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)

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.

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.

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!

These gaming channels relax my soul

You’re crt workouts are just unmatched, I have to get on your level. Starting my training tonight wish me luck crt lovers.

You picking up that wega with no struggle at all let’s us know you got that old man strength 😂 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

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).

This guy is criminally under subscribed.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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 👏

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 🤣

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.

I have a 36 inch Sony trinitron I got for free and I love it

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!

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.

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

I think you forgot to mention the flat vs bubble tube shape. That adds a lot to the overall look I think.

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.

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 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!!

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 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

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 😂

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.

Probably my favorite and most relatable Retro Bird video so far! Keep up the good work.

Who remembers grey plastic and wood grain CRT tvs from the 80s and 90s.... I have one and what a tank. Just about all of what one person is willing to carry. I love it for the throw back to the original TVs we would have played them on.

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 😅

Been Waiting all week for this😏

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.

Another informative (and hilarious) video. Thanks for all the great content, R. Bird! 🙌

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.

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.

Love your crt videos. So great for noobs. Super informative and the perfect balance of nerd humor.

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 use a 14" Toshiba AF series CRT on all my videos with an RGB SCART to Component adapter for retro games and the picture looks amazing especially in person. I find PVMs a bit overrated. There's more affordable options out there if one wants to use RGB on North American CRTs.

Pretty solid info! A few things I would like to add: -WEGAs are great because they are quite common, but they have 2 significant weaknesses. The first is that they will often have awful geometry. This can make things look warped and distorted. This is especially noticeable on 2d games. The curved screen trinitrons will usually have better geometry. The second is something called "Red Push." Red push will shift the color of the image to make the color quite red. You can reduce (but not eliminate) the prominence of red push on some models of sets, but some you can't at all. -Trinitrons look great, but they aren't "The Best" like many think they are. The whole experience of CRTs is extremely subjective, and many shadow mask tubes can even look better, depending on who you ask! Keep an eye out for many other brands like JVC, Panasonic, and Toshiba. They all made phenomenal sets that are just as good as their Sony counterparts. If anyone tells you [model number] is the best CRT... ignore them because they have no idea what they are talking about. (and if they say the FV310 is the best CRT ever made, they DEFINITELY don't know what they are talking about) -I have done quite a bit of digging into HD sets, and some of my favorite sets are HD CRTs. But for retro gaming, I really, really recommend beginners avoid HD CRTs unless you are in deep and know exactly what you are doing. Almost every HD CRT in existence will be an awful experience for 240p and 480i games without going down a rabbit hole of extra hardware. For 480p/1080i content, some have no lag at all, but others (including almost every HD Sony ever made) can have several frames of lag! Some can have lag for 1080i disabled through service menu settings. Its a rabbit hole, and even the same brand can be inconsistent from model to model. For 5th gen and before, not a good option at all. For 6th and 7th, they can be, but it depends on the model, and you will need to do a lot of research first. -PVMs and BVMs are completely overrated. I have several of them, because I'm a huge nerd for the hobby. I spend far more time using my consumer sets than any of my PVMs/BVMs. They look great, but the difference between one and a good consumer set is not as big as you think. PVMs were hyped up back when they were super cheap and video mods/converters weren't as much of a thing. But times have changed, and a great consumer set can look better than all but the highest end PVM/BVM. PVMs and BVMs are needy, and not the best option for a first CRT. Don't buy into the hype, you will probably be happier with a consumer set than a PVM!

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!

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!

I found a 27inch Sharp TV on the side of the road of a rich neighborhood and brought it home in 2009. It STILL works perfectly for my Genny, SNES,PS2, and PS3. Sometimes even my PSP 2000. I don't even own a flat screen due to the fact that I mainly watch shows on my chromebook, cellphone, or my Kindle Fire. I've just Never felt the Need to watch Big screens unless it's a movie in theaters.🤷‍♂️

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!

