BSA Starfire #1 Posted March 2, 2009 OK I'm wondering if there are an other gaming systems worth getting out there? Here's what I have. Atari 2600 Atari XEGS Atari STE Philips G7000 Videopac Vectrex Oric 1 Dragon 32 Sinclair spectrum 48K Sinclair spectrum 128K sega Megadrive Sega Mega CD nintendo Gamecube nintendo Gameboy color nintendo Gameboy Advance nintendo Gameboy Advance SP(no sound) nintendo gameboy player Playstation ps-one Xbox Xbox 360 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimo #2 Posted March 2, 2009 Colecovision is nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickO2 #3 Posted March 2, 2009 I agree, colecovision is a nice system with fun arcade games. I would also recommend the original NES (or toploader version). I have a retroduo that plays NES and SNES games and I like it (so long as you replace the controllers with original SNES controllers...they fit). I have both systems but I'd rather not put the wear and tear on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirage #4 Posted March 2, 2009 Well, that's a question that could get 100 different responses from 100 different people! Of course, it's all up to personal preference. There's quite a few on your list that I would consider to be unnecessary, but that's just me. Personally, I think the following are "worth getting": NES SNES Sega Genesis Sega Dreamcast (for the really good titles unique to that system, also it's cool for occasional emulation stuff, but if these don't appeal to you, skip it) Atari 7800 Atari 5200 - skip this if you don't care about the trak-ball controller, Space Dungeon, Robotron 2084 or some of the homebrews, since you already have an XEGS Amiga 500 C64 - since you have an XEGS, you could probably do without this, unless it really appeals to you I like the Intellivision and ColecoVision and have both, but I think both are skippable unless some of the specific games on those really appeals to you. Pretty much an impossible question for anyone to really answer for you. What appeals to you, how do you use your systems, etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aftermac #5 Posted March 2, 2009 Here's a list of systems that I have owned and enjoyed immensely over the years, that are not on your list: -7800 -NES -SNES -Genesis -PS2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Helmet #6 Posted March 2, 2009 Colecovision NES SNES ...and maybe the 7800. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Ransom #7 Posted March 2, 2009 I'd say (in this order): - Genesis - Colecovision - NES - SNES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STICH666 #8 Posted March 2, 2009 You guys do know the Megadrive is the Genesis. But anyway you need.. NES N64 Saturn ColecoVision PS2 (you'd be insane not to own one) SNES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BSA Starfire #9 Posted March 2, 2009 Thanks folks! I'm in the UK so we call the Sega Genesis Megadrive over here & Mega CD is equivalent to your Sega CD. Had both intellivision & Colecovision but to be honest can't get on with the controllers. Atari 5200 was unreleased in the PAL territories so means no end of problems and expense. Have bought 3 NES consoles in the last 3 years & all have been broken and I dumped the carts off to the charity shop. The top loader was never released in the UK(see 5200). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STICH666 #10 Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) The NES is possibly the easiest console to fix. Lemme guess. It wouldn't read games. It would only flash white on the screen and the red led would blink. Edited March 2, 2009 by STICH666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aftermac #11 Posted March 2, 2009 You guys do know the Megadrive is the Genesis. I'm in the UK so we call the Sega Genesis Megadrive over here & Mega CD is equivalent to your Sega CD. Yeah... I knew that... I suppose it just wasn't at the top of my consciousness... I looked through the list specifically looking for Genesis. Is the FC Twin available in the UK? That's a top loading NES that's mostly compatible and also has a slot for SNES games. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirage #12 Posted March 2, 2009 Yeah, same here... I didn't really look closely at what he did have, only at what I would say to get that wasn't on the list. So yeah, obviously scratch Genesis and 5200 then. I also didn't even notice you're in England until now. That would explain the Sinclairs, Orics, Dragon and Philips. -10 points for my reading comprehension this morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Sprite #13 Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) OK I'm wondering if there are an other gaming systems worth getting out there?Here's what I have. Atari 2600 Atari XEGS Atari STE Philips G7000 Videopac Vectrex Oric 1 Dragon 32 Sinclair spectrum 48K Sinclair spectrum 128K sega Megadrive Sega Mega CD nintendo Gamecube nintendo Gameboy color nintendo Gameboy Advance nintendo Gameboy Advance SP(no sound) nintendo gameboy player Playstation ps-one Xbox Xbox 360 You're missing an entire generation in there. The Master System's an easier pick up in Europe than the NES, but you'd be better off with the Game Gear - more sprites, more colors, and the potential for backwards compatibility. The catch is that most of it's library