Which Game Consoles Should You Play on a CRT TV? - Retro Bird

Most retro gamers own CRTs, but which consoles should you play on them? In particular, what about those 6th generation consoles (Xbox, GameCube, PS2, Dreamcast) and even the Wii? I cover the information you'll need to decide which consoles play best on a CRT TV and which consoles play best on something different.
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[@MattValtezzy95]

"If you're looking for either a CRT or a ferral animal; you'd have good luck looking in a lot of the same spots." Now that's a quote worth subscribing over

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Welcome aboard my friend!

[@Down_Triangle]

@@RetroBirdGaming instantly hit the sub button after hearing that.

[@razeqabdul2967]

W2

[@oldveryveryoldmanfromthe1900s]

Because it’s kinda true

[@nickwallette6201]

Craigslist? Yeah, that's true.

[@LerxstLand]

This channel is criminally underrated

[@rd____6978]

Agree

[@nadirsaleh7839]

Agreed!

[@retrofan4life]

I freaking agree

[@redglass77]

Absolutely!!!!

[@Bootyhunter1971]

Yup!

[@dmarshall5148]

I still have my CRT from back in the day. For years my now ex wife complained and complained about getting rid of. I finally broke down and took it to the Salvation Army wouldn’t take it, so I took it home and now she’s gone and the CRT is still here… win win!!!!

[@Enigmatism415]

It was always simple for me: Gen1-6 on 4:3 CRTs, Gen7-9 on 16:9 non-CRTs. Yes, some Gen6 games support EDTV, but the vast majority of people played them on SD-CRTs during the first half of the '00s. This fact, combined with the massive leap in online accommodations from gen6 to gen7, leads me to consider Gen1-6 truly retro and Gen7-9 truly modern. Radically different eras of gaming.

[@mr.jamster8414]

I see it as four groups: 1-2: "dawn era" the kind of games they have pre-booted into hospital screens or as Easter eggs in certain apps. 3-4 "2d era" classic arcade style and adventure games from this era. When games first got actually fun and interesting. 5-7 "3d era" 3d games with a lot of depth and creativity, especially around 2004-2012 with so much unique things coming out like Spiderman 2, Skate, and Minecraft. (Yup) 8-9 "corporate era" when games got stale and loot boxes became a thing. GRAPHICS-wise, though, it really depends... Zero Tolerance and Beneath A Steel Sky are two games from the same year, one of them looks like dogshit on anything *but* a CRT, and the other is hand-drawn backgrounds that look good on anything.

[@HydraSpectre1138]

The Wii is the exception to this rule. It’s essentially a 6th gen console hardware-wise and looks better on a CRT.

[@Enigmatism415]

@@HydraSpectre1138 The Wii was like a GameCube with a new interface, and the WiiU was like a non-portable Switch. Nintendo has long since given up on graphics, which is smart because they'll never put a dent in Microsoft and Sony through a graphics war.

[@signorpaldoni]

To me Wii always looked better on my CRT

[@kevinfromsales9445]

@@HydraSpectre1138 Except, that most Wii games were (re)designed with anamorphic wide-screen in mind, some Wii games are even wide-screen only. Whereas most Gamecube games were designed for 4:3 and don't support wide-screen.

[@zachammer666]

Your goofy humor and personality is hitting the mark perfectly in this video. You seem very confident and comfortable now more than ever. I love it! Hoping you get all the followers you deserve some day.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. I've been trying to be myself more and more in the videos. It makes it a lot more fun.

[@shugobhastudios]

I cracked up when he looks at the case as a kid stoked to have something he doesnt understand, then he drank the drink and got me again 😆

[@robertt9342]

I liked the psych outs.

[@jerryprice9573]

This is how all tutorials should be. All the factors with humor sprinkled in here and there.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Glad you liked it!

[@shopliftfilms]

The last system I played on a crtv was early days of the Xbox 360.

[@PaulRockey]

lol, I can relate to the “crt’s can end marriages” a little bit. My wife and I are still married, but it was a bit of a thing when I brought home a 36 inch Sony Trinitron 2 years ago. (Got it on Craigslist for $50), Lol, we need it for the retro systems! Looks beautiful next to my 40 inch LCD, which we play the new stuff on.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Yeah, it's hard to see the point of a CRT if you're not excited to play games on it haha

[@badreality2]

The same is true of pinball machines.

[@ej.creative]

I can also relate, but there’s loophole - if the CRT is 13” or less, it passes my wife’s home appliance inspection.

[@freddiems]

My wife love our Retro Game Room. She enjoy my 10 Crts.😂😂😂 From 13" all the way to 36".

