Reinhardt Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I only use emulation when there is no alternative to the real thing. I love the feeling I get putting in the game and grabbing the controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I only use emulation when there is no alternative to the real thing. I love the feeling I get putting in the game and grabbing the controller. Are we still talking about video games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhardt Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I only use emulation when there is no alternative to the real thing. I love the feeling I get putting in the game and grabbing the controller. Are we still talking about video games? Games, and girls my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 These threads always end up like broken records. Some games emulate well, some don't. If you got an emulator that plays on the TV, then have some fun and A/B some games with the real thing. You will see a difference for sure (if not for the display/aspect ratio, then maybe in the way the graphics render on the screen), maybe even some sound differences if only for the volume. But still, try it out. If you think the differences are minor and you can play the emu'd version fine without issue, then there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I have a 40" Mitsubishi CRT. It rocks.. Now answer this: Who plays the real thing on a genuine seventies/eighties tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zezima Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) I only use emulation when there is no alternative to the real thing. I love the feeling I get putting in the game and grabbing the controller. This. If eBay, Amazon, garage sales, flea markets, and wholesale stores fail, emulation is my last resort. To the Stella! Edited January 4, 2011 by Zezima Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhan Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I play on the real hardware for most everything. I dev w/ emulators. I like the real hardware for old stuff since CRTs make the games look better. Plus I got the TV wired through the stereo. Its awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I have a 40" Mitsubishi CRT. It rocks.. Way cool! The King of CRT, I have a 36" JVC which is VERY nice, but I do most Atari on my 9" CRT w/DVD! I will be getting a 36" Sony WEGA CRT which is the Overlord of CRT, I have not seen anything compare. It will go in my basement since I REFUSE to ever pick it up into a cabinet, it weighs about 220 pounds, my JVC is only 165 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Emulation *IS* the best way, and only way, to preserve games long after the original hardware has degraded and failed to the point of unrepairability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Emulation *IS* the best way, and only way, to preserve games long after the original hardware has degraded and failed to the point of unrepairability. Yes, that's a good argument. But I believe the question is what you prefer to do NOW. Right NOW there are plenty of consoles available for people to play on. In the FUTURE, they will become more rare due to unrepairable failures, and unless someone steps up and replicates the hardware (and I mean original specs/identical, not Flashback style), we will probably be moving to emulation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Manhattan Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Emulation is great for certain things, but I still prefer original hardware, especially when it comes to Atari consoles. I want the real experience. I also hate playing console games on PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhardt Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) Emulation *IS* the best way, and only way, to preserve games long after the original hardware has degraded and failed to the point of unrepairability. Yes, that's a good argument. But I believe the question is what you prefer to do NOW. Right NOW there are plenty of consoles available for people to play on. In the FUTURE, they will become more rare due to unrepairable failures, and unless someone steps up and replicates the hardware (and I mean original specs/identical, not Flashback style), we will probably be moving to emulation. Well put. Some time ago i entertained the idea of building a 2600 replica from the ground up, using the original schematic and brand new parts (providing I can still get all those parts today). Perhaps I should revisit this idea sometime. You just made my day. Thank you. Edited January 8, 2011 by Reinhardt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thing is, parts will sooner or later no longer be made. And what about the RIOT and TIA and the 6507. If I needed those parts today I'd cannibalize some other unit to get the. Eventually it will be that way with the resistors and capacitors. As I've stated in other posts, i'm sure, I am an emulation proponent for longevity reasons. Not to mention the portability aspect and the quick game select. I can select any 2600 game in matter of seconds. And I can bring those game with me wherever I go. And it doesn't take up more space than tiny hard disk. So the lady don't complain about 3000+ games and 25 cabinets. Though I am "permitted" and unlimited and extensive Apple II collection. That isn't hoarding!! But getting into everything else, that could be hoarding. What she don't know is Data-Hoarding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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