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product_id: 541919596
title: "Arcade Monitor - 26inch"
brand: "unico"
price: "112258 som"
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reviews_count: 11
category: "Unico"
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# Low 8ms response time, 60Hz refresh Multi-signal input: CGA/EGA/HDMI/VGA 26'' 4:3 arcade-optimized screen Arcade Monitor - 26inch

**Brand:** unico
**Price:** 112258 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕹️ Level up your arcade nostalgia with flawless 4:3 clarity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Arcade Monitor - 26inch by unico
- **How much does it cost?** 112258 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/541919596-arcade-monitor-26inch)

## Best For

- unico enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted unico brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Seamlessly supports CGA, EGA, HDMI, and VGA inputs—future-proof your setup with plug-and-play ease.
- • **Wide 176° Viewing Angle:** Enjoy consistent, vivid visuals from every spectator’s perspective—because arcade gaming is a social experience.
- • **Authentic 4:3 Arcade Ratio:** Perfectly tailored for 99% of 26'' arcade cabinets, preserving classic gameplay visuals without compromise.
- • **Crystal Clear 1024x768 HD Display:** Experience vibrant colors and sharp images with a high-quality LCD panel that beats traditional CRT burn-in issues.
- • **Effortless Installation & Replacement:** Quick-swap connectors and lightweight design make upgrading your arcade monitor hassle-free and fast.

## Overview

The UNICO 26'' Arcade Monitor is a premium 4:3 aspect ratio LCD display designed to replace outdated CRT monitors in arcade cabinets. Featuring a 1024x768 resolution, 8ms response time, and support for CGA, EGA, HDMI, and VGA inputs, it delivers crisp visuals without burn-in risks. Its easy installation and wide viewing angles make it the go-to upgrade for serious arcade enthusiasts seeking authentic gameplay with modern reliability.

## Description

Product description Give your games life again with our Unico Phoenix Series LCD monitor to replace your old outdated or burn-in CRT monitors. Replace your old outdated or burn-in CRT monitors with a Unico Phoenix Monitor Series 4: 3 LCD monitor and give your games life again with our easy to install CRT replacement LCD. Units work in CGA, EGA, HDMI, VGA, SVGA or XGA resolutions. Ideal for use in most Arcade & Amusement cabinets. 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). 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. All units have a unique frame design that allows you ease of installation of our LCD panel to most arcade & amusement cabinets. Mounting Brackets on monitor for easy installation. Specifications Active Screen Size: 25.7" 4:3 TFT Active Matrix Panel Display Colors: 16.7M Resolution: 1024x768 Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 Response Time: 1ms to 1.5ms Viewing Angles: 176(H)/176(V)

Review: 4:3 LCD, Despite the criticism, this is currently the BEST option to replace CRTs in arcade machines - I am very happy there is finally a 4:3 aspect ratio flat screen monitor option for arcade machines in the 25inch or bigger category. This is easily the best option for actual arcade machines to replace CRT monitors with flat screens, for those who do not want to deal with arcade CRT monitors. At least until Unico releases their Pro model next year. Scaling may not be Retrotink5x/OSSC quality, but it is DEFINTIELY better than using a GBS-8200 on a standard PC monitor. Color is good, brightness and contrast is good. Viewing angles are decently good for an LCD, especially for an arcade cabinet where spectators like to watch from different angles. Definitely watch some youtube reviews on this before buying so you know what you are getting, cause there are issues. But despite the criticisms, there are work arounds for them (which Unico says they are fixing). I HIGHLY recommend you pick up one of those $13 CGA to VGA adapters off ebay. That way instead of plugging an arcade JAMMA board's RGBS signal directly into the monitor's RGBS input, you are plugging the signal into the monitor's VGA input. This monitor's VGA input will still read the RGBS 15khz signal, but through the VGA input will properly detect the signal's voltage correctly, and you wont have the contrast issues like many boards are having. This is how I get the monitor to look as good as it is on my Neo Geo. With Mortal Kombat games, the scaling does cut off some of the top and bottom of the screen, and it is not adjustable. But it is not a dealbreaker by any means. Gameplay area still good. Monitor powers up on its own when power is applied with no issues. None of that company logo pop up crap when turning on, which is my biggest beef when going the PC monitor/GBS8200 route (my Street Fighter 2 and MK1 currently dealing with this until I fix my spare CRTs or buy two more of these monitors). I do wish there was some mounting kit options for replacing standard 25 inch wells gardner monitors in Midway cabinets or things like that. But its not a heavy monitor by any means, and easy to buy some wood or metal and screws and rig something up, which is what I ended up doing for my Neo Geo. At a glance and even up close, looks like a factory install. Native resolution is 1204x768 fyi for those who plan on using this on a MAME device, or even as just a standard PC monitor. Unico talked on the 19kfox podcast that not only with the updated pro model that is coming out next year with the better resolution, that they are also going to sell upgraded circuit boards for this monitor here. So I am looking forward to that as well. I still plan on putting a CRT back in my Neo Geo as I prefer that in arcade machines (I'm a CRT purist for arcade hardware), but this Unico is growing on my and the best alternative, and I definitely will keep one of these around as a back up regardless. If I ever get tired of dealing with CRTs, and can't wait a year for the pro model, I'd definitely use these instead.
Review: Perfect replacement for your Arcade CRT monitor. - I am writing a review based on quality and functionality. I want to start off by saying how impressed I was with the fitment with replacing my 27” CRT that came in my Tokyo Drift arcade machines. These monitors will need some fabrication in order to fit properly*. Over all I am quite impressed with the picture quality after spending some time adjusting the settings to mimic the effect of the CRT. These met my expectations for replacing my monitors. Well worth the money if you want to keep the original aspect ratio of the CRT.

