What all systems do you have connected right now?
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My main reason for breaking out the old systems is my girlfriend isn't a big fan of the newest games (except for some Wii stuff), she still just wants to play all the old NES and SNES games and I figured I should slow down on all the VC purchases if I have an extra bedroom to hook it all up in.
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Main TV: Xbox 360, Xbox, PS2, and GC
Portable: DS
Bedroom: PS1, and DC
I probably pick up a Wii in the near future. I replace the GC in the Main room and put the GC in the bedroom. I don't see a PS3 anytime soon.
Portable: DS
Bedroom: PS1, and DC
I probably pick up a Wii in the near future. I replace the GC in the Main room and put the GC in the bedroom. I don't see a PS3 anytime soon.
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Originally Posted by Sonny Corinthos
Is it possible to hook up a N64 and a Dreamcast to a new HDTV? I have them connected up to an old 25 inch tv right now. I will like to upgrade the tv but I didn't know if I would have to do away with the systems.
The other thing is this - the fun factor. My friends and I busted out a Genesis with an EA 4-way Play adapter and NHL94 a few weeks back, and it was CRAZY fun. It looked a bit odd on a 55" TV, but some beers and some 18-16 games and no one cared. Much fun was had by all.
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This thread just reminded me that I wanted to setup the Jaguar again for some Tempest 2000 action.
Plugged in: 360, PS3, Wii, GC
Boxed up: Practically every system released since the NES
Plugged in: 360, PS3, Wii, GC
Boxed up: Practically every system released since the NES
#34
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Originally Posted by lordzeppelin
Why wouldn't it be? The question is whether your tolerance for stretch modes will be sufficient for those old games. For example, the original Nintendo just looks like absolute poop on my 57" Sony Widescreen, so I don't hook that up. BUT The Dreamcast and PS1 and N64 were tolerable, IMO, with the DC looking the best. In fact, I'm even looking for an S-Video cable for the DC...
The other thing is this - the fun factor. My friends and I busted out a Genesis with an EA 4-way Play adapter and NHL94 a few weeks back, and it was CRAZY fun. It looked a bit odd on a 55" TV, but some beers and some 18-16 games and no one cared. Much fun was had by all.
The other thing is this - the fun factor. My friends and I busted out a Genesis with an EA 4-way Play adapter and NHL94 a few weeks back, and it was CRAZY fun. It looked a bit odd on a 55" TV, but some beers and some 18-16 games and no one cared. Much fun was had by all.
#35
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Originally Posted by Trevor
Many would argue that their older crap is better than your new games.
I'm not saying your opinion isn't valid, we should all play what we want to play, but I wouldn't call anyone's stuff crap.
I'm not saying your opinion isn't valid, we should all play what we want to play, but I wouldn't call anyone's stuff crap.
You are reading far too much into what I typed. "Crap" was just a word I chose that has nothing to do with the quality of the product. I could just have easily typed "stuff," "junk," "things," or "trappings."
Originally Posted by fumanstan
But if they're not being played and haven't been touched in 5-10 years, it doesn't matter. I'm pretty sure that's what Corvin is alluding to.
Make no mistake, NES, SNES and N64 have some of the greatest games ever, and definitely comprised 95% of my favorite titles of the last 20 years. That doesn't mean I want to play them over and over again. That's what the virtual console is for. On the off chance I want to replay one, I drop $5-$10 which is much easier on the wallet than losing $200 in value each generation.
Thinking about it, this is probably close to what I made by moving on: NES($500, maybe more), SNES($400), N64($400), Gamecube($200) & Xbox($300). Close to $2000 I would have missed out on by keeping a box of that "stuff" in the garage.
Makes smart sense to me.
That's all I meant.
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Family Room: PS3, Wii
Mobile: DS, GBA SP, PSP
Game Room (Basement): 360, PS2, XBox
Boxed: N64, Dreamcast, PS1, Genesis, SNES, NES, ColecoVision, Odyssey2
Mobile: DS, GBA SP, PSP
Game Room (Basement): 360, PS2, XBox
Boxed: N64, Dreamcast, PS1, Genesis, SNES, NES, ColecoVision, Odyssey2
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The living room is for the current gen systems: Wii, 360, and PS3.
We recently fixed up our guest bedroom, which doubles as the retro gaming room. That room has: NES, Super NES, N64, Master System, Genesis/Sega CD, Saturn, Dreamcast, and PS2. There's a daisy chain of RF adapters on the back of that TV.
We recently fixed up our guest bedroom, which doubles as the retro gaming room. That room has: NES, Super NES, N64, Master System, Genesis/Sega CD, Saturn, Dreamcast, and PS2. There's a daisy chain of RF adapters on the back of that TV.
