Meh... If given the choice of having pure output vs. simulated degradation, I'd choose pure every time. All 8 and 16-bit games look so much better on a PC monitor. Just my opinion, of course.
Quote: Emulating the square edges of the NES pad digging into your palms is still optional though ;-)
I never had that problem, but my left thumb hurt like hell for what seemed like months after getting a NES.