Was There Ever A Radiation Scare For Consoles (early 1990's)?

[Warmsignal]

They were BSing you, so as to not have to go out and buy one of those contraptions. That, or they thought the cold war was still a thing and any day the bomb was gonna drop.

I was always told not to sit too close to the TV. Probably sound advice, but I've sat directly in front of a computer screen for ages and my eyes are golden. I can't see a thing!

[dashv]

Yes there were some people in the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s that we’re concerned about the radiation emitted from household consumer electronics.

CRTs were considered to be the worst.

That said, most folks seriously concerned about it were largely considered to be weirdos and common culture has largely denied, accepted, or ignored potential risks as being put weighed by the benefits.

You can read more here:
https://emfacademy.com/computer-monitor-radiation-everything-you-need-to-know/