The Best CRT TV for Retro Gaming (For YOU) - Retro Bird
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The Best CRT TV for Retro Gaming (For YOU) - Retro Bird
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Games played: Contra III (0:05), Sunset Riders (0:16), Ghosts 'n Goblins (via Capcom Generation 2) (0:33), Comix Zone (0:50), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (1:30), Rayman (2:50), Mercs (6:39)
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All great games played as per usual Retro Bird enjoy the week
I have an RCA 20F501TDV 20" Silver TruFlat TV w/ DVD & VHS Combo from 2005, and it is AMAZING!!!
It weighs at least 100 pounds though!
It also has surround sound!
I recently picked up a second CRT. I'm in the midst of building a waiting area for my high school athletes (I'm in sports medicine). I gave one kid a sneak peak, and he played Castlevania Bloodlines for a few minutes on an original Genesis. His response: this is fire. It made me feel good. Sort of your, get on my lawn speel.
That is most excellent, my dude.
Cool given he's probably a kid from the 2000s it makes sense because he hasn't seen one before nice though that he's enjoying it😁
@@meric12131415 Kid was born in 2006 at the earliest, so yeah there's a chance he's never seen a CRT in person.
@@kevinrosario2729 yeah I can definitely imagine I've seen one that's for sure most of us have I imagine
No hd tvs are better for gaming 1080p Tvs are way better than crts for The sega Genesis Nintendo entertainment system And super nintendo
I ended up moving into my MiL's home, and she left behind a 40 inch Trinitron. When it was time to get rid of it, I could just barely pick it up, and there was no way I could get down the stairs with it. My wife put an ad on Craigslist for a free TV, and it was gone after a few hours and a few people trying to lift it off the porch. I found the manual, and it said it weighed about 300 lbs.
likely the 40XBR700/800, I had the 700 variant, it's an HD CRT set that had great sound, but not so great for retro games due to the digital processing and improper scaling of resolutions, not natively supporting 240p/480i.
That's what's keeping me from seriously looking for a CRT, they're just too heavy to be bothered when the games look serviceable on the tv's we have now.
Yeah, the weight of these suckers starts to get really gnarly when you get up to those sizes.
My family had one too. Unfortunately we used it until it died. Great TV for its time, altho expensive. $4000 Canadian iirc. stand extra.
it supported up to 1080i. altho at that res all contents were in 16:9 so the image was smaller. We mostly just used it to watch standard def Tv.
yes 300 lb. we didnt even get rid of it after it died. it sat there like a corpse in the living room next to a working lcd tv. eventually we moved and got the movers to take it away. 3 strong guys to take it down stairs. I just hope they managed to repair it.
Lots of great memories. I still have the remote 😂
@@dapperfan44 The smaller sizes are easy enough to lift alone, and are often cheap/free in my experience. Maybe a good place to start? :)
These gaming channels relax my soul
same, the bloggers of these channels are so calm and chilled.
Good to hear!
Same. Reminds me of the feeling of looking at old gaming magazines and posters.
What are "these" gaming channels? Just any gaming channel?
Last summer I was at a garage sale, and I saw a small 13” CRT from a brand I wasn’t familiar with (Haier). I knew the missus didn’t want too much more gaming related hardware for space, so the small TV was what I wanted. It has been great! I missed playing duck hunt, and now my 3 year old loves playing it too! Thanks, CRT!
This guy is criminally under subscribed.
now that I'm old, I wonder if the CRT noise would still be audible.
there's nothing like the high pitched ringing and smell of electrostatic dust to get that nostalgia flowing.
My Panasonic and Sony Wega are pretty quiet to be honest. My Toshiba af43 on the other hand, it's definitely a little too loud. I'm lazily looking for its replacement lol.
