The Gallery
There are many facets to this hobby, but the very simplest — and I am a simple man — is “game look good.” Here are some screenshots I’ve taken over the years via emulation.
Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter
Emulator: PCSX2 | Taken: June 2023
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Resident Evil
Emulator: Dolphin | Taken: September 2011
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Super Mario Galaxy 2
Emulator: Dolphin | Taken: November 2011
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Emulator: Dolphin | Taken: September 2012
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Final Fantasy IX
Emulator: eSPXe | Taken: January 2012
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Super Mario World
Emulator: bsnes | Taken: May 2012
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Final Fantasy VI
Emulator: bsnes | Taken: May 2012
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Nights: Into Dreams
Emulator: PCSX2 | Taken: March 2012
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Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Emulator: Dolphin | Taken: May 2020
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Tatsunoko vs. Capcom
Emulator: Dolphin | Taken: June 2022
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The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
Emulator: Dolphin | Taken: August 2021
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Final Fantasy 12
Emulator: PCSX2 | Taken: ???
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