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 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 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 have a 27-inch Sylvania that I got back in 2002 that I still use for PS2, Wii, and SNES games. My first high-definition television was a 28-inch Sanyo widescreen set that I bought back in 2006. That set weighted 100 pounds, and my friend and I would have to carry that thing down the stairs at my college dorm when the fall semester started, and back up the stairs when the spring semester ended. I ended up selling it before the spring semester of 2008 ended to another person who lived on my floor just so I wouldn't have to carry it up the stairs again. That, and the widescreen mode would cut off a portion of the picture on the left and right sides; games would say "heckpoint" instead of "Checkpoint."

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...

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.

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 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.

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)

That PVM in the bed. Love it! 😂👌

I have a Memorex 27” CRT with the Saturn, N64, Dreamcast, and OG Xbox connected via composite AV splitter, and the PS2 connected via component. It has a broken DVD player in it, and I know it’s one of those brands that’s kind of iffy, but I’m happy with it and got it for free so I can’t argue.

I have two CRT TVs I have a really small guy 9in with a built-in DVD player that I had a friend of mine pick up for me for 10 bucks (sansui for those wondering) and a much bigger one for my son who's 3 that I just recently picked up symphonic with the DVD and VHS player so he can play Mario on the NES that I picked up for $40

I rock my Toshiba 14AF45 14" CRT Television with Colorstream (Component) love it! Amazing picture quality and it fits perfectly in my shelving solution. I had a 32 inch Sony Vega in the past thing was a tank!

I just went and picked up a 32” LG super slim CRT that has two component inputs, 2 s-video, and an HDMI input. It’s heavy, but where it’s a super slim the geometry gets thrown off around the edge.

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 🥰

14" Panasonic. Works fine for my NES and Retrocade. Has the yellow and white plugs in the front. Found it in my dad's garage.

I have a 32 inch Sanyo BEAST of a TV. I got it a few months ago for $50. it's 200lbs of pure CRT goodness. I'm planning on hooking up a dedicated retro gaming PC/Steam Deck to it though an HDMI to Component converter. This is so i can save wear and tear on my consoles and games.

While I don't have many older consoles currently, I've been rockin a Flat screen Vizio, but it still has lots of input types. There's 4 HDMIs, a component output, composite outside, even a VGA output! Granted, there's a chance there is so input lag, but I don't know enough to notice it if there is. It's kinda old, it only goes up to 1080p, but it works for my stuff (at least for now)

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

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.

I personally use a VGA CRT monitor, normally at 1280x960, but I have RetroArch set to 640x480 (this monitor naturally has scanlines at 480p). I love it.

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 can definitely stand up for smaller CRT's. Before the one I had went kaput, it was pretty dang useful. I could carry it around to different places that made it much easier to set up. Plus the picture looked so nice and crisp. The only problem was that it only had RF input, and that's mainly because I mostly focus on composite video for my game systems. Though I was able to get plenty of NES and SNES playtime on that thing, and even my Saturn. I beat Mike Tyson's Punch Out for the first time on that thing, I got to finally play Duck Hunt in my own home, and I still remember the last playthrough of Donkey Kong Country I did on it before it died. Before I found that CRT in the attic, and still to this day, I've had a big HD CRT that I know for a fact that I'll never be able to move. I'm certainly still happy with playing a good amount of games on it. It definitely looks better to me than plugging composite cables into a flatscreen, but given the lack of scanlines and slightly higher input latency that makes it impossible to play light gun games on the thing, I'm definitely on the search for a new regular CRT. One that's 12 to 14 inches and has composite input. Maybe even in stereo if I'm lucky, but if I have to I could just get something to combine the signals from the two audio cables into one. Hopefully I'll be able to get onto that sometime since it'd be great to have all of the advantages of a plain old consumer CRT again.

I love his humor in the video. It really makes it worth the while.

