Summary
- Ibrahim Al-Nasser has been awarded the Guinness World Record for "Most Consoles Connected to a Single TV."
- The gaming fan used a combination of 12 HDMI switches and over 30 RCA switches to streamline the process, connecting 444 consoles to one television.
- When asked, Al-Nasser said that his favorite console of all time is the Sega Genesis.
Ibrahim Al-Nasser, a gamer from Saudi Arabia, recently etched his name into the Guinness World Records book by connecting hundreds of consoles to a single TV. The collector realized that he had far more consoles than he expected, ranging from the first home console ever produced to the recently released PS5 Slim, which was complicating his ability to play them all. To streamline the process, he decided to connect all of them to a single TV using numerous switchers and RCA adapters. This elaborate hardware setup earned him a well-earned World Record.
The Guinness World Records has long been involved in the gaming industry. On the official website of the record book, one can find a wide array of categories, from the "Tallest Monster in Monster Hunter: World" to records like "Youngest Gamer to Achieve a Perfect Score on Dance Dance Revolution" and "Longest Single Game of Football Manager." These diverse records showcase the wide variety of genres and goals within the industry and the achievements of those who have aimed to make their mark over the years.
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The latest record belongs to Ibrahim Al-Nasser, who connected 444 consoles to a single television. To achieve this feat, Al-Nasser demonstrated meticulous cable management and detailed planning. He uses an Excel spreadsheet to track which consoles were connected and which switcher must be activated for each to appear on the screen. Al-Nasser's collection includes an extraordinary range of consoles, from the oldest home console in history, the Magnavox Odyssey released in 1972, to extremely rare consoles like the Super A'Can.
Most Gaming Consoles Connected To A Single TV World Record Holder
To keep everything running smoothly, Al-Nasser employs a combination of 12 HDMI switches and over 30 RCA switches, along with other less common adapters. He reveals that the idea of connecting all the consoles came to him when he realized he had a considerable number of unplayed video game consoles due to the limited number of TV ports. He decided to add more equipment to create an environment that also serves as a personal video game museum. Among his 444 consoles, Al-Nasser's favorite is the Sega Genesis console, which he insists will never change.
In addition to the consoles, Al-Nasser's collection also includes a wide variety of gaming items, such as arcade machines and rare Metal Gear Solid merchandise. The collector's dedication is reflected in the impressive array of items he has gathered over the years. The Guinness World Records has officially confirmed Al-Nasser's achievement, recognizing him as the holder of the "Most Consoles Connected to a Single TV" record. This remarkable feat will likely remain one of the gaming world's unbreakable records for a long time—if it's ever beaten.