[@overnightdelivery]

@@freddiems Your wife is already an 8 on the attractive scale and I don't know what she looks like. 😂

[@toonvank6165]

Picked up a good CRTtv this week and it made such a massive difference when playing stuff like Goldeneye or Jet Force Gemini on N64. Hooking it up to an HDtv made the image so fuzzy that it was practically impossible to make out any in-game object that weren’t right in front of the player, now with the CRT it all looks crisp and clean (and old and pixelated, just the way I like it haha)

[@RetroBirdGaming]

All right!

[@sergiozamorano6413]

That is the only solution no hdmi adapter will work. Crt 📺 is the way to go

[@Xerxes20xx]

Agreed I have an Emerson tv that's has an component outputs as well video cables it really feels nice being able to actually play RE2 on the n64

[@superbroly64DS]

CRTs are not a hassle they're perfection

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Well said!

[@javi8129]

I got a 40 inch trinitron with the stand (KV-40XBR700) on offer up for $40. Looks beautiful, however once we got it home my wife and I couldn't get it back on the stand ( 300lbs +). I had to order a block and tackle from Amazon and hoist it up onto the stand...... Looks beautiful though.

[@dwaynethemineraljohnson412]

Exept that most are only 480i because i got a 480i widescreen sony trinitron i am actualy kind of sad that it is 16:9 and not 4:3 because if i play retro games on the wii like some snes games they have ugly bars

[@marcretro]

@@lol-ih1tl hence smaller crt.. i would just replace a crt most likely

[@Ziyoblader]

Oh come on they're definitely a hassle when you try to pick them up they're heavy and your heart will be pounding not to drop it I recently just picked up and Mitsubishi 2040u very similar to a 2070 when I brought it home from driving 2 hours two and back I felt like life would end if I dropped it it turned on I had to do some calibration though it was a bit blurry so I just had to change the x and y resolutions and then I also change the voltage which might I say if you do this do not and I repeat do not use a standard screwdriver when you go to adjust the three little screws on the left side on the back of the CRT there's a very high chance you can short out the whole thing and kill it just go down to your hardware store pick up a wooden rod snap it or cut it to the size you want like a screwdriver and use an exacto knife and shave it in the shape of a Philips head like you're making a spear or just go out and buy a plastic screwdriver just no metal

[@KillaEVO1]

I make sure to grab every crt tv with component inputs on it that I can. Last one I grabbed I found on a test drive. I brought the customers car back to the shop, jumped in my truck and grabbed that tv. I use nes, snes, n64, ps1, ps2 on CRT. Dreamcast I use a PC monitor for.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

It's hard to not feel like you've found something good when you find a CRT with component inputs.

[@KillaEVO1]

@@RetroBirdGaming right its amazing to find them!!! Long live the CRT!!!

[@DaveB038]

+1 Pc monitor for Dreamcast is key :)

[@albertofernandez9804]

@@DaveB038 CRT or lcd monitor?

[@DaveB038]

@@albertofernandez9804 Definitely CRT :). LCD is not bad but CRT is so rich. My coworkers think I’m nuts when I dig one out of the trash.

[@mattcraven8214]

Love my CRT, I bought a 90's living room entertainment center cabinet and hooked up a bunch of consoles to it, it's the best.

[@RedRanger2001]

All the arcade and console compilations starting from the 5th gen (PS1, Saturn, and N64) all the way to the 7th gen (PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii) are all perfect on the CRT TV.

[@IndellableHatesHandles]

I remember playing COD on the 360 with a CRT before I had an HDTV, though, and reading the text and symbols on that particular TV sucked. I'd make sure that if you're going to be playing games - not just later-gen games - on a CRT, that you have a decent one. That particular TV was around $200 and from the tail end of when CRTs were popular. The difference blew me away when I finally scored a decent one from a relative.

[@reydgukthewjw8349]

Wii u also has av out same port as the wii

[@tankmchavocproductions6907]

For hd 7th gen (ps3, x360) You should really use component cables though.

[@CommandoBlack123]

@@IndellableHatesHandles You also had a competitive advantage with a crt compared to hdtv's since you had less input lag.

[@js.sunset]

I love my Trinitron for PS2! Since I got into CRT gaming, I got rid of my Framemeister.

[@mooch4274]

I got rid of mine too and an ossc no problem with them they are great but constantly having to mess with settings got on my nerves. I’m picking up a CRT soon

[@ajsingh4545]

Ps2 looks ugly as sin on HD. I even prefer Xbox og on crt. These consoles look beautiful on a crt, even better if the cry can do 480p, which my previous 4:3 crt could and it looked glorious.

[@samuel-wankenobi]

@@ajsingh4545 the ps2 looks good on HD tv when I got component cables the one with the green and blue wires but with the included composite cable it looked horrible

[@ajsingh4545]

@@samuel-wankenobi yeah it looks good but it's simply great on a CRT. GO WATCH my life in gaming's video on ps2

[@alpzepta]

I saved from buying an HDMI converter for each consoles

[@dariusq8894]

I've still got my CRT from back in the day which is good because all my light guns games wouldn't be worth squat without it.

