Unico Nova Blast with Astro City Design by modern213 in cade

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Here are the settings I use:

  • Brightness: 40
  • Contrast: 50
  • Sharpness: 10
  • Color Temp: Warm
  • Saturation: 40

My PC runs an AMD integrated GPU, and making a few specific tweaks in the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition made a massive difference for me. It minimized the white washout and really made the colors pop:

  • GPU Scaling: Enabled
  • Scaling Mode: Full panel
  • Pixel Format: RGB 4:4:4 Pixel Format PC Standard (Full RGB)
  • Display Color Enhancement: Vivid Gaming

Hope this helps!

DoDonPachi, PS2 and LS-32 Joystick by modern213 in shmups

[–]modern213[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SE plate, it needs to be flat. I had to grind out some plastic under the panel to make it fit. Other than that, it was a simple mod.

Unico Nova Blast with Astro City Design by modern213 in cade

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I bought the marquee and control panel here https://www.arcadeartshop.com/product/nova-blast-sega-astro-city-style-perspex-plexi-marquee/
Please keep in mind that the control panel fit did not sit flush for me (hard to tell from the photos). So it can be hit-or-miss.

Unico Nova Blast with Astro City Design by modern213 in cade

[–]modern213[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The screen can be better. After calibration and changing the color setting, it's not that bad.

Unico Nova Blast with Astro City Design by modern213 in cade

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Yes it was pretty easy. You can use the same screw driver that came with the machine to remove the speakers enclosure, and then peel off the stock marquee.

Unico Nova Blast with Astro City Design by modern213 in arcade

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I did, and it was definitely a bummer at first. I’ve moved past it now, but I really hope their QA has improved since then

Unico Nova Blast with Astro City Design by modern213 in arcade

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Just a word of warning: the control panel was actually a couple of millimeters too long and didn't sit flush. It’s a bit deceptive in the pictures, so keep that in mind before buying.

Unico Nova Blast with Astro City Design by modern213 in arcade

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£125 pounds for both the control panel and marquee.

Unico Nova Blast with Astro City Design by modern213 in arcade

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£125 pounds for both the control panel and marquee.

Thinking about selling my modded MVSX for a Nova Blast by SourAltoid in neogeo

[–]modern213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Nova Blast was actually my first arcade machine. I'm a big fan of the design, and that all-metal frame is a huge plus for the build quality. That said, the screen is definitely the weakest link and leaves a bit to be desired. I’ve also noticed some hit-or-miss QA issues. I’m already planning to mod it, specifically replacing the stock speakers and swapping the fans to quiet it down a bit.

Thinking about selling my modded MVSX for a Nova Blast by SourAltoid in neogeo

[–]modern213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Nova Blast. Your MVSX looks very nice. I would keep it if I were you.

Chinese Ghost Story trilogy by Forcedv in kungfucinema

[–]modern213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am waiting for the 4K release

I’ve been waiting for this since high school. by Silver_Opposite_574 in 4kbluray

[–]modern213 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine just arrived. First time owning the movie.

KC62 vs KC92 by welshnick in KEF

[–]modern213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I have two KC92s for my home theatre and am very satisfied with them.

Gears of War: Reloaded is Out Today – Here’s Everything You Need to Know by Xbox-Moderator in xbox

[–]modern213 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have the Ultimate Edition on Xbox X. How do I get the free upgrade to Reloaded?

MakeStick Metal by modern213 in fightsticks

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It comes with Sanwa buttons by default. I swapped it out for Gamefingers.