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Is FPGA really that much better than regular emulation?
Emehr replied to JPF997's topic in Classic Console Discussion
I run my MiSTer simultaneously on a CRT TV and an LCD monitor. They sit right next to each other. I like the LCD so I can rotate it for some arcade games and I enjoy comparing visuals. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out is my go-to litmus test for lag since my muscle memory from 13-year-old-me is still alive and well (thankfully!). Right before posting I fired it up, put in the Tyson code, and played while viewing the LCD monitor (I usually view the CRT since I prefer the image) as a test. I lasted 1:15 before Tyson showed me the floor and didn't notice any lag on the monitor's end. I imagine it's probably there in imperceptible amounts but it wasn't enough to throw me off my game. This is purely my anecdotal evidence but the MiSTer passes the input lag test for me. With flying colors. Mario jumps, Simon whips, and Little Mac dodges at the expected times. Being able to hook it up to a consumer CRT TV means I can get the same experience as an NES hooked up to the same TV, which is something I cannot do with my Raspberry Pi, as far as I know. I've tried many familiar games from the consoles I own (from Atari to PlayStation) and would not be able to tell if it was running on MiSTER or real hardware. It's that good. By the way, for the Tyson test I used an 8bitdo bluetooth controller wired to the MiSTer (since the Bluetooth connection can be a pain in the butt sometimes) so I can't speak to Bluetooth lag at this point. -
Ah, of course. That's what I meant. The game with a pun so bad it was forgettable! And yes, Batman Returns is one of those games I want to like but I just can't. It starts off ok but then gets difficult and repetitive. I guess I just don't turn to the Lynx when it comes to "traditional" side-scrolling platformers. Ninja Gaiden is the only one I really like and spend any amount of time on. It's about the only home port based on the arcade game and has enough variety to keep my interest. And the continue screen is classic! Shadow of the Beast has great presentation but it's way too unforgiving to the point of "why am I bothering with this?". I haven't played enough of Rygar, Scrapyard Dog, Toki, or Pac-Land to from an opinion on but none of them really grabbed me. Dirty Larry, Kung Food, and Viking Child are just plain. I don't really count Slime World as a traditional side-scroller but it certainly set the bar on what a side-scroller could be when it comes to taking advantage of the hardware.
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Warbirds is my personal favorite. I love the polygon graphics and challenge of flying an old biplane. It's technically impressive on Lynx. For arcade ports, these are the best home ports around, IMO: Xybots, STUN Runner, Road Blasters, and Paperboy. Hard Drivin' would be impressive if the frame rate or input lag were improved. Steel Talons has a low frame rate but is a lot more playable and fun once you get into it. Slime World is a fun adventure with really effective slime effects. For puzzle games, Klax, Blockout, Chip's Challenge, Lemmings, and Crystal Mines II are all excellent. Can't recommend Dirty Harry nor Kung Food. They look interesting visually but the novelty wore off really fast and there was nothing in the game play mechanics to differentiate them or otherwise save them.
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One more Best Electronics customer bytes the dust
Emehr replied to Dropcheck's topic in Atari 8-Bit Computers
The Best Electronics website itself was always my biggest obstacle to ordering anything. The navigation leaves a bit to be desired. I'd always wanted to compile one big order since that seemed like it'd be the easiest for all involved parties. Turns out it's not, apparently! Hearing these stories is a bit sad because I'm sure he's sitting on a pile of stuff that will outlive all of us. The retro 2600 hardware market isn't exactly a growing demographic. The new hardware will go on but this older stuff of which Brad is selling replacement parts for has a finite shelf life. If these parts were in the hands of someone with a modern database and website to track inventory and sales, they would probably move a lot faster, which would be beneficial for all of us. What would it take to get Atari to knock on his door with a big pile of cash and buy it back? -
I've always imagined that sound effect as saying "Bite some more!"
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I seem to remember, while playing Berserk in the late 80s/early 90s with my rapid-fire module plugged in, that you could get close to a robot and rapid-fire shoot it and glean either two "explosion" animations or two "pop" sound effects from one kill (or both?). Memory's a little fuzzy. I'd test it now but I'd have to dig for my rapid-fire module. I found my rapid-fire module and tested and no, there is no double-explosion in Berzerk. My memory is indeed fuzzy and was recalling what can be done in Empire Strikes Back with the rapid-fire module. You can get a double explosion if you keep hammering away at a walker after it explodes. And I think you get some extra points but I wouldn't quote me on that.
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It's...it's beautiful 🤣 Also, wow! you got to it before I could! I was still planning my photography session and a trip to the grocery store for some grapes!
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How about this: get rid of the box entirely and make the cardboard sleeve gatefold to include extra space for instructions, artwork, game matrices, etc. It would be neat to see the creative solutions when working with minimal space and maybe the cost savings from not having a box could justify the gatefold. The sleeve is the box...and the instructions! Please pardon the crude sketch.
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Space Invaders Double Shot trick works on Atari 2600+
Emehr replied to ChopperCommando's topic in Atari 2600+
Excellent! Double-shots is my default way of playing Space Invaders on the 2600 so this is great news. -
THE BIG CHRISTMAS 2600+ GIVEAWAY COMPETITION!
Emehr replied to Ben from Plaion's topic in Atari 2600+
No worries! Honestly I read your post as good-natured ribbing. -
I'm amazed that prototypes are still being found after all these years. Choplifter was one of my favorite games on the 7800 and I would've loved to play a 2600 version. I'm curious to know what control scheme they were planning since the game requires two buttons. They got the chopper rotating but how would it fire? Seeing that silver Choplifter box in the ad was pretty surreal. Anyway, nice write up!
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THE BIG CHRISTMAS 2600+ GIVEAWAY COMPETITION!
Emehr replied to Ben from Plaion's topic in Atari 2600+
How fortuitous! If I could trust Pinch-Manos in the hands (no pun intended) of anybody, it's Bob. *Looks at hands, shaking* It's too late...we can't put the toothpaste back in the tube. I'll code it myself if I have to! 😀 -
THE BIG CHRISTMAS 2600+ GIVEAWAY COMPETITION!
Emehr replied to Ben from Plaion's topic in Atari 2600+
I would welcome that if you decide to! I actually wrote more to the pitch after I posted and added an aggressor. Gotta have an aggressor! Or four of them