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Back in the '80s I was perfectly happy with the 8-bit graphics of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Sega Master System (SMS). Once I saw the improved visuals of the Genesis and Super Nintendo (SNES), though, it was hard to go back.
I selected 10 classic characters at random to show you how much nicer their sprites look thanks to the wider color palette of 16-bit consoles.
| Streets of Rage 2 (SMS) | Streets of Rage 2 (Genesis) |
| Mega Man (NES) | Mega Man 7 (SNES) |
| Alex Kidd in Miracle World (SMS) | Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle (Genesis) |
| Final Fantasy (NES) | Final Fantasy VI (SNES) |
| Ecco the Dolphin (SMS) | Ecco the Dolphin (Genesis) |
| Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES) | Super Mario All-Stars (SNES) |
| Space Harrier (SMS) | Space Harrier II (Genesis) |
| The Legend of Zelda (NES) | TLoZ: A Link to the Past (SNES) |
| Shinobi (SMS) | Revenge of Shinobi (Genesis) |
| Mighty Final Fight (NES) | Final Fight (SNES) |
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