X-boys --- who will dare to invest in "Steel Battalion"?
09-23-02, 12:56 AM
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X-boys --- who will dare to invest in "Steel Battalion"?
For those who don't know what Steel Battalion is, i'll try to bring you up to speed. Steel Battalion is a mech pilot game that's very special in one respect - the controller needed to play the game is a life-sized exact replica of the control panel of the inside of the mech you pilot. The game comes out this November for X-box only, and will cost $200.
Here's a link to a photo of the controller:
http://www.ncsx.org/2002/ncs090902/ncs0909.htm
Now the question is: who will pay $200, the cost of an X-box, to play a game that comes with a controller so specialized that it will only work with that particular game (or series, if Capcom decides to continue the franchise)?
Here's a link to a photo of the controller:
http://www.ncsx.org/2002/ncs090902/ncs0909.htm
Now the question is: who will pay $200, the cost of an X-box, to play a game that comes with a controller so specialized that it will only work with that particular game (or series, if Capcom decides to continue the franchise)?
09-23-02, 03:21 AM
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09-23-02, 11:37 AM
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I won't. Not b/c of price but strictly b/c I am not into Mech games. Can you imagine the learning curve on this game!?!?!
I won't. Not b/c of price but strictly b/c I am not into Mech games. Can you imagine the learning curve on this game!?!?!
09-23-02, 01:24 PM
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Originally posted by Trigger
Well just think - once you've mastered operating a Mech, you're that much closer to a class C Mech Pilot's license. Then, once the war starts in the year 2023 - guess who they're gonna call up for duty?
Well just think - once you've mastered operating a Mech, you're that much closer to a class C Mech Pilot's license. Then, once the war starts in the year 2023 - guess who they're gonna call up for duty?
09-23-02, 02:05 PM
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Originally posted by Lastblade
I am thinking of investing an XBOX AND Steel Battlion.
Kiss goodbye to $400.
I am thinking of investing an XBOX AND Steel Battlion.
Kiss goodbye to $400.
09-23-02, 02:46 PM
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No game is worth $200, I don't care how good it is. The majority of people who actually waste their money on it will do so for bragging rights. I had thoughts about buying Panzer Dragoon Saga for Saturn, until I realized that even at $100, that's just too damn much. Most expensive game I own is Time Crisis II w/GunCon2, which was $60, and I will probably never pay more than that for a game.
09-23-02, 05:08 PM
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To the people who don't want to spend $200 on a game-
I bet if they released this game in Japan only, you would be screaming "Why don't we get that stuff in the US? I'd pay anything for that game!"
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! We normally would never get something like this!
After my employee discount I'll get it for $160, but I would pay full price for it. You have to play it to understand what your dealing with.
I bet if they released this game in Japan only, you would be screaming "Why don't we get that stuff in the US? I'd pay anything for that game!"
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! We normally would never get something like this!
After my employee discount I'll get it for $160, but I would pay full price for it. You have to play it to understand what your dealing with.
09-23-02, 05:12 PM
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I wish it were physically possible to take that bet, 'cause I'd win a lot of money off you. And how exactly is Capcom selling a game to the public and making profit off it a "gift horse?"
09-23-02, 05:30 PM
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Originally posted by Aghama
I wish it were physically possible to take that bet, 'cause I'd win a lot of money off you. And how exactly is Capcom selling a game to the public and making profit off it a "gift horse?"
I wish it were physically possible to take that bet, 'cause I'd win a lot of money off you. And how exactly is Capcom selling a game to the public and making profit off it a "gift horse?"
We normally don't get games like this. It would be like us getting Boonga Boonga with the lifesize butt and finger controller. Just wait til you play it.
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Originally posted by teplitsa
I'll wait 6 months and get it on ebay for less.
I'll wait 6 months and get it on ebay for less.