I am now 37 and I can still hear the whine just fine but I noticed the whine is worse on smaller sets than the bigger ones. Though I am gluing the coils in place and that helps a lot
I'm only 25 and haven't been able to hear it for years, so happy my hearing is just bad enough to not hear it but not be detrimental. The smell coming from one that hasn't been turned on in years is glorious though.
I'm almost 39, and have some hearing loss, the noise doesn't bother me unless I'm really close to the speakers, but even having a CRT on in my room seems to cause interference in my audio equipment...
@@scramblesthedeathdealer Could be that you need higher quality cables. Also most modern audio speakers and equipment are no longer shielded.
You’re crt workouts are just unmatched, I have to get on your level. Starting my training tonight wish me luck crt lovers.
Let us know when you start bench pressing Zenith floor models
You picking up that wega with no struggle at all let’s us know you got that old man strength 😂 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
he's only like 40
32" Sharp CRT from 2002. All the inputs and very nostalgic as it was our family TV back in the day. Heavy as sin but I somehow manage to still carry it myself.
I also have a 32 inch set and what the heck, are you Hercules? I've never been able to move this thing was less than two people before.
Here in Brazil The 29"s were very popular and you still can find them quite cheap. I proudly keep my 29 Philco that works very well with my SNES, Mega Drive and Dynavision 4 (NES clone).
Verdade. Minha Sony Trinitron é 29". Espetaculo de TV. Paguei barato na epoca. Tenho 2 switchers pra ligar os videogames. SNES, Nintendo 64 e DVD no S-Video e Master System, Mega Drive e Video Cassete no composto. Tudo ligado ao mesmo tempo sem precisar desconectar nada. Único que eu ainda quero comprar é o NES. Dai fico satisfeito.
In the past year I’ve picked up nearly a dozen CRTS to find which ones I liked most.
I’ve kept four, with the largest of the bunch being my daily driver: a black 1997 32” Trinitron with s-video.
I also have a 2003 27” Samsung with component which I picked up for free from a family’s vacation ski lodge. It was only ever used to watch the odd dvd, and is in phenomenal shape.
Beyond that, I have a 1994 13” Magnasonic (rf only) which comes out for parties, and a white 1997 9” RadioShack TV which I love for getting cozy with on the couch with my SNES - this one is my second-most used of the bunch.
Our SONY Trinitron 32 inch went south one year so my wife bought me a SONY BVM 20F1U for Christmas one year and now I don't miss the Trinitron so much. BVM is half the weight too.
Got a 32” Sony Trinitron on Marketplace for $20. Called my brother to help me move it and it just barely fit in my little Elantra with the seat down. It has 2 component inputs so it’s worth the space! Great video!
I wasn't going to subscribe, but then I heard that Retro Bird theme at the end. Now I'm a subscriber for life. You'll never get rid of me!
Welcome to the channel!
We have 3 CRT tvs. One very close to the first one you showed, a big ole floor model from the 70's and we basically have our Atari hooked up to it and that's it. We also have a 37 inch JVC and a 32 inch Toshiba. The great thing about the Toshiba is that it has HDMI. Basically a CRT for every era
I got lucky when a friend let me take an old Toshiba 32” for free almost 10 years ago. It supports S-video, and I just use AV switchers to hook up all my retro consoles.
Wegas are great TVs, but MY GOD are they heavy. I was working at Best Buy during the height of their popularity and unloading those monsters was always a challenge. I saw several employees get overconfident and nearly get crushed by them.
Damn
I have 2 later model flatscreen CRTs that have s-video, composite, and component. They are both 27” size (which is about the largest I can move by myself). These are definitely my favorite way to play retro games.
Thanks for all the laughs tonight! I have to be honest, this topic isn’t one that particularly interests me that much, but you made it very easy to watch, entertaining, and comical. Good job 👏
Another great video, I went that rabbit hole route and bought scart RGB cables for all my pre 7th gen consoles just to find out that the waterfall in Sonic 1 looks the best with RF. Whatever makes you happy then.
