I've always preferred 16-bit, but I was forced to play in 8-bit for decent frame rates. It wasn't until recently I had the chance to get a fast computer to experience 16-bit in all its glory (although lighting effects hurt the fps a bit). But since I've played in 8-bit for so long that I still get annoyed when people neglect it, like when tileset makers don't take the time to make textured backgrounds and water work in 8-bit and decide it's not important enough to change after reviewers complain despite the fact it's easy to fix these days.