How many graphic BITS are arcades?

hehehaha · Post by **hehehaha** » Thu Oct 17, 2002 11:31 pm

Since we got the dreamcast,xbox,gamecube,ps2 that are 128 bits, how many bits are the arcades NOW A DAYS? and how many bits 5 years or 10 years ago? Im talking like from Pacman arcade graphics to Area 51 graphics to Marvel VS Capcom 2 .. to today..

BlackAura · Post by **BlackAura** » Thu Oct 17, 2002 11:58 pm

Once you get over 32-bit systems, there's not really any difference. 32-bit systems can actually emulate most 64+ bit systems, but not quite as fast. It's nothing like the difference between 8, 16 and 32 bit systems.

An Xbox is actually 32-bit, and the Dreamcast and PS2 behave like they are too.

Generally, arcades are the same as the equivalent home hardware, maybe a little more advanced (because they cost more). So old Pacman arcade machines would be 8-bit, and modern ones like Marvel VS Capcom 2 would be 32+ bits, depending on what kind of hardware they've got.

Veggita2099 · Post by **Veggita2099** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 12:33 am

Up until the playstation 1 and Saturn came out seemed like arcade systems always outperformed home systems. It has been years since I paid to play a arcade game. All they are anymore is overpriced 2d or 3d fighting games that can be played on consoles.