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- Can display a wide range of resolutions up to 480i on SDTVs and 1080i on HDTVs
 
- Can display a wide range of resolutions up to 480i on SDTVs and 1080i on HDTVs
  
- No input delay
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- No [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Input_lag input delay]
  
- Very fast response time
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- Very fast [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Response_time_%28technology%29 response times]
  
- True Black
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- True black levels
  
 
- Wide viewing angle
 
- Wide viewing angle
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- All benefits of a CRT TV besides native inputs for actual hardware
 
- 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)
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- 480p mode (lower with some tricks, such as doubling the refresh rate to 120Hz, beware of motion blur)
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- Larger resolutions available, often massive
  
 
- Easy to connect to a computer
 
- Easy to connect to a computer
 
- Larger resolutions available, often massive
 
  
 
- Not as large as many TVs, rarely larger than 19" or 21"
 
- Not as large as many TVs, rarely larger than 19" or 21"
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- Native resolution which all output must scale to
 
- Native resolution which all output must scale to
  
- Fairly fast response times
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- Fairly fast [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Response_time_%28technology%29 response times]
  
 
- 120hz displays with hacks can display motion at the same level as a CRT tv. See:
 
- 120hz displays with hacks can display motion at the same level as a CRT tv. See:
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==LCD (IPS)==
 
==LCD (IPS)==
 
- Native resolution which all output must scale to
 
- Native resolution which all output must scale to
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- Fairly long [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Response_time_%28technology%29 response times] (May differ between panels)
  
 
- Vivid colors and contrast
 
- Vivid colors and contrast
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- No 120Hz for motion (Unless that's changed, who knows)
 
- No 120Hz for motion (Unless that's changed, who knows)
 
- Fairly long response times (May differ between panels)
 
  
 
==Upscalers==
 
==Upscalers==
  
 
http://scanlines.hazard-city.de/
 
http://scanlines.hazard-city.de/

Revision as of 00:28, 26 April 2013

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 times

- True black levels

- 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

- Most CRT HDTVs have either DVI or HDMI ports which can accept as low as 480p from a PC

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)

- Larger resolutions available, often massive

- Easy to connect to a computer

- 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:

http://www.blurbusters.com/

http://www.techngaming.com/home/guide/tips/updated-eliminate-motion-blur-while-gaming-with-nvidia-lightboost-r485

LCD (IPS)

- Native resolution which all output must scale to

- Fairly long response times (May differ between panels)

- Vivid colors and contrast

- Good viewing angles

- Massive resolutions available.

- No 120Hz for motion (Unless that's changed, who knows)

Upscalers

http://scanlines.hazard-city.de/