to add up to 3 component inputs for all you consoles that you have component inputs for.

Note: This can also be used for the upcoming Wii console.

While walking through my local circuit city store looking for Devil May Cry 3 pack and Gears of War I happen to stumble upon the Pelican HD System Selector. The minute I saw it, it caught my attention because I was planning on buying something similar which would have cost me a lot more.

Pelican HD Selector Info:

Tap into four video gaming systems in one stop. Go live and play online through an Ethernet connection. Universal compatibility lets you connect a variety of systems.

Connect up to four video gaming systems or other video systems through the component, A/V and S-video inputs. Ethernet connection allows multiple systems to be used online. This unit provides a universal connection, so you can plug in your system regardless of its platform.

• Allows up to four video gaming systems or other video systems
• Provides A/V, component and S-video connections
• Use multiple systems online via an Ethernet connection

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Value:The first thing anyone wants to hear is how much is it. The price is one of the most important things that a person looks at while making a decision. If you buy an HD Selector it comes with no cable that runs you up to $29.99. Component cables depending on the brand and quality can run you up with the lowest price for it $19.99 and that’s just the cheapest cable you can buy at an electronics store. So that runs you to a total of $50 bucks for just 2 items. The Pelican System selector only costs $19.99 and comes with the selector a component cable and an S-Cable, a $70 dollar value for only $19.99. That is really cheap for something that many people need.

Performance:

The HD Selector performs really well on HD TV’s. You can do progressive Scan in 720p and up to 1080p. My TV only supports 420i which is the lowest of the HD-TV’s. Why? Because my TV is not an HD-TV, it’s just a regular TV that supports component but not progressive scan. However the picture does look better than regular A/V and S-Cables. With my Xbox 360, Gamecube (soon to be replaced with the Wii), and PS2 (I’m not getting the PS3 until there is a price drop here in 4 years from now), connected to the pelican HD selector I can see the images clear and sharp for many games. The systems work just like it did if they were connected straight to the component input on the TV.

Appearance/Build:

The HD system selector has a nice black box look that will fit with any other boxes on top of your TV. When you switch your system a green light comes up and the previous one fades or goes down. The Build of the Box however seems like if you throw it to a concrete ground it will shatter into pieces the first time you throw it. Of course anything you throw on the ground always breaks that is made out of plastic, but at least others last for more than one throw. The selector will not break if it just falls on the ground so at least you got that to rely on.

Closing Comments:It’s only $19.99 what else do you want to hear. If you know you need one go out and Buy it, and Installation is easy all you have to do is connect them from one to the other. You can Do that Can You?

Value: Only $19.99 for a $70 dollar value. 5/5

Performance: Up to 1080p if you have a High End HD-TV. 5/5

Appearance/Build: Unless you throw it on the ground with force the selector could last for as long as you. The selector can go on top of your TV and not stand out when someone visits. Looks just like a cable box. 5/5

Total Score: 15/15 = A