Carts

I think the HUD needs something a little more iconic for the 2-, 4-, 8-, and 16-bit resolution indicators. I'm not sure the it needs anymore numbers crammed in it.

So I'm toying with the idea of using the shape of the equivalent Nintendo cartridge to represent each resolution (with a floppy for 2-bit since all the carts preceding the NES were just non-descript rectangles).

While not as strong conceptually as the DIPs I was initially considering I think these carts lack the nerdiness and numerical baggage of the alternatives and as a result are stronger visually and cognitively.

Or maybe not, maybe these are just easter egg icons.

Posted on Jan 6, 2010

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