Name: Is PCSX2 BETTER Than Real PS2 Hardware? (Early 2025 Edition) - Affros Curiosities EX @AffrosCuriositiesOfficial
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Description: Is PCSX2 BETTER Than Real PS2 Hardware? (Early 2025 Edition) - Affros Curiosities EX

Is PCSX2 BETTER Than Real PS2 Hardware? (Early 2025 Edition) - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2026-09-20 | Is PCSX2 BETTER Than Real PS2 Hardware? (Early 2025 Edition) - Affros Curiosities EX

PPSSPP Emulation Vs Real PSP Hardware (2024 Edition) - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-10-17 | Today, it's time to revisit a topic I haven't looked at for two years now: PPSSPP Emulation against Real PSP Hardware!

Using v1.17.1, has the emulation improved for PSP games and can new settings make them look even better? How does 8x upscaling & smart texture upscaling sound?

I dug out my trusty PSP 2000 to find out! 30 games were tested for this episode, making this the most I've done for PSP emulation I've made to date!

Hope you enjoy the results!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay
Previous PPSSPP Vs Real PSP Hardware Video - youtu.be/dTi2e-k8WeQ?si=j_iIznezJ3Ky0_GO

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - PPSSPP Vs Real PSP Recap & Settings Used For PSP & PPSSPP
2:05 - Ridge Racer 2
3:24 - Xross Impact
4:43 - Wipeout Pulse
5:38 - God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta
7:05 - Flatout: Head On
8:32 - Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
9:36 - Soulcalibur Broken Destiny
10:34 - Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
11:32 - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
12:31 - Gran Turismo (2009)
13:27 - Call Of Duty: Roads To Victory
15:16 - Street Fighter Alpha 3: MAX
16:08 - Gunhound EX
17:04 - Tekken 6
18:14 - Prince Of Persia: Revelations
19:10 - Princess Crown
20:31 - Gradius Gaiden
22:21 - Sega Rally Revo
24:26 - Darkstalkers Chronicles: The Chaos Tower
25:30 - Ace Combat: Joint Assault
26:41 - Pursuit Force
27:36 - Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 3
28:20 - Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
29:08 - Silent Hill: Origins
30:15 - Dariusburst
31:37 - Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 6
33:12 - Grand Knights History
34:33 - Tench: Shadow Assassins
35:43 - Frontier Gate Boost +
36:57 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #ppsspp #retrogaming

PCSX2 Emulation (Software Rendering) Vs Real PS2 Hardware (2024 Edition) - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-09-20 | Today, I wanted to answer a question many of you asked on my PCSX2 Vs Real PS2 hardware video: Can the software rendering mode accurately replicate real PS2 graphics?

I wanted to test many, many games to try and answer the question! I tested games using 576i, 480i & 480p! I used PCSX2 V2.1.163 at the time of recording this episode! How does PCSX2 fare? Could it look better despite lacking any enhancements outside of overclocking the EE Cycle Rate?

Hope you enjoy the results!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Recap Of Previous PCSX2 Video, Discussion About Software Rendering & Settings Used
2:26 - Starsky & Hutch
3:42 - Valkyrie Profile 2
5:02 - WRC
6:09 - Need For Speed: Most Wanted
7:19 - Soulcalibur III
8:51 - Black
10:08 - Resident Evil 4
11:11 - Soulcalibur II
12:06 - Gran Turismo 4
12:47 - Burnout Dominator
14:00 - Tekken 5
14:15 - Zone Of The Enders: The 2nd Runner
15:03 - Enthusia
15:50 - Guilty Gear X2 Reload
16:26 - WRC II Extreme
17:11 - Tekken 4
17:52 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica X
18:24 - Gran Turismo Concept: 2002 Tokyo-Geneva
19:02 - Tekken 3 (Arcade Edition)
19:40 - Colin McRae Rally 04
20:45 - WRC 3
21:17 - Ace Combat 5
22:04 - Lotus Challenge
22:42 - Street Fighter Alpha Anthology
23:34 - Prince Of Persia: Warrior Within
24:25 - Time Crisis 3
25:28 - Silent Hill 2 Directors Cut
26:46 - Stuntman
27:23 - Shadow Of Colossus
28:42 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #pcsx2 #retrogaming

PS2 Texture Mapping/Smoothing For PS1 Games - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-08-28 | Today, I wanted to test a feature that I never used on the PS2 until now: The Texture Mapping feature for PS1 games!

The idea is simple, you can use this feature to smooth the textures of PS1 games to make them appear less aliased and less pixilated on your display!

Is it worth using?

