How much better is the Dreamcast over the Playstation?
10-11-01, 12:02 PM
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How much better is the Dreamcast over the Playstation?
I'm not interested in sinking hundreds of dollars into a Playstation 2, but now that the prices have dropped on some of the older systems, I'm seriously considering getting A Sega Dreamcast or Sony Playstation to play around with. I've looked around and found that I can get either one for about the same price.
I've heard that the Dreamcast is far superior to the Playstation. Is this true? On the other hand, it seems that used Playstation games are much more available than Dreamcast games.
I haven't had a gaming system in years, but my preference is RPGs while my wife prefers more arcade type games. Which system do you think I'd be happier with?
I've heard that the Dreamcast is far superior to the Playstation. Is this true? On the other hand, it seems that used Playstation games are much more available than Dreamcast games.
I haven't had a gaming system in years, but my preference is RPGs while my wife prefers more arcade type games. Which system do you think I'd be happier with?
10-11-01, 12:17 PM
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The Dreamcast is definitely the more superior system; it just came out two years ago. For RPG's you'll want to go with the Playstation, since the DC only has two really good ones (Grandia II & Skies of Arcadia) while the PSX has many (Final Fantasy VII-IX, Wild Arms, Vagrant Story, Xenogears, Alundra, etc...).
What exactly do you mean by "arcade"? That term doesn't mean what it did a few years ago.
What exactly do you mean by "arcade"? That term doesn't mean what it did a few years ago.
10-11-01, 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by Aghama
What exactly do you mean by "arcade"? That term doesn't mean what it did a few years ago.
What exactly do you mean by "arcade"? That term doesn't mean what it did a few years ago.
)I did not know that about the lack of RPGs with the Dreamcast. I'm glad I asked. In general, are there a lot more games available for the PS?
10-11-01, 01:01 PM
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OK, if you're looking for 2D platformers, you're probably talking about the Playstation again. Castlevania: SotN, Klonoa, Metal Slug X, Tomba! to name a few. And yes, the Playstation library is massive.
10-11-01, 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by pixyboi
10-11-01, 01:15 PM
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Of course the PS has a bigger library, cause it lived a lot longer then the DC.
The DC does have like Sonic and Raymen2 which you can buy for less then $20
I would say get a DC though just because the stores are getting rid of them. The Playstation games will still be available because its compatable with the PS2.
What about an snes? They have RPGs and your Mario's. Of couse it might not be easy to find. or you could try out the roms.
The DC does have like Sonic and Raymen2 which you can buy for less then $20
I would say get a DC though just because the stores are getting rid of them. The Playstation games will still be available because its compatable with the PS2.
What about an snes? They have RPGs and your Mario's. Of couse it might not be easy to find. or you could try out the roms.
10-11-01, 02:21 PM
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Originally posted by Aghama
Hey, I wasn't too crazy about VII or VIII either (though I loved IX), but you have to admit that a lot of people do like them. I tried to give a somewhat objective answer.
Hey, I wasn't too crazy about VII or VIII either (though I loved IX), but you have to admit that a lot of people do like them. I tried to give a somewhat objective answer.
I loved Wild Arms though, pure simple fun. And Breath of Fire 3 is pretty awesome as well.. anybody tried BoF 4?
10-11-01, 02:59 PM
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Don't forge the DC has online capability which greatly enhances the gaming experiences. And while the DC only has a few RPG's, it has the only online RPG for a console, Phantasy Star Online, which is more like Diablo.
10-11-01, 03:48 PM
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Both the Dreamcast and PS2 are really great systems.
Because the Dreamcast was released first, I think it has the largest number of "must-own" titles, including great old-school action games like Bangai-O, Mr. Driller, and San Francisco Rush 2049. For the most part, the Dreamcast has bright, colorful, smooth-looking games with fast-moving sprites and a high 'fun factor'. Games are also VERY inexpensive.
But -- what you see is what you get. If you want to keep playing new games, you're best at springing for one of the new consoles, like PS2, Xbox, or Gamecube. (all promising)
In my opinion, games like Crazy Taxi and Rayman are superior on the Dreamcast (than on PS2). Not because the hardware is superior, but because developers/programmers are just beginning to learn how to "milk" the system. And now we're getting games like ICO and Kloana2 which really raise the bar.
