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Ganso the ultimate 4:3 display for retro gaming consoles.

Ganso offers the best of both worlds: the classic gaming experience you love, powered by the sharpness and performance of today’s technology.

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4:3 Ratio

1600x1200

6 ms

500 cd/m2

21'3

240p Compatibility

1000:1 Contrast

4:3 Ratio

1600x1200

6 ms

500 cd/m2

21'3

240p Compatibility

1000:1 Contrast

Ganso Display

The missing piece of retro gaming.

Step into the future of retro gaming with a display built for authenticity. Introducing Ganso LaserView 2105, a 21.3” 4:3 aspect ratio display. LaserView 2105 preserves the original 4:3 format, ensuring games look exactly as they were meant to be played—no stretching, no cropping, no distortion and no black bars. With a 1600×1200 resolution, it effortlessly scales 240p games at 5× resolution, delivering stunning clarity for classic console and PC titles. Coming in 2026.

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Pirate Aesthetics I

The origins of the demoscene can be traced back to software crackers who would attach signatures or "warez intros" to pirated games. These intros evolved from simple text screens into complex audio-visual presentations that showcased the capabilities of the hardware, particularly with systems like the Commodore 64 and Amiga.
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Display

Comparison

Ganso
LaserView 2105
CRT Monitors
Checkmate 19 IPS
LCD Monitors
Design
Minimalistic Design
Old Studio TV Design
Monitor Design
Generic
Technology
LCD
CRT
LCD
LCD
Aspect Ratio
4 : 3
4 : 3
5 : 4
16 : 9
Resolution
1600 x 1200
640 × 480
1280 x 1024
1920 x 1080
240p Compatibility
5 x
Native
Moderate (Scaler)
Poor
Price
$ $ $
$ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $
$ $
Brightness
500 cd/m2
High (CRT)
300 cd/m2
250 cd/m2
Response Time
6 ms
Around 0
6 ms
8 ms
Weight
~ 6 kg
⚠️ 16-20 kg
~ 6 kg
~ 6 kg
Safety
Safe (LCD)
☢️ Radiation Risk
Safe (LCD)
Safe (LCD)
Inputs
VGA, DVI, DisplayPort
RGB Analog
HDMI + various Add-ons
HDMI