Hope you enjoy the results!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start (New Intro!)
0:09 - Checking Out The Texture Mapping Feature On PS2
1:06 - Gran Turismo 2
2:12 - Destruction Derby
3:03 - Resident Evil 2
3:56 - TOCA World Touring Cars
4:45 - Kensei: Scared Fist
5:18 - Tomb Raider II
5:50 - Street Fighter Alpha 3
6:10 - Time Crisis (Flashing Lights Warning!)
6:37 - Silent Hill
7:12 - Driver
7:28 - Driver 2: Back On The Streets
8:06 - Heart Of Darkness
8:28 - Metal Gear Solid
8:49 - Tekken 3
9:25 - Outro & Conlusion

#affroscuriosities #playstation #retrogaming

The Sony Official RGB SCART Cable (2024 Edition) - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-08-20 | Today, I wanted to revisit a video I created back in 2021: A video talking about Sony's Official RGB SCART cable!

This episode will show off how the cable fares when used on the PS1, PS2 & PS3! Games will be played in 240p, 288p, 480i, 576i, 720p & 1080i, all while hooked up to my OSSC!

I will also test DVD playback, the GS Mode Selector via Free MCBoot, PS1 backwards compatibility, Blue-Ray Performance & I even uncovered a way to get higher output resolutions & 60hz working on the PAL PS3 without modding the console!

Hope you enjoy!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Sony Official RGB SCART Cable (Old 2021 Video) - youtu.be/fyhbVdJ08kY?si=5ykdqUjxgqXzlXmh

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Introducing The Sony RGB SCART Cable, settings used & what's to come
1:11- Using The Cable On The PS1
3:49 - PS1 RGB SCART Cable Sound Tests
7:16 - Using The Cable On The PS2
10:37 - PS2 RGB SCART Cable Sound Tests
14:33 - PS2 DVD Playback Tested
15:33 - PS2 GS Mode Selector Via Free MCBoot Tested
17:37 - Using The Cable On The PS3 (SCART Mode)
19:37 - Trying To Solve The 576p Limitation With SCART
20:07 - Can We Use Component Mode Using RGB SCART On PS3?
21:25 - 1080p With SCART?
21:47 - PS1 On PS3
22:25 - Using The Cable On The PS3 & Sound Test (SCART Using Component Mode)
26:07 - Blue-Ray Performance On PS3 Via SCART
27:19 - Can PS2 Use Component Mode With RGB SCART Cables?
28:53 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #playstation #retrogaming

Affros Curiosities - The Complete Season 7

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-08-07 | This is Affro's Curiosities - The Complete Season!

This enormous video has all of the episodes I released for Season 7 compiled into one video! Each one has been remastered, audio enhanced/balanced & given quality of life improvements to make each episode the definitive version available!

I've also included bonus episodes which were not released onto YouTube, until now!

Hope you enjoy!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Intro
0:09 - AetherSX2 Emulation Vs Real PS2 Hardware
18:42 - Dreamcast RGB SCART Vs VGA
33:54 - OBS Video Outputs Tested (Bonus Episode 1)
51:10 - PCSX2 Emulation On Steam Deck (2023 Edition, Bonus Episode 2)
1:04:30 - OPSM UK Euro Demo 38
1:14:00 - Generic Capture Card Vs Elgato HD60S Plus
1:35:10 - OBS Video Bitrate Tested (Bonus Episode 3)
1:49:56 - Portta Component To HDMI Vs OSSC (XBOX Edition)
2:01:45 - Retroscaler 2x Vs OSSC
2:25:51 - OBS Audio Bitrate Tested (Bonus Episode 4)
2:49:30 - RGB SCART Vs S-Video For PS1
3:00:40 - Elgato HD60S Plus 4K Passthrough Vs 1440p
3:10:30 - Composite Vs S-Video Vs RGB SCART For PS2
3:23:08 - Elgato HD60s Plus Vs PS5 Internal 4K Recording Software
3:39:01 - Duckstation Emulation Vs Real PS1 Hardware (2024 Edition)
3:59:55 - 1080i Vs 1080p Vs 1440p On The PS5 Tested
4:11:03 - Dolphin Emulation Vs Real Nintendo Gamecube Hardware
4:27:57 - Can We Improve Standard Nintendo Gamecube Video Output?
4:35:15 - OBS Video Outputs Tested (PS1 Edition Bonus Episode 5)
4:52:48 - Sony Official RGB SCART Cable Vs Joytech Component Cable For PS2
5:08:09 - Generic Capture Card Vs Elgato HD60S Plus (Dreamcast Edition, Bonus Episode 6)
5:20:46 - PS1 On PSP Vs Real PS1 Hardware (2024 Edition)

#affroscuriosities #completeseries #retrogaming

The Retro-Bit SEGA Saturn Wireless Controller - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-08-06 | Today, I wanted to check out Retro-Bit's SEGA Saturn Wireless Controller to see if it can replicate a legitimate Sega Saturn controller!

Until 2023, I had a Sega Saturn for myself & because I missed it so much, I wanted to play the games again using a replacement pad!

Does the controller do its job? What should you look out for if you want to buy one?

