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Re: VECTOR: Vector resolution


From: Ed Henciak ( )
Date: Fri Oct 20 2000 - 11:54:08 CDT


On Fri, 20 Oct 2000, Ed Henciak wrote:

>
>
> 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.

DOLP! I meant 4096 X 4096, but doesn't the Space War manual state that
it's 1024x1024?!?!?!

Sorry about the screw-up

Ed

>
> Isn't Sega's resolution a little lower?
>
>
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > ---
> > Bret Pehrson
> >


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