09-23-02, 07:34 PM
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Originally posted by KingSmoth
No game is worth $200, I don't care how good it is. The majority of people who actually waste their money on it will do so for bragging rights. I had thoughts about buying Panzer Dragoon Saga for Saturn, until I realized that even at $100, that's just too damn much. Most expensive game I own is Time Crisis II w/GunCon2, which was $60, and I will probably never pay more than that for a game.
No game is worth $200, I don't care how good it is. The majority of people who actually waste their money on it will do so for bragging rights. I had thoughts about buying Panzer Dragoon Saga for Saturn, until I realized that even at $100, that's just too damn much. Most expensive game I own is Time Crisis II w/GunCon2, which was $60, and I will probably never pay more than that for a game.
I have about 90 of these, and most of them cost $200+; Recent ones like King of Fighters 2001 is $300.
09-23-02, 08:13 PM
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I bought an X-box for this game alone. I had to knock down the wall between the living room and dining room, and turn the two into one large living room in order to make room for the X-Box. Now I have to get rid of my kitchen in order to have a place to put the joystick... Damn--this game is gonna cost me a few grand for the renovations alone...
OK, sorry, stupid joke. And, I know, I'm a hypocrite . . .
OK, sorry, stupid joke. And, I know, I'm a hypocrite . . .
09-23-02, 08:16 PM
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Originally posted by Lastblade
LOL, obviously you people have never bought a Neo Geo home cartridge
I have about 90 of these, and most of them cost $200+; Recent ones like King of Fighters 2001 is $300.
LOL, obviously you people have never bought a Neo Geo home cartridge
I have about 90 of these, and most of them cost $200+; Recent ones like King of Fighters 2001 is $300.
09-23-02, 08:27 PM
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Hehe, Neo Geo is my favorite system of all time. There is NOTHING like opening a brand new $300+ videogame cartridge. And the fact that there are new games being developed on it in 2002 (and beyond) and IN THE ARCADES is a testament to its design and the programmers who squeeze every bit of power from it.... 10+ years after its release.
If you like 2D fighters and action games, there IS NO better system (save perhaps the Saturn + 4meg ram cart).
If you like 2D fighters and action games, there IS NO better system (save perhaps the Saturn + 4meg ram cart).
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I saw them demonstrate this game on the screensavers a few weeks ago, it looked really intriguing! Lots of buttons and switches to push and twist. One thing they mentioned is that there's no force feedback in the controller, not even a rumble 
. For $200 i was hoping they'd put it in. Still, I'd like to try it out sometime, I don't think I could justify paying $200+ for a single game.....I wish they'd put it in the arcade for us money deprived individuals .
. For $200 i was hoping they'd put it in. Still, I'd like to try it out sometime, I don't think I could justify paying $200+ for a single game.....I wish they'd put it in the arcade for us money deprived individuals .
09-23-02, 09:26 PM
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The game looks hard to play at Tokyo now, but once you get used to the controllers, then with a big screen and 5.1 sound,you' re hooked on it. It sure is worth it;s money!
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Originally posted by Lastblade
Hehe, Neo Geo is my favorite system of all time. There is NOTHING like opening a brand new $300+ videogame cartridge. And the fact that there are new games being developed on it in 2002 (and beyond) and IN THE ARCADES is a testament to its design and the programmers who squeeze every bit of power from it.... 10+ years after its release.
If you like 2D fighters and action games, there IS NO better system (save perhaps the Saturn + 4meg ram cart).
Hehe, Neo Geo is my favorite system of all time. There is NOTHING like opening a brand new $300+ videogame cartridge. And the fact that there are new games being developed on it in 2002 (and beyond) and IN THE ARCADES is a testament to its design and the programmers who squeeze every bit of power from it.... 10+ years after its release.
If you like 2D fighters and action games, there IS NO better system (save perhaps the Saturn + 4meg ram cart).
I just got myself a Saturn a few weeks ago, but don't know much about the different carts. I want to get some import games, but I have no idea what kind of cart I need for that, or anything else for that matter.