Game Room Update: Is it an UPGRADE or OVERKILL?
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- I am testing the gcompsw video switcher w/ HDRetrovision cables on my retro gaming consoles connected to an old school CRT. Is it an upgrade...or overkill?
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Doom Troopers - The Mutant Chronicles (Genesis)
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Fire Shark (Genesis)
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“I need this!”
“It’s $240.”
“I don’t need this.”
Hehe
😂💀
I’d rather take that $240 and put that towards a PS5
ya that's my reaction too
@@albertwesker2283 I'd rather put $240 towards a MiSTer
I'm still playing on a CRT, have it setup next to my 4K tv, and I love it. I've been playing PS1 games lately and am so glad to have the CRT ready to go whenever I want to play some old school games.
This is funny since i have a high end pc and i end up playing more on my ps3 and 3ds 🤦♂️🤷
If you grew up playing video games on a CRT playing old skool console's on a modern tv they just don't look as good, in my opinion anyway. I've just finished playing Xenogears on my 29" Sony Trinitron and no way would I swap
I still have an early 00's 27in curved glass Panasonic CRT with component input(it was my parents who where going to trash, so I snagged it), and stereo output sitting in the corner of my game room right next to my 50in Samsung HDTV, and have it hooked into my 5.1 surround sound setup, that I use for everything PS2, and older with a remote controlled component switch box, and it's freaking awesome, even the Roku Express+ hooked into the front composite inputs is nice for a 2nd screen during college football season, or when I want to watch 2 different wrestling shows at once. Some stuff just does not work on an HDTV like light gun games, so I'm keeping my CRT till it dies, and can no longer be repaired, and I have 2 Emerson 19in models in storage in my shop, that I got for free from the local recycle drop off ready to replace it if need be, but sadly they don't have component input, or stereo output, but free is free.
@@AgosLive I have 2 fairly mid range computers at home(main gaming rig in the home office, and HTPC in my game room), and yep I end up playing more games as of late on my Switch Lite, and 3DS laid back on my double recliner couch in my game room with my in ears, and a headphone amp hooked to them.
@@AgosLive I have a pretty potent 2 year old PC and a 360, but skipped out on anything newer because I play my Dreamcast 90% of the time!
Glad that you've given the good old CRT a proper try.
Can I eat from your Lunchbox?
Crt > Lcd
No motion blur, no fixed pixels so no upscale blur, virtually zero lag etc
The circa 2000ish CRT I got from my Dad years ago had a component input that I didn't realize was there! RGB is a literal and figurative game changer - I have never seen CRT images look so clean. One of the things I love about the MiSTer project is that it can output nearly all of its cycle accurate cores through its RGB component output while simultaneously sending an upscaled HDMI signal.
Component isn't RGB even though the plugs are red, green and blue. But in picture quality Component isn't much worse than RGB (SCART)
Component signals are YPbPr, and yes it looks amazing with good quality cables.
@@GenesHand The problem is, no one today uses the best stuff, just like anything that's 15-20 ish years old or older in the mass market. Basically if it ain't HDMI (Specifically 2.1, 2.0) or DisplayPort (Soon to be 2.0) or USB-C, It's all the really cheap stuff. Cheaper the stuff, worse the quality.
@@GenesHand Monster cables still deliver. Found some put away the other day. Swapped them in and yowza!!!
@@panchigancedo6247 Yeah I've heard good things about those cables, only that you need to be careful because they generally fit extremely tight. Another good option is grab ,Xbox 360 cables that are abundant and of very good quality and convert them to the console you need. I have made OG Xbox, PS2 and Wii cables this way.
I still rock a good old CRT in my game room and I use it for everything up to 480i. It's also not a flat screen one, because I noticed a lot of games distort the corners of the image to compensate for the regular rounded screens that most people had. On the flat screen those distortions become too apparent. Two games that made me notice this were Mario 64 and Ocarina Of Time.
Im gonna look for it on my flat CRT, the big downside whit rounded TV´s for me is that is harder to find one whit component inputs :( ... greetings Dan!! Im subscriber :)
Also the _Nerd_ said many years ago that Light guns don’t work on flatscreens. Never tested one out when I had the chance back then but they run flawlessly on the round ones i’ve seen over the years.
