Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection

[Shannon]

It's really a shame because what is so annoying about these collections is that they set the bare with the namco collections on the PS1, and have been releasing nothing near the quality (in presentation).

 

The 1st collection for the modern consoles was just plain pitiful. Which is ridiculous given the power of the consoles. I think the best thing they've done since then was the PSP release which really is nice, but not worth my $40. I'm still waiting for the price to drop.

 

But with all the effort other companies are putting into collections they are making Namco look bad. The megaman collection is pretty cool, and even the metalslug 4 & 5 set had more effort put into it.

[Atariboy]

It shipped for 20 bucks in the U.S. when it was released here. Are you in Canada or somewhere else?

[Artlover]

Wasn't impressed with it, pretty much like every other compilation set I've seen for any console. Selection of games leaves something to be desired, as well as the number of selections. Is it just me or does it keep getting smaller.

 

Played Pole Position. Don't recall seeing any cigerette billboards like the original arcade version, again. I realize this isn't really their fault, but the fault of all the stupid f'in laws that exist with regards to advertising. But it still pisses me off.

 

All I can say is I'm glad I got mame.

[Shannon]

It shipped for 20 bucks in the U.S. when it was released here. Are you in Canada or somewhere else?

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I thought originally it started at $30?

 

Did I get it mixed up with another compilation?

Edited November 7, 2005 by Shannon

[liquid_sky]

You might have gotten it mixed up with the Tecmo collection, it sells for 30 dollars.

[Flojomojo]

Wasn't impressed with it, pretty much like every other compilation set I've seen for any console.  Selection of games leaves something to be desired, as well as the number of selections. Is it just me or does it keep getting smaller.

 

Played Pole Position. Don't recall seeing any cigerette billboards like the original arcade version, again. I realize this isn't really their fault, but the fault of all the stupid f'in laws that exist with regards to advertising. But it still pisses me off.

 

All I can say is I'm glad I got mame.

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It's not because of censorship. That's because you know the Atari licensed version of Pole Position, since you live in the United States. We'll probably never see that one again outside of MAME. Every NAMCO museum we're going to get from here on out will be the original Namco Japanese version. They'll be faithful to the original, just not what we're used to.

[Jess Ragan]

Honestly, I don't mind that. I'd rather see ads for Dig Dug than Marlboro cigarettes.

 

JR

[JimmydelaKopin]

This is probably the last thing I'll have to say on this subject--stop it. I can hear you cheering. None of that.

 

This latest Namco disc can rightly be called the "gold watch" disc. Supposedly Namco has been around for 50 something-or-others...but all we get are a handful of their highlights.

It's like being with a copmpany for 50 years and getting only a gold watch for recognition...hence, this is the "gold watch" disc.

 

Dammit, I wanted something better than a gold watch!!!