Hope you enjoy!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Brief Talk About My Sega Saturn Experience & Introducing The Wireless Controller
1:16 - Controller Impressions
2:30 - Stellar Assault SS
3:14 - Street Fighter Alpha 3
4:02 - Astra Superstars
4:42 - Gungriffon II
5:34 - Rabbit
5:58 - DBZ: Idainaru Dragon Ball Dendetsu (DBZ: The Legend)
6:22 - Dezamon 2
6:43 - Tiger Plus II
7:04 - Asuka 120% Limited Burning Fest
7:26 - HISSATSU!
7:43 - Liquid Kids
8:08 - Final Conclusion & Problems I Encountered

#affroscuriosities #sega #retrogaming

Steam Deck Decky Recorder Tested Against Elgato HD60s Plus - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-08-05 | Today, I wanted to look at how the Decky Recorder from Steam Deck's Decky Loader page fares against my Elgato HD60S Plus!

Is this capture software good enough to be used for sharing videos to others & what is the quality of output compared to my tried and test Elgato HD60S Plus?

Hope you enjoy!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Recording Steam Deck Video (Decky Recorder Or Capture Card & Settings)
1:56 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2
3:03 - Spider-Man Miles Morales
3:55 - Resident Evil 4 Remake
4:52 - Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge
5:19 - God Of War II
5:50 - Tekken 3
6:33 - Gran Turismo 4
7:25 - Resident Evil 2
7:39 - SimCity 4
8:17 - Arcana Heart 2
9:01 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #steamdeck #deckyrecorder

PS1 On PSP Vs Real PS1 Hardware (2024 Edition) - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-07-29 | Today, I wanted to revisit a topic I looked into a few years ago: How do PS1 games fare when played on both original hardware and the PSP using its video output?

Has anything changed & which one is best?

See the results!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Revisiting PS1 On PSP Vs Real PS1 Hardware & Setup
1:11 - Jarrett & Labonte Stock Car Racing
2:30 - Driver 2
3:17 - Soul Edge
3:58 - Ghost In The Shell
4:46 - Tekken 3
5:51 - Demolition Racer
6:29 - Ecsaform (English Patched)
7:15 - Gundam Battle Assault 2
8:06 - World's Scariest Police Chases
9:12 - Gamera 2000
10:48 - Kensei: Scared Fist
12:34 - Raycrisis
13:54 - Street Fighter EX2 Plus
14:52 - The Italian Job
15:59 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #psp #retrogaming

WE HIT 1000 SUBSCRIBERS + Update Video - Affros Curiosities Official

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-07-26 | We finally hit 1000 subscribers & I talk about my feelings on it!

I also give a general update & some plans for the future! Thank you all for the continued support & I look forward to making more videos going forward!

Links To My Other Channels -

The Affro Show - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Shelthan's Adventures - youtube.com/@UCTLBxjSS7RNr5xt-j3CZtrw

#1000subscriber #retrogaming #update

Retroscaler 2x Vs Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC) - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-07-22 | Today, I decided to look into the Retroscaler 2x, a Retotink 2x clone which can be brought in the UK locally off eBay!

How does it fare against the OSSC when both are upscaled to their maximum potential using Component cables?

See the results!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Showcasing The Retroscaler 2x, OSSC & Settings Used
1:55 - SEGA Saturn Briefing
2:03 - Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
3:01 - Street Fighter Alpha 2
3:53 - Virtua Fighter 2
4:49 - Panzer Dragoon II Zwei
5:40 - Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire
6:40 - Virtua Racing (Saturn)
7:32 - X-Men Children Of The Atom
8:33 - PS1 Brief
8:42 - Gran Turismo 2
9:25 - Tekken 3
9:56 - Toca World Touring Cars
10:37 - Street Fighter Alpha 3
11:23 - Resident Evil 2
12:34 - Toca World Touring Cars Sound Test
13:30 - PS2 Brief
14:07 - Tekken 4
14:58 - Soulcalibur II
15:37 - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
16:02 - Star Wars: Starfighter
16:53 - Zone Of The Enders
17:17 - Street Fighter Alpha Anthology
18:12 - Silent Hill 3
19:23 - Colin McRae Rally 2005
20:50 - Cel Damage Overdrive
21:44 - Virtua Fighter 4
22:05 - Haunting Ground
22:55 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #ossc #retrogaming

PCSX2 Emulation On Steam Deck Tested - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-07-21 | Today, I wanted to check out the PCSX2 emulator but using my favourite PC handheld... The Steam Deck!

Can the games run on it & how is the game compatibility? Does V2.1.18 of the emulator improve the gaming experience? I played a variety of games to see what the Deck can do!

