TheNamec - Mega Bezel Packs Amiga, Commodore 64, VIC20, CRTgaming soon

RetroArch Additions Overlays
#225

Well, well,well… Commodore CDTV overlay, included in TheNamec Mega Bezel Commodore RC4

I need a square monitor! Too many pixels to display! I’m in doubt with the speaker on the left, should it stay or should it go?

Although based off Amiga500 hardware plus a CD-ROM reader, this was not officially branded as ‘Amiga’. Of course I had to add the floppy drive cd-1411 to enable compatibility with ADF floppy images. :grin:

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PS: too bad the display will end up covering the majority of this artwork, some scenes should really be vertical-only.

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#226

Truly a work of art! :grin: My vote is to keep the speaker but maybe de-saturate it to match.

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#227

Omg, my hype and excitement levels just skyrocketed, that looks amazing!

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#228

Everybody loves microwave oven design… so hail the newborn Ikegami TM14-17R!

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Coming soon in Mega Bezel : CRT Gaming pack.

PS: @Digitech, by “soon” I mean when next RetroArch will be out… :sob:

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#229

I mean, if it can cook my HungryMan TV dinners while I’m playing, it’s got my vote! :grin:

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#230

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Of course Ikegamis come with a cook to “safisfy your craving!” :rofl:

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#231

This looks fantastic, and yeah, I don’t think I’ve ever crossed my fingers this hard that Retroarch puts out a release soon. :no_mouth: Even just on the Commodore pack side and new 1080p presets for those, I’m so excited for it.

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#232

Believe me, just looking at how many things cool things the entire Mega Bezel Community kept building while waiting for release… really makes crossings everything crossable - ouch - a daily routine!

Let’s hope the update drop soon, I need some feedback on my latest folies to stay grounded to planet earth! :rocket:

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#233

2 questions : you mention RC4. Where can i find it or when is it expected to be released on your github? I saw the Mega Bezel is updated to V1.0.007_2022-08-29_Rev-1 and Duimon already made some changes to his presets. Do you also have to make changes to have it work with V1.0.007_2022-08-29_Rev-1

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#234

If I may. I think @TheNamec is using Retroarch features that are only currently available in the Nightly build.

Hense…

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#235

Loving the CRT Shader Preset and Geometry on these @TheNamec! Cudo’s to you for basing your new work around Integer scale for even cleaner CRT effects!

Do you know what would be really awesome?! A stereoscopic 3D version of these! That would be sooooo amazing!!! Literally the next level! Can you imagine that?

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#236

Current RC3.1 should work with latest Mega Bezel without problems.

Commodore pack RC4 will be out as soon as next Retroarch will be released, as it includes some new features not yet available in current public RetroArch.

CRTGaming pack will follow soon, as it’s based on the same customized preset framework.

Hopefully the wait will be over, sooner or later. :crossed_fingers:

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#237

Would that work on current RetroArch? Imagine that on VR!

Yup since RC4 all preset will include an option for easy-peasy interger scaling with flat bezels and faux-curved bezels. Pixel purists will enjoy this! :sunglasses:

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#238

Mannn looks really awesome! Can´t wait for the next RA release, it is starting to feel like christmas

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#239

retroarch 1.11 is released. does this mean rc4 is due to be released soon? anxiously waiting :yum:

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#240

Yes, same here. xD My heart skipped a beat when I saw that a new version was finally out. Knowing what’s coming in the next TheNamec pack and how the existing ones have already elevated my Amiga and C64’ng experience has me waiting with baited breath.

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#241

Ahah this really caught me by surprise! Fortunately I had quite a lot of things done.

Today I’ll do some extra icing on both assets and presets. It will be a long night!

I decided to enable all of the newest Mega Bezel marvels for you to enhance your retrogaming, like B-SPLINE filtered DREZ, new Hyllian de-dithering filter and super-xbr smoothing.

As we prepare our escape from the COMMODORE safe zone, we have to prepare for some serious CRT GAMING!

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#242

Heya bezellers! Finally after months of hard working (and waiting for the new RetroArch version coming out) the Mega Bezel Commodore RC4 is out!

Download it while it’s still hot on the Official DevBlog

Introducing a shiny new logo.

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I’ll post some insight articles on the official devblog as there’s really A LOT under the hood this time.

Also welcome final Amiga CDTV. :grin:

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This one is specially dedicated to @HyperspaceMadness: last months we pulled out really cool new tricks, the framework is growing faster than expected!