@@ThatOldSchoolMagic they do work, but maybe in the corners they are not as precise, not sure bc im using a generic lightgun
@@bryanssj3949 Look for a Panasonic CRT from the early-mid 00's as I have a 27in model my parents use to own, and it has curved glass, component input, and stereo output, so I have it wired into my 5.1 surround setup sitting next to my 50in Samsung HDTV. Panasonic to me was like the working man's Trinitron as you got a bigger screen for less money that was close to the same quality.
@@ThatOldSchoolMagic I have one and it does work. Mine isn't super precise tho. It's probably the light gun but its possible it's the flat screen i guess.
I'm getting a CRT television next weekend from family that found one buried in their attic and were going to throw out. It supposedly has a component connection, so I'm looking forward to hooking up my old systems to it.
Nice! It's gonna be a great feeling I'm sure
Great find! I love that’s lofts/attics 👍🏻
Once you see what retro games look like on a CRT with a component cable you will never go back to using a LCD. Also if it has a s video cable input then you can use that for your GameCube, n64 and snes, those 3 consoles look much better on a s video cable than composite cables.
That's really exciting! Hopefully the tube is in healthy condition... because if so you'll never want to use lcd again, especially for Ps2, which generally looks like shite on an lcd.
I got the gcompsw just for the auto-switch between component consoles. Just turn on the console; no need to change inputs.
What happens if you have more than one console on at the same time?
I had a friend of mine who was quite seriously into AV. This kind of simplification is just the kind of thing he'd have loved 👍
@@lockey88 That is one thing I love about running everything through RGB and an Extron switcher. You can run 8 consoles and send them to 8 different outputs with no issues. A friend and I have fun booting up the same game on both the SNES and Genesis and playing them simultaneously to see how they differ.
I really hope my 32" Trinitron never dies on me...please...
I have a baby one of those! It’s superb! Just make sure it’s on a surge protector, not dusty and not near a heat source. That should help it last longer.
@@vivanecrosis oh ya, I have everything even moderately expensive going through a surge protector, don't want heartbreaks...
I’m one of the rare people that has a Sony Trinitron still unopened in its original box. I’ve left it sealed since 2004.
@@RealSuperNintendan that is insanely cool! Omg, I'm super jealous!!!
@@RealSuperNintendan Post a video
The best thing about CRT TV's and monitors is the motion clarity. It's just so pleasant to play games without the inherent sample-and-hold motion blur that you will get with every LCD panel.
I remember when LCD flatscreens made it into mainsteam and I could only tell that the picture was somehow different to CRT that was only around.
Black frame insertion helps this a lot, but nothing compares to that zero lag zero motion blur CRT.
I find it really hard to go back to a CRT, namely due to the flicker with interlaced sources. My eyes are rather sensitive to it (& DLP rainbow effect) so I'm quite happy to leave CRT's in the past.
@@dreamcazman Thankfully TV's have gotten a lot better since the plasma days, it's great to not have to 'need' CRTs if it's causes issues for some people. I want to see more people in the retro space talk about OLEDs and the colour reproduction they can do with the old games - CRTs could be washed out and blurry but you'd be hard-pressed to find a bad looking OLED out there.
my crt that i had for almost 6 years died on me this past christmas eve. it took me a few weeks but i was able to get the same model a few weeks later. i just cannot dream of retro gaming without one! ive also been playing wwe2k14 on my ps3 through my crt and i tell you what it looks really amazing and feels great. something about the art design and the filters they use to mimic 80s and 90s wrestling is really magical
if you still have nonworking one, get it serviced! youd be surprised how many tvrepair shops there are, and how many that still work on CRTs.
@@frankreynolds4249 I'd definitely recommend doing so while there are still shops and CRTs available to get repaired. I'll probably get a Sony Trinitron when I've got the money, as it's one of the best CRTs ever made.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade my friend has 3 :D
I have 3 PVM monitors and a Gscart lite. A good PVM is your next step up from a crt, the picture is stunning !
I adore my GCompSW paired with HDRetrovision cables on a CRT. Perfection!
I actually have basically this exact setup lol. It took me years of savings to be able to buy this stuff, but yeah I have a crt I bought years ago on one side of the room, and then the second output to a modern tv through an ossc on the other side. It gets expensive quick.
