Older Systems and High Def TV's

[Duo_R]

all you will have to do is go to thrift stores or the dump...... 

I went and hunted down one of the last CRT's in production here, because I got so sick of my old school consoles looking like I was playing them on an Emulator.  I really worry about the future when we cant find CRT anymore.

[guyjin]

I dunno about you guys, but I've started a CRT hoard already.

[Keranu]

I really need a new CRT right now.

[Paisa49]

I dunno about you guys, but I've started a CRT hoard already.

Around what year did new CRT tv's cease being produced?

Also, could anyone on here provide a resource that shows a modded TG-16 with the different styles of video outputs on a high def TV? I wouldn't mind changing from RF to something else if the difference looks that much better.

[guyjin]

I dunno about you guys, but I've started a CRT hoard already.

Around what year did new CRT tv's cease being produced?

They haven't, yet. But someday soon, they will be. and I'll be ready. 

[gundarN]

Getting as good 4:3 (non widescreen, non 100Hz) CRT is pretty tricky at the moment.
I have one sitting at my dads house ready for my Guncon2 and all the Namco shooters released on the PS2.
Plus I can rotate it for any Tated shooters.

I would still like a better one and am constantly on the lookout.

[Michael Helgeson]

Jeez, its not that hard. Hit your local wal-mart, or craigs list. If all else fails, pawn shops always have crt sets.

[Necromancer]

Jeez, its not that hard. Hit your local wal-mart, or craigs list. If all else fails, pawn shops always have crt sets.

No CRTs at my local Walmart (or any other local retailer for that matter) can be considered good, unless you happen to like geometry problems.  Like you say though, there's plenty of quality sets on the used market.

[Michael Helgeson]

Typically any major geometry issues can be solved via service mode calibration, or inside the tv itself. When it comes to that kind of worry, what you need to do is browse the sets for sale, write down model numbers,prices, then head back up for research. Look up, see which have service mods available, and reviews if any,are present for you to read up on so you will know if the tv model has alot of reported problems.

Heres a few links to get people into reading up on how to's:
http://www.stevelarkins.freeuk.com/tvtools.htm
http://www.howtofixcomputers.com/forums/video/crt-monitor-geometry-problem-143160.html
http://www.artofhacking.com/files/TVMODES.TXT
http://myweb.accessus.net/~090/how2adj.html

[gundarN]

I'm looking for someone to be upgrading their CRT to LCD and getting it for free.
Trust me, there aren't any quality CRT (non-widescreen) sets available in the UK.

[Digi.k]

the pc engine looks like pap cause its composite.. I'd love to do a RGB upgrade anyway this is the saturn on LCD and hooked up via scart.

[Duo_R]

that looks amazing. Have u compared Saturn S-video to your RGB Scart? I haven't noticed a huge difference fro S-video to Component Video and I hear that Saturn RGB / Component should look amazing.

the pc engine looks like pap cause its composite.. I'd love to do a RGB upgrade anyway this is the saturn on LCD and hooked up via scart.

[Digi.k]

that looks amazing. Have u compared Saturn S-video to your RGB Scart? I haven't noticed a huge difference fro S-video to Component Video and I hear that Saturn RGB / Component should look amazing.

ya

composite


RGB


s-Video


saturn leads.  If you in Europe and you have CRT with RGB connection this will give you almost "monitor-like" picture

[Arkhan]

Man.  I was given the option:

"Do you want an LCD HD doojoo TV, or do you want a new CRT + $$ for xmas"

I immediately thought "man the Turbo would look like ass", and picked the CRT.


Then I went and took the cash and got Exile and Vasteel, lol.



I tried the turbo on our 52" toshiba.  I cried.      CRTs are just the only way to play the old games. 



who else here would buy a 52" widescreen CRT if they were existant!? 

*raises hand*

[guyjin]

A 52 inch CRT would be about 3 feet deep and weigh half a ton, at least.