matcarfer wrote:I cant disagree with you more, of course this is up to each. I always prefer razor sharp pixel that cut my eyes rather soft pict […]
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anthony wrote: I'd prefer looking at smooth soft picture rather than staring at huge ugly razor sharp pixels
I cant disagree with you more, of course this is up to each. I always prefer razor sharp pixel that cut my eyes rather soft picture. Im not alone and many old guys like me think the same, there is even a thread in every vendor asking for Integer Scaling, and here its an article explaining the annoyance, and how to "fix" it:
http://tanalin.com/en/articles/lossless-scaling/
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I'm a bit weird when it comes to my preference for how I want my picture to be displayed. I agree wholeheartedly that, for a fixed resolution panel, integer scaling is a must. I don't like interpolation but, in the case of console emulation, I do like the look of scanlines. It's about as close as I can get with fixed panels to produce the image that I want.
Ultimately, I always want the best image quality of whatever the prevalent display technology is applicable for what I'm playing. For example, if I'm playing a console game from the era of CRT televisions, I want, preferably, RGB or S-Video at the least. I hate using RF, and except in few cases, I stay away from composite video. Is it accurate to the time period, like in the case of a console like the Atari 2600? No, but that's how I like it.
I'm also picky about proper aspect ratio. If it was designed for 4:3, then I want it displayed in 4:3. As it relates to inter scaling, if a PC game was set for 320x240, then in a perfect world I'd have a fixed panel with an integer scale of that resolution. To me, these issues are non-existent if using a good CRT monitor. Of course, the drawbacks are that they won't be around forever and they are really bulky as you get above 19 inches. I wish there was a niche manufacturer that still produced CRT's for the classic gaming crowd, but I understand that cost of production for a relatively small market would make the endeavor not worthwhile from a profit standpoint.