A CRT is the most authentic way to play 240p retro games: it displays the image exactly as the developers intended with zero processing lag. The downsides are significant: CRTs are heavy, hard to ship, and prices for sought-after models like Trinitrons have risen. If you want pixel-perfect authenticity and have the space, a CRT is worth it. Otherwise, a good upscaler like RetroTink gets you 90% of the look on a modern TV.
Is a CRT worth it for retro gaming?
A CRT gives authentic 240p picture and zero input lag, but has real downsides: size, weight and price.
