FPGA-powered hardware will capture CRT glow with “bespoke, purpose-built upscaler”…
  • alleycat@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    To capture the “unmistakable essence of CRT” that the N64 was designed for, Analogue says it’s using a “bespoke, purpose-built 4K upscaler” that it says goes beyond existing shaders designed for 2D games. Virtual scan lines and shadow masks on the Analogue 3D help capture “the soft glow of phosphor” and “vibrant color [intersection]” inherent to CRTs, Analogue writes, creating “virtually indistinguishable recreations of CRT displays [that] capture the warmth, depth, and texture in every frame.”

    That’s probably the selling point. A good 4k upscaler with crt emulation can be pretty expensive in itself.

    • CrayonRosary@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      True, but a good upscaler is a one-time purchase for every console you own. With this, it’s only for N64 games. I’d rather invest in original consoles and a good upscaler.

      This product seems good if you are really only interested in N64 and nothing else. On the other hand, the price is very good.