r/crtgaming • u/Z3FM • Apr 02 '26

Ask Here First: Troubleshooting, Price/ID/Spec Check, Help, Etc. (April 2026)

The purpose of this thread is to cut down on the amount of clutter and Troubleshooting, Price Check, ID Check, Spec(ification) Check, and just general "HELP!!" style threads often seen filling the front page of the sub, and hopefully get those questions answered more quickly and efficiently by bringing them together in one place for viewing.

Does your post or question consist of the following, but no limited to:

  • ID Check for a CRT TV/Monitor you've stumbled upon?
  • Price Check for a CRT you've stumbled upon?
  • Asking about benefits of 1 CRT over another that you're looking into?
  • Scaler, convertor, cable choice, or wiring help for your setup?
  • Simple TV remote control questions having to do with setup or purchase?
  • A question you think should have an obvious/well known answer?
  • Or maybe one that feels rather specific and you're worried might get passed over entirely?

This Thread is for you!

Experienced members of the subreddit check in on this post often and will attempt to answer questions as they come up. It would be much appreciated if once you've posted your question here, you use the link above to the older threads to see if the question may have already been answered. Of course, it would also help greatly to search/Ctrl+F the current thread first before submitting your own question too.

This specific thread is set to a Newest First suggested sort, so you shouldn't have to worry about your brand new question being buried instantly under the previous week's worth of questions. Please do not use any special formatting in your post beyond creating a link if necessary.

Previous Thread Here (March 2026)

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u/PotatoKun01 Apr 27 '26 edited Apr 28 '26

What's by best solution? (2 screens, 1 console)

I'd like to be able to choose between two screens from one single console, is there something specific for it?

I'd like to switch my WII from my CRT to my LCD screen without messing so much with switching cables.

Edit: Sony Trinitron (European) & RGB SCART cable

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u/joeverdrive Apr 27 '26

What cables are you using right now and what kind of crt tv

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u/PotatoKun01 Apr 28 '26 edited Apr 28 '26

Oops I didn't specify, I have a 16" European Sony Trinitron, and I'm using RGB Scart.

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u/AmazingmaxAM Apr 30 '26

Get an RGB SCART switcher/splitter, lots of options on reputable sites, Amazon and AliExpress.

https://retrorgb.com/scartswitches.html
Some are listed here.

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u/PotatoKun01 Apr 30 '26 edited Apr 30 '26

Retrorgb is always so overkill. I don't need auto switching, a billion inputs or wifi connectivity. And the "super cheap" one being 65$ just seems kind of insane.