Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Unlocking 16 colors on a machine that was never meant to show them.
In this video I explore how the Olivetti Prodest PC1 can generate NTSC artifact colors using its CGA‑compatible video hardware. We walk through the signal behavior, the timing tricks, and how classic CGA games used these techniques to display “fake” 16‑color graphics on composite monitors.
If you’re into retro PCs, CGA quirks, demo effects, or obscure hardware hacks, this one is for you.
Unlocking 16 colors on a machine that was never meant to show them.
In this video I explore how the Olivetti Prodest PC1 can generate NTSC artifact colors using its CGA‑compatible video hardware. We walk through the signal behavior, the timing tricks, and how classic CGA games used these techniques to display “fake” 16‑color graphics on composite monitors.
If you’re into retro PCs, CGA quirks, demo effects, or obscure hardware hacks, this one is for you.










