fdurso224 #76 Posted July 4, 2015 Just a reminder that the Neo Geo also packs a Yamaha chip from the same era. Even to this day, you can still listen to the great soundtracks from the powerful Yamaha chip from modern techno beats from the NGDEVTEAM titles. The Razion soundtrack for the title is truly amazing and for a 25+ year old unit, it shows how powerful the onboard Yamaha YM2610 is and gives the system 15 channels of sound with seven channels reserved specifically for digital sound effects. Here's the specifications for it. Sound Chip: Yamaha YM2610 4 concurrent FM channels (voices), four operators per channel 3 SSG channels 1 programmable noise channel ADPCM-A: 6 ADPCM channels, 18.5 kHz sampling rate, 12-bit autio depth ADPCM-B: 1 ADPCM channel, 1.85–55.5 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit audio depth 2 interval timers 1 (LFO) Sound/Work RAM: 2KB Sound ROM: 128 KB on-board (only less than 32 KB used), up to 512 KB sound ROM on cartridges It was a beast then, and a beast now!!! Anthony.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap! #77 Posted July 10, 2015 TG 16/PC Engine for me. The Neo Geo was 91......but if we could count that.....then hands down the winner. No, it was 1990. Some publications do list it as 1991, but I can assure you, I got mine in November 1990. It was test marketed in limited quantities. Japan also saw a 1990 release date. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamecat80 #78 Posted July 11, 2015 ... but if I had to pick a favorite, I'd probably place POKEY near the top. The ColecoVision is unfortunately sorely lacking. But there isn't a huge difference between the POKEY (5200) and TI (CV) as far as sound. Just compare the game sounds between the Atari 5200 and ColecoVision and see what I mean. Technically the AY sound chip used in the Intellivision is more advanced than the TI sound chip used in the ColecoVision, but you wouldn't know it listening to most games from both systems. So while some systems actually have slightly more advanced sound chips than others, it also depends on how well that system makes use of that sound chip! So I think the ColecoVison has pretty decent sound for a console released in 1982. In fact, the CV sounds a little better to me than the stock SMS sound, even though they use the "same" sound chip. Most SMS games are annoyingly high pitched and lack lower frequencies, even though the music is more elaborate than what you'd hear on the CV. Yes, I know about the FM chip, but that was only available in Japan, I think. I agree about the Genesis tinnyness; I've talked about it before. It's not bad, but I'm just not a huge fan of the "16-bit generation" sound. When I think "classic" I think: "8-bit arcade and home console". I like well-done 8-bit chiptunes. Also agree about the Astrocade. I think it has the best sound (and graphics) out of the 1970s-released systems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperman #79 Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Tick-tick, Blat, hiss, scrape, tinkle-tinkle, BONG. Edited July 11, 2015 by Reaperman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexKIDD #80 Posted July 11, 2015 On a technical level the Neo Geo and Snes probably have the highest quality sound. That said, the Nes and Genesis probably have more memorable tunes for me personally. One game that sticks out to me for having some of the best sound on a cartridge is Final Fantasy 3/6. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fdurso224 #81 Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) No, it was 1990. Some publications do list it as 1991, but I can assure you, I got mine in November 1990. It was test marketed in limited quantities. Japan also saw a 1990 release date. That's correct Zap. To help you with your proof. Here's your photos that you posted with your Neo-Geo unit that you were kind enough to share with us on, "The Official NEO-GEO Thread" Page 16, post #388. Posted Sat Sep 6, 2014 12:28 AM "Here are two quick pics. Had to dig these out of my closet, and it's a bit dusty, but here it is: As you can see, it says NEO-AEC, not AES. It is indeed a US system." Attached Thumbnails Anthony... Edited July 11, 2015 by fdurso224 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noah98 #82 Posted July 11, 2015 I like the NES music the best, but SNES had the best sound quality. The Turbografx-16 was pretty good too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roland p #83 Posted July 11, 2015 1# MSX SCC 2# PC-Engine/tg-16 3# Atari Lynx I don't like FM-Synthesis that much since it often sounds too 'polite' and most of the time everything sounds the same. The MSX's PSG doesn't sound very special, but in some games it could sound very good (like Metal Gear). The atari lynx just sounded fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap! #84 Posted July 11, 2015 That's correct Zap. To help you with your proof. Here's your photos that you posted with your Neo-Geo unit that you were kind enough to share with us on, "The Official NEO-GEO Thread" Page 16, post #388. Posted Sat Sep 6, 2014 12:28 AM "Here are two quick pics. Had to dig these out of my closet, and it's a bit dusty, but here it is: As you can see, it says NEO-AEC, not AES. It is indeed a US system." Attached Thumbnails Anthony... Ahh yes, I remember that. I think I also posted a serial number, and it was low. The official US release date was October 1990 I believe. Unsure why nearly everyone thinks it was 1991. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fdurso224 #85 Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Ahh yes, I remember that. I think I also posted a serial number, and it was low. The official US release date was October 1990 I believe. Unsure why nearly everyone thinks it was 1991. Correct once again kind sir! Here's your messages regarding the serial number. Truly remarkable! An early released Neo-Geo NEO-AEC system with the early white box! You were those original owners when the system debuted! Someone really liked you for giving you this gem on your birthday! What's is the serial number on this beauty? Thank you for showing it to us! Anthony!!! You're welcome! Underneath the system it says 90A followed by 011604. Anthony... Edited July 11, 2015 by fdurso224 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zap! #86 Posted July 11, 2015 Correct once again kind sir! Here's your messages regarding the serial number. You're welcome! Underneath the system it says 90A followed by 011604. Anthony... BTW, it that number considered really low? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fdurso224 #87 Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) BTW, it that number considered really low? For an American unit, it is. Judging by your box in the photos its the bare basic white design making it those very early units (if not the debut shipments) that SNK USA help distributed in the country. Plus, the serial number is low and early motherboards in these particular consoles contain daughterboards used to enhance the clarity of the video output. I can't clarify on where this unit was originally retailed at. However, most likely it came from Game Dude in California. Smaller known electronic stores were willing to purchase these units for wholesale pricing to help redistributed them across the nation working from the west, to east coast during the inceptive stages of the Neo-Geo. Nice to see one like yours unmodified and with the original accessories that are part of it! Anthony... Edited July 11, 2015 by fdurso224 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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