Love these videos. Just got my first CRT TV a couple of days ago. In Europe we do not see CRTs with component inputs but we got RGB SCART 🥰
I have a 14” RCA TruFlat CRT from 2005 with Composite & Component inputs and the picture is absolutely incredible especially when using component cables. 80’s, 90’s & many early-mid 2000s consoles using composite cables look pretty good on almost any 13”-20” CRTs, even cheaper brands. So, if you’re gaming on a “classic” console get a CRT, it’s what they’re meant to be played on and you’ll love it
I have the same model myself! Games look great and it's just the right amount of heavy.
Same here I picked up a rca 20f514td for free at the post office they were headed for the trash. They also had a sony wega kv-27fs320! I grabbed them both 😎
I just found your channel last night because I picked up a CRT last night, and I just want to say you’re videos are awesome and informative, but what I love most is your on camera jokes. You’ve got a really great comedic style and I’m glad I found you channel!
Thanks! I'm glad you found the channel too!
I love my CRT! I have a JVC I believe 27”
I grew up with RF cables with my Genesis and Saturn. Now that I’m collecting I at least upgraded to composite cables and have an 8 way switcher to go between consoles so no plans on upgrading cables for me. By the way, that’s an impressive work out with your tv! I know how heavy that must have bean
Love the videos. You always hit the nail on the head! Rocking a Sony KV-27FS100, Toshiba 27AFX54 as a back up, and a PVM-14M4U. Thanks for showing us your CRTs. I was always curious what other ones you had. Grew up playing RF and Composite on a 27in Sony curved tube. Having component in modern times is a real treat.
Probably my favorite and most relatable Retro Bird video so far! Keep up the good work.
Glad you liked it!
I said it before, and I will say it again. By far the best b-roll in the business! I don't think I've ever seen anyone bench press their Sony Trinitron! Bravo! I have a cheap 20" CRT so if I come across a nice Sony, I will snatch it up. Great topic!!
Can we take a moment to remember all those broken and smashed PVMs used in wrestling back in the day!
Also I personally perfer my consumer CRT's over pvms. I got rid of my PVM just because I didn't like the overall image of it compared to my trinitron. Awesome topic and video Retro Bird
This made me think of mick foley being thrown into the announcers table in the infamous hell in a cell match between mankind and undertaker. "As God as my witness, Mick Foley has been broken in half" -JIm Ross
Back in college my friend “gave” me his 46” Mexican Mitsubishi CRT that was manufactured in Mexico circa 1996 or something, and it was a great TV for the time (2005ish) but by 06 or so we were moving out of our rent house, and I had to get it out of the house. It took me and 3 other dudes to get it into the bed of my f150, and we tried to set it down by the dumpster gently, but it fell off the tailgate screen/tube first and I’ll never forget the MUSHROOM CLOUD of TOXIC METAL that erupted at the scene 🤣
Man, Retro Bird, your humor is so spot on, haha! This is such a timely video too--I just picked up a 13" CRT From the side of the road two days ago. I'm trying to find a power cable for it, though, so hopefully I'll have my own lovable tube soon enough--wish me luck!
Another informative (and hilarious) video. Thanks for all the great content, R. Bird! 🙌
I have a 36 inch Sony trinitron I got for free and I love it
I’m very glad you did not get seriously injured making this video. Dropping one of those seems like they could crush your ribs
Been Waiting all week for this😏
It's the one in my basement ! :-)
It's 27" and my neighbor helped me bring it downstairs ... Then he moved a 4 hour flight away to Edmonton, but I doubt that's related.
He'll need to fly back if you ever to decide to move it again ;)
I have the 32 inch version of Retro Bird's Trinitron. I combined it with component HD RetroVision cables from CastleMania games. Absolutely love it!
Hey based on what seems to be your preference, I got my hands on a 2003 20” Sony Trinitron Wega CRT and WOW that aperture grille makes NES and SNES games look gorgeous, especially with that contrast turned up just a little bit higher. I am so glad I found this set!!