[@MrAxelStone]

I have a composite Roku hooked up to my Sony CRT in my game room just to watch all those great 90s TV shows in 4:3 through my Plex

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Hahah love that idea!

[@gameofyou1]

I currently use a 27” CRT with S-video for: Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, & Gamecube. I use the same tv’s composite input for Neo Geo. All 5 systems look fantastic on the CRT, in my opinion.

[@FaroreMHL]

yes, i use my wii on my old crt tv always and is way better than an lcd tv...that consoles are made for that tv's...same with the old ones like snes or nes.

[@jamesmartin3533]

I have my PS2 hooked up to a CRT TV, it was hooked up to a 720 and the screen was stretched and then I got a HDMI converter where I plugged in the RCA jacks and it still look messed up, so I went and bought a CRT at the local thrift store and I tested it out and the colors look good on it so I bought it and took it home, it works great for my PS2 games it's a 480i tv

[@stevenswinton6090]

@gameofyou1 so for ps2 original xbox and wii do you think there is a benefit with crt or is it ok to use for HDTV for best experience

[@alpzepta]

Wow I didn’t know Neo Geo have composite support (S-Video or RGB will look better and it will look just like what Arcade graphic is supposed to look like) but then again composite on CRT is like hdmi on lcd but without disadvantages of lcd

[@ironinquisitor3656]

I play anything pre 7th gen on CRTs I'm glad my dad still keeps two around. One for the basement and the other for my room.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Glad you still have them :)

[@ekahnoman7331]

I played PS4 on my Sony 36" 1080i CRT. Put in well over 100 hours of Metal Gear Solid 5 on that 250 pound TV. Not to mention all the PS3, Wii, and tons of other classic games.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

250 pounds of pure goodness!

[@derek15boom]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who still uses a separate CRT for my older consoles. Those scanlines and native 4:3 screen gives a priceless picture that HD screens just cannot.

[@dravenfaus2584]

I keep my nes, snes, 64, master system, and genesis on one crt. I have my GameCube, Wii, Dreamcast, ps1, and ps2 on a separate crt. And I have my ps3, ps4, wiiu, Xbox 360 and original Xbox (using component) on my hd tv. A good way of keeping everything separate and accessible!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Yeah, it can be a good way to divide everything up!

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

So many consoles 0_0

[@Unicornmazda]

Perfect

[@Unicornmazda]

That’s my goal in life too. I’ll have a couple crts for my nes to GameCube or wii and a flat screen for the Wii U and switch

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

@@Unicornmazda nice

[@rooty]

My go to explanation for why CRTs are better is the pipe in Mario. A CRT blurs the chekerboard pattern of light and dark greens into a third shade of green, creating a gradation effect that makes the pipe look round. That's why it was designed with that checkerboard effect. On an HD display, it doesn't make any sense. It's like watching a 3D movie without the glasses; it will look awful because the image was not created with the expectation that anybody would be watching it without the glasses.

[@RonkeyRong]

Lmao the intro was hilarious. I'm lucky enough to be allowed to bring 2 CRTs with me when I move in a few months to a small condo with my fiancee (20 inch and 7 inch CRTs). I'm scared about pushing my luck and asking if we can get a 32 inch CRT for good ole local MP games XD

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Haha a 32" CRT is whole 'nother ball game! Those are BEASTS. It helps to have somewhere to keep them where they're more concealed. Or get rid of one if you add another.

[@jollama]

Fiancees can be replaced whereas CRTs cannot

[@glinteastwood]

@@jollama Absolutley. Fiancée production is still booming.

[@MyBurdenToBury]

I just found your channel about a week ago and have been watching religiously since,I really enjoy your attitude and perspectives of gaming/collecting it's nice to find someone who does this for the love of it.Regardless of topic I'm watching just for that. 🙂

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! Glad to have you :)

[@greenneon7314]

EDTVs are underrated. I have an early EDTV Plasma mounted above my 4k OLED just for Dreamcast and that era of games, it also has a VGA input so it looks like a sharp Arcade monitor when playing Dreamcast and the like, simply awesome

[@XDevonBueno]

They're mostly just hard to come by

[@Nintentional]

Holy shit man I think about doing KZbin until I see videos like this. Your content is such high quality man, you deserve a ton more subs. You know you found a new great channel when you hit sub within the first 20 seconds of a video 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Hahah glad you like it!

[@trevorshubin]

For Gen 6 consoles I find a plasma or a 720p LCD to be a great solution as they handle 480p pretty well and these consoles do support 720p widescreen in some cases so it's a catch all. The other excellent option for 5th 6th and even 7th gen consoles is a nice DLP projector. They upscale amazingly well - even the 4K models.

