Vic George 2K3 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 The original model Genesis/Mega Drive was rather deceptive-looking when I first saw it in a videogame magazine months before it made its American debut. The raised dome area where the cartridge was inserted originally made me think that this system had a built-in CD-ROM drive. That would have been impressive if that had been the case, considering that NEC was bringing the PC Engine over to the States as the TurboGrafx-16 with an optional CD-ROM drive as one of its accessories. But that to me doesn't qualify it as "ugly". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Chrispy Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I would have to wind it down to the Sears Super Video Arcade or the Sega Genesis (model 2 with Sega Cd and 32X)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I wouldn't call this pretty, that's for sure! Does that thing actually work? Do the lights dim when you power it up? LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I wouldn't call this pretty, that's for sure! Does that thing actually work? Do the lights dim when you power it up? LOL. It's the Leaning Tower of Sega! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I wouldn't call this pretty, that's for sure! Does that thing actually work? Do the lights dim when you power it up? LOL. It's the Leaning Tower of Sega! It's not actually mine, I just googled that pic. I'd never gang-rape my Sega like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 I wouldn't call this pretty, that's for sure! Does that thing actually work? Do the lights dim when you power it up? LOL. It's the Leaning Tower of Sega! It's not actually mine, I just googled that pic. I'd never gang-rape my Sega like that. HAHAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Dracon Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) Does that thing actually work? I think no, because sms adaptor. But sms adapt. work in 32x and nomad. Edited February 13, 2008 by LS_Dracon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmOneGarand Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'd vote the SuperGrafx.. even though it wasn't released outside of Japan it was pretty tacky looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari5200 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I never did like this poc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 I never did like this poc. The Gizmondo? I never heard of this handheld device. Any well known documents on it? New on the market? Anthony.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 It looks like a shape of a taco or a Jamaican beef pattie. Yummy-yummy. Anthony.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Rob Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I never did like this poc. The Gizmondo? I never heard of this handheld device. Any well known documents on it? New on the market? Anthony.... LOL! I don't even know what to tell you. The story is just so good. It's mentioned in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhPQt_cIno4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic George 2K3 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 The Gizmondo in that picture looks like a handheld game system that took styling lessons from an old 1950s style radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) I never did like this poc. The Gizmondo? I never heard of this handheld device. Any well known documents on it? New on the market? Anthony.... LOL! I don't even know what to tell you. The story is just so good. It's mentioned in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhPQt_cIno4 Hi Guys: *Hehe*. I guess its invigorating for collectors to see that they saved a huge investment from staying away from that abomination. Anthony.... Edited February 15, 2008 by fdurso224 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I think the Kee Games 2600 console wins hands down. It hurts my eyes to even look at... Thank god it was only a prototype. Tempest wow,different and interesting! Uh huh! I think this looks cool! It's the Mork console: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 You gotta give extra dis to a console that desperately wanted to have style but couldnt pull it off, sorta like when Sears tries to have "hip" clothes. Your right this is an ugly system. I guess I forgot about it since I like playing it so much. I always liked the XEGS. I realize it's dated with the Miami Vice pastels, but still. I think the diagonal slot actually works, stylistically. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Follow that up with the 2600 Jr and the PSOne. I think all of Atari's "wedge" shaped designs are very classy and timeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primordial Ooze Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Sign me up for the "Original Nintendo is the ungliest game system" club. It was big, grey and boxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 My vote has to be the Coleco Adam computer. It's so damn big and bulky plus it won't operate without the printer attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee9977 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 basically, i consider any system dedicated or not that had wood grain as ugly. Reason being, well if it was actual wood grain, there is something interesting about that, but a wood grain sticker??? um no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameGirl420 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I never liked how the Super Nintendo looked compared to the Super Famicom. Looks really bland in comparison. Ohh I love how the original Sega Genesis looks tho! I always thought the headphone jack with the volume control was really neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodos8 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'd say the PS3 looks pretty crummy considering all that's come before it and the other current gen systems. As as far as classic systems go, I pretty much give them a pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland p Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I don't like the design of the wii. It's just too flimsy. The gamecube + contollers represents just what games/software should be, sturdy, bullit-proof, simple. This makes it (for me) the best design ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frotz Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 The Wii looks too weird. The PS3 is a good piece of hardware, but the curved top bugs me. I would rather it be flat so things like controllers could be easily placed on top. I liked the look of the SNES. It's the one-half-or-the-other discoloration that made it turn ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 This thread almost made it a year without comment, but I never saw it before, so... I vote for the Sega Genesis. I always thought it was ugly, but it just gets uglier with age. The carts, add-ons, everything about it is ugly. I still have one, because I like the system in every other way. Virtua Racing is one of my favorite games of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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