I think you forgot to mention the flat vs bubble tube shape. That adds a lot to the overall look I think.
That's definitely a noteworthy factor. I've mentioned it in some of my other CRT videos, but forgot it in this one. Oops!
Also flat CRTs tend to work worse with light gun games compared to traditional curved CRT screens
For a decent-sized room where you can sit 8’ or so away, I think 27” is the sweet spot. I grew up with a 19” in the living room and scored a used 27” in my teens to stick in its place - the difference was huge! 25” exists too but wasn’t super popular. Sharp is an underrated brand from the time period if you’re shopping, they were even the official Nintendo TV partner for a while.
I was walking my dog around my neighborhood and saw a great condition KV-36XBR200 4:3 480i analog Trinitron flat screen sitting outside for a bulk pickup. It is 230lbs (about the weight of a refrigerator). I also have a Panasonic 13 pro CRT-monitor (has b&c hookups) and its a featherweight in comparison to the 36". My wife was soo pissed when i brought it home 😅
Great episode. I bought a brand new Sony Wega KV27FS12 27" CRT in 2001 for $500. Back then I bought it for the excellent svideo quality for my CDi (hehe) SNES, and JVC SVHS deck. It had these "new fangled YPbPr component inputs", which I assumed I'd never use, but skip ahead a couple of decades, and it's what I MOSTLY use on it! I bought HDRetrovision YPbPr cables/adapters, for GEN, TG16, NEO, SNES, SAT, and PSX. I am very happy with how everything looks on it. This TV has been through FIVE moves, to five different houses, and it's still going strong. The moves beings me to an important thing though.. the weight.. Wega's feel like they are made from steel and bricks. In fact this 27" Wega was about the same weight as my old JVC 35" CRT. It's a big boy! As much as I love the Wega, if/when it dies, I'm going to stick with an OLED. That, with some of the newer scanline shaders is VERY close to a CRT.. They are "almost there", and close enough for me. Good luck on finding your dream display!
First of all, great Video.
I've had a Bang & Olufsen CRT TV for a few weeks now. I've been looking for a medium size one for a while and its flatter design means it can fit into a small space. But the best thing about the device is its endless setting options that go far beyond color, contrast and brightness. I'm currently reliving a good bit of my childhood and catching up on a lot of titles that I always wanted to have in the past. Now I just have to find that tiny Philips TV that I had as a child somewhere...
I’ve always loved this channel and have been watching this video over and over again for a while now, I finally got my own crt! And it’s one of the most amazing pieces of tech ever made. ( it’s a General Electric GE TV 26GT62)
Sweet! I hope you enjoy it :)
Got some great objective presentations in your videos, bud. Your sense of humour is pretty awesom too.
Been going through various videos of yours over the past few days, and they've all been great. Objective, informative, light hearted. Good stuff. 👍
I recently picked up a 24" Sony Trinitron and I love it!
I love my Sony 14” PVM. It’s the perfect size for personal use. I use that for my old consoles and my 27” 1440p for all my modern gaming.
I got really lucky and found one through local pickup for $200. It’s very lightweight and the picture is super sharp. Bought all the S-video adapters for my old consoles for it.
I FINALLY got a proper retro crt today! Got a 27” Sansui brand. It’s everything I want because it has component, composite and s-viddy. The price was free and it got delivered to my home, which is basically unheard of. Life is good!
We had a 50" zenith as a kid (nes), then played most of my games on a Magnavox 20" (SNES) and a Panasonic 32" (N64) as a teenager .. I still had one of em up until like a few year ago
Oh man I had a Zenith console TV as a kid which I was given as a teen. It only had RF in the back, but I loved it.
I had a Magnoavox 20 Inch CRT as a Kid too!
I love his humor in the video. It really makes it worth the while.
I won’t bother with them these days but they are definitely the definitive way to play pre HDMI games. I had a 27 inch Toshiba if I recall in high school and loved it.
