CRT-Guest-Advanced, HD and NTSC for ReShade!

[Cyber]

@Specialt1212

I guess I’m confused about this, Per the link you provided it indicates that I should set X & Y Resolution to what is found in the Preprocessor definitions.

Yes, you might be a little confused. The instructions state:

Always make sure Resolution_X and Resolution_Y are the same size as Resolution X and Resolution Y respectively.

The part about preprocessor definitions does not give you the correct values, it’s merely a note to help you to physically locate where the parameters are in the list (not the values you should put in).

The values you should use should match the native, unscaled resolution of the content.

Only then will you get the correct number of scanlines.

[Specialt1212]

Thank you. I appreciate you explaining that. For GBA, the original resolution is 240x160. The scanlines now appear to line up with the RetroArch example.

The clarity on the image, darker tint, and blurry/stretched text I assume would have to be adjusted within other ReShade settings. Any suggestions on which particular settings I would need to adjust?

[Superdonkeyjack]

So, I have to use DX9 even though I use Vulkan?

[Superdonkeyjack]

I need help configuring like RGB or S-video settings for like the Duckstation, PCSX2 and Dolphin. I’m looking for the nostalgia but cleaner shader for these emulators and not interested in HD upscaling. I prefer the authentic look to these. Thank you.

[Superdonkeyjack]

Hello, can anyone help on getting the perfect settings from Composite to RGB for standalone PCSX2 and Dolphin?

[JOHN30011887]

Any chance in an update to the newest version of crt-guest-advanced from 2023-11-24-r1

[Defreezer]

Would you also consider porting shaders such as Gdapt and MiSTer’s Genesis composite blending shaders to Reshade?

[Cyber]

@Defreezer

MiSTer’s Genesis composite blending shaders to Reshade

What’s available on MiSTer is not as advanced as what’s currently available for ReShade or RetroArch so there’s no need to port from MiSTer to ReShade or RetroArch.

ReShade Discussion Thread

I’ve noticed that ReShade’s been talked about a lot on this forum, but there isn’t exactly a General Thread about it yet. So I’m making one to make it easier for people to find ReShade converted RetroArch shaders, talk about them, make them and notify us of updates. Here’s all of the current converted shaders I’ve managed to find on GitHub: Source site: https://reshade.me/

Converting MiSTer FPGA Composite Blending shader to GLSL

This shader is very good at dealing with Genesis\MD dithering. It’s already ported to Retroarch thanks to Aeana. But I want to use it on an old phone which is gl only. Is it hard to convert? Here’s the source.

Also, here’s a decent alternative to using ReShade in Windows for using RetroArch shaders with non-RetroArch stuff:

Official release thread for WindowCast core

WindowCast for Libretro (formerly WGC Window Capture) Libretro core to capture the contents of another window for video processing. This is useful, for say, capturing the output of a standalone emulator (like xemu, Dolphin standalone, RPCS3 or PCSX2 nightlies) or a PC game running in a window and then processing it with RetroArch’s shader stack. Here’s an example of the core in action, capturing Dead Cells (image courtesy of HyperspaceMadness). [MegaBezel-deadcells1] Download I plan to event…

[Defreezer]

If that’s the case, I suppose Gdapt or sgenpt will do. I’m aware of ShaderGlass and WindowCast but they’re not really compatible with my system.

[Lyn]

Is there a correct configuration to get these to work well with modern indie games using pixel art? I’ve tried many configurations but whenever the screen moves vertically in certain games such as Stardew Valley and Risk of Rain Returns the effects seem to blur out or become extremely jittery on my 4k monitor

[DevilSingh]

Updated the shaders to the latest (crt-guest-advanced-2023-12-02-release1) version!

CRT-Guest-ReShade

CRT-Guest-DX9

ReShade-Shaders (Random shaders. Also includes an updated NTSC-Adaptive shader.)

Changes & Fixes -

1. Unified the separate sets of Resolution settings into one (so just Resolution_X and Resolution_Y now), as ReShade now allows per shader Preprocessor Definitions.

2. Fixed the broken Integer Scaling and Overscan settings.

3. Fixed Sharpness settings causing artifacts/glitches in CRT-Guest-HD & CRT-Guest-NTSC.

Some shots -

[Drybonz]

Would you use this for things that don’t have a RA core and work with Megabezel? What would be the main use for this? Thanks.

[Cyber]

@Drybonz

What would be the main use for this?

This can be used if you want to use CRT Shaders outside of RetroArch.

Reshade Guide - CRT Shaders for PC Games - Retro TV Filter

[Drybonz]

Awesome. I have it set up and figured out where to put the Guest shaders (it’s in the game folder>reshade-shaders after you configure Reshade for that game, for anyone else wondering). I want to use it with Hypseus, but don’t know what API to use. Also, do I point it to the hypseus.exe (as opposed to one of the .bat files)? Thanks for the help.

edit Answering some of my own questions here in case it helps someone else at some point. Looks like Hypseus needs the DX9 shader. Doesn’t seem to like the NTSC version. Yes, point the Reshade to hypseus.exe. Haven’t been able to get the scanlines looking normal yet, but still working on it. I have the 4k version of Dragon’s Lair for hypseus, but I get an “unable to compile” error in the Guest settings if I enter a resolution of 2160.

[DevilSingh]

For DX9 games make sure you are using shaders from this CRT-Guest-DX9 link. I have only PPSSPP to test DX9 and everything works perfectly there.

[Drybonz]

Thanks for the reply. I double checked to make sure it was the DX9 package, and it was. I can get Dead Cells Steam version set up and looking good (with the DX11-12 package I believe), but using the DX9 package with hypseus for Dragon’s Lair HD I can’t enter the y resolution without the “unable to compile” error, and it refuses to compile the NTSC.fx, so I just removed it. With the regular CRT royale in hypseus it looks mostly normal, but with the Guest shaders it looks jaggy and low res.

[Jackie_Fresco]

Hello, could you please explain exactly how to install them? Also should I set the resolution of my display, or the game’s resolution?

[DevilSingh]

Just use the ReShade installer to set it all up then put the Shaders and Textures folder in the game’s/emulator’s folder where the game’s/emulator’s exe is located.

And you need to set the res to the game’s resolution not your monitor’s.

[DevilSingh]

I think I found the issue just need some more testing.

[Drybonz]

Thanks for working on that. Another quick question… is TATE mode supposed to be unavailable on the HD version?