Hey, I've decided I'll need a retro TV to play my retro games. Problem is, I'm having a hard time finding one online. I've found this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/RCA-E13202WT-13-inch-TV_W0QQitemZ160357739893QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTelevisions?hash=item255610ed75&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_1182
But I'm looking for something like this:
(http://www.retroaudiolab.com/pictures/zenithchroma.JPG)
Does anybody know what I should actually type into ebay? I tried RCA 13" and all that, but I didn't get any results.
I also kinda want it to fit on my shelf like so: (It'll need to be a small model)
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3117/shelfw.png)
I'd rather buy it online than go garage sale hunting.
Thanks in advance.
just try searching old tvs, specifically 70's-80's
Dunno if you're old enough to drive, but if you drive around on trash pickup days you'll probably be able to find an old-looking TV like that. Might want to check a Goodwill or other thrift store, as well, if there are any near you.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-ORANGE-ZENITH-BLACK-WHITE-TV_W0QQitemZ260467458828QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTelevisions?hash=item3ca512030c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Heres a wicked cool vintage tv.
I saw that one (love the orange scheme), but I'm going to need a color television. Thanks though, I guess I'll go check my local good will.
Sorry to tell you, but the best place is to go to a garage sale. I have a nice 12 inch RCA from one. Perfect condition. I believe its an '83 model
Garage sales near you might be good. Buying online means high transportation costs. Postage might be higher than the item price. :)
I thought about a C64 monitor but I'm not sure if they have built in sound.
I hear those monitors are fantastic for NES and other retro items because of the sharp colorful picture it gives you.
I like my flat RCA because I can put stuff on top of the TV set. Say, for instance, a radio, coasters, another TV, microwave... anything but the NES itself, unless you have wireless controllers. I hate when the cords go in front of the screen. >:(
Quote from: MS-DOS4 on August 25, 2009, 03:04:54 am
I thought about a C64 monitor but I'm not sure if they have built in sound.
I hear those monitors are fantastic for NES and other retro items because of the sharp colorful picture it gives you.
What kind of connection do the C64 monitors take?
RCA plugs.
As far as I know Commodore monitors come with a built-in speaker and volume control, but if not (or if you want stereo sound, say from a Genesis/SNES) you can always get a cheap pair of amplified computer speakers and an RCA to 3.5mm adapter. I do that with my gaming CRT TV which only has mono sound :).
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on August 25, 2009, 07:42:16 am
I hate when the cords go in front of the screen. >:(
Amen to that :).
Since you live in Seattle, I bet Craigslist would be a great place to find an older tv. If there are none posted for sale, post a wanted to buy ad. You may even be able to get one for free from someone.
Goodwills and Craigslist are your best bets.
i play on a 13 samsung from 1993 used for 16 bit consoles, and a RCA? from 1982 to play atari. everything else is on a 36 eca i got for free. id sell the RCA to you but its so damn heavy it cost a fortune.
Commodore 1084's are awesome, even for composite video in and they have sound.
Not good enuff for me....I game only in RGB and VGA (except for intellivision, colecovision, 7800/2600, and 5200, which have AV mods)
My setup (37" RGB/VGA monitor)
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7776/rgbsetup.th.jpg) (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/rgbsetup.jpg/)
My RGB switchers and 6-port VGA switcher:
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2867/switchers.th.jpg) (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/switchers.jpg/)
Commodore 1084 monitors are great for Nintendo NES/Famicom/composite video gaming.
The later commodore monitors have RGB as well. I would suggest trying to find a professional Sony video monitor though, they usually have amazing picture quality even with a composite video signal, and they also have RGB inputs.
Quote from: Hamburglar on August 27, 2009, 12:27:52 am
Commodore 1084 monitors are great for Nintendo NES/Famicom/composite video gaming.
The later commodore monitors have RGB as well. I would suggest trying to find a professional Sony video monitor though, they usually have amazing picture quality even with a composite video signal, and they also have RGB inputs.
yes like a Sony PVM-2530. Awesome composite video and was my first RGB monitor :)
(http://kuvat.keltainenporssi.fi/thumbnails/alkupkuvat/27433165-0.jpg)
These old Salora TV's are best for retro gaming.