Same here but it is worth it.
Same here. Totally agree. This and getting an RGB modded NES and 1chip SNES = pure beauty.
Going the purist route gets expensive super quick. never mind all the waiting lists you'll be sitting on while you slowly collect all the high-end cables and equipment.
I have been saying for years now that if you want to really enjoy old SD consoles. That you should consider having a good CRT in the mix. It awesome that you talked about the gcompsw (g comp switch) here. I have been thinking about getting it and changing all my setups from SCART and JP21 over to complete Component to simply everything on the BVM.
Awesome video! Thanks MJR!
The best resolution you will see is either s-video or component on a lcd.. just because you grew up on a crt doesn't mean it is the be all and end all, unless you have access to trinitron high dot matrix screens..
I got my gcomp switch back in October and I love it. I have it outputting to my Sony Trinitron and my XRGB Framemeister via HDRetrovision Component cables. Looks so good.
The frameister has input lag. That doesn't bother you? I had to stop using mine
Looks good! So many options with cables and upscalers nowadays.
I'm from Europe so I'm using SCART RGB directly on a "newer" old LCD-TV that has 4:3 aspect ratio. Clean picture quality with super sharp pixels.
And even considering I have that, I'd still like to get a CRT again for the feel.
Too bad the PAL format runs in slower 50Hz lol, I would take worse picture quality over slow running hardware.
@@dingletang7256 Agreed about that. My PAL consoles are all modded to be region free and 60hz however. Getting the best of both worlds.
They also make the GScart switcher
try plasma.. flat big and cheap to get
@@RobertAmine with a whole bunch of input lag and looks like absolute shit! Nice!
You’re right on the money with the audiophile analogy. When you’re trying to have the greatest experience you can, eventually money is no object.
Yeah, I typically fall in the middle somewhere. I don't spend the crazy amounts of money on audio equipment, but don't get the cheap crap either.
I'm this way with guitars, amplifiers, pedals, etc. It's the one hobby that I've outspent my gaming collection with, and I have a ton of games too. I already have a few guitars in mind that I want to pick up this year lol
@@MetalJesusRocks Which is probably a good call. You get progressively less and less for more money when you go past that point. And games being as expensive as they're getting, there's not always a lot of money for other things.
Bout time more people discover this :)
Now we gotta optimize your capture workflow!
It seems like only Retrorgb's Bob, Voultar, and citrus3000psi knew.
I love your retro-video game videos explaining this kind of hardware stuff! Great job!
Hey, thanks!
Thank you so much for listing the games shown in your description! Been a long time request.
3:58 YES!!! Psi-Ops.....spent about 20 hours just in that tutorial room goofing around.
Such a cool game! Way ahead of its time
@@MetalJesusRocks Dude YES! Psi-Ops is the biggest un-talked about gem for the PS2. So sad about the lawsuit, I hope one day we get that sequel :(
Me and my ole lady still have our gaming CRTs. Component and S video in.
I did something similar with a smaller version of the same switcher you have with my CRT and I absolutely love it, have my retro systems all hooked up and they look fantastic. There’s really nothing better than playing retro games on a good quality CRT television.
I love your channel MJR. Ive been watching for years now and you always brighten up the day
I appreciate that
Where are the HD retrovision cables for the Dreamcast? Been waiting a while.
Same
I bought a Hyperkin HDMI cable for Dreamcast and it looks beautiful but need to get my aspect ratio changed up.
The bad thing about this setup is that CRT TVs are endangered species, in some places find a nice quality CRT in good condition can turn a pain in the ass, and in a near future will be almost impossible.
If you can I would be checking your local recycle drop off for one that looks in good condition, that's how I got 2 working 19in Emerson CRT models from the mid 00's, as backup to my 27in Panasonic CRT with component inputs, the old guy who runs my local recycle drop off point gets a kick out of what I find in the e-waste bin, and I manage to get working again. Salvation Army stores are another good place to check along with other thrift store in your area.
yeah CRTs are going to be extinct one day, but as long as they can be found, peeps gonna use them.
It's crazy now how we all just threw them out or gave them away thinking that they were just crap old TV'S.