Got my 27” trinitron xbr for free off a local buy and sell. The older gentleman was glad to be rid of it and I was more than happy to take it.
Only issue was that I greatly underestimated the size of that sucker. Had to slide the passenger seat back as far as it would go and still barely got it in the front seat of my car. I seatbelted it in and off I went. But Then I had to haul it down to my basement by myself when I got it home. Not fun.
Folks underestimate how heavy a CRT can be. Sure, the image quality is *chef’s kiss* but is it worth the calories and danger (no shit, you WILL break your foot if you drop a 27” on it)?
Yeah I said it in another recent video comment area but the “quick sales pitch” has inspired me to reiterate, we would likely be great pals haha. Not that this current creator/viewer dynamic is lesser, but you’ve definitely got a particular charm and humor that makes me feel at home.
Love your crt videos. So great for noobs. Super informative and the perfect balance of nerd humor.
Where I live, I've not seen a CRT on side of the road in recent memory. I finally ran across a 27" Sony VVega at a local thrift store and like you, it's my favorite CRT I've ever had. I got one that has the Component, SVIDEO, RF and Composite, along with a digital tuner so I can pickup free local TV stations with a cheap set of digital rabbit ears I got from the local bargin store. I agree with you, I really like this CRT and hope it lasts me for many years. Oh, and yes.. it took me and my son to carry it upstairs, this thing is pretty heavy. I guess I shouldn't have put my game room on the 2nd story...
Love, love, love you channel. Your CRT videos crack me up and I'm in love with my Trinitron too. Thanks for what you do
Glad to hear!
I recently discovered your channel and love your content. Keep up the good work!
I LOVE gaming on a CRT! My consoles looks so good on it in S-Video and Component video. Love those cables from HD Retrovision!
Great video! I actually grew up with the massive wood console TV at the beginning of the video 😂
Last year a neighbor down the road put 2 CRT TV's on the side of the road. One was a small 20 inch tv and the second was a massive 40 inch. I had no problem making my mind. I immediately picked up the little one. I was thrilled that I found a free tv and i didn't look back at the other massive tv.
I found a Flatscreen CRT at my Dads outside. It had been out there for like 3 years and I took it in the garage and dried it out and it's really an awesome little game tv now that I cleaned it up.
I have a 27 inch trinitron! It actually uses the exact same mold as your wega with the exact same ports, ever since I spent some time correcting alignment issues I’ve been in love with it!
One console I prefer to use with composite is the Sega Saturn. The otherwise “mesh transparencies” turn into actual transparencies from the dithering effect on 3D games. Otherwise I’d go with component. A product Ive come to appreciate, is the shinybow scart to composite converter. Any Scart capable console will benefit from RGB with this configuration.
I find a lot of tech youtubers to have really cheesy jokes, but you actually made me laugh quite a bit. Great info too. Thanks!
Happy to hear it!
Great video. Playing on crt is just so fun. Also, can confirm wife is not a fan, but I love the looks of my set.
I got a 27 in sharp with all the wire hookups and I love this tv. Not a lot of people talk about other brands its always Sony but like retro bird said if its a brand you know it will probably make you happy.
I remember our family has a CRT TV which was used for 30 years and hasn't been used since. I think I will go and check it out on my parents' old home to see if it is still there and if it still works.
This video is especially tight and funny. Really nice work.
Hey Bird, I think I have the same Trinitron as you, FS-100. Love it. Picked it up a couple months ago and my back is still recovering, but totally worth it.
Yep! That's the one.
Just a few days ago, an old CRT has been sitting in the garage with the guys I live with. I was told I can have it for free... pulled it from the other stuff, and realized it is a 32" Trinitron XBR! Not a bad snag at all.
Was the remote with it?
@@catsaregovernmentspies couldn't find that bad boy. Had to order one online from Ebay ironically.
