Why do games have sprite flicker? | Game Boy Explained #gameboy

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Ever wondered why retro games exhibit sprite flicker? Of course the console is being overwhelemed, but what is actually going on at the low level?

All of my footage captured on real hardware with official cartridges when possible! Typically a Japanese Super Famicom with JP Super Game Boy and and RGB SCART cable going into the OSSC and captured using Elgato HD60 S.

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