Hope you enjoy!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

World Of Longplays Clip - youtu.be/HwChVPOSMVA?si=oy3BK9jMbIp6KgHm

PCSX2 Vs Real PS2 Hardware - youtu.be/YyjUAtQdkig

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - PCSX2 On Steam Deck & Settings Used
1:45 - Valkyrie Profile 2
2:53 - Melty Blood: Actress Again
3:51 - Black
4:58 - Soulcalibur III Arcade Edition
5:49 - Zone Of The Enders: The 2nd Runner
6:44 - Gran Turismo 4
7:48 - Flatout 2
8:40 - Ikki Tousen: Shining Dragon
9:16 - Need For Speed: Most Wanted
9:53 - Street Fighter Alpha Anthology
10:34 - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
11:13 - WRC
11:50 - Virtua Fighter 4
12:22 - Haunting Ground
13:04 - God Hand
13:58 - Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R
14:46 - Dead Or Alive 2
15:27 - Bust A Move 3 - Dance Summit 2001
16:29 - Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 English Translated
17:52 - Blood+: One Night Kiss
19:25 - Arcana Heart
20:26 - Auto Modellista
21:22 - Arcana Heart 2
22:11 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #steamdeck #pcsx2

Elgato Capture Card Vs PS5 4K Internal Recording Software - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-07-19 | Today, I decided to try out the PS5's internal recording abilities in 4K resolution against my Elgato HD60s Plus to see which one is best & to compare the quality of the two capture solutions head to head!

See the results!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Discussing The PS5 Internal Recording & Settings Used
1:13 - Soulcalibur VI
2:12 - Rise Of The Tomb Raider
3:02 - Resident Evil 2 Remake
4:01 - Spider-Man Miles Morales
5:03 - Marvel Spider-Man Remastered
6:00 - Gran Turismo 7
7:02 - Editing The PS5 Footage
7:45 - Wreckfest
8:14 - Uncharted 4
9:04 - Soulcalibur VI Retested
9:53 - Resident Evil 2 Remake Retested
11:09 - Horizon Forbidden West
11:50 - Gran Turismo 7 Retested
12:51 - Marvel Spider-Man Remastered Retested
13:47 - The Process Of Recording PS5 Games, Editing & Problems
15:52 - Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #elgato #playstation5

PS2 Games With Great Graphics (Interlaced Video Output) - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-07-11 | Today, I want to show you folks some PS2 games that look great, with a catch... All games featured in this video used interlaced video only!

While progressive scan, Free MCBoot & Emulation can improve PS2 graphics, I personally love the PS2 graphics despite the flaws & I hope these games show the PS2 can still look good!

Hope you enjoy!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Discussing The PS2 Graphics & Video Output
1:11 - Gran Turismo 4 (576i)
2:35 - Silent Hill 2 (576i)
3:41 - Champions: Returns To Arms (576i)
4:44 - SSX On Tour (576i)
6:00 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (576i)
7:09 - Need For Speed: Most Wanted (576i)
8:00 - Tekken Tag Tournament (576i)
8:41 - WRC 3 (576i)
9:24 - Virtua Fighter 4 (480i)
10:03 - Urban Reign (576i)
10:48 - Rayman Revolutions (576i)
11:45 - The Godfather (576i)
12:54 - Tekken 5 (480i)
13:53 - DBZ Budokai 3 (576i)
14:44 - Ace Combat: The Belkan War (576i)
15:54 - Guilty Gear X2 Reload
16:35 - Colin McRae Rally 2005
17:08 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #playstation #retrogaming

Official PlayStation Magazine UK European Demo 38 - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-07-08 | Today, I play a demo disk that I never owned... Until now! This the Official PlayStation Magazine UK European Demo Disk from Issue 38!

It was released in the summer of 1998! Is it any good and what games are contained on it?

Find out in this video!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Introducing OPSM UK Euro Demo 38
0:57 - Demo Menu Screen
1:21 - Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
2:07 - Haunted Maze
2:53 - The Unholy War
3:39 - No One Can Stop Mr. Domino
4:36 - MediEvil
5:29 - Fluid
6:21 - Iss Pro 98
7:18 - B-Movie
8:08 - Blast Radius
9:08 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #opsmuk #playstation

GBA Spin Off Games - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-07-02 | Today, I return to the GBA platform and I wanted to see some of the spin off games the handheld received!

These games were made for the platform, so how do they fare? Can they capture the spirit of the main games that inspired their creation?

See the results for yourself!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Returning To The GBA & Checking Out Spin Off Games
0:38 - Zone Of The Enders: The Fist Of Mars
1:48 - DBZ: Supersonic Warriors
3:01 - Tekken Advance
4:18 - Tomb Raider: The Prophecy
4:49 - The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood
5:24 - Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs
5:56 - Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis
6:42 - Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
7:45 - Metroid: Zero Mission
8:43 - Ace Combat Advance
9:37 - Tekken Advance Sound Test
10:22 - Outro And Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #gba #nintendo

PCSX2 Emulation Vs Real PS2 Hardware (2024 Edition) - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-06-27 | Today, I revisit PS2 emulation by testing out the newest version of PCSX2 & pit it against real PS2 hardware to see how far emulation has come & what results you can expect when using 4K resolution!

See the results for yourself!