[@retrocompaq5212]

gn 6/7 console needs to be trashed, its garbage

[@trevorshubin]

Totally @@retrocompaq5212

[@badpun90]

I generally use my crt for my PS2 and 64. Mostly because with games like Tony Hawk and fighting games that require precision inputs, the crt doesn't give you lag like say plugging it into a HD TV would. Plus component cables really give the PS2 a much clearer, deeper and sharper image than the standard composite cables I used for years. The only issue I have with the crt is where to put it when reorganising the room

[@windolite]

They need to redesign a 2022 crt flat screen, or as close as they can to it

[@faerieknight2298]

Found my brother's old Durabrand 19 inch CRT. Now have a PS3, Gamecube, and Atari 2600 hooked up to it.

[@danielsummerville6799]

Man my parents hoard everything even as far as old used calendars. My old Panasonic 50cm flat screen 480p CRT lived under their house buried behind and under a pile of junk for over 10 years. A couple years ago I decided it was time to get it and make some space at my place. The pile of junk was still there, the TV was not. For whatever reason they were compelled to sift through old bits of foam mattress cutoffs, broken laundry baskets, punctured bike tyre tubes and the like, take out the mint TV, place it on the curb and put all the literal landfill back where it was. Absolutely baffled by that logic but oh well.

[@XDevonBueno]

480p???? That's awesome

[@Malcoladdin]

N64, PS2 (via component), NES and Sega Megadrive hooked up to a Wega Trinitron. I didn't know PS2 games could look this good!

[@martinmann1992]

I have a PS1, PS2, PSP and N64 connected to a 13 inch CRT. My PS1 with HD Retrovision, PS2, and PSP are on a Component Video Selector, getting razor sharp picture quality on the TV. My N64 is just on the Composite input on the back of the tube which still looks pretty decent. I like playing Time Crisis II and 3 with the PS2's Guncon 2 and it is a literal blast.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

I nearly mentioned Time Crisis for PS2 in the video. Great series.

[@killerreef7397]

What kind of crt does it have svideo and component inputs? I’m looking for one of that same size with those inputs

[@martinmann1992]

Sony FD Trinitron/WEGA KV-13FS100 - It has 2 inputs for Composite Video and 1 for YPbPr Component Video. It does not have S-Video. Sorry for the late response. I just got back to it.

[@derekhofbauer5047]

Great Video. I just picked up a free 32" Sony Trinitron and hooked up my NES, SNES, and N64 consoles. In the process of switching to everdrives, rgb mods and 8bitdo wireless controllers for all. Will add a sega genesis in the near future. The best part of some CRTs are the sheer number of inputs available to hook up these older consoles without the use of a switch.

[@Dedicatedtolivinginthepast]

I use my CRTs with just about everything I have my NES and my Chromecast connected to the same CRT and some times I use a nintendo switch on it as well and I've never been disappointed!

[@AndyBell018]

Great channel, thanks for sharing your experiences so mine can keep getting better! NES and SNES connected to my CRT TV and planning to add a few more. Separate CRT monitors for the 80’s and 90’s PC Games (C64, Apple II, IBM XT, 368/486/pentium/athlon for these computer CRTs). Thanks for sharing the love for playing old console games!

[@attackemartin]

yeehh, I see this channel explode in about a year. 100k subs easily. Quirky, but the quality of content, cutting and the charm adds up quickly. Wish you all the best! I was there before 100k!

[@ErnestJay88]

Why i'm still love CRT TV beside good quality pictures for retro gaming ? You throw your controller to CRT = Controller breaks You kick your CRT = Your bone breaks Your CRT pictures messed up ? just punch and slap it few times and it will fix itself 👍 Meanwhile New state of the art 4K Smart TV broke simply just because your elbow accidentally hit the screen.

[@King_Midas]

I have an NES, SNES, Genesis, and an N64 hooked up to my CRT. Just subscribed to your channel today, so catching up on your videos.

[@TNDVideoGames]

We've got a CRT set up at the store.. It just does so much more justice for the old school games. Got one (or three) at home as well

[@devonwilliams5738]

I will plug my NES directly into my HDTV, AND YOU'RE NOT GONNA STOP ME!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Hahah. Don't worry. If that's how you enjoy playing it then it's cool with me :)

[@Yipper64]

7:48 well I kinda did? I mostly play the older pixel art games on my CRT, but heck, I like playing gamecube games on the CRT too.

[@eymed2023]

00:01:52 These visual gags are wonderful. That, the relatable humor, and the exagerated/ridiculous "what if" hypothetical scenario jokes. Great fun.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Glad you enjoy it :)

[@AGoodVibe]

Thank you for this video! For my needs, I’ve decided to seek out a 4:3 LCD or EDTV, while keeping my eye out for cheap or free CRTs in the meantime.