I ended up following the rabbit hole of CRTs pretty far, but a word of advice, some conaoles like the N64 look a lot better on a consumer TV vs a PVM and vice versa for others. The only true strategy is to own a ridiculous number of CRTs 😂

24AF44 here. 1 Component, 1 S-Video, 3 Composite in, 1 Composite Out (makes it easy for capturing footage if I ever want to stream games from my consoles) Man I'm so extremely grateful I have this thing in my possession, as I just happen to see it one day on FB marketplace just sitting on the curb free to pick up. Needless to say, I hopped right in my car without hesitation, snatched it up, drove it back home and have been enjoying the hell out of PS1 and Saturn on it ever since. Aside from the fun retro gaming sessions I've gotten out of it, I'm just happy that I was able to save it since the neighborhood it came from seemed to be on the upper-class side, so the previous owner probably just assumed "not flat panel tv therefore junk, onto the curb it goes!" and it felt like they were getting close to trashing it for good if nobody were to pick it up.

Impressed at how easily you're throwing around that massive CRT. Banana's do a body good.

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.

I have several CRTs: a 25" Samsung with Composite that I use for travel; a 27" Panasonic that has up to Component that is my current primary; a 14" PC monitor that I intend to use for retro computers and Dreamcast; a massive 36" beast with Component that is current waiting at my parent's house; and a 13" model I don't remember at the moment that I use for occasional LAN sessions as the opportunity calls for it. Wouldn't mind having a fleet of the small ones for LAN sessions.

Definitely an underrated gaming channel

I scored a 27 inch CRT from my neighbors curb. I love 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!

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 have a small house but before getting 3 crts total now, I was given my grandpas 20 inch 1999 sony trinitron that i use to watch in their guest bedroom. Play it on a desk in my arcade room like im off shift at security. Now I have also a panasonic 25 inch 4:3 with component that i love the most and play it downstairs. And 20 inch sony wega that I have yet to find space for.

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.

Back in 2018, I moved provinces due to career change and had to come out before my wife and kids because the offer-to-start date was 5 days and it was an 18 drive. from Ontario to Prince Edward Island. I had to do the house hunting when I wasn't working, but had brought my SNES and a handful of games for my limited downtime to unwind. The AirBnB I was staying at didn't have a tv, and I'd wanted to get a CRT again (plus money was tight), so I hoped online and found a lady selling her 32" Sony Trinitron WEGA with matching Sony tv stand for $30; suffice to say, I could drive over there fast enough. For the last 5 years, that tv has been a fixture of my game room and a faithful video game companion. Mega Man X on the Trinitron is my idea of an awesome Friday night ;)

Mine's a 27" Samsung Slim-Fit CRT - it is 1/3 smaller (less deep) than a standard CRT of the same screen size - takes up a lot less room. Got mine in 2006.

Ha ha ha, I've waited all week for thos video🤟

I have the Sony KS-27FS100L and I wouldn’t change it for the world. I play all my 240p and 480i games on it. They look amazing

I own 2 trinitrons. Both are 36in one manufactured in 1994 an the other in 2001. The absolute best way to play retro games in either S-video or component. I should mention that the wii in component looks very nice.

I have a 31 inch LG CRT with component here in Australia & i say it does the job pretty well

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’m very glad you did not get seriously injured making this video. Dropping one of those seems like they could crush your ribs

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!

My favorite TV ever was a 1992 Rear Projection Pioneer - rear projection sets get a bad rep because like 99% of them were garbage, but this one was the exception! The colors were beautiful and the image was so crisp, it was a super high-end set. Oddly enough, it had a 16:10 aspect ratio, which in practice meant that you'd usually get to see the overscan on the sides as well as thin black borders, though with widescreen content it meant the letterboxing was thinner so it was really great for both 4:3 and 16:9. I'm actually using the same Trinitron that you were swinging around in this video now and I'd trade it to fix my Pioneer in a heartbeat! Sadly it passed away in fall 2021 and after like 9 months of struggle I've all but given up on repairing it, so it's now the stand for our 4k OLED. I'll likely be gutting it and converting it into a cool shelf case sometime down the road.

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 have a PVM-9L2 and PVM-14N2U! got them for a steal before they really started to shoot up in price. love em both!

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!

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!