(Note - All games tested are PAL versions! This Used V1.7.5928)

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay
AetherSX2 Emulation - youtu.be/IYK-xzD3MxM
PCSX2 On Steam Deck - youtu.be/CPI6Ca41ONQ
PCSX2 Software Rendering Vs Real PS2 Hardware - youtube.com/watch?v=lHEVDygC2eg

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - PCSX2 Revisit, Settings Used & Real Hardware Output
1:21 - Gran Turismo 4 (576i)
2:38 - Valkyrie Profile 2 (576i)
3:56 - Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix (480p)
5:09 - Zone Of The Enders: The 2nd Runner (576i)
6:03 - Colin McRae Rally 04 (576i)
6:50 - DBZ Budokai 3 (576i)
7:32 - Need For Speed: Most Wanted (576i)
8:48 - Tekken 3 Via Tekken 5 (480i)
9:39 - Tekken 4 (480p)
10:19 - WRC 3 (576i)
11:21 - Soulcalibur II (480p)
12:00 - Soulcalibur III (480i)
12:45 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #playstation #pcsx2

Can We Improve Real Nintendo Gamecube Video Output? (480i Mode) - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-06-24 | Today, I revisit the Gamecube & see if it is possible using the Swiss & SD Card mod to improve the video output of the console without using 480p progressive scan mode!

While 480p is ideal, not everyone will have access to this output so what can we do with 480i/576i?

Watch to find out!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Looking Into Trying To Improve Gamecube Video Output
1:00 - Eternal Darkness
1:58 - Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door
2:43 - Resident Evil Remake
3:47 - Ultimate Spider-Man
4:17 - Star Wars Rogue Squadron II
4:36 - Soulcalibur II
5:29 - Resident Evil 2
6:17 - Bloody Roar Primal Fury
6:38 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #nintendo #gamecube

Dolphin Emulation Vs Real Nintendo Gamecube Hardware - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-06-15 | Today, I do something a little bit different! I noticed I haven't looked at Nintendo emulators so, here's me comparing Dolphin emulation against real Gamecube hardware to see how much better the games can look!

See the results for yourself!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Dolphin & Gamecube Settings I Used For Testing Both Platforms
1:14 - Resident Evil Remake
2:35 - Ikaruga
3:41 - Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door
4:52 - Cel Damage
6:04 - Soulcalibur II
7:02 - Tony Hawk's Underground 2
7:56 - Call Of Duty 2 Big Red One
9:18 - Eternal Darkness
10:20 - Bloody Roar: Primal Fury
12:04 - Resident Evil 2
13:02 - Super Smash Bros Melee
13:53 - Ultimate Spider-Man
14:19 - Zatch Bell! Mamodo Battles
14:53 - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II - Rogue Leader
16:10 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #dolphin #gamecube

OBS Video Output Battle! 540p Vs 2000p For PS2 Games - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-06-02 | Today, I have a bit of fun in OBS! I wondered what would happen if I output my PS2 games at 3200x2000p vs the PS Vita's screen resolution of 960x540p?

I decided to find out and well the results are as ever... Interesting!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Why I'm Doing This & Settings Used In OBS
1:14 - Gran Turismo 4 (576i)
2:19 - Zone Of The Enders (576i)
3:24 - Black (480p)
4:22 - Colin McRae Rally 04 (576i)
4:50 - Guilty Gear X2 Reload (480p Forced)
5:16 - WRC II Extreme (576i)
5:40 - Tekken 5 (480i)
6:05 - Street Fighter Alpha Anthology (480p)
6:43 - Onimusha Warlords (576i)
7:36 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #playstation #obs

Playing PS1 Games On PS3 Vs PS2 (2024 Edition) - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-06-01 | Today, I revisit an old subject that people have been asking about recently - How well do PS1 games fare when played on a PS3 or PS2?

I compared the two head to head to see what differences we can find & to figure which one is best in 2024!

The results are interesting!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay
PS1 Games On PS2 Vs PS3 (Old Video) - youtu.be/rVydy1zaiys?si=MUbgDySj_70rUZEM

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Revisiting PS1 Games On PS3 Vs PS2
1:05 - Resident Evil 2
2:00 - Street Fighter Alpha 3
2:49 - Driver 2
3:35 - Tekken 3
5:02 - Toca World Touring Cars
5:37 - Silent Hill (Sound Test)
6:12 - EA F1 Championship Season 2000 (Sound Test)
6:47 - Toca World Touring Cars (Sound Test)
7:16 - Tekken 3 (Sound Test)
7:48 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #playstation #ps3

The PS5 Video Output Battle! (1080i Vs 1080p Vs 1440p) - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-05-27 | Today, we have a look at something interesting with the PS5!
I love the video output options of the console & off the back off a recent video, I wanted to see if there was a difference between 1080i, 1080p & 1440p!

