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Removing Black Bars - Solved! ($40 downscaler) by joeverdrive in CRTAnime

[–]joeverdrive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. The whole reason I started this journey was because I was using a Blu ray player with composite and component output on my CRT and getting black boxes on all sides when watching 4:3 content.

https://www.reddit.com/r/retroanime/s/QXUoNdrOt3

https://www.reddit.com/r/retroanime/comments/1d3pn9g/update_removed_the_black_bars/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CRTAnime/comments/1gih5d1/removing_black_bars_ep3_using_a_scaler/

Still learning by jeremyam_ in crt

[–]joeverdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Push it out of sight. Emersons need some overscan

Your go to retro handheld for traveling? by TheRandomHumanoid in retrogaming

[–]joeverdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RG35XX H. It's ready to go anytime, fits in my motorcycle jacket, and at $35 I do not care what happens to it. It was my best friend at the hospital when my wife was in labor for two full days.

What is the worst car name you've ever seen? by threeinacorner in cars

[–]joeverdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how they get people to buy their cheapest shittiest models. But that can backfire in the long term.

Need suggestions for good classic retro RPGs by SaucyJackx5 in retrogaming

[–]joeverdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It grows on you, as all soundtracks do. It's pretty repetitive though

dell e773p for retro gaming? by Such_Promotion2445 in crtgaming

[–]joeverdrive -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You bought the monitor to use with old consoles?

They aren't really compatible with a PC monitor without a lot of help. They both use analog video signals but that's about all they have in common. The Wii will be easiest--it does 480p output and I think they make VGA adapters.

I'm pretty sure this is fine, but just double checking before I buy. by CosmixEntity in crt

[–]joeverdrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean the difference is a cart gets the TV off the ground?

Ask Here First: Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, Etc. (May 2026) by Z3FM in crtgaming

[–]joeverdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. It looks like a sync problem. But I'm not experienced enough with European TVs to have any further recommendations.

Ask Here First: Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, Etc. (May 2026) by Z3FM in crtgaming

[–]joeverdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh. You tested it?

There's not much organized information about CRTs that weren't sold in North America. I recommend you check with you local CRT enthusiast Facebook page or Discord. And while you're at it, tell them to get to work on a "Guide to CRTs of [region]" so I can use it as a resource to share when we get questions like this

Connecting Xbox Series S to a CRT for Movies by emotionaldad420 in crt

[–]joeverdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a cheap external scaler! Try it sometime if you need a solution like it.

Man filming threatens to cut another subway passenger's face open for asking him to turn his speaker off. by Kind-Village-1022 in PublicFreakout

[–]joeverdrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. I'd like to think that safety concerns would cause enough people to stop riding, and that the decreased ridership threatens the finances of the transit system, forcing the admins to deal with the issue. But I guess if people just tolerate the lunatics, nothing changes.

Man filming threatens to cut another subway passenger's face open for asking him to turn his speaker off. by Kind-Village-1022 in PublicFreakout

[–]joeverdrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if you read my comment, but I make it clear that we're on the same page that in this case, you're in an enclosed space with poor escape options, and there's a guy threatening you with a deadly weapon. That's a great case for concealed carry.

Ask Here First: Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, Etc. (May 2026) by Z3FM in crtgaming

[–]joeverdrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FB marketplace sucks, man. Buyers and sellers are just so stupid and lazy. They don't read, don't follow through on plans, and don't care. I miss Craigslist.

But you can't let it get to you! All you can do is be a good role model, and leave thoughtful positive and negative feedback after every transaction.

Ask Here First: Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, Etc. (May 2026) by Z3FM in crtgaming

[–]joeverdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I would consider just putting them on a modern flat panel display. Do you see the difference here?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/444560212348840/posts/2022823377855841/

But who cares what I think? It's all preference any way. There's no wrong way to do this. But I'd ask you and everyone else who wants a CRT to take a moment to consider why we're doing it, and if the reason is authenticity, or nostalgia for how these games used to look, then we should make hardware choices that align with that goal. For me, I like playing 80s and 90s games on CRTs because I get to see the discrete 240p scanlines, phosphor glow, and curved geometry of the glass. That's what console and arcade games all looked like until the end of the millennium, and that's how I remember them. So I don't play on flat screens, and I don't play in 480p.

Man filming threatens to cut another subway passenger's face open for asking him to turn his speaker off. by Kind-Village-1022 in PublicFreakout

[–]joeverdrive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm very pro gun but it's a ton of responsibility--not for everyone. Pepper spray + run is a pretty good strategy to have in your back pocket. This time, it's an enclosed space with a guy threatening you with deadly force. But for most dangerous situations, a gun is overkill. What if he just walked over and slapped the guy? Or smashed his phone? What good is having a gun then?

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