Displays
There are several displays you can use for emulation. Some are better than others at displaying older standard definition games.
This FAQ is very work in progress. Please expand upon it.
CRT TVs
- Can display a wide range of resolutions up to 480i on SDTVs and 1080i on HDTVs
- No input delay
- Very fast response time
- True Black
- Wide viewing angle
- 4:3 Aspect ratio (With a few exceptions)
How to connect to a CRT Tv:
- Wii would be easiest. Can output to 240p
- VGA to RCA and S-Video converter box. Outputs to 480i
CRT monitors
- All benefits of a CRT TV besides native inputs for actual hardware
- 480p mode (lower with some tricks, such as doubling the refresh rate to 120Hz, Beware of motion blur)
- Easy to connect to a computer
- Larger resolutions available, often massive
- Not as large as many TVs, rarely larger than 19" or 21"
- 4:3 Aspect ratio (With a few exceptions, notably the FW900)
LCD (TN)
- Native resolution which all output must scale to
- Fairly fast response times
- 120hz displays with hacks can display motion at the same level as a CRT tv. See:
LCD (IPS)
- Native resolution which all output must scale to
- Vivid colors and contrast
- Good viewing angles
- Massive resolutions available.
- No 120Hz for motion (Unless that's changed, who knows)
- Fairly long response times (May differ between panels)
