a later generation display device may be connected to the video output port of an older electronic device which utilized an earlier generation display such as a dot matrix display . the early generation display is replaced with the later generation display . the display device includes software which receives graphic data through the video output port and identifies which frame is currently being streamed . the display device matches the frame being streamed to a stored graphic frame having a higher resolution and / or color . the matched frame is delivered to the later generation device so that the user can experience a higher quality visual effect by retrofitting the older electronic device with the later generation display .