About ReplayOS...

[ONecessario]

I don't know if there already is a thread on this topic, but I searched for one and I didn't find anything.

So, have some of you already heard about Replay OS?

To sum up, it's a retro gaming Raspberry Pi (Zero/3/4/5) image focused on low latency and CRT support.

What I most liked about this OS is just how simple and direct it is. The interface is crude, but this is exactly what I want in a multi system emulation machine. No boxarts, no fancy interfaces, no slow transitions, etc, just pure functionality.

I know it's possible to simplify the RetroArch interface the same way, but it's not like that out of the box.

I think the only thing ReplayOS is missing right now is Retroachievements hardcore mode and a high resolution option for 5th generation systems. But again, on a CRT they look flawless.

The low latency feature that the OS is aiming for seems legit. At least the input response feels good. I don't have a MISTer FPGA, so I can't personally attest to just how close it is, but some YouTubers (ReplayOSvsMister) made comparisons and they got good results.

 

[Sorion]

I must say it's an interesting project, I'll give it a try with my raspberry pi 4 at some point, the thing is, I have a PVM class JVC monitor lying around that I don't really use that much anymore, since I no longer have a huge collection of physical games. I tried to use that montior with my the raspberry pi 4, but I only got a 480i output, for 240p games that's quite disappointing due to the shimmer on interlaced resolutions. I wonder if ReplayOS can display a native 240p out of the box, that would be awesome

 

[StoneyKenobi]

Looking into this now. Thank you for sharing.