CRT Junkies Vol. 2 - Sony Wega Trinitron KV-27FV17 TV review for Retro Gaming

[@DrKeez]

I purchased my 20FV300 new from Circuit City on sale back in 04. It sat in storage for a decade until I started my retro gaming setup. Still looks brand new, and one of the sharpest pictures I have ever seen on a 20" consumer CRT. SNES games look amazing on it through component.

[@RetroGameRarities]

This comment has so much vintage! "Circuit City"...love it.

[@Survivor-ng4te]

Sweet! I had the 36 inch FV300. I gave it away since it was so huge and heavy. Hopefully one day I’ll get a smaller one. 20 inch is perfect size!

[@the1ucidone]

It's good to see some more content, this is a great present!

[@johndee759]

Love the progression of the video standards. Next RGB Scart

[@riggel8804]

I never thought about using the av out to capture video. Thanks for the tip. By the way, I did a review on this TV as well.

[@RetroGameRarities]

Cool! I'll check it out.

[@cjweezil5206]

Just found the channel today, love the content! If I could offer a bit of criticism, it may be worth giving the sound a little more attention as the volume spikes in a couple places like the intro graphic and outro. Look forward to more though!

[@RetroGameRarities]

Thanks for stopping by! More content on the way. 😎

[@reygamingchannel1505]

Great video I just got a WEGA SONY trinitron 21.5 inches with the 3.1 virtual surround and I love it!

[@RetroGameRarities]

Great score!

[@joneswarrington7242]

YES LET'S GOOOO ANOTHER VIDEO

[@shockwave.9749]

3:45 is that the game soundtrack? It slaps!

[@RetroGameRarities]

No, that's a loop I created. I'm a jungle DJ from back in the 90s and still produce tunes here n there. I left a download link in the description if you want it.

[@shockwave.9749]

@@RetroGameRarities I do and I'll gladly download it lol ty

[@verdman54]

I kind of just gave up on CRTs I bought two Sony trinitrons back in 2009 and they all ended up dying after a year😢

[@rickalbuquerque1205]

Is the CRT better for PS2 than a plasma?

[@RetroGameRarities]

All personal preference. Both TVs weigh a ton, but SD CRT can still use light guns.

[@rickalbuquerque1205]

@@RetroGameRarities you can't use light guns on the HD CRT if it has the correct resolution? I have the 40 XBR 2002 model

[@RetroGameRarities]

@@rickalbuquerque1205 if you can force 480i at 60hz it would probably work. Not sure if that's possible.

[@rickalbuquerque1205]

@@RetroGameRarities what resolution are the light gun games in aren't they 480i ? The TV is 480i compatible

[@RetroGameRarities]

@@rickalbuquerque1205 does it upscale the signal to 1080i? I'd guess it won't work if it does that. But if it does true 480i output without upscaling, it'd be worth a shot trying it out. Post here with your findings!

[@J_Business]

Another great video. Loving this series and keeping my fingers crossed for a full FV310 review one day soon

[@RetroGameRarities]

That FV310 is an illusive beast. 😂 I'm on the hunt. Thanks for the support!

[@dad7275]

That's awesome man! Wish my Trinitron had the s-video in front also along with composite capture in rear. REALLY nice score! Almost make want to go on another crt hunt for this bad boy especially if I found it in 32inch. But nevertheless I'm happy with my 32inch Sony Trinitron crt (2003 I believe). Great video!👍

[@RetroGameRarities]

That S-Video in the front is SUPER convenient!

[@dad7275]

@@RetroGameRarities I'd say. Glad you shared.😊👍

[@overkill7990]

I wonder if the flaws in flat screen Sony geometry can be improved if worked on internally. Like if those magnets were taped in and what not.

[@RetroGameRarities]

Better magnet placement may work. The smaller sets are less prone to real noticeable bowing, from what I've seen. Like 20" and under. It also depends on the set tolerances. Some are better than others.

[@melvinburchett]

Can’t decide if the music is bangin or anxiety inducing

[@RetroGameRarities]

🤣 love this!

[@gordyowl9455]

I do have a SONY PVM-14N6U that has an S-Video output to split the signal from my upscaler... I capture my gameplay footages using the Retrotink5X PRO with splitting 2 HDMI outs, I'm waiting to get my SCART Matrix to get 2 monitors displayed on my set up and still record gameplay footage with a cheap HDMI USB capture card to OBS

[@Zarathustra-rj4yz]

I have my modded xbox packed with emulators and romsets hooked up to one of these. It's my main gaming station now.