[@Xerxes20xx]

Seems to be way harder to find best of luck

[@ivansotelo4622]

we need to ask people who produces those 4k tv´s to make crt filters(or filters in general, so we can play with the visual experience of the entertainment we consume, like people who uses filters on phones), so we can watch general low-res content in a much better way (from old anime/tv series and movies that will probably never get remastered, to old consoles

[@RetroBirdGaming]

I think that would probably be a huge undertaking to implement that kind of technology, and there just wouldn't be enough demand for it on a grand scale (even as large as the retro gaming community has become).

[@ivansotelo4622]

@@RetroBirdGaming i don't know men, it's been a while that tv's a getting everytime much more powerful, for something that is avaiable inside a raspberry pie, a nes classic and stuff of the like, it really seems plausible, i mean, we are talking about those new tv's that are implementing Ai upscaling and stuff, what i ask should not be as difficult in those types of tv's

[@gabrielb4494]

I strongly recommend the carby for gamecube. It replicates the quality of components cables and transforms it to a hdmi port and I love it.

[@trash2treazures]

I run all my 7th gen consoles on a Panasonic TH-42PD60U which is the absolute last EDTV they made (2006). I cannot describe in words how perfect the picture looks for these systems.

[@CRTWorlds]

Awesome explanation of why crt matters for older consoles. Love the humor and humorous clips. Now I gotta go out and get an enhanced progressive tv for my DC. Everything else I own is crt only...to my wife's chagrin. Haha. Thanks for sharing, I subscribed!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thanks. Welcome to the channel!

[@lonreed9743]

I have a huge 35” CRT that I got for free from local Craigslist. I keep it in the bedroom corner sandwiched between to my 55” HDTV and my 20” monitor that I use for my Dreamcast. I use my CRT for my Atari 2600, NES, SNES, Genesis, GameCube, N64, PS1, PS2, PS2(pal), OG Xbox, and the Wii. My HDTV for my 360, and Xbox one. Using two switcher boxes, I have all hooked up ready to go and just swap out the wires for my Dreamcast light gun games. In our living room on the 65”4K, I have another 360, PS3, Xbox1X, Switch, Wii U, and PS4 pro with PSVR. It’s pretty sweet!!

[@kimjongun2946]

Almost forgot, the biggest factor for me to choosing CRTs is input lag. Mike Tyson's punch out and other games that require precision timing is literally unplayable on a HDTV due to input lag.

[@unknownhicks6473]

I played mario on a HDTV bc I was going somewhere for the weekend and my little crt tv broke but I had a small HDTV that I use for my ps4 when I go somewhere and so I played mario on it nes btw and I could feel the input lag but I adjusted to it and I was speed running it so yk how that go but yeah it wasn't to bad but it was bad so I'm looking for another small crt tv

[@luvbug839]

Do you sentence your citizens to the work camps for playing older consoles on 4k tvs? 😅

[@kimjongun2946]

@@luvbug839 The penalty fits the crime.

[@storminmormon8195]

dont forget CRT also have perfect black levels nearly

[@dwaynethemineraljohnson412]

@@unknownhicks6473 small crt's don't exist mate their all big

[@-Rottenapple-]

Recently got a free 36" Trinitron.(240 pounds) Running nes and genesis composite. snes, n64, and dreamcast s-video. ps2 and x-box component. Laserdisc component and vcr composite. With switch boxes for s-video, composite and component. On the 55" 4k tv: Wii component. ps3, xbox 360 and ps4 hdmi.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

240 pounds hahaha

[@ironinquisitor3656]

Dude Laserdisc is dope. I own some discs but I need to get a player so I can watch the Theatrical Star Wars Original Trilogy on them!

[@techwithevan1071]

I put all my consoles up to the 7th generation on my CRT. The Wii always deserves to be on a CRT if you have one, since it's primarily a standard definition console and will output 240p with scanlines for retro games on the virtual console...

[@RetroBirdGaming]

240P for a lot of those virtual console games is sweet indeed!

[@salmonshirtsforeverproduct8679]

Love this channel. I have a Sony Trinitron in my living room against the wall near my HDtv. I only hook one system up at a time through the front RCA input. I keep my retro systems in a closet in the living room and my game collection on a shelf nearby. When I want to play I just select the game and necessary console and plug it in.

[@PaperBanjo64]

That's what I do basically, mine is a 27' Emerson from 2005 with a flat picture tube, has S video in the rear and composite in front, I keep a DVD player hooked up to the S video port at all times and use the composite output for whatever system I want to play.

[@glinteastwood]

I roll the 4K flat panel out of the way sometimes and play a few of my Xbox Series X games on a 17” Gateway (Diamondtron) CRT monitor because it looks absolutely stunning. And for PS3 and all the earlier consoles, I play through a 32” Sony WEGA CRT for all the usual reasons. Different tools for different jobs, as it should be!

