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Re: VECTOR: Vector resolution


From: Ed Henciak ( )
Date: Fri Oct 20 2000 - 11:07:39 CDT


On Fri, 20 Oct 2000, Bret Pehrson wrote:

> Just curious about the 'resolution' of a std vector game like Asteroids (BW)
> or Tempest (color).
>
> I'm presuming that ultimately the XY display is analog in nature, but how
> about the vector generation -- there has to be some discrete steps/positions
> used for the drawing. Anyone know those numbers?

I know that Cinematronics vector games are 12 bit X 12 bit (1024 X 1024
for normal people). I'm pretty sure Atari is the same.

Isn't Sega's resolution a little lower?

>
> Thanks
>
> ---
> Bret Pehrson
>


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