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Good tube/chassis monitor for MAME?
Iflippedthecanoe:
Im looking for a good all around horizontal arcade monitor for a multicade MAME build. I really don't know the differences between monitors at all. Im looking for a good resolution to play 8bit to games up to 3D arcade games and decent scanlines and quality obviously would be nice!!! :notworthy:
arfink:
So, first things first: what games are you going to play? Actual examples would be good, because you make it sound like you plan to play console games and that can make a really big difference if you want to play 5th gen or newer. You also need to understand that there's different resolutions of arcade games. Most will be low-res CGA, a few will be medium res, and a few will be higher res. If you just want to pick a good all-around tube, pick a CGA tube. If you have loads of cash, pick a tri-sync that can do all 3.
Iflippedthecanoe:
Oh damn ok that helps to know. I don't really plan on spending more than $400 but the games I want to play are 1st through 6 gen console games. Also want to play lots of arcade games from 2D to 3D. So basically everything. But If I had to choose I just want a clear monitor that works good with 16bit-ish games and good scanlines if possible.
Iflippedthecanoe:
A monitor that makes Mortal Kombat 3 look good would be good I think...
arfink:
MK3 is a CGA/standard res tube. 16 bit games and most of your 80s and 90s arcade titles will also play well on a standard res tube with very few exceptions. N64 and Playstation will probably look like ass on a CGA tube, but you probably don't want to play the majority of those on an arcade stick in the first place, so I wouldn't worry about it.