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| oldgamerz:
Though kinda rare to find these days. there were a few flat televisions that did both composite and HDMI I used to own one. But I have no clue of where to find another one |
| scoobs22:
--- Quote from: oldgamerz on May 22, 2018, 06:03:33 am ---Though kinda rare to find these days. there were a few flat televisions that did both composite and HDMI I used to own one. But I have no clue of where to find another one --- End quote --- This is true, but one should bear in mind that the HD CRTs do NOT work with old school light guns like the NES Zapper. Just a word of warning--it's still an excellent option for a lot of retro gamers. |
| dharmajones93:
Thanks everyone! This is a lot of great info. I may have a CRT lined up. My grandmother (bless her soul) still has a CRT she's willing to part with (I have a small flat screen I don't use for trade lol). --- Quote from: scoobs22 on May 21, 2018, 03:43:30 pm --- In the short term, maybe look at this little device on Amazon https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V2ULHBS/. --- End quote --- I actually have the S-Video version I use for capture! While I agree, it is serviceable for S-video, especially for PSX, OG Xbox, and N64, the 8 and 16 bit consoles get stretched and look pretty bad; you can't choose the aspect ratio! I've heard the composite only version lets you choose the aspect ratio, which I would suggest is essential here. I might pick up the composite version just for this option. |
| tripredacus:
--- Quote from: bikingjahuty on May 21, 2018, 01:56:49 pm ---I have three backup CRTs --- End quote --- I have extras, and monitors also, but I have a habit of putting them to use. So I have TVs in almost every room with something or other hooked up to it. Of course, two of the rooms in my house have limited use, so if some other were to have a problem then I would need to prioritize where to swap them from. The only instance where I cannot do that is the TV in my living room, which is one of those super heavy Trinitrons... but let's hope that lives a long life. |
| scoobs22:
--- Quote from: dharmajones93 on May 22, 2018, 08:50:46 am ---I've heard the composite only version lets you choose the aspect ratio, which I would suggest is essential here. I might pick up the composite version just for this option. --- End quote --- Wow, I wish I'd known that... I only have one console using S-vid (Goldstar CDO), and I'm going to get rid of it soon because I could use the money. I may have to get the composite only version, too. Thanks for sharing that! |
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