/vr/ - Retro Games

It seems a lot /vr/ users think a PVM can only look like the later era 20m4u, 20l2, 20l5, and other related models.

But really these are the lesser sought-after units by long-time CRT enthusiasts. The real grail is the PVM 2950 and its related models. These are the black cube looking PVMs. They have a lower TVL count so the scanlines are not as pronounced on them. Colors on them are just phenomenal, and yes they do have to be seen in person to be believed. For things like CPS2 or Neo-Geo games they are one of the ultimate at-home viewing devices. And I do consider them superior to the original arcade monitors. But they are harder to calibrate and get good geometry on compared to the newer PVMs.

There are also even older PVM models made in the 80s that can accept RGB. The small PVM 1271Q is one of more common ones and are a great budget-friendly entry level PVM to fool around with RGB with. A little too small for serious gaming sessions imo. Then there is the PVM 1910, which has a great look and size. It's only a 350 tvl tube, but with RGB inputs.