It may surprise you to learn that I'm deeply sceptical of the whole 'tech that looks retro but boasts modern capabilities' trend. With a classic console collection steadily gathering dust, I'm clearly not immune to nostalgic hardware. So, could I be swayed by JapanNext's JN-V236G180F-RETRO monitor? The name does little to endear me so far.
As much I enjoy retro-inspired games like , I often find tech taking a similar tack wanting. For instance, every time I see this Bluetooth speaker on TikTok, my eyes want to roll out the back of my head. It's not just the chintz that rubs me the wrong way, but the fact that all that plastic is likely not long 
for landfill once the novelty wears off.
Still, the is billed as a modern gaming monitor with CRT style (via ). Unlike actual CRTs though, there's no party in the back; despite the throwback look, this is definitely still a modern 23.6-inch 1080p screen with the sort of slim profile you'd expect.
So, what's the deal with those dials? They're primarily used for adjusting your volume and screen brightness, which certainly beats reaching around the back of the unit to jab at low-profile buttons. The nostalgia train doesn't end there either, as you can also opt for a monochrome mode from the OSD menu.
Alongside an HD image (though certainly not the crispest when it comes to resolution), other modern comforts include a 180 Hz refresh rate and support for AMD Freesync. Sure, it's cute but with those specs, it's not really the monitor I'd want to primarily use as I get my diva on in . That lace trim isn't going to speak 
to anyone at 1080p, honey.
That's without even getting into how the sounds on those two, itty bitty 5W speakers. When confronted with a long login screen, you're better off either muting or, if you just can't get enough, plugging in an external sound device. At the very least, I suppose this 23.6-inch monitor takes up less room than my Dad's midlife crisis, which happened to [[link]] be a full-size, vintage vinyl jukebox.
Even with all of its drawbacks, I bet someone is still sold on this [[link]] wee monitor's [[link]] throwback charm—, right? If you're looking to pick up your own JN-V236G180F-RETRO gaming monitor, it 
goes on sale this Friday for about ¥30,000 (about $200 or £155). However, you may have a hard time tracking it down if you're based outside of Japan, or Europe. In that case, you may be better off taking a look at our top picks for the instead.
GameMaster272
I won a small jackpot yesterday and it was really exciting! The thrill of winning real money keeps me coming back. The website feels fair, and payouts are processed promptly, which makes me trust the platform even more.