[@sterlingnimbus1]

Whatever I don't have a component or VGA cable for, the CRT is my option! For example, I still don't have a VGA cable for the Dreamcast or a component cable for the GameCube, so I like to play those on CRT!

[@Derik64]

At this point I've been hooking everything up to my 4k, but i've been painstakingly modding everything to do native digital via high quality (and always out of stock and expensive) hdmi mods. I was lucky enough to recently get the Mega sg and Super Nt. Those consoles are absolute winners so if you have the money and they're available, get them. I did a pluto board mod myself on my gamecube replacing the old digital port with HDMI and MAN, games look so clean. It's like playing them for the first time all over again. Just got my Og Xbox done with the Makemhz Mod. But that was a suffering of the mind. I got it working my self for a very short time, but it ended up not behaving. Ultimately i had to have the install done by a verified installer. As a result, for better or for worse, i have several xboxs and a couple of console shells giving me the opportunity to do something a little extra.

[@Keepskatin]

Interesting 🤔

[@tikalthewhimsicott2736]

Awesome video. I have my 360 Elite, Gamecube and PS2 hooked up to my 24' Toshiba AF44 that my aunt gave me a few years ago.

[@Butter-Milk]

Very cool tidbit about EDTVs. I didn't know they existed. Have you heard of the Sinden LightGun? It's a lightgun that works on LCD. Only a matter of time until they make Dreamcast mod for it.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Yup! I have heard of it. It's great to see they were able to make that happen.

[@cesarhoe3721]

I use my snes pS1 and pS2 I just discovered you’re Chanel and it’s amazing!

[@GameRelated]

I have two CRTs one purely for Snes and the other is a Flat CRT for my N64, Gamecube, Wii and Wii U that's right I play my Wii U on a CRT via Component Cables and it looks amazing!!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Nice!

[@gabriellejacquiet9925]

I might get one once I move out (don't have space for it now). I'm not sure what I'll play but I remember having a big crt tv and having one would certainly bring me back. Good memories... good memories...

[@8-bitSpaceship]

I have a 13" crt tv that is hooked up with an NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, and a PS2. I would hook up more if I could, but that's all that'll fit on my tv stand.

[@geesterfunk]

A nes, Snes, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, ps2, original xbox, Wii, Sega saturn, and running through a hdmi to scart converter, Xbox 360, ps3, and a pretty low grade PC for some cool steam games.. It's all housed in an arcade style cabinet but since the crt is massive it's a beast of a unit, was a dream project!

[@jonyoungmusic]

I even have my 360 on a crt. It’s mainly a DVD and KZbin player at this point though.

[@ArtieArchives]

Doesn't the video display get cropped though?

[@bsanchez3563]

@@ArtieArchives nah vertical compressed/compression

[@bsanchez3563]

@HoloKola on a 4:3/"square screen" display/screen/monitor/tv including crt types... though even crt types of widescreen exist.

[@bsanchez3563]

@HoloKola interestingly enough they even exist (crt/tv at least in us/north america tv] even exist with a dvi port and some with an hdmi or even 2 hdmi ports at the hd 2004 and later/newer models)

[@vlairallan3679]

My CRT handles everything from PS2-era backward because my 4k TV doesn't play nice with them. NES is composite, while SNES/N64/GC/PS1/Dreamcast are all hooked up via S-video, and Sega Genesis/Wii/PS2/OG Xbox are all hooked up via component. Sega has a SCART connector because it can do RGB natively but I needed a SCART --->Component converter, but it was damn worth it!

[@jcchaconjr]

I regularly play Dreamcast and Gamecube (composite), then PS1, Genesis and Saturn (through HD Retrovision component cables) on my Sony 27” WEGA. I also have the Analogue NT Mini Noir, Mega SG, and Super NT. The Mini of course has an analog out option. I loved the way it looks over the DSub to component cables so much, that crazy me, my preferred way of playing on the MegaSG and SuperNT is with Analogue’s DAC converter on the WEGA as well. They look FANTASTIC! If you have an Analogue MegaSG or SuperNT and a CRT, I can’t recommend the DAC enough for that true, old school experience.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

That DAC sounds sweet. I've always wondered about that :)

[@alpzepta]

Dreamcast has been my most difficult decision because of VGA output. My CRT TV don’t have VGA input but my OLED TV does (well via vga to hdmi conversion)

[@Superbad22]

Have two 27 inch trinitrons. Great TV’s best parts of my game setup

[@randomgamer-st1ie]

Glad I stocked up on CRTs a few years ago. Now local thrift stores dont accept or sell them, and only once in a while do I see one on Craigslist. I got 3 27" Trinitrons and 3 13" RCAs. I'm set for life.