Here comes the changelog:

Mega Bezel Commodore Pack RC4 (October 2nd, 2022)

New release for public testing, complete overhaul of pixel shader chain based off the new MEGAREFERENCE SYSTEM. This enables for complex modular shaders mixing CRT masking, color correction, cables/signal, aspect ratios and my own variations called NMC SPICED FLAVOURS.

Minimum software requirements:

Content:

  • Added COMMODORE AMIGA CDTV scene
  • Added RETROWALLS DARKSTUCCO scene
  • Added RETROWALLS NEONSMOKE scene
  • Added NMC SPICED FLAVOURS SHARP presets: RGB, S-VIDEO, SMOOTH SCALEFX
  • Added NMC SPICED FLAVOURS SOFT presets: COMPOSITE, RGB, RGB SMOOTH, SMOOTH SUPER-XBR, UPSCALE DREZ 480p, MONOCHROME, VECTOR, WORN-OUT
  • Added MBZ VANILLA FLAVOURS SHARP presets: ADVANCED, LCD-GRID, POTATO, SMOOTH ADV, STANDARD
  • Added MBZ VANILLA FLAVOURS SOFT presets: NTSC ADVANCED, NTSC POTATO, NTSC SMOOTH ADV, NTSC STANDARD
  • Updated PHILIPS 21PT3326-V7 with “fake flat” cabinet glass reflection
  • Updated README with tech insights, quick start procedures and customization guides

Features:

  • Added MEGAREFERENCE SYSTEM to enable advanced visual customization
  • Added SHADER CONNECTORS to base vanilla Mega Bezel shaders
  • Added FLUIDVISION for responsive textured displays
  • Added CRT-MASK VISUAL LAYER to mimic original displays visual behavior
  • Added SIGNAL/CONNECTION VISUAL LAYER to influence visual clarity with special effects
  • Added COLOR-CORRECTION VISUAL LAYER to simulate real life CRTs colors
  • Added SCENE LIGHTNING VISUAL LAYER for advanced and vanilla day/night ambient lightning
  • Added DEVICE LIGHTNING VISUAL LAYER for advanced cabinet glass, tube diffuse, tube reflection static and tube shadow effects
  • Added GLOBAL OVERRIDE SETTINGS for users to toggle modular shaders (at their own peril!)

Enhancements:

  • Added CRT-ASPECT-RATIO AUTO for automatic aspect ratio detection
  • Added CRT-ASPECT-RATIO EXPLICIT 1.33 for forced 4:3 aspect ratio
  • Added CRT-ASPECT-RATIO PIXEL ASPECT RATIO for core based pixel aspect ratio
  • Added CRT-CABLES COMPONENT/RGB/SCART for best quality connection, sharp and crisp image
  • Added CRT-CABLES S-VIDEO for top quality connection, clean image
  • Added CRT-CABLES COMPOSITE for standard quality connection, some noise
  • Added CRT-CABLES RF-MODULATOR for bad quality connection, hum-bar and noise
  • Added CRT-COLOR-CORRECTION TEMPERATURE with cold (9300k) and warm (6800k) presets
  • Added CRT-COLOR-CORRECTION MONOCHROME with amber, aqua, black&white, blood and green presets
  • Added CRT-MASK APERTURE-GRILLE BASE for “-tron” family displays
  • Added CRT-MASK PLASMA for monochrome display visuals
  • Added CRT-MASK SHADOW-MASK PRO for generic dot-triad professional displays visuals
  • Added CRT-MASK SLOT-MASK CONSUMER for generic consumer TV visuals
  • Added CURVED FAUX bezel presets for curved bezels on a flat screen

Fixes:

  • Updated MEGA BEZEL REFLECTION SHADER presets parameters to latest public MBR shader version
  • Fixed FILENAME CASING CONVENTION for Linux users
  • Renamed NORMAL SCALING to FULL DEVICE SCALING
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Mega Bezel Reflection Shader! - Feedback and Updates
#243

Wow, this is quite the accomplishment @TheNamec!

I think all these permutations of different CRT Flavours will be a really great fun for people to try out all the different looks.

Awesome Stuff!

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#244

As impressive as the release post is, I expect it pales in comparison to the actual presets.

I also expect to learn a lot from the example you set. :star_struck:

Great work @TheNamec. Congratulations!

The Amiga CDTV!!! :exploding_head:

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