## Features

- [26'' Arcade Monitor for 99% 26'' Arcade] The UNICO 26'' Arcade Gaming Monitor's ratio is a is 4:3. which could suit for 99% 26'' Gaming Arcade, such as: Arcade 1up ; CGA, EGA and So on.
- [1024*768 LCD Gaming Screen] This 26'' arcade display is made of 1024*768 LCD panel and manufactured with advanced components, high quality display screen can provide better image quality, balanced image image, viewing angle and longer life, and it also can avoid traditional Burn-in of CRT monitors
- [Easy to Remove & Replace] There are some built in connectors on back of the 26'' Arcade 1up replacement Monitor, which can be installed or removed quickly and suit for CGA/EGA, HDMI, and DB15 VGA signal.
- [What You Get] 1* 26'' Arcade monitor, 1 * 12V3A Adapter. If you have any questions about our product, please feel free to contact us.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C4NXDRNM |
| Additional Features | Support CGA/EGA/HDMI/VGA Inputs |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #41,737 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,080 in Computer Monitors |
| Brand | UNICO |
| Built-In Media | Arcade Monitor with Pre-installed Mounting Bracket, Power Supply *1, User Manual *1 |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | CGA, EGA, HDMI or VGA |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 48 Reviews |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1024 x 768 Pixels |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Hardware Connectivity | HDMI |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.25"D x 16"W x 23"H |
| Item Weight | 3.26 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | UNICO |
| Model Name | M26 |
| Model Number | M26 |
| Mounting Type | Rack Mount |
| Native Resolution | 1280×1024 |
| Number of Component Outputs | 2 |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.31 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | HD |
| Response Time | 8 Milliseconds |
| Screen Finish | Glossy |
| Screen Size | 26 Inches |
| Screen Surface Description | Glossy |
| Series Number | 26 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Replace old outdated or burn-in CRT monitors |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Viewing Angle | 176 Degrees |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Brand:** UNICO
- **Resolution:** HD
- **Screen Size:** 26 Inches
- **Screen Surface Description:** Glossy

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4:3 LCD, Despite the criticism, this is currently the BEST option to replace CRTs in arcade machines
*by C***T on April 28, 2024*

I am very happy there is finally a 4:3 aspect ratio flat screen monitor option for arcade machines in the 25inch or bigger category. This is easily the best option for actual arcade machines to replace CRT monitors with flat screens, for those who do not want to deal with arcade CRT monitors. At least until Unico releases their Pro model next year. Scaling may not be Retrotink5x/OSSC quality, but it is DEFINTIELY better than using a GBS-8200 on a standard PC monitor. Color is good, brightness and contrast is good. Viewing angles are decently good for an LCD, especially for an arcade cabinet where spectators like to watch from different angles. Definitely watch some youtube reviews on this before buying so you know what you are getting, cause there are issues. But despite the criticisms, there are work arounds for them (which Unico says they are fixing). I HIGHLY recommend you pick up one of those $13 CGA to VGA adapters off ebay. That way instead of plugging an arcade JAMMA board's RGBS signal directly into the monitor's RGBS input, you are plugging the signal into the monitor's VGA input. This monitor's VGA input will still read the RGBS 15khz signal, but through the VGA input will properly detect the signal's voltage correctly, and you wont have the contrast issues like many boards are having. This is how I get the monitor to look as good as it is on my Neo Geo. With Mortal Kombat games, the scaling does cut off some of the top and bottom of the screen, and it is not adjustable. But it is not a dealbreaker by any means. Gameplay area still good. Monitor powers up on its own when power is applied with no issues. None of that company logo pop up crap when turning on, which is my biggest beef when going the PC monitor/GBS8200 route (my Street Fighter 2 and MK1 currently dealing with this until I fix my spare CRTs or buy two more of these monitors). I do wish there was some mounting kit options for replacing standard 25 inch wells gardner monitors in Midway cabinets or things like that. But its not a heavy monitor by any means, and easy to buy some wood or metal and screws and rig something up, which is what I ended up doing for my Neo Geo. At a glance and even up close, looks like a factory install. Native resolution is 1204x768 fyi for those who plan on using this on a MAME device, or even as just a standard PC monitor. Unico talked on the 19kfox podcast that not only with the updated pro model that is coming out next year with the better resolution, that they are also going to sell upgraded circuit boards for this monitor here. So I am looking forward to that as well. I still plan on putting a CRT back in my Neo Geo as I prefer that in arcade machines (I'm a CRT purist for arcade hardware), but this Unico is growing on my and the best alternative, and I definitely will keep one of these around as a back up regardless. If I ever get tired of dealing with CRTs, and can't wait a year for the pro model, I'd definitely use these instead.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect replacement for your Arcade CRT monitor.
*by D***5 on March 23, 2025*

I am writing a review based on quality and functionality. I want to start off by saying how impressed I was with the fitment with replacing my 27” CRT that came in my Tokyo Drift arcade machines. These monitors will need some fabrication in order to fit properly*. Over all I am quite impressed with the picture quality after spending some time adjusting the settings to mimic the effect of the CRT. These met my expectations for replacing my monitors. Well worth the money if you want to keep the original aspect ratio of the CRT.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fit and works great
*by A***R on October 26, 2025*

Very nice fit and look. I built my own arcade cabinet by largely following MK1 including the spot for a 25” arcade crt monitor. After various issues and years later i just had a tv. This fit perfectly as possible in the frame i constructed. Works great with hdmi. Vga gave some issues of centering, scaling, etc. The monitor has controls to help some, but the hdmi was less hassle. Only drawback is the length of the cable for the adjustment controls. An extra foot or so longer would allow me to position them better. I will search for compatible cable instead of soldering to extend. With HDMI, this is not an issue. Now i could build much shallower.

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