Issac Zachary wrote:gray117 wrote:But yeah the last thing you need is a crt
Needs and wants. Technically we don't even need to play videogames. But when I'm not the only one in the family who prefers the CRT, even if we'd probably be fine with most any flat panel screen and I get yelled at for even thinking of getting rid of it... then what?!
Haha sorry; didn't know this wasn't just your preference - not usually the case and honestly that actually puts a
very different spin on things - I think most of us assumed this was more your concern/preference. But yeah the
need is to make choices with how you use the space. And whilst we don't need any of this, but we absolutely do need to do as family would prefer...
And these days there certainly are legit options out there which I don't believe sacrifice playability and can go quite far aesthetically. But yeah, I mean if your kids really prefer say a wii and crt, over emulation and a switch, then honestly maybe it's worth the space sacrifice, especially if there's other stuff changing. Assuming you're not off to the top of a mountain or something you can always change things up later if needed.
Maybe I haven't got a handle on your personalities or wants, but I'd definitely solve the ethernet/wfi problem with a little wifi access point if possible for any/all mobile + tablet devices...But yeah if you would rather avoid wifi signals, and your family would prefer to keep the crt - then please by all means do all of that. It's just not what I'd
assume is the 'normal' wants, but
don't let that put you off if that is what you all prefer .
I would certainly suggest trying out some other solutions with everyone, before the change, just so everyone can contribute to the decision, and probably try and simply go with what the majority prefer - if that's really the crt then I presume there might be a way to work it... Especially if family is more into shared games than say shared streaming tv which could be offloaded to individual devices/expereiences ... maybe even mock up the space in advance? ...The last thing you want to do is make all the choices on behalf of everyone unless you really have to, instead have everyone contribute and hopefully make it a fun joint decision rather than any 'sacrifice'. But yeah, now, it's certainly more of a human question in my mind than a technical one
(And quite an intriguing consideration for someone like me who enjoys having a pretty large collection, has a big pc always for work, but has always said I pretty much give it up the collection if it was ever needed... and honestly, despite being lucky and having pretty much everything I want, crts included, just for social convenience I spend a large amount of time on a retropie with a decent old small lcd on the side while hanging out with the missus and watching tv during family down time...)