[@storminmormon8195]

obviously all crts have a lifespan, I wonder when the very last one will go out :(

[@overnightdelivery]

@@storminmormon8195 You pretty much have to learn how to repair them if you want to get extended life out of them. Lots of studying on electrical circuits, de/soldering, and practicing for many hours on junk boards before attempting to repair the real thing. Some of the unleaded solder used in later TVs melts at very high temps and makes it really hard to use a soldering iron without overheating the circuit boards in my experience.

[@STKSOUND]

this video was a pleasant surprise! i still use a big old crt for my playstation 2 and wii. one thing that personally i love about crt is also the aspect ratio of the majority of them, 4:3 is amazing

[@myretroworld1121]

Everything 6th gen and under for sure! I have all them hooked up to a 27" Sanyo crt. Still watch DVDs on it and I'm fixing to get a converter box for on air stations. Roku makes a box with av connections but dang price getting up there!

[@mooch4274]

I really like your channel your silly humour you inject into these quality factual videos is spot on! I’ve recently sold off my ossc and previously frame Meister mini and I’ve decided to go for a Bang & Olfsen CRT tv here in the UK. These don’t have an obscene back side like some do. Sure they are still big but they are still very sleek and stylish Reason for the upscale sell offs, needed the money from the frame meister and got sick of the setting issues on the ossc

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you for that!

[@matthewburkett4678]

From Atari 2600 up to the 6th gen consoles is hooked up to my trinitron

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Been seeing that answer a lot!

[@robbratcherii]

Got a mint condition 27 inch Sharp CRT today, to go with my vcr, sega genesis, snes, and 64. Loving it.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

All right! Glad you're enjoying it :)

[@LepusProd]

Samsung 32" 1080i/720p CRT from 2006 with N64 and Xbox hooked up. It's easily 100+ lbs. Great contrast and accurate colors compared to my 4k but the image is a little warped in places. Love it regardless!

[@burnoutcollectivist4660]

One thing that might be concerning on that setup would be input lag, the N64 and the Xbox use analog video, which on an HD CRT (as opposed to an SD CRT) converts that into digital video, which can add a significant amount of input lag, one dude measured his HD CRT having like 15ms of input lag with digital video and around 50ms for analog video. To help with this you might look into getting one of those outside converters like a Retrotink which does the processing for the TV and connects to the TV via HDMI, which should help significantly reduce the input lag, and they also have a deinterlacing feature which reduces flickering on 480i resolutions, although its solution is not perfect like it is on higher end equipment, but that costs like $300.

[@LepusProd]

@@burnoutcollectivist4660 Thats interestng thanks for the info on Retrotink, I will check them out!

[@rocknrollanp]

Excellent video! My gaming setups: HD TV: XBOX ONE & RetroPie via HDMI… Wii with a Wii2HDMI adapter for Wii & Game Cube… PS2 with PS3 component cables for PS1 & PS2 games CRT TV: NES, Sega Genesis, SNES, & N64 connected with S-Video.

[@andylindsey]

It's simple enough, if you're going to play retro consoles, you should play them on a TV that the hardware and software was designed and optimized to play on. I have a SNES and PS2 and like to play those on CRT. Though I've used them on my HDTV before and it wasn't terrible.

[@thebigbean8783]

Hecc i hooked every console into my crt until I got my Xbox one because they don't have AV cords lol. SNES, N64, Gamecube, PS1,PS2,PS3, 360, and wii all graced one of my few CRT's I had throughout my life. I still have a couple in my moms house just in case I need one for when I get some more old and/or obscure consoles.

[@goatbone]

You give me the exact amount of information I am looking for. Amazing.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Good to hear!

[@luci2k153]

got a CRT midway into my original ff7 run and the difference in visual fidelity blew my mind. The game already looked good before (shoutouts to duckstations internal scaling thingy) but the pre-rendered backgrounds especially absolutely shine on a CRT. Not gonna look back now

[@paulg197]

Glad I found your channel. Perfect content for my interests. Keep up the excellent work!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Glad to have you and thanks for the compliments!

[@VSMOKE1]

as a Texan myself I think you're pretty awesome to man

[@dpc4548]

I have everything up to the ps3 on the crt. The ps4 on the projector. All pcs run through crts as well. Better colours and way faster.

[@sanjithechef]

Thank you. Definitely looking into ED now

[@ShinSynZero]

Fun vid man, unfortunately I didn't have the good sense to hold onto the CRT we got for free (which supported 480p too). Definitely a "doh!" moment. For the older consoles HDMI solutions are the way I go (good cables, Analogue, and etc).

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Sounds like you use some of the better HDMI solutions.

