Ive done the same with snes boxes and i thought it would be cool initially but after youve got a row of these fake boxes it all just feels fake at the end of the day, i much prefer seeing the real carts stacked instead (as i cant afford a load of genuine snes boxed games) and in the case of pc games the cd cases as i cant afford a load of genuine fully boxed ones or have the room.
However for pc games that never had a physical release i do create dvd boxes and print them out.
All i can say is that pixel art on an lcd, or oled looks like crisp pixels, the slot masks and analogue signal is what i love about crt's, especially sd crt's, it gives such a nice look to pixel art and to any low res gaming console.
@sftwn Its not just the signal that defines a classic crt look, crt's have an actual filter on the screen, you cant get that with an oled. Even more noticeable on a standard sd crt as the resolution is much lower than a computer crt.
@DestructoDisk The motion blur of an oled compared to a crt is the main reason i would never want to use one for retro games. Not to mention youd have to use crt filters which never look as good as the real thing. Im also from the uk with 50hz consoles so unless i got them all modded to run at 60hz then im not even sure an oled would look great without stuttering unless it has a 50hz mode.
@AnonUser Thats what concerns me with this digital push for everything. We have this digital infrastructure of control looming over us and all it needs is some wrongthink and they can just limit your access to this or that or claim that gaming too long is bad for you and limit your access to future streaming services. The possibilities will be there.
Still no mention if Terminator 2D: No Fate will be releasing on the Mega Drive or other retro platforms like Xeno Crisis did. There was talk of it before its release but since then nothing.
I really dont understand the issue with any of the dialogue in re 1. It all adds to the charm of the game and make's it feel like some kind of budget movie which gives it its character. I wouldn't change a thing about re 1, i love it.
Green blood would have been weird. However i saw the uncut version of the intro the other day and im glad we got the cut version of that as its way too gory for my tastes.
Ive never ordered from them before and i was planning on ordering the megadrive earthion release but with all the negative feedback im not going to bother.
I tend to think anything that came out that was designed to work on a crt tv is retro but i guess i would stretch to the ps3 generation as it does feel kinda primitive to todays modern standards albeit similar.
@Rik_Henderson Ive been rewatching the whole series of Gamesmaster. I loved it as a kid and i always enjoyed having you on the show talking about the games. So great to see you pop in here.
Ive also in the last few years gotten back into retro games, they are so much fun!
@Johnny_Arthur yes my fav too and i also could never finish it back when i was a kid and i tried it again recently and i couldnt get past the 2nd stage lol so it would be great if they can add some easier modes so i can finally experience the whole thing.
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Re: GOG Preservation Program Now Includes 'Big Box' PC Packaging You Can Print At Home
Ive done the same with snes boxes and i thought it would be cool initially but after youve got a row of these fake boxes it all just feels fake at the end of the day, i much prefer seeing the real carts stacked instead (as i cant afford a load of genuine snes boxed games) and in the case of pc games the cd cases as i cant afford a load of genuine fully boxed ones or have the room.
However for pc games that never had a physical release i do create dvd boxes and print them out.
Re: Following Onimusha, Capcom Is Looking At 'Re-Activating' Dormant Franchises - What Would You Like To See Return?
Dino Crisis as long as its more like the first.
Re: Random: Hollywood Actor Tim Curry And The Mystery Of The Game Boy He Was "Furious" To Lose
@AussieMcBucket Nooooo lol its not going to win awards but i do really enjoy watching those cutscenes especially Tim Curry.
Re: "Relive The Glory Days Of Console Gaming" - New 4:3 Monitor Takes Aim At Retro Players
All i can say is that pixel art on an lcd, or oled looks like crisp pixels, the slot masks and analogue signal is what i love about crt's, especially sd crt's, it gives such a nice look to pixel art and to any low res gaming console.
Re: "Relive The Glory Days Of Console Gaming" - New 4:3 Monitor Takes Aim At Retro Players
@sftwn Its not just the signal that defines a classic crt look, crt's have an actual filter on the screen, you cant get that with an oled. Even more noticeable on a standard sd crt as the resolution is much lower than a computer crt.
Re: Random: Hollywood Actor Tim Curry And The Mystery Of The Game Boy He Was "Furious" To Lose
@AndyVGR Just a shame Red Alert 3 runs at 30fps, thats what puts me off playing it again.
Re: The $179.99 LEGO PlayStation Might Be The Closest We'll Get To A New Ape Escape
They kept going on about matching the original ps1's dimensions but to me it looks too tall.
Re: "Relive The Glory Days Of Console Gaming" - New 4:3 Monitor Takes Aim At Retro Players
@DestructoDisk The motion blur of an oled compared to a crt is the main reason i would never want to use one for retro games. Not to mention youd have to use crt filters which never look as good as the real thing. Im also from the uk with 50hz consoles so unless i got them all modded to run at 60hz then im not even sure an oled would look great without stuttering unless it has a 50hz mode.
Re: "Relive The Glory Days Of Console Gaming" - New 4:3 Monitor Takes Aim At Retro Players
@axelhander I dont want to see crisp pixels, I want them to look like they do on a crt tv.
Re: Hollywood Legend And Video Game Star Tim Curry Has Passed Away
Such a loss! I will always love him in Gabriel Knight 3, he brought so much humour to that.
Re: "This Moment Has Been Long Awaited" - Terranigma Is Coming To Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox And PC Early Next Year
I did try this game but didnt like it sadly, cant remember why now as its been a while.
Re: This Zelda: Ocarina Of Time ROM Hack Will Let You See Hyrule From A Whole New Perspective
@EricR im glad they didnt do first person
Re: "We'd Probably Have To Release Them In 4 Or 5 Instalments" - Final Fantasy XIV's Director On Why More Remakes Haven't Materialised
@MARl0 My thoughts exactly and they could have easily made FF7 Remake into one game too. All the extra unnecessary padding is what puts me off them.