I got my dreamcast for free, and I've been picking up games at a steady rate every since. This library is enough to hold me. But if I were to BUY my own system, I'd have a tough time deciding: Inherit an already fantastic (but finite) game library with many inexpensive games, or buy a console with future promise of even better titles?
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Because the Dreamcast was released first, I think it has the largest number of "must-own" titles, including great old-school action games like Bangai-O, Mr. Driller, and San Francisco Rush 2049. For the most part, the Dreamcast has bright, colorful, smooth-looking games with fast-moving sprites and a high 'fun factor'. Games are also VERY inexpensive.
But -- what you see is what you get. If you want to keep playing new games, you're best at springing for one of the new consoles, like PS2, Xbox, or Gamecube. (all promising)
In my opinion, games like Crazy Taxi and Rayman are superior on the Dreamcast (than on PS2). Not because the hardware is superior, but because developers/programmers are just beginning to learn how to "milk" the system. And now we're getting games like ICO and Kloana2 which really raise the bar.
I got my dreamcast for free, and I've been picking up games at a steady rate every since. This library is enough to hold me. But if I were to BUY my own system, I'd have a tough time deciding: Inherit an already fantastic (but finite) game library with many inexpensive games, or buy a console with future promise of even better titles?
~Steve
10-11-01, 04:43 PM
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Dreamcast is superior to Sony Playstation, hands-down. Play Tony Hawk on the two, and you'll want to puke after playing PS1's version. The graphics on the DC are great.
10-11-01, 06:17 PM
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Here are the advantages of a DC compared to a PS2:
Price, the thing is so damn cheap right now and so are the games. You can get a DC and 10 games for the price of just the PS2.
Games. Right now the DC has the best library of any system out there, with a ton of must own games.
Online. You can play someone online now, you don't have to wait for an external modems.
Here are the disadvantages.
It is a dead system. No more games after the end of this year pretty much.
PS2 is more powerful. While the DC can do some pretty amazing things, and most of the later titles can rival or beat first gen PS2 titles, the PS2 is more powerful and will best the DC graphically.
Personally I think the pros outwiegh the cons, you can get a DC for really cheap and some great games really cheap. You can also find used games online for a pretty damned good price.
Price, the thing is so damn cheap right now and so are the games. You can get a DC and 10 games for the price of just the PS2.
Games. Right now the DC has the best library of any system out there, with a ton of must own games.
Online. You can play someone online now, you don't have to wait for an external modems.
Here are the disadvantages.
It is a dead system. No more games after the end of this year pretty much.
PS2 is more powerful. While the DC can do some pretty amazing things, and most of the later titles can rival or beat first gen PS2 titles, the PS2 is more powerful and will best the DC graphically.
Personally I think the pros outwiegh the cons, you can get a DC for really cheap and some great games really cheap. You can also find used games online for a pretty damned good price.
10-11-01, 06:21 PM
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Dreamcast kills PSX and some people say Dreamcast kills PS2 as well. 
I would buy a Dreamcast with the following games:
Soul Calibur
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Skies of Arcadia
Samba De Amigo
Sega GT
Power Stone 2
Jet Grind Radio
Space Channel 5
Chu Chu Rocket
Shenmu
Crazy Taxi 2
All Sega sports games
etc.
Check out Dreamcast.IGN.com for more games!
I would buy a Dreamcast with the following games:Soul Calibur
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Skies of Arcadia
Samba De Amigo
Sega GT
Power Stone 2
Jet Grind Radio
Space Channel 5
Chu Chu Rocket
Shenmu
Crazy Taxi 2
All Sega sports games
etc.
Check out Dreamcast.IGN.com for more games!
10-11-01, 10:54 PM
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well since there are so many more games and the games can be played on a PS2 if you upgrade I would go with the PSX. the dreamcast is a better system, but it is being killed off and game development will be done in a month or two it seems.
10-11-01, 11:01 PM
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This is probably a pretty dumb question but Iwas wondering if they are even still making games for the original Playstation. Thanks.
Shawn
This is probably a pretty dumb question but Iwas wondering if they are even still making games for the original Playstation. Thanks.
Shawn
10-12-01, 10:52 AM
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Hands down, get the dreamcast.
As I see it:
Pros of Dreamcast:
Much, much better graphics, very close to PS2 graphics.
