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You really don't understand how a crisper image and smoother controls can't enhance the experience? Like when you have the option of watching a video at 1080p or 4k why opt for 480p or less? And that's not even a video game.
I literally make this choice almost every day. Why? Because I can have either my dvd player or the ps3 hooked up. I do not like using the latter for playback so I'm watching the DVD version if I have it. I'd have to run the calculations but I'm pretty sure at least 75% of my collection is DVD only. I get whatever is cheapest for most movies since the quality only matters for a small amount. Office Space isn't any better at 1080p or 4k.
Doesn't really apply to streaming since I don't even pay for 4k and I'm pretty sure 1080p is default unless the show isn't available at that res.
By that logic you couldn't enjoy a movie like the godfather or gone with the wind prior to 4k technology because it wasn't clean enough for you. I bet you also love watching old films with true motion and grain smoothing
Haha cinemas existed. Old people watched old movies at home on 4:3 ratio with tiny screens. It's not that it can't be enjoyed, but what we have now with restored aspect ratio and better scans is an improved product.
Most of those movies were never meant to be watched with "improved technology". Just like how ps1 games look trash on a 4k tv
Haha. First off PS1 games were made with CRTs in mind which don't use pixels to begin with so a 720p or 1080p screen would be terrible. Which lets be real. Outside of hardcore enthusiasts the average person isn't going to have a heavy CRT in their house.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea6tw-gulnQ
And actually 4k oleds are great for emulating CRT effects with CRT Shaders over lower resolution non CRT devices and more resolution would make the effect better.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yNmJ0n-QMCY
And film actually...
https://camerasnipe.com/difference-between-35mm-film-resolution-digital/#Is_film_higher_resolution_than_digital
So yes old films on new TVs are definitely closer to the cinematic experience in theaters than CRTs. Not to mention the wider aspect ratio of films leading to content not being cut like they were for old TVs.
Not sure why you are so resistant to the idea of using better technology. If you are that resistant to 60 fps+ and higher resolutions you can stick with it, but other people will opt for the better performance and visuals if it's an option.