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    I would have to go back to high school (yea, that long ago) to remember the arcade machines that would eat my lunch money. Grandma would give me 5 to 7 bucks, I would buy either 2 bean tostadas from Taco Bell OR a Hostess fruit pie and a small milk, and the rest of the money would go to:

     

    ***Donkey Kong---The pie factory would kill me in the later levels, had to get that high score!

     

    ***Tron---The light cycles portion alone would hook you to the point of eating no lunch just to have extra money.

     

    ***Ms. Pac-Man---Who didn't spend money on this one?

     

    All that money......and Grandma would wonder why I always came home starving for dinner?!

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    I also have the same set-up as you Jin as I got the 32X last to complete it a few years ago. I'm running mine to a Sony CRT via s-video and the picture looks pretty crisp. Now your world of games opens up with the Sega CD addition and I remember getting Final Fight as one of my first ones. I used to play it for hours and the CD sound quality makes it a recommended game to pick up. Now with the ability to burn games, as others have stated, I would also suggest Snatcher, Keio Flying Squadron and The Terminator as this one is a whole new experience compared to the Genesis version. Congrats on the set-up and enjoy!

  4. Posted · Edited by K-Rod 13

    I try to give attention to all my consoles/systems (45 to 50 and counting including handhelds) but to me, it just depends on the mood of what I feel like playing. Someone brings up the topic of let's say, 32X or N64 games and then I'll remember a game I've been wanting to play and before you know it, I'm playing and searching for other games for that console. I know this topic is about Systems Taken Seriously so for me, the "Top Attention Grabbers" would be

     

    1) Atari Jaguar---Always looking for that right deal on a game that I don't have. Love playing it, still have a small way to go to complete this one though. (Prices, prices!!)

     

    2) Atari 5200---55+ games, most are cartridge-only as finding these with boxes in good condition is a task.

     

    3) Sega 32X---An attachment that didn't get high praises and a small library of games...Yep I'm in and trying for a complete collection.

     

    Plus the assortment of homebrews and conversions coming out for the Jaguar and 5200 makes it even more interesting to collect.

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    I read that "Battlezone 2000" part as well, the Lynx version is actually pretty cool IMO. I've had my Jaguar for several years and been collecting for it here and there when a good deal or opportunity pops up. It's one of those consoles that I wish to have complete for some reason or another, I'm thinking some may say it's the "oddball" (in a good way) system that no one wanted back then since the N64 was out there and who didn't want one of those? There is no other system like the Jaguar with it's odd shape, it's unusual-looking controllers, games that may or may not have "64 bit graphics" (but that's a matter of opinion) and of course, the Jaguar CD attachment. With all it's "unusual" features, maybe that's why the Jaguar is one of my favorite systems to collect for and play, and with games like "Tempest 2000," "Alien vs. Predator," "Super Burnout," and "Zero 5" to name a few, I don't think it's that bad of a system. Mind you it's not the greatest either but as Kal mentioned, with more homebrews coming out, it will keep me (and my interests) collecting for a while and hopefully some can try out the Jaguar or re-visit it for a bit. (For the right price of course!)

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    How do you have it hooked up to the TV? Since there are no pictures available right now, check and see what channel the selector switch on the console is on (CH 3 or CH 4.) Start with the simple stuff first, hopefully its a quick fix.

  9. Posted · Edited by K-Rod 13

    That's the set-up I'm using is an adapter to hook up PC gamepads to the 5200. I purchased my adapter/cable back in 2016 and wasn't sure if it was available or offered to purchase but if it's out there to buy then yes, go for that. Sdamon makes a good point about playing the analog games with a PC controller and hunting and trying out different ones can help you find the perfect controller for specific games. (I forgot to mention, if you can find a working 5200 Trak-ball for a good price, grab it as it works great for compatible games such as "Space Invaders.'')

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    Until you can find a Competition Pro joystick (with Y-cable), I would say a MasterPlay clone since compatible Atari and Genesis controllers shouldn't be too hard to find. Best joysticks will probably cost less but the non-centering joystick and using the side buttons to shoot on some games are a pain! You might have a couple of games that won't work well with the MasterPlay but the money you are spending may be worth it. " K-razy Shoot-Out" and "H.E.R.O." had issues with my Competition Pro joystick as it would only move in certain directions but works great with the rest of my games.

  12. Posted · Edited by K-Rod 13

    As a few have stated, prices for Jaguar consoles with a controller were far lower a few years ago and I built my collection little by little. Patience helps but can wear thin when you want to play some of these games now rather than later. My personal rule when Ebay-ing is to make sure the seller offers returns just in case you get a system that doesn't work and you don't get stuck with it AND lose out on your money. If money is tight, and you could only get one game for now, I would get "Tempest 2000" as this is my go-to when I feel like playing. Good luck with your collecting.

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