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  7. Posted

    Favorite Classics

    1. Tie (Atari 2600 & NES)

    2. Tie (Commodore 64 & SMS)

    3. Atari 7800

    4. Atari 8-bits (5200, 400/800, XL series, XE series)

    5. Colecovision

     

    Favorite Semi-Classics

    1. SNES

    2. Genesis

    3. PSX

    4. N64

    5. Sega CD

     

    Favorite Modern Consoles/Handhelds

    1. Tie (PS2 & Gamecube)

    2. Dreamcast

    3. GBA

     

    Least Favorite Consoles

    1. X-Box

    2. Virtual Boy

    3. 32X

    4. Sega Saturn

    5. Atari Jaguar

  11. Posted

    And so the XEGS was released as a "higher end" console/intro to computers machine in 1986 at the same time they were also pushing the 7800.

     

    This is why I said the XEGS was a "step back". It was a games console using 1978 technology. The 7800/NES/SMS were using ~1983-4 technology. The XEGS was outdated and should never have been released by Atari.

     

    IMO, the XEGS was an excellent system. The two big problems I have with it is that it had the wrong pack-ins and it was released at the wrong time. The XEGS should have been the 5200, and the 400/800 should have been the XEGS too.

  21. Posted

    If it has a rare game or controller, then I will not get it. I only want to get the common games that are fun and controllers that actually serve a big purpose.

     

    By getting those rare games and joysticks for a good price, you can use them to trade with members here for boatloads of those common games you want :D

     

    How do you feel about the homebrew scene, then if you think most of the games out there are too expesive? Those labor of loves usually sell for a lot more than a Pac-Man cart, but they are not being sold for a profit and in many cases are among the best games available for the 2600 and 5200.

     

    I like your idea about the rare games=common games sku, but I don't know if my parents can trust you guys because of all the stuff that's been going on about chat rooms and stuff like that. As for homebrews, I do think they should be a bit cheaper.

  22. Posted

    Ok..suppose the system came with a rare controller or game? Would you still pay over $40 for it?

     

    I'm only asking.

     

    If it has a rare game or controller, then I will not get it. I only want to get the common games that are fun and controllers that actually serve a big purpose.

  23. Posted

    The XEGS has most of the 5200s library and the games are identical to those on the 5200.  There are only 1 or 2 games that are 5200 exclusive (I have to brush up on my 5200 FAQ :D ) and the XEGS uses standard 2600 controllers.  You can save a great deal of cash that way as well.

     

    Is the XEGS more rare than the 5200? Because if it is, I'll get a 5200 instead.

  24. Posted

    My point is, if you can find a working classic console that comes with boxed games, rare accessories and working controllers...WHY NOT? Why not pick it up?

     

    Think of it this way: You'd be saving it from the trash dump of no return!

     

    I WILL pick it up. Unless it's over $40. Then I won't get it.

  25. Posted

    I don't get it. I don't see why I should pay over $40 for an old video game system. Now don't get me wrong, I love classic games, but I don't want to become a serious collector like you guys are. I just wanna get the games I actually enjoy playing instead of enjoying staring at a rare game in a display case. And that's why I believe classic gaming should be affordable to everyone.

     

    Paying $40 for an older system is a lot less than buying a *NEW* system like a PS2 or XBox. Which systems are you referring to? The only game system I paid more than $20 for was one 5200 and one 2600 because I bought them new when they first came out. Of other classic gaming systems, I paid $20 or less for XEGS, 800, TI994a, C64, Apple IIe, a couple of 5200s, a couple of 2600s, a couple of 7800s, countless NES systems, Odyssey2, and Intellivision. They are out there, You just have to look for them.

     

    I know it's less than getting a new console, but I don't want to pay over $40 for a video game system with a 1-Mhz processor and primitive graphics and sound. This means the 5200 and 7800, two of the consoles on my want list.

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