Re: Random: "This Is Cringeworthy" - Commodore's Callback 8020 Holster Gets Ridiculed By Fans
Seeing this made me laugh, Id love to see someone wearing one of these lol
Re: "Like Having A Dead Body Handcuffed To You" - Co-Founder Of Codemasters Predicted The Death Of Physical Media 13 Years Ago
@Martin_H Youll own nothing and youll be happy, I think thats where things are going.
Re: Random: Evercade Pokes Fun At Sony Killing Physical Media On PlayStation
@AnonUser Thats what concerns me with this digital push for everything. We have this digital infrastructure of control looming over us and all it needs is some wrongthink and they can just limit your access to this or that or claim that gaming too long is bad for you and limit your access to future streaming services. The possibilities will be there.
Re: Thanks To These Upgrades, My Beloved Game Boy May Have Reached Its Final Form
I prefer keeping my gameboy unmodded for that genuine old school feel.
Re: "It Was A Full-On Assault" - How Sega's "Disruptive" Marketing Led To A Starring Role In A Cult 2000s Comedy
So cult, ive never heard of it.
Re: Interview: "It's Been Quite A Ride" - Xeno Crisis, Terminator And He-Man Studio Bitmap Bureau On 10 Years At The Apex Of 2D Indie Gaming
Still no mention if Terminator 2D: No Fate will be releasing on the Mega Drive or other retro platforms like Xeno Crisis did. There was talk of it before its release but since then nothing.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Buying Commodore's Callback 8020 Flip Phone?
I dont use facebook, twitter, tiktok and the like so ive saved myself $500.
Re: "What Was That Noise?" - The System Shock Remaster Studio, Nightdive, Is Turning Its Attention To Another PC Classic
I still have the boxed version from 1998 and i use that to play it so i dont see any point in me having this as it looks pretty much the same.
Re: "It's Been A Labour Of Love" - 81-Year-Old Developer Colin Porch On The 'Head Over Heels' Sequel That Took 37 Years To Arrive
I love how hes still using a crt tv
Re: "Very Few Franchises Of This Era Have Stayed Relevant" - After More Than A Decade Of Rumours, Broken Sword Could Finally Be Coming To The Big Screen
Id rather have a Gabriel Knight movie.
Re: "You Were Almost A Jill Sandwich" - Here's Why Resident Evil's English Localisation Turned "Comical"
I really dont understand the issue with any of the dialogue in re 1. It all adds to the charm of the game and make's it feel like some kind of budget movie which gives it its character. I wouldn't change a thing about re 1, i love it.
Re: Shuhei Yoshida Reveals Resident Evil Almost Had Green Blood
Green blood would have been weird. However i saw the uncut version of the intro the other day and im glad we got the cut version of that as its way too gory for my tastes.
Re: Talking Point: "We, The Consumers, Need To Vote With Our Wallets" - The Moral Dilemma Of Supporting SNK In 2026
@FesterinKadaver Happy to see im not alone in my own gut feelings. Ive not trusted the mainstream news in many years.
I'd say a large amount of big companies are doing bad things behind the scenes.
Re: Limited Run Games Announces Widespread Delays, Concedes Delivery Dates Were "Too Aggressive" & "Overly Optimistic"
Ive never ordered from them before and i was planning on ordering the megadrive earthion release but with all the negative feedback im not going to bother.
Re: "The Wii Has Been An Incredibly Important System To The History Of Video Games" - RetroAchievements Adds Wii Support
@NoirConceit totally, i never cared for achievements ever.
Re: Xbox 360, PS3 And Nintendo Wii U Are "Officially Retro", Says GameStop
I tend to think anything that came out that was designed to work on a crt tv is retro but i guess i would stretch to the ps3 generation as it does feel kinda primitive to todays modern standards albeit similar.
Re: Final Fantasy VII's New & "Improved" PC Version Is Now Available, But It Isn't Exactly Getting Off To The Best Start
@GodlessPreservation I play on a crt the way god intended and i much prefer this than a steam version.
Re: Final Fantasy VII's New & "Improved" PC Version Is Now Available, But It Isn't Exactly Getting Off To The Best Start
Happy i can still play it on my PS1.
Re: The Developers Behind RPCS3 Say It Is "Closer Than Ever" To Reaching A Major Emulation Milestone
I tried GT5 and 6 a few months ago and they both had loads of issues with glitches everywhere so i ended up just getting a PS3.
Re: Not Feeling Castlevania: Belmont's Curse's Art Style? Then Check Out Silent Planet
Im glad im not alone in not being happy about the art style of the new castlevania.
Re: Check Your VHS Tapes - You Might Be In Line For A Small Reward If You Can Find This Elusive 'Games World' Footage
@Rik_Henderson Sounds interesting! I will have to check out T3.com and hopefully get to see this retro gaming console
Re: Check Your VHS Tapes - You Might Be In Line For A Small Reward If You Can Find This Elusive 'Games World' Footage
@Rik_Henderson Ive been rewatching the whole series of Gamesmaster. I loved it as a kid and i always enjoyed having you on the show talking about the games. So great to see you pop in here.
Ive also in the last few years gotten back into retro games, they are so much fun!
Re: The SNES Classic 'R-Type III: The Third Lightning' Is Getting A Remake For Modern Consoles & PC Next Year
@Johnny_Arthur yes my fav too and i also could never finish it back when i was a kid and i tried it again recently and i couldnt get past the 2nd stage lol so it would be great if they can add some easier modes so i can finally experience the whole thing.