are downgraded Megadrive games, or available on the Gamecube/GBA. The screen is blurred to the point where it could pass for an anti-drug warning. Batteries last for a few hours, and you need 6 of them. So unless you're serious about collecting, feel free to skip it. Instead, pick up a Super Nintendo, and a device called the Super 8. You'll have a huge 16 bit library, and access to every 8 bit Nintendo game, while skipping the dead grey toasters entirely... If that's too expensive of an option, look for pirated PAL compatible NES clones. It'll take some research, as many of the modern ones are flawed... The third alternative is to buy a Wii. This will also give you access to the Turbografx, NEO GEO, and C64 libraries... You also need a PS2. Edited March 2, 2009 by A Sprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warriorisabouttodie #14 Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) your are missing the SNES which is a nice compliment to the Genesis/Megadrive. The n64 is a lot of fun and IMO more fun to collect for than the PS1, also it uses cartridges. The PS2 has more fun games than the Gamecube, way more. Those three should keep you busy!!! Have fun. Edited March 2, 2009 by Warriorisabouttodie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jboypacman #15 Posted March 2, 2009 PC Engine is always a great choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinball22 #16 Posted March 2, 2009 Everyone needs an N64... it's my favorite console. And here's a short list of must-have games: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Super Mario 64 Banjo-Kazooie Blast Corps Starfox 64 Paper Mario Tetrisphere Pokemon Snap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolMinty #17 Posted March 2, 2009 Man wheres your super nintendo? :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8th lutz #18 Posted March 2, 2009 ASprite didn't mention the following info concerning the vc with C64 1.) Not a lot of it's Library will be on the vc. 2.) Some game companies like EA are not supporting the vc. That means you would be missing games on different systems including the C64. 3.) The only C64 software developers that have games on the vc are Hewson, First Star Software, EPYX, System 3, and Apex Computer Productions. For a c64 stand point, you might be better of getting a c64 if you are after games that are not by the companies I mentioned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonner242 #19 Posted March 2, 2009 My favs.. Atari Jaguar-GET IT NOW! NEO GEO-Cant get better than this for arcade games Sega Saturn-Awesome Fighters and Shootemups esp IMPORTS Sega Dreamcast-Same as above Atari 7800 Amiga (any) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8th lutz #20 Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Super Nintendo Playstation 2 Wii Sega Master System I recommend you get different SNK collections to get a good amount of Neo Geo games. Right Now, the Neo Geo on the vc is a rip off based on what is available on the vc. All the games are on different Collections that are currently available on the vc. I recommend these following collections as a result if you want to play Neo Geo games: SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga for the Wii Metal Slug Collection Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Vol. 1 Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Vol. 2 Art of Fighting Anthology All the games I mentioned are fond on the Ps 2 or the Nintendo Wii. I didn't mention Neo Geo as a system worth getting because of the cost the games. I don't know how tight money is for you. Games on the Neo Geo can cost over $100.00 based on the currency the United States. There are even some Neo Geo games that cost over $500.00. That system is not made for everyone to get as a result. Edited March 2, 2009 by 8th lutz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanallan #21 Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Sega Master System is a must, very fun console and lots of games are available for it. Mattel Hyperscan. Why? I'm helping out on homebrewing stuff on it, so there is hope for it. As it is, there's no real reason other than it's future potential. I suggest getting a second Mega Drive and a Link cable for port 2, and two copies of Zero Tolerance for head to head play, but you also need two TV sets. My $0.02USD:) Edited March 2, 2009 by nathanallan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonner242 #22 Posted March 2, 2009 There are some NEO games that are $1500-$2000 too But its a sweet system. And you can ocassionally find a GREAT game cheap. I have to keep mine till they release some games to other systems. Like... Blazing Star...AWESOME shooter! Rage of the Dragons Sengoku 1-3 Top Hunter Pulstar...Best R-type out there Shock Troopers 2nd Squad--I love Mercs type games and Its a blast with 2co-op and even The Super Spy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guitarmas #23 Posted March 3, 2009 Super Famicom Sega Saturn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
segasaturn #24 Posted March 3, 2009 Atari 5200 Sega Saturn PS2 they are good systems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADrigal #25 Posted March 3, 2009 you do need CreatiVision ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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