Best CRT Shaders for PS1 - DuckStation Settings @ggdeku

ggdeku You can find the CRT shader I'm using, CRT-Guest-NTSC, here:
CRT-Guest-DX9 by DevilSingh: github.com/HelelSingh/CRT-Guest-DX9

LibRetro thread about the shaders for more info: forums.libretro.com/t/crt-guest-advanced-hd-and-ntsc-for-reshade/41880

Install in: Duckstation/shaders/reshade

On the github page, click the green "Code" button and select "Download ZIP." Then all you have to do is unzip the files, and put the two folders "Shaders" and "Textures" in your folder path: Duckstation/shaders/reshade. (you can make the folders if they aren't there already.)

-- UPDATES --
1. There is another version of the shader that also works but does not need the Preshader to be included in the post-processing menu. You can find it here: CRT-Guest-Reshade github.com/HelelSingh/CRT-Guest-ReShade

2. Some commenters said it didn't work until the files were put in "Duckstation/resources/shaders". If you are having problems, try putting the files there.

3. I missed a setting in the video. For the very first shader option "NTSC Custom Artifacting Value," I recommend turning it all the way down.

4. In Final Fantasy 7 I noticed a strange red line going down the middle of the screen. Increasing the setting "(Transform to) Shadow Mask" to 0.5 fixes the problem.
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Intro: 00:00
Settings: 00:25
High Resolution Scanlines: 02:30
Resolution Scaling: 02:43
MegaMan Legends 2: 02:57
Castlevania SOTN: 04:00
Metal Gear Solid: 04:43
Final Fantasy VII: 05:54
PGXP Comparison: 06:53
(Vagrant Story + Resident Evil 2)

*SETTINGS*

*ENHANCEMENTS TAB*
Internal Res Scale: 9x (4k)

Texture Filtering: Nearest-Neighbor

Downsampling: Box
--Change the multiplier to your preference, but I like 3x for clarity

OPTIONAL - PGXP (stabilizes the PS1’s classic warping textures)
--Geometry Correction
--Perspective Correct Textures
--Culling Correction

*POST-PROCESSING TAB*
Add CRT-Guest Preshader and CRT-Guest-NTSC in that order

CRT-Guest-NTSC Settings:

NTSC Custom Artifacting Value - 0

NTSC Resolution Scaling - 2 (defaults at 1)
--Change to your preference/depending on the game. I prefer setting it to 2 for most games for clarity. It might not be “accurate,” but it looks great to me as a type of “modern PS1” aesthetic.

Gamma Input - 1.95
--Lower to increase brightness
Gamma Output - 2.2
--Raise to increase brightness

High Resolution Scanlines - 1
--Fixes misaligned scanlines. Should be on.

Horizontal Glow Sigma - 0.2 (default 1.2)
Vertical Glow Sigma - 0.2 (default 1.2)
--The Glow Sigma settings recreate that phosphorus glow of a CRT, but the default setting looks way too over the top to me. I turned both settings down and I think it looks a lot better. Try raising it higher to see what you like.

CRT Mask - 6
--Adjust to your preference

updated 8 months ago

Best CRT Shaders for PS1 - DuckStation Settings

ggdeku 2024-02-10 | You can find the CRT shader I'm using, CRT-Guest-NTSC, here:
CRT-Guest-DX9 by DevilSingh: github.com/HelelSingh/CRT-Guest-DX9

LibRetro thread about the shaders for more info: forums.libretro.com/t/crt-guest-advanced-hd-and-ntsc-for-reshade/41880

Install in: Duckstation/shaders/reshade

On the github page, click the green "Code" button and select "Download ZIP." Then all you have to do is unzip the files, and put the two folders "Shaders" and "Textures" in your folder path: Duckstation/shaders/reshade. (you can make the folders if they aren't there already.)

-- UPDATES --
1. There is another version of the shader that also works but does not need the Preshader to be included in the post-processing menu. You can find it here: CRT-Guest-Reshade github.com/HelelSingh/CRT-Guest-ReShade

2. Some commenters said it didn't work until the files were put in "Duckstation/resources/shaders". If you are having problems, try putting the files there.

3. I missed a setting in the video. For the very first shader option "NTSC Custom Artifacting Value," I recommend turning it all the way down.

4. In Final Fantasy 7 I noticed a strange red line going down the middle of the screen. Increasing the setting "(Transform to) Shadow Mask" to 0.5 fixes the problem.
------------

Intro: 00:00
Settings: 00:25
High Resolution Scanlines: 02:30
Resolution Scaling: 02:43
MegaMan Legends 2: 02:57
Castlevania SOTN: 04:00
Metal Gear Solid: 04:43
Final Fantasy VII: 05:54
PGXP Comparison: 06:53
(Vagrant Story + Resident Evil 2)

*SETTINGS*

*ENHANCEMENTS TAB*
Internal Res Scale: 9x (4k)

Texture Filtering: Nearest-Neighbor

Downsampling: Box
--Change the multiplier to your preference, but I like 3x for clarity

OPTIONAL - PGXP (stabilizes the PS1’s classic warping textures)
--Geometry Correction
--Perspective Correct Textures
--Culling Correction

*POST-PROCESSING TAB*
Add CRT-Guest Preshader and CRT-Guest-NTSC in that order

CRT-Guest-NTSC Settings:

NTSC Custom Artifacting Value - 0

NTSC Resolution Scaling - 2 (defaults at 1)
--Change to your preference/depending on the game. I prefer setting it to 2 for most games for clarity. It might not be “accurate,” but it looks great to me as a type of “modern PS1” aesthetic.

