i dont know about graphics, But the best way for my to appreciate the size of a 24" screen is to see my parents for a week, and be stuck with 11" netbooks, side to side scrolling never mind up and down. when i come home its like using cinema screens 

yea most graphics 20 years ago were realistic to us at the time.
looking back wow they are a blocky mess with horrible low res textures.
As i have gotten older i have started to appreciate the art direction in games rather than obsessing over raw graphic realism that most people crave.![]()