Guide: Shaders and Overlays on Retro Handhelds

This guide will walk you through all you need to know about setting up your screen settings for the optimal (or most authentic) experience. We’ll go over filters, shaders, and overlays, plus my favorite combinations.

Written guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2024/09/01/guide-shaders-and-overlays-on-retro-handhelds

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:46 written guide and props
03:27 size, aspect ratio, and resolution
05:57 scaling and integer scaling
10:31 colorization, color correction, interframe blending
14:04 what are filters?
18:45 what are shaders?
23:50 what are overlays?
25:44 which approach is best for you?
29:43 special OS considerations
32:45 installing the RGC overlays pack
34:50 Game Boy
41:18 Game Boy Color
43:41 Game Boy Advance
45:17 pixel-based home console systems
50:53 3D-based home console systems
52:41 summary and conclusion

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