Analogue Pocket CRT Filters Improve! Setup Guide and Tutorial! Filters, Palettes and More on OS 2.0

Analogue Pocket just got Analogue OS 2.0 support...so let's talk about all the new features added to Analogue Pocket, the Analogue Pocket Dock and Analogue Pocket OpenFPGA! Because CRT filters are here on Analogue Pocket! and here is the final Analogue Pocket how to guide for screen filters and Gameboy Palette options on Analogue Pocket! It's an Analogue Pocket how to for Analogue Pocket Scanlines and the rest!
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On the first episode of this new series I will do a full Analogue Pocket OS update guide, go over the new controllers that work on the Analogue Dock and show you how to get the new OS on your Analogue Pocket!
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Analogue has been making FPGA gaming devices for a while now with an FPGA Super Nintendo, FPGA Sega Genesis and now FPGA Analogue Pocket...but its the Analogue Pocket that seems like the retrogaming hidden gem as who doesn't want portable FPGA gaming!
The Analogue Pocket setup guide should get you started with your new hardware, get all the Analogue Pocket Arcade, console and handheld cores installed and updated and much more! And if you have any questions I am happy to help!
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[@steel5897]

People should keep in mind that CRT filters depend entirely on proper scaling, so watching it on KZbin will not give you the proper picture of what it looks like in-person on your TV, it'll be distorted and have shimmering artifacts. I found that everyone who comments that CRT filters look bad, they're judging a video or something, instead of seeing it properly integer scaled on a screen.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Yes the problem always is YT. Compression, what kind of device you are watching it on, etc

[@thorw4ld]

thank you so much for your updates and short tutorials, they are super useful and motivate me to play around with the pocket options

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Happy they help :)

[@freddychopin]

Integer+ scaling bleeds off the screen because that's what it's supposed to do--"integer" scales at the highest integer that fills the screen without overscanning. "Integer+" scales one integer higher than that--which inevitably means that some overscan area is lost, but that's the price paid for filling the screen. Normally the pocket can do non-integer scaling and fill the screen regardless, but the way the CRT screen filter works requires integer scaling, hence the sudden scaling issues in openFPGA cores that didn't previously have them. Unfortunately it's nothing that core authors can ultimately fix, though they might be able to mitigate the issue somewhat by offering the ability to alter core aspect ratios to compensate, as can already be done in the SNES and NES cores.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

In some cores you could barely even know

[@gregoirepierre]

How can you compensate the size reduction with the SNES and NES cores? I can't find the option. To me this is a big disapointment. The fact that Analogue couldn't offer the same quality of filters they offer with the GB, GBA and GG cores is a big let down.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Is integer+ not in there?

[@SNKev411]

Bro I can't wait to get my second card so I can do this to my analogue pockets. Awesome video 🤙

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad you enjoyed 👍

[@carllavery4442]

I've just got the Pocket and this has been incredibly helpful, thanks

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad it’s helping :)

[@AntneeUK]

For the record; it's an Analogue in my pocket AND I'm pleased to see you 😂

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Haha glad people are enjoying that intro

[@AntneeUK]

@@VideoGameEsoterica I always appreciate your humour in these videos. I'm so happy with my Pocket. I think I've gained more appreciation after watching your videos, so thank you

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Plenty more coming :) it’s a fun device to make videos about

[@_BELMONT_]

Thanks for the tutorials on how to update! i appreciate you! No sarcastic comment from me this week! Happy new year!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Happy new year!

[@RoCSaran]

This video is appreciated, thorough and easy to follow. Many thanks!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad it was useful :)

[@METR0lD]

I find the CRT filters to not really be worth it for the higher res content on the Pocket since the screen is just too small to make it that noticeable. The LCD pixel grid filters are fantastic though for the lower res content like the handhelds!

[@dirediredude]

Yeah the CRT filters are mostly for those that are playing on their TVs with the dock.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Yes on the Pocket screen I don’t use them. Honestly I rarely use any filters anywhere

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

100%

[@freddychopin]

I find they look great on SNES games using integer+. Most SNES games are actually designed so that you don't need the overscan area that integer+ scaling eliminates.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

It’s interesting integer+ isn’t just default

[@simon41978]

On MISTer I use no interpolation and Adaptive Scanlines 00-00 which gives a very nice horizontal scanline effect. It would satisfy most but it does have problems with disappearing scanlines when things move fast. That's why I'm planning to buy the TINK4K. Playing on a CRT is a great idea and optimal in many ways but for me the screen is usually too small. With new TV's, you can get an image with Neo Geo games (for example) of nearly 40'' on a 50' TV when you measure the play area. That's huge and bigger than even using my 29'' Arcade monitor. Plus, you don't have to be strong to rotate the screen.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I admit to not being a filter user. Like at all

[@simon41978]

@@VideoGameEsoterica As long as you're satisfied... I was raised with a 14'' Sony Trinitron. Super TV but it's too small for me now. My myopia reduces things in size. It distorts things and makes them even smaller. I could get contact lenses to solve this but my eyes get very dry and sore.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I’m either on a 20” PVM or a 70” 4K now. Best of both worlds

[@CCCP-sr9ou]

4:54 AV WAS AN EFFECT FOR THIS GAME (Streets of Rage 2 SEGA MD ) IN THE BAR THE LIGHTS GLOW EFFECTIVELY!!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

It’s a fun glow

[@patpatpong]

