As for the MiSTer platform, it really shines on a CRT. Visually, it's as close as you can get to original hardware without actually using original hardware, and the UX is somewhat like using original hardware with a (good) flashcart.

However, it hasn't replaced software emulation as my primary way of experiencing old games, mostly due to the general lack of savestates, but also because being close to original hardware can be annoying over HDMI...

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Almost two months in, what can I say about the MMS2, and the MiSTer platform in general?

The MMS2 is great, but not without room for improvement:

• It'd be nice if it had USB-C PD instead of a 5V barrel jack. But I guess that would've added to the price.

• The signal out of the analogue DIN9 port is noticeably dimmer than it should be. Bumping the gain (contrast) on a CRT fixes it, but it's annoying (not enough for me to get an HD15/SCART adaptor, though).

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