[@SeaSlug]

I found one of these and it looks so good and I love the speakers but the geometry is really bad . Anyone know someone around San jose ca that can fix these ?

[@Fahrenheit38]

Why did it take so long for your vidoes to pop up in my feed.

[@ichrismoku]

Great channel, needs more content!!!

[@RetroGameRarities]

Thanks! I have more in the hopper. ;)

[@mattgalek4475]

What would you say a good price point is for one of these? Some old guy in my complex was just throwing it out, and i figured I would ask someone who knows what they're talking about

[@RetroGameRarities]

Oh man! Free is the best price point. These sets are aging, so I usually recommend $20 tops if you're going to buy it. It could die tomorrow.

[@eduardocortina8363]

Hey I have this tv and I love it. Idk if anyone knows how to fix this issue sort of bothers me but it has a white line right on the corner on the left side. Some people told me that it’s the geometry that needs to be fixed but I’m not sure about that.

[@brosuph1334]

What’s that sick drum and bass track playing during the shmup demo?

[@RetroGameRarities]

That's a loop I produced. I'm a junglehead DJ from the 90s. 🤘 I'd be happy to share it in the description if you want a download.

[@brosuph1334]

@@RetroGameRarities you gotta post that. Dirty groove on that one. Would absolutely use that in one of my sets. Who would have thought I’d run into an old school jungle head on a video about crts.

[@RetroGameRarities]

@@brosuph1334 HAHA word. I'll throw a link in the description when I have a few minutes.

[@brosuph1334]

@@RetroGameRarities thanks homie. That rolling tambourine has early Aphrodite all over it

[@RetroGameRarities]

@@brosuph1334 I have a solid collection of Aphrodite and Urban Takeover vinyl. 🤘🤘

[@SkyChurch11]

What software do you use to edit this video? Nice CRT btw.

[@RetroGameRarities]

I use Premiere Pro for compiling, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator for design and Audition for audio clean up.

[@moumou6558]

We need a video about sony trinitron 29fx20b

[@RetroGameRarities]

If I'm lucky enough to come across this, you can bet I'll shoot a video. 👍

[@moumou6558]

@@RetroGameRarities thanks bro

[@edud8452]

I owned this same model It was the heaviest tv I've ever owned. Carried it from my living room to the bedroom was afraid of dropping it🤣

[@marinchildofkorn7798]

What is the difference between this one and wega, the one you posted on Christmas day?

[@RetroGameRarities]

Are you talking about the set in Vol. 1 vs Vol. 2?

[@marinchildofkorn7798]

@@RetroGameRarities exactly. The first one is 2005 and another is 2003. For some reason in the first Trinitron logo is in the left down corner and second tv Trinitron logo is in uper left corner. And one more thing, does Europe (Pal) version come with scart socket?

[@RetroGameRarities]

@@marinchildofkorn7798 Gotcha. These are both Wega sets. The FV has more tech packed into it vs. the FS series. I also don't know about scart on Euro sets, I'd assume so.

[@McGuinness89]

I just went crazy and got the 20FS120, 20FV300, 27FS120, and 27FV17. How would you rate them from best to worst? Thanks

[@RetroGameRarities]

WOW! You are a true CRT Junkie. 😂 I like the 27s. 20 is a bit small for me but I suppose it depends where you're putting these. How do you like them so far?

[@McGuinness89]

@@RetroGameRarities amazing dude. Just waiting for my SNES & Genesis component cables

[@RetroGameRarities]

@@McGuinness89 LOL me too. I don't think I'll ever get the Genesis components, always out of stock. Enjoy the weekend!

[@benjaminmoore4207]

Found a JVC AV-30W475 in good shape on the curb and decided to take it home nearly destroying my back in the process, do you think it comes close to tv's like these?

[@RetroGameRarities]

Lol totally. That's an I'Art. Great score!

[@benjaminpascual1.0]

But, is of the year 2001.

[@franklambeth1148]

RGR BOOOOOIII!!!!!!!

[@subtlesedukshun8412]

I'm on my second Trinitron and it too is not functional. I'm giving up on retro TV's.

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

All European models came with a scart connector

[@justdev8965]

I loved CRTs but i don't get anyone playing N64. Don't you guys have eyes? It's the shittiest hardware ever made!

[@smokeintheair]

best looking games of it's console generation

[@Ark_Retro]

No RGB ...no thanks