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what are the recommended game consoles for playback of older games onto television set?

Hello and Good Morning Everyone,

             I am interested in connecting a game console for playback of older classic 80's games (PacMan, Donkey Kong, Centipede, etc.) onto my VIZIO flat screen television (Models D32h-C1).  It does have 2 HDMI and 1 COMP input.  The COMP input is currently being used by a DVD player.  I have been looking at some nice ATARI 2600 gaming consoles with a variety of classic 80's games of interest on ebay. However, I am not sure how compatible these things will prove to be with my television set within the realm of playback quality.  

              Given what has been disclosed here, I am wondering if I might could get some suggestions or recommendations for gaming consoles which will play back older 80's classic games without technical issues.

              Any submitted suggestions along with links to check out for review and evaluation will be greatly appreciated.

              Thank you

              George
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Hello and Good Morning Everyone,

           Thank you for your suggestions.  To be perfectly honest, this sounds like it is going to be far more complicated than I originally envisioned.  With that said, I am wondering if there are any other gaming consoles (Sega Genesis, Nintendo 64, Xbox, etc.) which would easily interface and work with my television.  I am not looking for any particular one per se because I assume most if not all will be capable of playing back classic 80's games.

            George
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Hello and Good Morning Everyone,

          Thank you very much for your replies.  Personally, I found each suggestion helpful.  Now that I know the mechanics as related to interfacing of the components, I am ready to take the next step by carefully going through purchasing options for a  gaming console which will be compliant with the playback of older classic games.  

          George