See the results for yourself!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Going Over The PS5 Video Output
0:56 - Horizon Forbidden West
2:20 - Marvel Spider-Man Remastered
3:46 - Wreckfest
5:09 - Resident Evil 2
6:08 - Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
6:54 - Gran Turismo 7
8:16 - Marvel Spider-Man Miles Morales
10:24 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #playstation5 #playstation

The PSP Video Output Feature Tested (PSP Games, UMD Movies & PS1 Games) - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-05-18 | Today, I have a quick look at the video output feature of the PSP starting with the 2000 model (Shown in this video) and ending with the PSP Go!

Using Component cables & my trusty OSSC upscaler, I will test the video output of PSP Games, UMD movies & PS1 on PSP!

The results might surprise you!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - PSP Video Output Recap & Settings
0:50 - PSP Games Video Output Intro
1:22 - PSP Video Output Size & Dithering
2:00 - FMV Playback In PSP Games
2:38 - Screen Size Settings In PSP Games
3:02 - More PSP Games Tested
4:08 - PSP UMD Movies Intro
4:18 - Spider-Man 2 UMD Test In 480p & 480i
4:49 - More UMD Movies Tested At 480p
6:18 - PS1 On PSP Intro
6:38 - Testing Interlaced Mode On PSP For PS1 Games
7:36 - Trying 480p Progressive Scan Mode On 240p PS1 Games
8:08 - Trying 480p Progressive Scan Mode On 480i PS1 Hi-Res Games
9:00 - More PS1 Games Shown
9:22 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #psp #retrogaming

Elgato HD60s Plus 4K Passthrough Mode Vs 1440p Resolution (PS5, Steam Deck) - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-05-16 | Today, we have a look at something interesting with the Elgato HD60S Plus!

This card supports up to 4K resolution, albeit in passthrough mode which downscales it to 1080p output!

What about 1440p? Elgato does not mention it on their website so it is supported and if so, how does it fare against 4K passthrough mode?

I used the PS5 & Steam Deck to see what happens!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Going Over The Elgato HD60S Plus & Testing Conditions
1:05 - PS5 Testing & Checking 1440p Support
1:30 - Gran Turismo 7
2:42 - Marvel Spider-Man Remastered
3:40 - Spider-Man Miles Morales
4:40 - Rise Of The Tomb Raider
5:18 - Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
5:33 - Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart
5:52 - Wreckfest
6:22 - Steam Deck Testing 1440p Vs 1080p
6:40 - Skullgirls
7:12 - Ace Combat 7
8:33 - Resident Evil 2 Remake
9:18 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #steamdeck #playstation5

GBA Ports Of PS2 Games - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-05-12 | Today, I have a quick look at some games that came out on the PS2 & then got ported to the Game Boy Advance!

I love my GBA & back in 2003, it was my life thanks to the games available for the platform! At the same time, my PS2 was played a lot & I noticed some games for the console had ports on the GBA! How did these ports turn out?

I have seven games for you that I decided to try out to see what developers did with the GBA hardware!

The results might surprise you!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - The GBA & Settings Used
1:21 - Guilty Gear X
2:58 - Max Payne
4:53 - Spy Hunter
6:50 - 007 Nightfire
8:18 - V-Rally 3
9:37 - Silent Scope
10:58 - SSX3
11:59 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #playstation2 #gameboyadvance

Duckstation Emulation Downsampling Tested - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-05-10 | Today, I have a quick look at how the downsampling works with certain games using Duckstation for PS1 games!

PlayStation games can have a mixture of 2D & 3D graphics & when you try to upscale them, the 3D graphics tend to fare well, whereas the 2D graphics often get blurry & look messy! Can downsampling fix this problem?

The results might surprise you!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Duckstation Recap & Checking Out Downsampling
1:09 - Fear Effect 2
3:02 - Resident Evil 2
4:38 - Colin McRae Rally 2
5:47 - Tekken 3
6:27 - Manic Game Girl
6:54 - Brave Sega 2
8:01 - Outro & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #playstation #duckstation

The Sony Official RGB SCART Cable Vs Joytech Component Cable For PS2 Games - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-05-07 | Today, we have a look at an old myth when it comes to PS2 video output quality!

Which is better? RGB SCART or Component?

In this case I'm using Sony's Official RGB SCART cable against the Joytech Component Cable! The Sony cable was actually made for the PS1 rather than the PS2, will this affect the outcome?

See the results for yourself!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - PS2 RGB SCART Video Output Recap & New Testing Conditions
1:29 - Battlefield 2 Modern Combat
2:12 - WRC 3
2:56 - Soulcalibur III
3:28 - Tekken 5
3:53 - Silent Hill 2
4:37 - Cel Damage Overdrive
5:26 - Haunting Ground
6:01 - Prince Of Persia The Sands Of Time
6:37 - Driver Parallel Lines
7:11 - Street Fighter Alpha Anthology
8:04 - Tomb Raider Anniversary
8:44 - Free MCBoot Testing
8:55 - Guilty Gear X2
9:54 - Black
10:44 - Tekken 4
11:17 - Star Wars The Force Unleashed
11:46 - Tomb Raider Legend
12:26 - Soulcalibur II
13:20 - Resident Evil 4
14:43 - Outro And Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #retrogaming #playstation2

Duckstation Emulation Vs PS1 On PSP (Steam Deck Edition) - Affros Curiosities EX

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-05-01 | Today, I have a quick look at how PS1 games fare when using a PSP or a Steam Deck With Duckstation and comparing the two devices to see which one handles the task best!

