so plug up a crt and connect the pi via it's audio plug that doubles as a reprogrammable rca connection. Build urself an arcade gamepad w/ new parts https://www.namcoparts.com/Ecommerce/category/commercial-games/jumbo-jumpin
It won't be the same RGB quality. Also, universal gamepads may not be the best thing for every game.
It could be better. You know they didn't use the best crts on the market in later or at all in early arcade offerings.
The weird thing about CRTs, is really just seeing it though glass vs polymer on digital screens. The shape gives it a different feel, almost seems more real. Hard to explain.
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