Tons of emulators specifically for the dreamcast to emulate other systems -- best of all, there's Bleemcast!, so you can play PS1 games on the dreamcast in better resolution.
Online gaming available.
Cons of Dreamcast:
Funky controller, some add-on controllers and such may be hard to find before long.
New systems (after Jan 2001) won't read CD-ROMs (which means, no piracy, no MAME).
As I see it:
Pros of Dreamcast:
Much, much better graphics, very close to PS2 graphics.
Tons of emulators specifically for the dreamcast to emulate other systems -- best of all, there's Bleemcast!, so you can play PS1 games on the dreamcast in better resolution.
Online gaming available.
Cons of Dreamcast:
Funky controller, some add-on controllers and such may be hard to find before long.
New systems (after Jan 2001) won't read CD-ROMs (which means, no piracy, no MAME).
10-12-01, 11:54 AM
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Another vote in for dreamcast.
True the Playstation has tons of games (but manny of them are crap)
The Dreamcast has a surprising amount of games and tons of hit titles.
True the Playstation has tons of games (but manny of them are crap)
The Dreamcast has a surprising amount of games and tons of hit titles.
10-12-01, 12:17 PM
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Graphically, I'd say the DC is as much better than the PSX as the Super NES was to the NES.
The other advantage is that there is a great line-up of really innovative games. The PSX line-up basically has a few great games, with a ton of knock-offs for each one, IMO.
The other advantage is that there is a great line-up of really innovative games. The PSX line-up basically has a few great games, with a ton of knock-offs for each one, IMO.
10-12-01, 12:34 PM
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Originally posted by einTier
best of all, there's Bleemcast!, so you can play PS1 games on the dreamcast in better resolution.
best of all, there's Bleemcast!, so you can play PS1 games on the dreamcast in better resolution.
10-13-01, 05:16 AM
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Ehh, sort of. Bleemcast is only available for three PS games right now, GT2, Tekken 3, and MGS. They are working on more. You should get a DC anyway.
Ehh, sort of. Bleemcast is only available for three PS games right now, GT2, Tekken 3, and MGS. They are working on more. You should get a DC anyway.
10-13-01, 06:10 AM
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ah. bugger. I thought it was like bleem! for PC -- flawed, but almost as good as having a playstation, and in some ways better.
well, then, you have a real problem on your hands. I'd probably get the PSX, but only because I know how to pirate the PSX games, and the library is much more vast. If I really want quality, I'll either play on PC or my PS2.
But, that's a question you'll have to ask yourself. If you lived in Austin, I could direct you to a place where you could try both systems out at your leisure with just about any game and decide from there...
well, then, you have a real problem on your hands. I'd probably get the PSX, but only because I know how to pirate the PSX games, and the library is much more vast. If I really want quality, I'll either play on PC or my PS2.
But, that's a question you'll have to ask yourself. If you lived in Austin, I could direct you to a place where you could try both systems out at your leisure with just about any game and decide from there...
10-13-01, 03:03 PM
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I think a lot of people who have responded to this thread are thinking of their own personal preference, which for them is the DC. I like DC, but for RPGs, PSx is definitely the choice. Not only do you have the RPGs Aghama listed, but Chrono Cross, Parasite Eve (sort of an RPG/Adventure mix), and the older NES games if you want them (FFV and FFVI are in FF Anthology and FFIV and Chrono Trigger are in FF Chronicles).
However, if you want the wife to be happy, might wanna grab for a DC. PSx does have an extensive library, including 'arcade' games. I think the following links might help you out ...
Playstation RPGs - http://psx.ign.com/genre_lists/rpg.html
DC RPGs - http://dreamcast.ign.com/genre_lists/rpg.html
I would post PSx and DC 'arcade game' links, but there's no such link available. If you want, check out IGN.com and the different categories they separate games into. I think by arcade, you would probably want to look for Platform and adventure games. Good luck!
However, if you want the wife to be happy, might wanna grab for a DC.
PSx does have an extensive library, including 'arcade' games. I think the following links might help you out ...Playstation RPGs - http://psx.ign.com/genre_lists/rpg.html
DC RPGs - http://dreamcast.ign.com/genre_lists/rpg.html
I would post PSx and DC 'arcade game' links, but there's no such link available. If you want, check out IGN.com and the different categories they separate games into. I think by arcade, you would probably want to look for Platform and adventure games. Good luck!
