Reply To: Generic 4:3 vs Optimized 320×240

[BuckoA51]

First of all it’s not really accurate to say that the optimal modes yield the “best image quality”. The optimal modes result in an image that’s extremely sharp, rather reminiscent of an early emulator than anything approximating what the image would have looked like on a CRT television of the time. That’s not to say they aren’t useful of course, some people prefer this look, while it is perfect for further scaling or processing or for the direct capture of pixel art via a frame grabbing device or capture card.

For the PS2 games you listed I am certain Gradius 5 is 480i not 240p. Most of the Cave titles on the PS2 also run in 480i though they can be forced to 240p via homebrew software. Check the display on the OSSC it should tell you if it’s receiving interlace or progressive.