# Unico Phoenix 26” CRT Replacement LCD Monitor Now Officially on Sale

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-06-23  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/unico-phoenix-26-crt-replacement-lcd-monitor-now-officially-on-sale

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## Analysis

Unico USA has officially launched its Phoenix Series 26" LCD monitor as a CRT replacement for arcade cabinets, priced at $299.99 with mid-July shipping for initial orders. The monitor supports multiple resolutions (CGA, EGA, HDMI, VGA, SVGA, XGA) and features pre-programmed sync for popular arcade games, addressing the growing problem of failing CRT monitors in classic arcade machines.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Unico USA's 26" Phoenix Monitor Series is now officially on sale — _Direct announcement from Unico USA via Knapp Arcade reporting_
- [HIGH] Initial orders should ship by mid-July; second batch of 300 units planned for mid-August shipping — _Official Unico USA shipping timeline_
- [HIGH] The monitor supports CGA, EGA, HDMI, VGA, SVGA, and XGA resolutions — _Product specifications provided_
- [HIGH] Unico plans to release a demo video showing the Phoenix monitor in an original Mortal Kombat cabinet — _Stated in announcement_

### Notable Quotes

> "Yeah I know in an ideal world all classic arcade games would use their original CRTs, but with more and more monitors going down as time passes and a lack of new replacement CRTs and parts the new Unico monitors do look like an interesting replacement option."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author/personal commentary)**, N/A
> _Contextualizes the market need for CRT replacement solutions due to hardware scarcity and aging arcade cabinets_

> "I really like the product name 'Phoenix.' It's an appropriate name for these monitors that bring classic arcade games with dead CRT monitors back to life."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author/personal commentary)**, N/A
> _Notes the symbolic naming strategy and emotional resonance with arcade restoration community_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Unico USA | company | Arcade monitor manufacturer launching CRT replacement LCD monitors |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | News source reporting on arcade hardware products and industry updates |
| Mortal Kombat | game | Classic arcade game used for demonstration of Phoenix monitor in promotional video |
| Phoenix Monitor Series | product | Unico USA's 26" LCD CRT replacement monitor for arcade cabinets |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Arcade hardware restoration and preservation, CRT monitor scarcity and replacement solutions, LCD technology adoption in classic arcade cabinets
- **Secondary:** Arcade cabinet maintenance and repair

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Both the product announcement and author commentary are favorable. Knapp Arcade acknowledges practical market need while expressing some ideal-world preference for original CRTs, but ultimately endorses the solution.

### Signals

- **[market_signal]** Growing aftermarket demand for arcade hardware solutions due to aging cabinet population and parts scarcity (confidence: high) — Unico planning second batch of 300 units; product targets widespread arcade cabinet preservation needs
- **[technology_signal]** Adoption of LCD monitors as CRT replacements in arcade cabinets represents a technological transition driven by hardware scarcity (confidence: high) — Unico launching mass-market CRT replacement product; author notes 'more and more monitors going down as time passes and a lack of new replacement CRTs'

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## Transcript

This morning Unico USA announced that its long-awaited 26" Phoenix Monitor Series Arcade CRT Replacement LCD Monitor is now officially on sale on its website. The new monitors are priced at $299.99.

Customers who order one of the new monitors now should receive them by mid-July. If the first batch of available monitors sells out, Unico plans to list another 300 units for sale. Orders of that batch should ship by the middle of August.

The company plans on sharing a video demo of the new 26" monitors in an original Mortal Kombat cabinet sometime tomorrow.

On a personal note, I really like the product name "Phoenix." It's an appropriate name for these monitors that bring classic arcade games with dead CRT monitors back to life. The Phoenix logo is super cool too. Yeah I know in an ideal world all classic arcade games would use their original CRTs, but with more and more monitors going down as time passes and a lack of new replacement CRTs and parts the new Unico monitors do look like an interesting replacement option.

https://www.unico-usa.com/products/ulm26-unico-phoenix-series-of-arcade-crt-replacement-lcd-monitors

Information

Units work in CGA, EGA, HDMI, VGA, SVGA or XGA resolutions.

Ideal for use in most Arcade & Amusement cabinets.

Replace your old outdated or burn-in CRT monitors with a Unico Phoenix Series LCD monitor and give your games life again with our easy to install CRT replacement LCD.

Manufactured with high-grade components with a superior LCD panel, that offer better picture quality, balanced picture image, viewing angles and a longer life span with no burn-in (which is typical with traditional CRT monitors).

All units have a unique frame design that allows you ease of installation of our LCD panel to most arcade & amusement cabinets.

Built in connectors on back of LCD for CGA/EGA, HDMI, and DB15 VGA signal.

Pre-programmed to automatically sync with popular CGA/EGA games may require manual adjustment via OSD settings controller.

LCD's can be adjusted via our OSD settings for other CGA/EGA/HDMI/VGA games via included OSD settings controller.

+12v Power Supply

Mounting Bracket pre-installed on monitor for easy installation.

Specifications

Active Screen Size: 25.7"
TFT active matrix
Display Colors: 8bit, 16.7M
Resolution: 1600x1200 (Tested)
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Response Time: 1ms to 1.5ms
Viewing Angles: 176(H)/176(V)

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