I have a 13in Magnavox RR1337 W101 and I love it! It's wood veneer, it's coaxial input, it's mono sound, everything. I use a splitter to connect a DVD player, SNES, Genesis, and of course, that digital converter box for all that sweet T.V. viewing.
And, it even has the original remote control! What a gem! 😁
I forgot to mention that my particular model was made in February of 1992 and still works and looks like brand new both inside and out!
I went back and grabbed the CRT (Toshiba 20A42, I believe) I used to use as a teenager, as my mum didn't want it taking up space. Talk about a win-win situation: she saved like 8 cubic feet of space, and I got to rediscover how good those old games used to look! A typical consumer CRT like this smooths out the pixels, often making things look like a higher resolution than they are. It's hard to believe that Donkey Kong Country is only 256x224, when it's so clear and smooth!
When I was a kid, we had a 19" RCA with a fancy-shmancy keypad and LED window for inputting and displaying channel numbers. I forget the model, though.
Cool vid! I have a 32” Sony Trinitron Stereo CRT with 4 composite, 1 S-Vid & 1 Component hookups. It’s a behemoth that my wife was upset that I got it she didn’t speak to me for a few days 😅, I only payed $40 bucks for it! Love it!!!
So I converted a huge portion of my basement into two gaming/media centres, an HD area and an SD area with a 32" Sony Trinitron HD CRT. Playing games using component connections looks utterly beautiful, then there are the systems that can output 480p and then you're really floored.
I have two more CRTs in reserve, both JVC I'Art sets, both with component. One's a 27" and the other is a 36.
I just have a Symphonic 20" flat that my mom bought me around 2004. Not the most fancy CRT, but it still works, has two sets of A/V Component inputs and is still decently bright! Plus, I still have the remote for it!
i recently found a 20" Panasonic Tau w/component and s video for a good price. it's lovely! the colours really pop and i was astounded at the upgrade from composite. now get this: not only did my girlfriend tolerate the addition, she went as far as to drive out and pick it up for me! talk about a keeper!
I have a LG Flatron CRT TV in storage, it was in use daily by my grandparents 3-4 years ago, it's got SCART and composite. I took it into the basement while renovating and it's still there. I plan on keeping it, but it's not a thing that can stay in the flat anymore. On the other hand I have a CRT monitor on my desk that serves the retro gaming duty for emulation and DOS/Windows games.
i got my 20 inch crt from my work when I was 20. i was cleaning out the upstairs storage and I came across this really dirty little crt that used to be a security camera monitor in the 90s. i asked my manger and she said I could have it for free. cleaned that little sucker up and now I can watch my old star wars vhs tapes and play on PlayStation 2. its the little things in life that can give you the most joy
I have a Toshiba 14AF44, 20” Panasonic Tau, and a 27” JVC I’ART. Absolutely love them! I did have a Trini Wega for a bit, but I gave that to a friend cause of the infamous wega bow. My other units were good geometry wise
I had a 14” Apex with build in DVD that I really regret getting rid of… the picture was actually really good and had s-video.
I found a guy on german craigslist who sold his Sony PVM 1440QM for 50€ to me. It even has a Scart RGB port. Actually you have used the backside in your video as an example for Scart ports. Deal of lifetime. That's the best CRT TV for retro gaming for ME.
I have a 31 inch LG CRT with component here in Australia & i say it does the job pretty well
I just picked up a Philips 27PT8302/37 for next to nothing and the picture quality is amazing on it! It has 2 Component inputs as well as S-Video and several composite connections. I've never seen it on a list of top CRTs for retro gaming, but it should be, it's awesome!
Your CRT videos are the best 😀👍🏻
Moved the rest of my Trinitrons out of the storage unit last night. I pared down to seven when I moved across the country two years ago and now I've finally got them back in the house! Listen, my wide screen models weigh about 240 lbs and my big 36" weighs a whopping 280! Get help to move these things!