Does any have problem getting original GB DMG filter to work?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I haven’t had issues

[@cyxceven]

They don't work yet. Spiritualized1997's GB core needs to be updated to support those three specific shaders. Hopefully soon.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Ahh yes I was on GB Studio under tools

[@cyxceven]

They are supported with budude2's new GBC and GB cores that were uploaded a few days ago. They're available in the pocket updater as well.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I need to do a vid on those soon

[@TarikA]

Love those palettes but Analogue Inc. sure has to make that palette selection menu transparent like the display mode selection menu as well. It's a bit annoying choosing a palette currently, going back to see it, go back into the menu to choose another one and so on. :P

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Yes it could def stand for some improvements

[@badreality2]

Which sections of your videos do you normally shoot at 24 fps, and which sections do you normally shoot at 60 fps? This posted video is 60 fps. On a side note, what is your preferred program to use for a 3:2 pulldown?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

All in camera shots are 24 fps. They are then placed in a 60fps timeline in Resolve. Resolve handles the rest. For YT that works fine. It allows for the footage vibe I want while allowing for 60fps playback of gameplay

[@theblowupdollsmusic]

Thank you for a great update. Do you find yourself playing the Pocket more docked, or the Mister for 2D pixel retro gaming fun?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

MiSTer for everything, Pocket for handheld. I never use Pocket docked outside of these videos

[@justicle]

Anyone had luck running pocket updater on Mac OS Sonoma? I can’t get run to run on my M2 Mac. I’ve allowed it in system preferences, but keep getting a message that “the developer needs to update the application.”

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I’d have to ask around. Only Macs I have are a G3/G4/Mac Pro on Dual Xeon’s that is an OLD OS

[@PurpleKangaroo4]

are there any filters that just remove the scanlines on the original gbc/+ and original gba/+ filters?

[@badreality2]

You forgot to mention the original GBA SP's are 001 models. It is my favorite GB screen, just because it could be evenly lit, and there is no ghosting, compared to 101 screens (the same is true for the original Nintendo DS screen vs. DS Lite and DSi screens). Is there a GBA SP 001 screen filter for the Analogue Pocket in development?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Not aware of any other filters in dev no

[@jmccamb]

Got to be honest I am a little bit disappointed that analog didn’t make it easier for those filters to be added, without the core updaters needing to intervene Or for users to do some janky JSON editing

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

It did seem a bit rushed to hit the Xmas goal but at least we got something

[@maxwellyeager1642]

Where are the links for the Github with the GB studio patches???

[@djatzmo]

Display modes working great for me. But for the spiritualized Gameboy core the display modes dmg, oiriginal pocket and original light are not working. Is this a known problem?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Let me check

[@cjartcade6358]

My genesis core is still crashing how do i fix😢 i use pocket updater it still crashes

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Use the other core in the menu. Seems like one core freezes and the other doesn’t

[@hait3k]

filters doesnt show up for me

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Did you update to 2.0 and run downloader? Selecting option 7

[@bearonguitar]

Do you know which aspect ratios are being used with SNES and Genesis when using integer+ mode? Would there be a way to change the colors of the thick borders when using integer mode to white to make them less annoying on a white pocket?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

No way to change border colors. It’s the same aspect ratio…just scaled on the X/Y axis to fit

[@Idelacio]

Whoo!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Hopefully Neo Geo Pocket soon

[@SaldoEras]

Love all these options. I'm confused about the Genesis core issue though. Spiritualized works fine for me, but ericlewis still freezes at the Display menu. I'm on Pocket Updater version 2.41.0. Honestly I'm ok with sticking with Spiritualized, but I did like the composite blending feature.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Odd. Both mine didn’t freeze now. Early days!

[@SaldoEras]

@@VideoGameEsoterica that’s true, considering the feature was just added I’m surprised it works so seamlessly with most cores. I didn’t expect that.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Yes it’ll take a month I bet to shake out

[@pastiesandagstring]

Is there a program to make your own custom color palette? I’ve been making vc gb games for 3ds with n.s.u.i. and it gives you the option to customize the palettes and I’ve really enjoyed that. I messed with a few games and was able to make some palettes that made the games almost look like gbc versions. I was very pleased with some of my results. Much more lively looking than many of the more standard palettes that often are just different shades of the same color basically.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

That’s a really good question I’ll have to look into it

[@tencheenian]

i need the zfast filter like the on in retroarch pls

[@E2xtreme]

How does the docked, filtered pocket compare to your PVM?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I’d use my PVM first but I’d say that of all filters vs PVM convos

[@halla6323]

Is it possible to connect a pocket to a CRT/PVM? I don't have a pocket yet.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Not yet. I’m working on a workaround

[@halla6323]

@@VideoGameEsoterica Ok. Where can I order a pocket?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Analogue website or eBay if you want to pay over retail (don’t do that)

[@halla6323]

@@VideoGameEsoterica ok thank you! I will check that out.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@RetroReloaded]

Quick question do you think a Kingston 512GB microSD card would fit?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Would fit fine :)

[@gregoirepierre]

I don't think you need that much. Remember that there is only one CD based system, not more (no MCD, no PS1, no Saturn).

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

If you get the Amiga stuff that is a big chunk of space

[@RetroReloaded]

Here's a dumber question. How big can CAN you go??@@VideoGameEsoterica

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I’m not sure if there is a limit that it’ll read