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Video games have come a long way since the days of "Pong," but not everyone agrees that they've become better in every way. Many of the best games ever made are to be found in the vast multi-decade backlog of gaming history. So, it's no wonder retro gaming is so popular.

The ideal for many retro gaming enthusiasts is to play these games as intended, using original hardware. If we're talking about games that predate the first generation of HD consoles (i.e., the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii), then the ideal display device is a CRT or Cathode Ray Tube TV. Retro enthusiasts love CRT displays , but they are big and bulky. Not to mention, the supply of used CRTs out there is dwindling by the day, and some sellers want truly unreasonable prices for them.

Besides, eventually all the CRTs will be gone, and they aren't making any more of them.…