You can still find them if you go out for 5 mins on trash day. No one is looking to selling them they just put them outside. Trash men can’t lift them so they just sit there
I tend to find the newer ones look the worse with RGB, a rule of thumb I have is to only go after the portable ones as the tubes tended to be sharper - probably why I saw a lot of people who used them as CCTV monitors back in the day.
Great video! I have two crt and two flat screens. Definitely rethinking my setup after watching your game footage. Thanks for sharing 😎
Ouch... $240? I’m pretty happy with my $18 manual composite switcher feeding into my CRT and RetroTink2x. I can also do modern TV and old CRT at the same time.
Wow, I think I’m going to have to try this myself. Definitely a big improvement and would make it easier for guest to play without having to set everything up.
Still rocking a crt in my game room. A Loewe. Nice high end unit.
Great video as always!
Like you I've put a lot of effort (and money) into playing all of my consoles via HDMI through various solutions but I also have a Trinitron and I find myself going back to it every once in awhile. Gotta love the authentic feel!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my gcompsw. I no longer have to switch the TV between several inputs, hooked up to several switchboxes. I just turn a console on and it works :)
"$240? Damn, are those made out of gold?" 😵
- "Yes"
"Ah" 😐
The Pelican System Selector Pro is rare, but I am quite happy with mine as a Component switcher. Maybe someday I’ll be able to afford a gcomp.
I am planning on getting one of these as soon as I save up. Thanks for the video my friend. I was wondering about this. My Sony Trinitron will thank me.
I have a CRT Sony KV-29FS310 to my retro consoles and l love it, with composite cables its awesome. Great topic for the video. Congrats!
thats a straight up. upgrade love your channel btw keep it up
I still have the crt from my childhood a daewoo manufactured in the year 2000, it has a big crack on the top corner but still works great and allows me to enjoy my snes while playing super star wars :)
@Dat Boii yeah this tv its my childhood (cartoon network mostly) and the same to your sweet crt buddy.
Great video MJR, always makes me feel good when you upload! Let’s go 1,000,000 subs!
I have 2 of these and love it. Work perfectly with great image quality. The auto switch between systems without having to deal with pressing buttons is a real plus.
Have a small collection of CRTs, there really is a big difference to me compared to using a scaler.
Definitely an upgrade! :D It starts with a cheap cable, and before you know it, you will spend lots of money on finding the right cables and switches or upscaler/something to hdmi etc. And at the end you should have bought the right tool from the beginning...
You’re absolutely right.
Exactly how it went for me! The next thing I knew I had all manner of RGB cables, console mods for RGB, Extron switches, and PVMS. After a year I currently have 11 consoles running RGB.
@@kg-lg6vw is it that worth it if you already have a nice upscaler like retrotink 5
I love how it always feels like a honest review when MJR gives them, keep up the great work boss
I have a 36” Trinitron and it’s perfect for multiplayer gaming goodness. Heavy as hell though
I dropped one of those on my foot once. Was taking it to the tip. It’s screen was all gone. Strange colours. I think it’s shadow mask had gone funny. I have a baby Trinitron now given to me by a neighbour. They was tipping that too. Now it’s mine, bwahhh
Yes my 36" sony weighs a freaking ton and a definite nut buster.
I’m glad someone finally showed you the light! I got a nice new powered Phillips component switcher from eBay that works great on my Toshiba CRT for $55. Plus I have two PVMs...and one is in tate mode strictly for shooters :-). Great video!
Me too, buy not one, two of them on ebay, same price and awesome quality. This thing is overpriced as hell.
I have a 27" Sony Trinitron with 11 consoles connected to it, all with S-video or component with the exception of the NES which I have connected via composite for now. Several of the component systems including Genesis, SNES, Saturn, and PS1 are connected with HD Retrovision cables. Everything looks amazing. I'm using some old Philips component/s-video mechanical switch boxes, one that I bought in the early 2000s and the same model that I bought on eBay about 3 years ago. Spent like $20 each on those and they're excellent.
I also have a Wii emulation box connected to a 13" PVM as a secondary setup with tons of console and arcade games available. Modern displays with correct equipment for these old consoles can look great, but there's nothing like a high-quality CRT for my money.
I got a 32" Sony trinitron to play my retro stuff, and even with just the regular cables that came with the console it still looks awesome, love the sound it makes when i turn it on it sounds like an airplane taking off xD
Next you should check out how good a regular old DVD looks through component on a CRT. You might be surprised how good the hold up.
