[RV4Flyer]

Originally Posted by Patrick3000

If you don't mind holding until next weekend, I'll take it.

We have two of those college students, thanks for the idea, I'm sure one of them will gladly take it.

It's all yours. Let me know when you would like to pick it up. I am in Gaithersburg.

[tbernard]

Originally Posted by thelittlemrs

Apparently some "vintage" video games only work on those old clunkers. That's why we have one in our storage room for the college student.


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If that's all you want to do, then there converts to convert composite/SVideo to HDMI. Cost around $30. If you have something really old that does the TV modulation, then you can hook the console up to a VCR tune to channel 3 and have the VCR output the video the HDMI converter box.

You can also just go build a RetroPi retro gaming machine based on a RaspberryPi. As another option.

[Dandelion]

Originally Posted by tbernard

If that's all you want to do, then there converts to convert composite/SVideo to HDMI. Cost around $30. If you have something really old that does the TV modulation, then you can hook the console up to a VCR tune to channel 3 and have the VCR output the video the HDMI converter box.

You can also just go build a RetroPi retro gaming machine based on a RaspberryPi. As another option.

I wonder if the video games in question require a scanning beam because they use a light "gun" or similar technology. These don't work with LCD-based displays.

(The game figures out where the gun is aiming, by looking for when the cathode ray is scanned into the gun's boresight.)

ed

[tbernard]

Originally Posted by Varejao17

I wonder if the video games in question require a scanning beam because they use a light "gun" or similar technology. These don't work with LCD-based displays.

(The game figures out where the gun is aiming, by looking for when the cathode ray is scanned into the gun's boresight.)

ed

Good point, if you need your fill of duck hunt then you need the CRT. Or just grab a Remington and head over to the Shore for a more realistic outing.

[Dandelion]

Originally Posted by tbernard

Good point, if you need your fill of duck hunt then you need the CRT. Or just grab a Remington and head over to the Shore for a more realistic outing.

Maybe her dog isn't that talented.

ed

[Charlie Stylianos]

They also make for cool aquariums.

[N0tt0N]

Or a fireplace

[Dr K]

Or fuel for a fire:

[dgwilsonm3]

I have a 27 inch Sony Trinitron that cost $999 (back when a good color TV was $300) available for the taking. Now one can get a 4K HDR 49 inch Sony for $999.