Superhires by default?

rsn8887 · 20 January 2024, 17:12

Shouldn't QuickStart->A1200->"Best Compatibility" automatically set Resolution: Superhires and enable Subpixel Display emulation, since those settings are the most accurate compared to real hardware?

Or maybe an additional option "Most Accurate" could be added, where WinUAE behaves as accurate as possible?

Toni Wilen · 20 January 2024, 17:58

Compatibility means options that affects how the program runs. (timing, CPU speed etc)

Superhires/hires/lores option user visible option only, running program can't detect it or be affected by it. It is similar to sound frequency, it it only "affects" how user sees/hears the emulator output, it does not affect behavior of running program. It is user's choice.

EDIT: also shres and subpixel require lots more CPU power and rarely needed when running games or demos.

20 January 2024, 17:12	#1
rsn8887 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,058	Superhires by default? Shouldn't QuickStart->A1200->"Best Compatibility" automatically set Resolution: Superhires and enable Subpixel Display emulation, since those settings are the most accurate compared to real hardware? Or maybe an additional option "Most Accurate" could be added, where WinUAE behaves as accurate as possible?

20 January 2024, 17:58	#2
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,516	Compatibility means options that affects how the program runs. (timing, CPU speed etc) Superhires/hires/lores option user visible option only, running program can't detect it or be affected by it. It is similar to sound frequency, it it only "affects" how user sees/hears the emulator output, it does not affect behavior of running program. It is user's choice. EDIT: also shres and subpixel require lots more CPU power and rarely needed when running games or demos. Last edited by Toni Wilen; 20 January 2024 at 18:23.

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