bender3455 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The PS1 was revolutionary when it came out. I loved playing on it like crazy. I also love the Dreamcast, as it had a more arcade-esque feel to it than some of the other consoles. The Jaguar and JagCD are getting some better love from me now than when I had them years ago, mostly because of how different the games feel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Okay in reality probably 1. Gamecube 2. Jaguar 3. Saturn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 If you take a Playstation 2, have it region modded so that it will run US, JPN & EUR titles, you have the console with the biggest and most diverse library ever. Not only that, this also - by definition - includes/absorbs the Playstation 1 library as well! I think a launch PS3 that plays PS2 and PS1 titles in hardware probably qualifies as having the biggest and most diverse physical media-based library ever. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmudde Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 PC would be my true #1, but it isn't on the list. Then, in order: Jaguar, 7800, Lynx, VCS. So yeah, I stick with one team. After that: Xbox, Dreamcast, NES, Genesis. No Master System on the list. So I couldn't include that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) I'm going to say Dreamcast. Great controller, and a emulation library that covers most of those other consoles listed. Oh waiit, no Jaguar emulation yet so no Jaguar Bubsy. Ummm .. ok.. Jaguar then. Edited April 24, 2015 by doctorclu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeoNinja Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I think a launch PS3 that plays PS2 and PS1 titles in hardware probably qualifies as having the biggest and most diverse physical media-based library ever. I'm inclined to agree, but only the original JPN launch models actually contained the PS2 chipset...? No? Therefore, is the console not just tethered to JPN only releases? I fantasised about the PS3 being released as a region free console that allowed region free play of PS1 & PS2 titles. Didn't exactly tun out that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm inclined to agree, but only the original JPN launch models actually contained the PS2 chipset...? No? Therefore, is the console not just tethered to JPN only releases? I fantasised about the PS3 being released as a region free console that allowed region free play of PS1 & PS2 titles. Didn't exactly tun out that way... I have an American 60GB (I since upgraded the hard drive) launch unit and as far as I know it has the PS2 chipset in it, i.e., it's not just a software emulator that allows it play PS2 and PS1 games. It's a pity that capability and the ability to install Linux on it was removed from future versions of the PS3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Havoc 2049 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The Jaguar CD, 32x and Sega CD shouldn't be considered stand alone platforms, because by themselves, you can't play jack. I'm a fan of Atari, Sega and Xbox platforms, so out of the ones on the list: Atari 8-bit 7800 Lynx Jaguar/Jag CD Genesis/Sega CD/32x Saturn Dreamcast Xbox If it was on the list, I would add the ST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilaskey Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Sega Dreamcast. Killed way too soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Since you didn't ask "best" but rather "favorite"... 2600 Jaguar N64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 In no order: PS1 Virtual Boy N64 2600 No Odyssey 2, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 No Odyssey 2, though? I realize this is the Jaguar forum, but even for us, having the O^2 as a favorite system is nuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I realize this is the Jaguar forum, but even for us, having the O^2 as a favorite system is nuts. It has a lively homebrew scene. I'm part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Favorite for games...MD/Genesis (Golden Axe series, Shinobi series, Streets of Rage series, Shining Force, Phantasy Star, Sonic, VirtuaRacing, Road Rash, Desert Strike, F-15, F-22, Out Run, Samurai Showdown, Smash TV, MK series, Valis III, Truxton, MUSHA, eh..why not..BUBSY, Power Base Converter, 32X, SegaCD, 14mHz mod, RGB out JAMMA capable mod, on and on and on.. Favorite current system..VCS (still figuring out all it can do!) with a Harmony cart a PC and Visual Batari Basic!! This sums up my day when not herding children, playing guitar, wooing the old lady.. Here's my list, in no particular order.. 3DO Sega Saturn (with 4meg all region cart) PC Engine (region switch modded) Super Grafx Games Family 60-in-1 Arcade machine 6 Sega Genesis systems (one JAMMADrive w/ clock and halt switches, one turned to a Mega Drive, two At-Games and two regular Model 1's) Japanese Sega Master System Coleco Gemini Coleco Flashback Atari Flashback 2 Dreamcast 2 Gamecubes with Gameboy players Wii 2 PS2s (one translucent case with fliptop lid modded ) 3 XBOX (one Chameleon modded with 80 gig HD and Evolution X with most Emulators) Quad core 64-bit Windows 7 PC (in cabinet, as are most of these systems. For games like SF4 or emulation) Just Another Pandoras Box 3, Blue Elf 2, Blue Elf 09 arcade machine 2.7 Gig XP PC for programming and gaming PII 233 for old-school (also is an Amiga server) Amiga 2500 (030 removed to access original, never before used, 68000) PIII setup as an Amiga Forever PC (with controllers, sound, graphics cards setup and working) Super Nintendo (with region blocks snapped off for complete compatibility, a Pro Fighter X disk drive, a RetroPort and a RetroGen) Atari Jaguar Atari 7800 Atari Heavy Sixer (from Sunnyvale) Atari 4-switcher (from Sunnyvale) Atari Lynx (LCD screen upgraded) JXD 602b Gateway 1GHz PC with Windows 2000 (sons gaming rig) Mac G3 Power PC with Ubuntu and UAE 486 DX with Calmira and DOS for old school Atari 1040STE C64 with 1541 speed boosts