Gamma Input - 1.95
--Lower to increase brightness
Gamma Output - 2.2
--Raise to increase brightness

High Resolution Scanlines - 1
--Fixes misaligned scanlines. Should be on.

Horizontal Glow Sigma - 0.2 (default 1.2)
Vertical Glow Sigma - 0.2 (default 1.2)
--The Glow Sigma settings recreate that phosphorus glow of a CRT, but the default setting looks way too over the top to me. I turned both settings down and I think it looks a lot better. Try raising it higher to see what you like.

CRT Mask - 6
--Adjust to your preference

FFXVI - Rime Gigaflare Relaunch Combo

ggdeku 2023-07-06 | Uses Phoenix, Shiva, Garuda, Bahamut, and Odin.

Downthrust Burst - Rift Slip - Charge Attack - Precision Sic - Frostbite Dash - Phoenix Shift - Attack 1 - Air Burst - A2 - A3 - Charged Shot - Deadly Embrace - A1 - A2 - Downthrust JC - A123 combo - Charge Shot - Rime - Phoenix Shift - Wicked Weave - A1 - Air Charge Attack - Rift Slip - Downthrust - Cold Snap - Gigaflare

#FF16 #cliverosfield #finalfantasy #finalfantasy16 #ffxvi #combo #torgal

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Dungeon Gameplay (1440p) - Lanayru Mining Facility

ggdeku 2020-09-14 | I've been replaying Skyward Sword on Dolphin and wanted to upload some high-quality footage to show how amazing this game looks at high resolutions. Skyward Sword is a great game and deserves a proper HD rerelease.

Captured in Dolphin at 1440p with 8x SSAA and 16x Anisotropic Filtering.

Zelda Skyward Sword Lanayru Post-Dungeon Cutscene (1440p)

ggdeku 2020-09-10 | Footage of the cutscene that plays after the Lanayru Mining Facility Dungeon. Captured in Dolphin at 1440p with 8x SSAA and 16x Anisotropic Filtering.

Dolphin has a few tiny hiccups during cutscenes in this game, but they aren't a big deal. The actual gameplay is 100% smooth for me.

I captured this footage to share a glimpse into what an official Skyward Sword HD rerelease could look like.

BotW - Linkle mod on pc

ggdeku 2019-06-16 | BotW running on CEMU at 1440p.

I get about 60-80 fps on the overworld and about 110 to 130 fps in shrines.

i5 6600k @ 4.2
RTX 2080

Sonic 3 & Knuckles - AIR and CRT

ggdeku 2019-04-07 | Sonic 3 AIR is an amazing fan-made port/remaster of 3&K. I have a Sony PVM set up next to my PC so I got to test the original and the new port together! It's great!

Next gen netcode

ggdeku 2015-10-22 | Good game.

SHAREfactory™
store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/tid=CUSA00572_00

DMC4SE: some Vergil clips

ggdeku 2015-06-29 | These are a couple clips I got while playing DMC4SE. This is my first time playing DMC4 so I'm still trying to learn all the intricacies of the game.

Bloodborne: clip chalice boss into pillar

ggdeku 2015-03-31 | Stuck on this boss for hours. Got him to jump back at the right angle to clip the pillar. Defiled chalice is hard :(

Noctis Dance

ggdeku 2015-03-21 | Noctis showing off his slick moves. -- Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/ggdeku

Melee: moonwalk from a dashdance

ggdeku 2015-03-15 | moonwalking from a dashdance -- Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/ggdeku

Bounce Bounce Bounce

ggdeku 2015-03-15 | Funny young link kill on Battlefield. -- Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/ggdeku

Top Ten Games of 2014

ggdeku 2014-12-22 | Last year I did a write-up of my Top Ten(which you can read here: http://bit.ly/1wBmM2M), so this year I thought I would try my hand at making a video. I wanted to keep it simple, and just let the music and footage take over. Hopefully you like it.

The song is L.O.V.E by Onra http://youtu.be/000hKKSDMvg

Shoutsout to the YouTube channels that some of my footage is from.

DCKRTF gameplay is from NintendoProductions youtube.com/watch?v=TiOqpEwWLkw

Super Time Force gameplay is from Keiny Lai youtube.com/watch?v=eWZaJ5F6M2U

USF4 gameplay is from CapcomFighters youtube.com/watch?v=_eOujn4XoY4

Bravely Default gameplay is from Games of All Generations in HD Jr youtube.com/watch?v=yWhd0QmlAeU

Mario Kart 8 gameplay is from Platty youtube.com/watch?v=TlUQGQUHxGc

Dark Souls 2 gameplay is from Best Friends Play youtube.com/watch?v=-E0h36uzy_M

Bayo 2 gameplay is from Daedron12 youtube.com/watch?v=JdMnCG-iJlo

The Legend of Korra - Mecha Tank quick kill

ggdeku 2014-10-22 | An enemy that once had way too much health goes down in seconds. -- Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/ggdeku

Tekken 7 reveal trailer EVO 2014 with crowd reactions

ggdeku 2014-07-14 | twitter.com/ggdeku

Project M Target Test Lv.1 Fox 7.83

ggdeku 2014-03-26 | ...

NOBY NOBY BOY hidden song