Resolution Comparison Capcom CPS1 arcade machine and SNES

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Maximum resolution:

CPS1     320x187 = 59,840 pixels 
SNES     256x224 = 57,344 pixels

Magic Sword 

Active play area:

Arcade   320x159 = 50,880 pixels 
SNES     256x183 = 46,848 pixels


 

Knights of the Round

Active play area:

Arcade   320x159 = 50,880 pixels
SNES     256x168 = 43,008 pixels
 

Final Fight Arcade then SNES

Arcade   320x187 = 59,840 pixels
SNES     256x195 = 49,920 pixels




 

Final Fight CD

Mega CD 320x224 = 76,800 pixels.



 








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