Running out of inputs

punk-ee · **25th August 2008, 08:55 PM**

Hey Guys,

I'm looking to build a HTPC pretty soon, but the one thing holding me back is that I think I'm kind of screwed for available inputs.

We currently have a Wii and XBOX360 hooked up to the TV, which is taking up the available HD inputs. I would obviously be looking to hook up the HTPC via HDMI, but the with only one available that is currently in use by the XBOX, I'm not really sure what my options are.

An info would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

bigbaron · **25th August 2008, 10:25 PM**

a HDMI capable Receiver will do it! but expensive? Can try the WII as component instead of HDMI! Even if your TV has input 1 with both HDMI and Component, sometimes can hook up both and whichever is turned on will work (just dont turn on both).

spaceman · **27th August 2008, 05:38 PM**

or use the xbox 360 as an extender so it stays connected to the tv via hdmi and the media centre connects to it...