In the early 1980s, in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems were relatively basic. Airlines offered a limited selection of movies, music, and games on bulky CRT screens mounted on the back of seats or on overhead consoles. These early systems were plagued by poor video quality, limited content options, and cumbersome user interfaces. However, as the decade progressed, airlines began to invest in more sophisticated IFE systems, including the introduction of video cassette recorders (VCRs) and laserdisc players.