RetroAvatarian & Nedurno
Ever noticed how a CRT's phosphor glow still outshines a 4K display when you're trying to get a crisp pixel on a retro game?
Yeah, the soft glow of a CRT is like a warm hug for those pixelated sprites, while a 4K screen tries to be all sharp and clinical and ends up making your classic games look like over‑processed cartoons. It's nostalgic perfection, not digital perfection.
You have a point—those soft halos actually mimic the way light used to hit old glass. 4K’s precision feels a bit like a microscope; it strips away the grainy charm that gave the old titles their personality.
Exactly! That gentle halo gives every pixel a soul—4K’s razor‑sharp glare just strips it away. The grain is the soul of the game.