and tape drive Atari 130XE with PC link adapter 2 TRS-80 systems Coco 3 (with Wico controller adapter) Master System handheld Power Base Convertor 32X SegaCD NES Famicom clone with multicarts CD-i There may be more hooked up somewhere around here, just my immediate collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtarinDave Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Wow, I forgot about a lot of consoles(I even have the systems you mentioned!) How could I? Darn, I wish there was a way to edit my forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBorn Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I have an American 60GB (I since upgraded the hard drive) launch unit and as far as I know it has the PS2 chipset in it, i.e., it's not just a software emulator that allows it play PS2 and PS1 games. It's a pity that capability and the ability to install Linux on it was removed from future versions of the PS3. If I remember correctly, the launch versions of the 40gb and 60gb PS3s were hardware emulation and the 80gb was software emulation. I know it seems redundant to say "hardware emulation" because the system contained PS2 hardware, but I remember hearing those words throughout the dramatic launch...hardware emulation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) It has a lively homebrew scene. I'm part of it.This is true. The O2/Videopac has a surprisingly robust homebrew scene; there are more homebrew releases each year than for the Jaguar, for example, and it happens without all the drama... The O2 does have some really decent and unique games in its library: the KC games, UFO, Killer Bees, Turtles, Attack of the Time Lords, KTAA, etc. If you haven't tried them, you should check 'em out. Edited April 25, 2015 by ls650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdownita Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) If I remember correctly, the launch versions of the 40gb and 60gb PS3s were hardware emulation and the 80gb was software emulation. I know it seems redundant to say "hardware emulation" because the system contained PS2 hardware, but I remember hearing those words throughout the dramatic launch...hardware emulation... The 40GB was not HW compat. The US launch were the 20GB (the one I have, no WiFi) and the 60GB both with full HW back compat, then the US 80GB came along with partial HW back compat (only 1 of the 2 PS2 chips was present, can't remember if it was the GS or the EE), then they dropped the whole back compat HW on 40GB and the newer 80GB and so on. Edited April 25, 2015 by phoenixdownita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeoNinja Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I have an American 60GB (I since upgraded the hard drive) launch unit and as far as I know it has the PS2 chipset in it, i.e., it's not just a software emulator that allows it play PS2 and PS1 games. It's a pity that capability and the ability to install Linux on it was removed from future versions of the PS3. Didn't know that. Always thought it was only the JPN launch PS3 that had the EE and GS in, but apparently launch US PS3's did too. Unfortunately, we never got a single full HW compatible PS3 release in the UK. Because... we don't care about sh*t like the "PS2" after the PS3 (and 360) has been out for 6 months, thus, no need for Sony to waste money/resources on PS2 B/C. The launch 60GB model did, however, manage partial HW compatibility, but I remember friends playing their PS2 games on their PS3's and not being too impressed with the results. So I never bothered with one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Inty VCS CV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztee Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 If I remember correctly, the launch versions of the 40gb and 60gb PS3s were hardware emulation and the 80gb was software emulation. I know it seems redundant to say "hardware emulation" because the system contained PS2 hardware, but I remember hearing those words throughout the dramatic launch...hardware emulation... The original 20gb & 60gb's launched in Japan & north america and the had the emotion engine in them, I'm sure that the 60gb european launch model had the chip emulated before being removed completely when we went from 4 to 2 USB ports & lost the card readers. I'm still pissed that my original 20Gb got stolen. Anyway back on topic my favourite console is still the 2600. Still love to pick up and play classics like Haunted House, Frostbite, Kaboom, Decathlon, Keystone Kapers, Adventure. Its amazing what has been done with that machine over the last 38 years. Not sure I'd have as many problems if I had never laid eyes on the old woody all those years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Sega GameGear has always held a soft spot for me. i can remember being in the san diego airport in 1994 and watching a baseball game on the TV tuner and everybody just amazed at this little thing watching a live TV show, Lots of offers to buy right there and then. My #2 is not on the list; ColecoVision Very close #3 is my Atari Jaguar Edited April 25, 2015 by Clay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjohnson71 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Out of all the consoles you listed, the Playstation 2 is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtarinDave Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Out of all the consoles you listed, the Playstation 2 is my favorite. Lots of good memories from the PS2, it's also the best selling home console of all time. For me I'd say 1. 2600 2. NES 3. 5200 4. Lynx 5. ColecoVision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitari Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 1. Atari Jaguar 2. Atari Jaguar CD 3. Atari Jaguar w/CD unit attached 4. Dental Atari Jaguar 5. Dental Atari Jaguar w/CD 6. Transparent Atari Jaguar..........and so one infinitum 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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