The results might surprise you!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - PSP & Steam Deck Intro
0:53 - How I Tested The Two Systems
1:25 - The PS1 On PSP Playing Experience
2:22 - The PS1 On Steam Deck Experience
3:11 - Comparing Audio Quality (Speakers)
5:09 - Comparing Audio Quality (Headphone Amp)
6:50 - The Prices For The Systems & Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #steamdeck #duckstation

Duckstation Emulation Vs Real PS1 Hardware (2024 Edition) - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-04-27 | Today, we revisit an old battle between emulation vs real hardware! We have another look at Duckstation and see how it fares against real PlayStation hardware!

Duckstation is the go to choice for PS1 emulation & using all its tricks and enhancements we can make some PS1 games look incredible!

See the results for yourself!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Pervious Episode On Duckstation - youtu.be/iz-Y5ISNXCA?si=gzEvPai6HiZZr1X_
Duckstation On Steam Deck Vs Sony PSP - youtu.be/XUZlFq_u98Y

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Duckstation Recap & Settings I Used For Testing Both Platforms
1:16 - Wipeout 3 Special Edition
2:30 - Silent Hill
3:37 -Tomb Raider II
4:41 - Demolition Racer
5:49 - Gowcaizer
7:00 - Battle Sabers
7:56 - Bloody Roar II
8:51 - Raiden DX
9:38 - Asuka 120% Final BURNING Fest
10:27 - Castlevania Symphony of the Night
11:09 - Darkstalkers 3
12:40 - Gradius Gaiden
14:05 - Parasite Eve
15:48 - Resident Evil 2
16:42 - Tekken 3
17:39 - Tenchi o Kurau II Sekiheki no Tatakai
18:55 - Spiro Year Of The Dragon 3.5 Hack
20:07 - Outro And Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #duckstation #playstation

Portta Component To HDMI Vs OSSC Upscaler (XBOX Edition) - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-04-16 | Today, we revisit an old battle between two upscalers for your HDMI TV needs! It's the Portta Component To HDMI Upscaler against the OSSC!

Both will be used to see how well they handle the Original XBOX console when using Component cables from a wide range of output resolutions!

Which one is better?

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Recap Of Flicker Filter Difference & The OSSC Vs Portta Showdown
1:09 - Dead Or Alive 3
2:02 - Street Fighter III 3rd Strike
2:43 - Broken Sword The Sleeping Dragon
3:30 - Colin McRae Rally 3
4:16 - Soulcalibur II
5:11 - Black
5:51 - Battlefield 2 Modern Combat
6:13 - Timesplitters Future Perfect
6:38 - Panzer Dragoon Orta
7:31 - Crash Nitro Kart
8:17 - Dead Or Alive 1 Ultimate
9:12 - Marvel Vs Capcom 2
10:06 - Outrun 2
10:38 - XBOX Custom Dashboard 1080i
11:06 - Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #xbox #retrogaming

Elgato HD60s Plus Vs Generic USB Capture Card (PS5, PS2 & PS1 Tested) - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-04-10 | Today, we check out a capture card battle! The DIGITNOW Is a capture card which is cheap and relatively easy to setup to any PC platform whereas the Elgato HD60S Plus is a more premium capture card costing around £90-£120 today!

Which one is better?

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Introducing The DIGITNOW Capture Card And Elgato
1:21 - PS5 Intro
1:36 - Spider Man Remastered
2:44 - Resident Evil 2
3:46 - Gran Turismo Sport
4:45 - Horizon Forbidden West
5:42 - Ratchet And Clank Rift Apart
7:53 - PS2 Intro
8:11 - Colin McRae Rally 04
9:07 - Soulcalibur III
9:49 - Tekken 4
10:37 - WRC 3
11:42 - Cel Damage Overdrive
12:17 - Haunting Ground
13:58 - Tekken 5
15:00 - Pocket Fighter
15:54 - Tekken 3
17:06 - Colin McRae Rally 2
17:47 - Resident Evil 2
18:29 - Jarrett And Labonte Stock Car Racing
20:27 - Conclusion

#affroscuriosities #elgato #capturecard

The Sega Dreamcast Video Output Battle! (RGB SCART Vs VGA) - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-03-27 | Today, we check out a special RGB SCART cable from Retro Gaming Cables for the Dreamcast where it can switch between RGB mode & VGA mode!

How much of a difference is there between 480i/576i & 480p on the Dreamcast video output?