I watch old movies on my CRT and it looks better than on my modern TV. I even have my kids watching Disney movies and it looks nice and crispy.
@@amuntvalencia7827 I've heard the new OLED 4K HDR TV's get pretty close to mimicking the picture quality of the late Sony Trinitrons.
@@cynical8330 Didn't know that. I'm going to check it out since I'm on the market for a 4k TV. Thanks
I only watch anime/cartoons and full screen TV shows on my CRT. I don't like widescreen movie DVDs because of the smaller screen and loss of detail. I find that widescreen movies are preferable on a 1080p plasma
Just FYI, that guy who makes nes cartridges displays that you mentioned “dna designs” ended up scamming everyone sadly.
The hell. Got a link to the news?
@@onkelberra3166 Per the website. "April 02/2020 UPDATE: I sincerely apologize for the delay in some of my customer’s shipments. I have failed to provide the service that I work hard every day to provide. I strive to provide a quality product and service. Please be aware that I have currently been locked out of a few of my accounts due to someone trying to reset my passwords or just cause me headaches. Orders are still shipping and I know a few of you have been waiting. I am working hard every day and will get them all completed ASAP. I promise you I won’t let you down. I will do my best to get access back to my email and FB to reply to each of you directly. Also considering the events of covid-19. I have been social distancing for a few weeks once it started. I have taken every step to insure a clean and healthy work environment in my home. (NOT infected, I just took it seriously from the start) Some of you may not be aware, but I am a 1 man operation and I whole-heartily appreciate your support and understanding. Sincerely, -Adam Harry"
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Note: I am no way affiliated with this so YMMV. My guess like everyone else COVID hit him hard and shipping delays and stuff. I don't think he's scamming everyone I think its just slow to get them out. But, I dunno unless Team 974 replies with more info.
@@TheRetroPitstop he hasn't updated that since April 2nd...that's almost 10 months ago. I feel like if he got that far behind he'd want to send out another update when there's rumors about people getting ripped off, unless you were ripping people off 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@@TheRetroPitstop or he got COVID-19 and died. Fuck if I know
@@TheRetroPitstop yeah people ordered 2019, he posted April 2020, and as if 2021 he is just ignoring all people and emails. Check his Facebook page.
I have been slowly setting all my consoles up with a PVM. Been using SCART cables and a Hydra SCART switch. Everything looks great!
Thank you I appreciate all you do and I learned a lot from you
I ordered Genesis and SNES cables almost 4 months ago, and still haven't got them from Castlemania....
Get yo money back if service is that bad
they tend to take a while on those cables in particular, HD Retrovision has a hard time keeping up with the demand
A lot of people will defend this company but I won't. They con a lot of people out of their money but get great reviews from TH-camrs and others means.
@@Ji99i3 yeah they're more like a celebrity youtube company that has taken advantage of retro gamers through their favorite youtubers
@@MSDGAMEZ very glad somebody else realized it.
When its your hobby.....its never "overkill"
100% agree. My hobby is art and I just got an Apple iPad 12.9 + Apple Pencil.
I was like do I need this thing?
Is this overkill? Hell yeah, but it is lovely and fun.
My hobby thanks me.
Actually it’s his career and he makes money off it, so it’s definitely not overkill
I love that quote! So do my 5 H.I.S.S. tanks, piles of Cobra Commander, Snake Eyes, Starscreams and Optimus Primes- at least Hasbro loves me loving them!).
Get the gcomp directly for 200. It does not cost anything close to 240.
I got a 27inch Toshiba flat screen CRT and I absolutely love it for all the old consoles. I may have to look into these cables as it does have the component input on it.
Sounds like what the retro community needs is a SDTV manufacturer, like new models of these tvs maybe with smart features built in, but dedicated to old media. Idk seems like a good business venture.
"It just works' - Metal Jesus 2021
''16 times the detail''
"That’s been one of my mantras-focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex; you have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple." - Steve Jobs
@@MetalJesusRocks - My comment was a poor attempt at a Bethesda saying / joke lol. But jokes aside, the device is awesome. I also run a similar switcher on my CRT for all my old consoles, and I also have an RGBPi device hooked up to my CRT's RGB port also, looks fantastic.
