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How retro do you like your gaming?

Japannext’s new 23.6-inch, 1080p retro gaming monitor embraces ‘80s TV aesthetics with giant bezels and a pair of knobs that control volume and brightness. Despite its dated appearance, the $200 monitor offers 180Hz refresh rates and supports AMD FreeSync.

It will be released in Japan starting this Friday for around $197 and will be available in parts of Europe, but don’t expect a North American release.

The Japannext JN-V236G180F-RETRO monitor on a desk next to a keyboard and a vintage radio.
Two images showing the back of the Japannext JN-V236G180F-RETRO monitor and the dials on its front.
The Japannext JN-V236G180F-RETRO monitor in black and white mode.
The Japannext JN-V236G180F-RETRO monitor demonstrating its crosshair gaming mode.
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The monitor has giant bezels and functional knobs on the front, but is unfortunately missing a pair of antenna.
Image: Japannext
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