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From: Zersterer <nochsfentor@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: Did EGA Save PC Gaming?
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:24:03 -0500
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Mike S. wrote:
> On Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:20:49 +0200, "Werner P." <werpu@gmx.at> wrote:
> 
>> I went from an Atari 8 bit to a PC... speaking of a cold shower
>> graphically and soundwise!
> 
> I think the first game I played on a PC was King's Quest IV. I have a
> vivid memory of being both enthralled and confused at the difference
> in sound and graphic quality from my C-64.
> 
>   The graphics were much better on the PC.  I never saw a game that
> looked as good as KQ IV. But the sound was awful. Just awful compared
> to my C-64. I only learned later about 'sound cards' and that my new
> PC did not have one! The internal speaker is worse then CGA to me.
> 
It's all about how you use it.  I've heard some great stuff over the PC:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xdk8aQqrFU

This is just over the PC, you know, it's better.