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Introducing The RGB SCART Switcher Cable
1:23 - Guilty Gear X
2:27 - Street Fighter III 3rd Strike
3:17 - Resident Evil 2
4:08 - Marvel Vs Capcom
5:08 - Dino Crisis VGA Patched
5:57 - Soulcalibur
6:34 - Sega Rally Championship 2
7:19 - Shenmue
8:38 - Resident Evil Code Veronica
9:47 - The King Of Fighters 2002
11:13 - SNK Vs Capcom 2
11:50 - Dead Or Alive 2
12:41 - Looney Tunes Space Race
13:27 - Metropolis Street Racer
14:35 - Conclusion

Equipment Used For This Episode -

- OSSC With RGB SCART Cables Set @Line4x For 480i/576i & Line 2x For 480p
- All Games Tested Were NTSC Versions
- Cables Used Was The RGC RGB SCART Switcher Cable
- Recorded Into The Elgato HD60s Plus Via OBS @100mbps

#sega #segadreamcast #affroscuriosities

AetherSX2 Emulation Vs Real PS2 Hardware - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-03-16 | Today, we check out AetherSX2, an emulator that worked on the Mac and Android platforms before ceasing operations in 2023.

How did it do before it was discontinued?

PCSX2 Vs Real PS2 Hardware 2024 Edition - youtu.be/YyjUAtQdkig
Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - AetherSX2 Intro And Settings
1:36 - WRC
3:07 - WRC II Extreme
4:01 - Tekken 5
5:27 - Virtua Fighter 4
6:32 - 007 Agent Under Fire
7:26 - Street Fighter Alpha Anthology
8:39 - Colin McRae Rally 2005
9:22 - Ace Combat The Belkan War
10:06 - Tekken 4
11:08 - Cel Damage Overdrive
12:06 - Soulcalibur III
13:17 - Silent Hill 3
15:30 - Haunting Ground
16:32 - Soulcalibur II
17:08 - Gran Turismo 3
17:50 - Conclusion

Equipment Used For This Episode -

- OSSC With RGB SCART Cables Set @Passthrough Mode & Line 2x For 480p
- All Games Tested Were PAL Versions
- Cables Used Were The Sony Official Cables For All Video Types
- Recorded Into The Elgato HD60s Plus Via OBS @100mbps
- AetherSX2 Was The Emulator Used

#aethersx2 #playstation2 #ps2

Composite Vs S-Video Vs RGB SCART For PS2 Games - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-03-12 | Today, following from my video where I took at look at S-Video vs RGB SCART For the PS1, here we look at how the image quality changes for the PS2 when using Composite, S-Video & RGB SCART!

Is there a difference?

Let's find out!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay
Composite Vs S-Video For PS1 Games - youtube.com/watch?v=xQEIvh0hDE4

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Composite Vs S Video Vs RGB Intro
1:07 - Colin McRae Rally 04
2:29 - Guilty Gear X2
3:37 - Need For Speed Most Wanted
4:38 - WRC 3
5:34 - Soulcalibur II
6:49 - Black
7:50 - Alias
8:37 - Tekken 5
9:23 - Silent Hill 3
10:00 - Street Fighter Alpha Anthology
10:48 - Star Wars The Force Unleashed
11:12 - Haunting Ground
11:45 - Conclusion

Equipment Used For This Episode -

- OSSC With RGB SCART Cables Set @Passthrough Mode & Line 2x
- Retroscaler 2x With S-Video & Composite CablesSet @Passthrough Modes
- All Games Tested Were PAL Versions
- Cables Used Were The Sony Official Cables For All Video Types
- Recorded Into The Elgato HD60s Plus Via OBS @100mbps

#rgbscart #ps2 #playstation2

RGB SCART Vs S-Video For PS1 Games - Affros Curiosities

Affros Curiosities Official 2024-02-28 | In a previous video, I showed you how composite cables fared against S-Video cables for the PS1! How does S-Video fare against RGB SCART? Is there a big improvement?

Let's find out!

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay
Composite Vs S-Video - youtube.com/watch?v=xQEIvh0hDE4

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - Composite Vs S Video Recap
1:15 - Resident Evil 2
2:11 - Rally Cross
3:01 - Silent Hill
3:58 - Tekken 3
4:57 - Tobal No1
5:32 - Kensei Sacred Fist
5:58 - Took World Touring Cars
7:00 - Tomb Raider II
7:34 - The Italian Job
8:13 - Street Fighter Alpha 3
9:35 - Jet Moto
10:27 - Conclusion

Equipment Used For This Episode -

- OSSC With RGB SCART Cables Set @line 2x & Passthrough Modes
- Retroscaler 2x With S-Video Cables Set @line 2x & Passthrough Modes
- All Games Tested Were PAL Versions
- Cables Used Were The Sony Official Cables For Both RGB SCART & S-Video
- Recorded Into The Elgato HD60s Plus Via OBS @100mbps