@@MetalJesusRocks Just giving you some slack, I love your vids xD No one can resist memeing on ol Todd
I kinda want this for no other reason then you know being able to keep all systems plugged in and ready to play when I feel like it. and it would be a single cable going into the tv thanks to this. or more like a single set of cables.
Edit: I kinda wish it had the possibility to ether chose the color of the plexiglass or have some sort of plug for light strips if you wanted to light it up. you know just cause they could have and everything more or less have to have rgb now days apparently at-least if you look at pc gaming.
you can buy a RCA splitter for like $20
@@darrell5363 but I have like eight consoles I wanna plug into one jack so it's gonna be this any way.
@@KristofferEk so do I i actually have many more than 8
get 2 splitters then
@@darrell5363 I still rather not chain spliters
I got a CRT as a gift a few years back and I loved playing stuff on composite. Especially things that require quick reflexes like Battletoads or Punch-Out, a CRT really helps. Then recently it dawned on me that the CRT has a component input as well. Ever since, I’ve been working to get every console that supports it hooked up through component and that’s where the gcomp comes in. It is exactly what I need. Thanks for the review.
I have a CRT that I bought new in 2003 around the transition to flat screen. I only use it for gaming with an A/V switcher and it is by far the best experience for retro gaming.
Great video MJR!! Love a game room update make em more often!
@@antonmakkonen I meant generally bro
Thanks! Will do!
32" trinitron here, I use it for anything ps2 and earlier
6.30 "It's like voodoo" - actually, for sprite-based games, it's the scanlines. :-)
Looks awesome, great video!
Dang, I love this... exactly what I need.. now if I could only get my 36" Trinitron upstairs to my game room... lol
Trinitrons were still some of the best tv's I've ever owned, and the flattest crt tubes you could get at the time.
Dude I have a 36” Trinitron as well and yeah, it’s an absolute monster to move anywhere. Someone on reddit told me that the best stand for holding up a Sony Trinitron is another bigger Sony Trinitron lol
@@adamwilson1691 ha! I actually bought some metal shelving from Lowes, it's rated pretty heavy... but I'm also finding that not all Trinitrons are equal? I have the KV-36FS17, it was free and in great condition so I took it. It's 242lbs, so I know the 27" and smaller are hard to find since people keep them, since they can move them easily.. I just don't know if the model # I have is considered desirable..
@@BCZF they really hold up well if taken care of, that's for sure
I have the kv36fv310 and have read our sets are very desirable as they are the pinnacle of Sony commercial grade standard definition crt. Good score!
Man, I'd love to have a visit in your videogames room.
Amen! Now, given that I live in New Zealand, all I need is a month off work and a whole chunk of spare change.
I could probably get a month off work, but as for the money..... 🤪
if i did that, i'd never leave, totally envy MJR tbh
Since you asked so nicely in your video, my current gaming setup revolves around 4 screens. The first is a big 36" 4:3 SD Trinitron with all the inputs up to component for my oldest consoles. I also have a 36" 16:9 HD Trinitron that does up to 1080i including inputs with HDMI. I also run a 50" 16:9 NEC plasma screen that will take a mix of digital and analog inputs including but not limited to pure RGB, DVI, and a variety of other standard inputs for the consoles that run the best on a big wide HD but not HDMI screen. Finally I have a 4k Projector going to a drop down screen for the latest and greatest consoles plus a variety of others that I have modded over they years for fun.
All that matters is you enjoy it, room looking good man, come along way since I started watching you almost 9 years ago
I hope you are staying healthy through COVID!
MetalJesus, I have an AV switch box.
yah me too but its not component. it does have svideo though but i dont use it..
I'm also glad I still have my CRTs as I play my older consoles much in the same way you are here MJR. There's nothing quite as satisfying as playing an old game on the hardware it was made for :)
I had a giant CRT I bought specifically for Guncon games, and boy was it awesome.
It was one of those giant TV´s they´d use in schools, must have weight about 40 KG, if not more (it was a lot of fun carrying that beast up 6 flights of stairs).
leaving my like and sharing this video before watching it, because when it comes to MJR, I know it is going to be an interesting content
Same. I always like the video before watching 😂
Being happy with emulation on a device with hdmi output has saved me an enormous amount of hassle and cost.
