For retro gaming in particular, the CRT just looks better. Thoughts?
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It depends how fussy you are on collecting. It's like toys, if your just wanting to play the crap out of it who cares?
If your wanting to display and go full on with it, then the box is do or die.
@Luseth I never played much Snes or game boy.
Have you ever played Tenchu on the PS1? Absolutely excellent Samurai stealth type game. 👌
Syphon Filter is a good game as well.
Soul Reaver is superb for a PS1 game. 👍
Maybe some Earthworm Jim on whatever console you can get him.
Really depends what type of games your after.
If I were you. I would see what you can get for a reasonable price. Try get a few bargains.