Voodoo 2
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A 3D accelerator card from 3dfx used to run accelerated versions of older PC games.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by product launches, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 4Hacker News·10/16/2026product_launchWhy software rendering still looks best in some retro games
The article argues that classic DOS games can look better when run with their original software renderers at modern high resolutions on fast hardware. It highlights titles like Quake, Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Tomb Raider, and Ion Fury, and notes that native DOS hardware setups still matter for preserving the intended experience.