This does look cool and would love to try it.
Greetings from Sweden. I have a CRT (Lumatron) for my Snes. Found it about ten years ago upon helping a friend with a move. Somebody just put it out in the building entrance with a note saying "free to take". Figure I´d try it out and it still works great. Also gives more of the nostalgia feeling from your childhood when using it.
Where all my Extron boys and girls at?
Nothing better than playing games on a big ole crt
Awesome review Jason!
Old crt and component cables from Hd retrovision looks amazing. You have to see it in person to apreciate it. That gcomp looks overkill! Great video!
Considering your game room is an entire floor of a house, I'm going to say its not overkill.
WHAT'S WRONG WITH OVERKILL?!
I was listening to "The Electric Age" by Overkill just the other day 🤘
@@MetalJesusRocks i listen to overkill by men at work.
I have this thing. I’ve had it for a little under a year. I absolutely love it. I bought all retrovision cables for all my consoles. It wasn’t cheap at all but I am absolutely about it. This device is awesome
Very cool. I will have to check it out
"REST WHY" Throw away thousands of CRT TV away a day🤯😡
Thanks MJR, very cool!
I don’t have the fancy selector but I put a CRT on a low slung entertainment center. Then a 43”LCD hung exactly above it on a tilt/swivel mount.
Man, I really appreciate the spot that you gave to Shadow Hearts on top of your TV. Such an underrated game!
Greetings from Italy!
It's so good!
@@MetalJesusRocks can't remember if you already talked about it in your previous videos but... You should try its sequel, Shadow Hearts Covenant, it really improves and expands the SH formula in every way possibile! I love It so much, I think it's in my top 5 games of all time!
Sorry for the off topic, really liked the video btw!
I've explored tons of different options for playing retro consoles on modern TVs - but I always return to my good 'ol late 1990s 27" Trinitron (w/component cables). No matter how good the upscalers and converters get, the fact remains - older games were designed for CRTs. My rule is: use a CRT for any console that's 6th generation or below.
Totally agree 👍.
I got a CRT for all of my retro consoles i like playing regularly (i.e. gamecube, ps2, n64, SNES). I have it setup underneath my wall mounted 4K TV and couldn't be happier. Definitely will have to take a look into the auto switcher
My component splitter/amplifier costs much less. I bought a used CLabs SW104HD for like $60 on Amazon. It’s 4in 2out. Crystal clear and great for playing on my CRT and streaming/recording with the retrotink going into my computer
My CRT doesn't support component, but S-video is such a massive leap in quality over composite that I'm more than happy with it. Plus way more consoles support S-video with official cables and there are cheaper options for switches. Splitting it and using a RetroTINK for live streams looks great as well, especially for 16-bit games.
6:14 That's a very special shmup you're playing. I often play it on my cab.
Great video MJR! I used to have an old Sony Trinitron CRT tv that I got for free from my neighbors who live up the street putting it to the curb. Man I loved that damn tv! It was big, heavy, and had 3 AV ports. I no longer have a CRT tv, but I would like to buy another one just for playing retro video games/video game consoles on.
I have a CRT with a broken coaxial. I really need to fix that one day. The tutorial I saw made it look easy enough, so I'm going to give that a try when I can spend money again and get a soldering kit.
I picked up a CRT for $25 from REPC down here in Tukwila after watching your other video and play my older systems on it mostly. I used to use converters to play on an HDMI monitor back then, but I found a lot more enjoyment playing my games on a 1:1 setting using old RCA cables
Hey man, you do you! What ever makes you happy
I've got the HDRetrovision Genesis cables, and they make my Genesis look amazing on my Toshiba gaming CRT.
I've been using a CRT setup for a couple years, and I love it. I use Component for Genesis, PS2 and Wii, S - Video for SNES, N64, GameCube and Dreamcast, and Composite for NES and a VCR/DVD player.
I've been keeping a flat screen CRT as well. I got a flat screen a while ago but held on to it for one day when i get the room to hook it up and use it. :)
Great upgrade sir!!!
I almost picked one of these up when they launched, but got lucky and found an Extron Crosspoint 8x8 for $15 instead. Being able to print out custom button labels for the Extron is also a nice bonus.