[@RideRedRacer]

Any crt that supports 480p also has input lag. So maybe you can make yourself feel a little better knowing that one would of had lag. The crts that max out at 480i don't have any lag

[@jeremydivers1813]

I have multiple displays for the various generations in gaming. I have my NES, SNES, N64, Genesis/ Sega CD/32X, Master System, Turbo Graphx/ Turbo CD, Sega Saturn, PlayStation and 3DO hooked to my 25” Magnavox CRT. I have my Dreamcast hooked up through VGA, my Game Cube, OG XBOX, PS2, Wii all hooked up via Component. My PS3s, PS4s, Xbox 360s, Xbox Ones, Wii U, Switch all hooked up via HDIM.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

That's pretty much what I do as well.

[@isaacturnbull4695]

I have my ps3 hooked up to a crt, that might sound crazy, but I do it for the ps1 compatibly. I personally like the scan lines on ff7 and castlevania symphony of the night.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Not a bad option if you're playing those PS1 games.

[@_ch1pset]

I played my PS3 on a CRT until 2010 or so when I finally got an HDTV/Monitor for my room. Idk what happened to that CRT, I think my parents sold it in a garage sale, but now I kinda wish I still had it.

[@mercy4us]

I just recently found your channel. You got a new subscriber. Great video!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you! Glad to have you!

[@mamoruisamu1]

Great topic! For CRT: Atari 2600/5200/7800 Intellivision ColecoVision NES, SNES, GameCube, Wii Master System, Genesis PS2

[@df302]

I've got a Super Famicom, N64, Gamcube, PS1, PS2, and oddly enough a PS3 hooked up to my 20" tube. You might ask why I would even use my PS3 on a CRT but I do actually have a reasonable explanation. For watching older TV shows and movies that were originally in 4:3 I found that the PS3 with component cables is an easy way to watch digital rips of this content on a CRT for a more period experience without the hassle of physical media.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Hey, nothing wrong with that!

[@TheBatmanMan1]

Recently got a CRT so my kids could experience the consoles I grew up with in the way that I played them growing up. Currently I’ve got my N64, PS2, GC, and retron 5 hooked up to it. Also for kicks I tried hooking my switch up to see how the classic games look - actually pretty decent. Not quite perfect, but for the convenience of them all being digital, it’s a pretty nice compromise.

[@EmperorMAR]

I had an HD CRT (480p, 1080i) wii looked gorgeous on it and Wii U quite good too. I currently have an 80s CRT & a 90s CRT side by side, the 80s one looks best for 2D but has major overscan. Sometimes I throw a projector in there too. I have lcd tv and CRT TV options for my Dreamcast. My ponderance is whether or not to run Dreamcast vga on an lcd monitor or a CRT monitor, I have both but the CRT one is hardwired vga cable so I'd need an adapter to use the DC w it

[@MrKatra14]

Stumbled into this awesome video, you have a new subscriber, great content and editing

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Welcome to the channel. Really glad to have you here!

[@MrKatra14]

@@RetroBirdGaming Great content, thanks for your work

[@STALKERvoir]

I don't own any console past 6th gen, or even an HDTV, so the answer to the question at the end: All of them.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Hey! That keeps it simple!

[@NCXitlali]

I have an HDCRT.... Best ever!!! It may not be as sharp as an LCD or a PVM but damnit... It looks good and I don't have to constantly switch! :)

[@dillonwildmusic]

You are a seriously funny dude! Glad I found your channel

[@vfletes1]

I have the same Sony crt... I got mine hooked up in the closed. It's been retro fitted so houses my crt and the NES SNES Genesis and one my o.g Xbox.as will as my 3DO.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Sweet!

[@jkemp6791]

My setup has one 27” CRT with the following hooked up (via Shinybow component switcher): XBox, Wii, PS2, PS1, PC Engine Duo, N64, Saturn. TATE position CRT: JP Saturn, JP PS2 for those sweet, sweet shooters. Computer CRT: Dreamcast (VGA) TATE position CRT computer monitor: JP XBox 360 for more sweet, sweet shooters!!

[@michaelaizen1137]

I have my Sony trinitron 2001 TV hooked up with my Sega Saturn and PS2. You definitely can't be that.

[@skankcor3]

Great video! I have a Sony Trinitron KV-27V42 that has a PS2 hooked up for PSX/2 games along with a MiSTer FPGA on the same CRT as well as being split to a smaller Advent Q1435A that sits in TATE mode for vertical arcade cores. I also have a JVC I’Art 27F703 specifically for N64, GCN, and Wii games. It has the thickest scanlines I’ve ever seen but the barrel tubed Trinitron is probably my favorite of the bunch.

[@withbravado1548]

Recently found your channel. Love your videos!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Welcome to the channel! Glad you're enjoying it!

[@Superbad22]

I just got an hd crt and a lot of my 6th gen consoles look great on that especially in 16:9 progressive scan. Game consoles that came before 6th gen don’t look too bad either, but I’m glad I kept my 4:3 crt tv as well