Gamers Debate Whether To Keep Their CRT Monitors
The digital era has brought us high definition flat screen monitors with sleek designs and vibrant colors, but for some technology enthusiasts, the appeal of the bulky, boxy, and low resolution CRT monitor is still strong. In a still developing discussion on Resetera, gamers have been debating whether to keep their CRT monitors, many pointing out the merits of these practically ancient devices.
“Me, personally, I have two and I will keep them until they die,” the original poster, NoGoodNamesLeft, explained on the forum. “They just work so well for older games.” The sentiment was echoed by another user, MoxManiac. “I still have my JVC D-Series CRT that I bought new in 2001. Still the best type of display for retro games.”
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CRT monitors hold a certain appeal for many retro gamers on account of their ability to display lower resolutions without losing image quality, but as always, their size remains a significant problem, even today. While modern monitors are optimized for high definition rendering, they can struggle to display older games at their native resolutions, resulting in a blurry or pixelated image. CRT monitors were however designed to display lower resolutions and can often make retro games look better. “Bought a Sony Trinitron, can’t remember the model number, but it’s supposed to be one of the better ones, as the chassis is used in arcade monitors,” MysteryM remarked about the matter. “Love it, but the wife hates it! Great for Mister.”
While the majority of users on the forum admitted to owning at least one CRT monitor, some however questioned the appeal of this outdated technology. "I've had many in my life,” SteveWinwood began. “I never want another. Heavy,
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