CRT Television

CRT Television

A CRT Television

CRT TVs are the television model of choice when speedrunning older console games or

• Weight - The weight of a CRT TV increases rapidly as the screen size increases. A 20 inch model weights around 50 pounds. A 25 inch model may weigh more than 100 lbs. This makes the televisions hard to pick up and maneuver.
• Availability - CRT TVs are no longer being manufactured as they have been replaced by LCD, Plasma, and other newer models. You will usually have to find a thrift shop or pawn shop in your local area and pick up these models in person. It is rare for these televisions to be sold online and even rarer to find shipping for these models.
• Limited resolution support - Modern consoles have the option of outputting video footage at resolutions that are high definition. These signals will not be recognized by a CRT TV. This makes high definition capture out of the question with these models.

HD CRT TV

HD CRT TVs are extremely uncommon. They have a few attributes which make them less ideal for speedrunning than traditional CRT TVs.

• Unlike standard CRT TVs HD CRTs have a native resolution and will process video signals to match it, adding lag
• HD CRT models are usually available in models 26 inches or larger. This makes most models weight over 100 lbs.
• HD CRT TVs are even more difficult to find online and usually require local pickup instead of shipping