Posted May 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM UTCJExternal LinkOld-school gamers continue to find CRT joy.Gaming and a renewed interest in physical media like VHS tapes (mixed with good ol’ nostalgia) continue to drive the niche CRT market, which had a boom during the pandemic after some restoration struggles. From Minnesota parking lot deals to global capers, the lure of scan lines holds strong.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.John Higgins
Old-school gamers continue to find CRT joy.
Gaming and a renewed interest in physical media like VHS tapes (mixed with good ol’ nostalgia) continue to drive the niche CRT market, which had a boom during the pandemic after some restoration struggles. From Minnesota parking lot deals to global capers, the lure of scan lines holds strong. [Link: I Want My CRT: The 'Insane' Demand for Giant Old-School TVs, Explained - Racket | https://racketmn.com/crt-tv-minneapolis-mn-video-games-vhs-dvd-marketplace | Racket]
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