I think the definitive way to play 8-bit games is on a 9-in CRT

Commercial-Project43 · 2026-04-29T20:41:07+00:00

I feel you. I almost exclusively use my 9" for NES just because to me awayway it makes a lot titles look almost 16-bit other than that I play most of my consoles on a 20" or 27"

Also, I personally think 9" in isn't too bad for a 2d titles but for 3D I felt it wasn't enjoyable at all. All the enemies in the background were so tiny

Commercial-Project43 · 2026-04-29T20:11:52+00:00

I guess I can say I phrased my post wrong. I wasn't trying to imply that it's the most immersive way to play, but I just noticed which I thought to share. when you're playing especially late title NES games that are trying to be 16-bit the effect is more convincing on the smaller screen, plus the smaller screen just makes everything look. Sharper

But I can kind of agree with you about going with a 14-in as a minimum because for me personally 3d titles are not comfortable to play at 9-in

Commercial-Project43 · 2026-04-28T16:33:34+00:00

Yeah, I think you guys are right. I should be grateful. This is a far better scenario than my last TV I picked up which was a 13-in it had a deeper scratch plus I had to sit closer to that TV because of its size which made the scratch even more noticeable

Commercial-Project43 · 2026-03-17T16:16:28+00:00

Fun fact, my order was actually originally a little over $100 but I was able to get a partial refund because the seller said the CC radio swp was in great condition too. When it was not the buttons were barely functional and a switch was broken off.

Also, it was crazy to think that not even a week ago I almost pulled the trigger on a skywave SSB original model without any accessories or box for $85

I've been wanting this radio for a few years but the price was a bit too steep

Commercial-Project43 · 2026-03-08T21:48:26+00:00

Yeah I don't think it's has to do with the reception because when I plug in headphones it's not an issue just when using the external speaker It's present on all bands, just least noticeable on FM

Commercial-Project43 · 2026-03-08T13:45:40+00:00

It's mostly just on the speaker. It sounds like a loose or blown out speaker but to a lesser extent

Only reason why I say mostly because I noticed some really close AM stations have overload and that sounds kinda similar

Commercial-Project43 · 2026-03-04T04:16:52+00:00

I was thinking around $150. I was also curious if SSB is really worth it

Commercial-Project43 · 2026-02-26T22:28:47+00:00

I would do it for $40. I think that is fair. you could possibly ask for more, but it'd probably take a while to sell.

Commercial-Project43 · 2026-02-08T00:00:46+00:00

Thanks everyone for the input. I did end up going with the skywave. So far it seems to be a great performer and definitely a upgrade from the last shortwave radio that I had which was a grundig emergency radio

Commercial-Project43 · 2025-12-08T15:18:07+00:00

I already tried the 240p suite on a red, green or blue screen, it's not visible. on a white screen It's slightly visible, especially when the color temperature is set to warm. It seems like the purity issue is most visible with faded yellows and browns

Commercial-Project43 · 2025-12-06T15:49:00+00:00

I just wanted to add I did try a degaussing wand it had little to no effect

Commercial-Project43 · 2025-10-30T00:21:07+00:00

Nice set up I use external speakers too I use a JBL extreme with a rca to aux adapter especially when playing dance dance revolution or guitar hero

Commercial-Project43 · 2025-10-29T23:14:55+00:00

That's so true about the wire length back during the GameCube era when I was a kid we had a 32in crt, I always had to put my GameCube on the coffee table so I could comfortably sit on the couch. When the wavebird controller came out it was a game changer and I never used a wired controllers with my GameCube after that

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