I happen to own 2 CRT’s a Toshiba 13 in. Not the highest quality but perfect for the space and at the best price, free! I also have this 5.5 inch magnavox CRT which is wonderful to have sitting on a desk just a wonderful TV all around.
Just picked up a 20" Toshiba with component input for $50 Canadian. So Excited to play and stream games on it.
I currently use a 14" Toshiba CRT model 14AF41. I found it on side of the road during a long walk. I have it set up on my night stand where i occasionally play my SNES, psone or OG XBOX. Although I've previously owned 20" Sony Trinitron CRT TVs, smaller TV's are definitely easier to move and manage.
Dude.... I love your videos :) The friends checkin your cables bit!! dyin! :D and like the other comment said, these vids are friggin soothing my soul! You look liked a blast to hang out with, Keep it up, this is Gods work! :)
Recently got a B&O crt and its beautiful. Somehow it made the games feel good , not just look good
I absolutely think you're the funniest and the best. Good God I love watching your videos. Have many people told you you sound like Bart Simpson?
I actually have a Daewoo 27 inch TV that I actually found outside that I still use to this day. It literally had a sign that said "Works good, Just old" on it
I recently joined the crt gang. I got me a Beovision 1. I love it!
I started out with a 32’’ Trinitron that’s flat front, all hookups from Component down, but come to find out it was the first HD set in their line so no light gun compatibility. Still looked good so I kept it because it had low usage hours.
Then I got a 90’s curved front 27’’ Trinitron with S Video input which worked well and supported light guns, but the color was not the most impressive.
Recently I found a 27’’ Panasonic Tau that while flat front, had all the inputs from Component to RF, yet was still an SD set so it was compatible with light guns. And the color on the Tau smokes my two Trinitrons, it seriously looks as close to PVM/BVM that I’ve ever seen from a consumer CRT. So it ended up being the best of both worlds.
I think you are so right about the TV size. I am still hunting for a 13 or 14 inch, especially if I could find one in the PVM/BVM flavor. My 32’’ weighs 270lbs due to the subwoofer in the back, and is honestly too much for even two people to lift. My 27’’ tv’s are still even borderline too heavy.
The great thing about CRT’s is that composite still looks great on most sets/consoles. Admittedly I am a cable snob, but you really can’t go wrong with a CRT and what ever you already have cable wise. My top loader NES looked pretty good despite only having RF.
Great points in this video. I had a 32 inch Sony WEGA until recently as circumstances changed and I no longer had the room to keep it in. I advertised it locally and a guy I used to go to school with came to collect - it's a small world. We joked about how my partner will be relieved it is gone and how he was going to break the news to his wife. 😆
Thankfully I've since picked up a 14 inch Philips for free from the recycling centre. It nowhere near as fancy but the picture quality is good, it works great and no more hernias when I'm asked to move it. 👍
Love your videos man. I just got the same Sony Trinitron that you have. I love it. It looks awesome and really takes me back. Keep up the awesome content!
I scored a 27 inch CRT from my neighbors curb. I love it!!!
I got a free Trinitron 44” with original TV stand that took 3 grown men to lift and move into my basement! Then the first thing that my 2-year-old son did when he saw it was smack the screen with a hammer and take a chunk out of the glass 😂
I own that spiffy little 9" PVM personally. Our main TV used to be a 36" flat glass CRT, and nary an HDTV was found in our home. I've never had a better experience with light gun games than on that old beauty despite the geometry issues with it being a flat screen. Our beloved 36" CRT flickered out and died about 2 years ago. At least I haven't resorted to owning only a 0" model!
i have a PVM-9L2 and PVM-14N2U! got them for a steal before they really started to shoot up in price. love em both!
My first was a found 13" 1972 Toshiba at the local dump. Little work on it. Hooked up the NES. Years of fun!
I worked at a TV station that retired all their PVMs when we went HD. Must have been 20 sitting in the storage room. Still regret not snagging those.