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Old-school gamers continue to find CRT joy.

Gaming and a renewed interest in physical media like VHS tapes (mixed with good ol’ nostalgia) continue to drive the niche CRT market, which had a boom during the pandemic after some restoration struggles. From Minnesota parking lot deals to global capers, the lure of scan lines holds strong.

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