#42
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Thinking about it, this is probably close to what I made by moving on: NES($500, maybe more), SNES($400), N64($400), Gamecube($200) & Xbox($300). Close to $2000 I would have missed out on by keeping a box of that "stuff" in the garage.
Makes smart sense to me.
Makes smart sense to me.
I really regret selling my Saturn and most of my 3DO imports. Biggest mistake I made even though I made a huge profit at the time.
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I have:
- 360 and XBOX (with XBMC installed) on my 55" Mits
- PS3 on my 26" LCD
- PSP in my hands
- Genesis boxed....will put up on TRADE BOARD soon. Just have to list all the games.
- 360 and XBOX (with XBMC installed) on my 55" Mits
- PS3 on my 26" LCD
- PSP in my hands
- Genesis boxed....will put up on TRADE BOARD soon. Just have to list all the games.
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Hooked up/using:
Wii, PS2, Gamecube, DS X 2, 1 DS Lite
Boxed:
Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, PsOne, 2 Game Boy Advanced
Hopefully adding a Xbox 360 to the hooked up category in the near future. My wife just can't understand why we need another video game system.
Wii, PS2, Gamecube, DS X 2, 1 DS Lite
Boxed:
Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, PsOne, 2 Game Boy Advanced
Hopefully adding a Xbox 360 to the hooked up category in the near future. My wife just can't understand why we need another video game system.
#45
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In my office/play-room I have a 32" 4:3 TV that has the following hooked up to it:
SNES
Dreamcast
PS2
In my living room, on my 47" 16:9 TV, I have these hooked up:
Wii
Xbox 360
And if I had a component input to spare, I would've gotten a PS3 by now...
Oh, and boxed up, I have the following:
N64
Saturn
Xbox
Gamecube
SNES
Dreamcast
PS2
In my living room, on my 47" 16:9 TV, I have these hooked up:
Wii
Xbox 360
And if I had a component input to spare, I would've gotten a PS3 by now...
Oh, and boxed up, I have the following:
N64
Saturn
Xbox
Gamecube
Last edited by slop101; 04-09-07 at 10:38 AM.
#46
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Makes smart sense to me.
That's all I meant.
That's all I meant.
Sometimes I wish I could do it the way you did, as it does make more financial sense.
But the "collector" in me needs the actual hardware. There is a much better nostalgic feel to actually play the old games on the actual systems. I'll play virtual console and emulator games also, but that ocd/collector gene in me can't part with the past.
And $2000 spread over 20 years doesn't matter to me that much, although I'll give that everyone can't "waste" as much money as I.
As Darkside mentioned, some of my biggest regrets are the few times I have sold my "old stuff" to get the new generation. I once sold an atari 2600 with almost 100 carts (some very rare now) to fund a computer purchase. I once sold a bunch of old comics to make funds for a new hobby. With those two sales, I maybe made $75 each time, and it would cost me over $1000 to get the old stuff back now.
So yeah, I understand your thinking, and almost wish my brain worked that way; but I'd rather lose the couple hundred bucks every few years and not risk making another mistake I regret.
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Connected to DLP projector (nighttime) and 37" LCD (daytime):
NES, SNES, PS2, Xbox360, Wii, modded Saturn
Connected to computer/24" FW900 CRT monitor via Gamebridge USB tuner: Dreamcast...gamecube to be sold since the Wii BC is so good.
The xbox 1 is on the floor in the computer room since the 360 purchase a few months ago. Debating between softmodding it for media center use or selling it.
NES, SNES, PS2, Xbox360, Wii, modded Saturn
Connected to computer/24" FW900 CRT monitor via Gamebridge USB tuner: Dreamcast...gamecube to be sold since the Wii BC is so good.
The xbox 1 is on the floor in the computer room since the 360 purchase a few months ago. Debating between softmodding it for media center use or selling it.
#48
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I would also mention that all things like the Virtual Console and PC emulators do is make me want to play the game more on the original hardware. I'm bothered by every little flaw that comes along with emulation and really have found it a very disapointing experience.
I would much rather play NES, SNES and N64 games on the original hardware. Especially the N64 titles.
I would much rather play NES, SNES and N64 games on the original hardware. Especially the N64 titles.
#49
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I don't have the collector's mentality and seldom ever want to fire up a game again once the credits role so I've never been compelled to hold on to hardware. I'd generally rather play something new.
I also don't mind the flaws in the VC or emulators when I have an itch to revist an old game.
I also don't mind the flaws in the VC or emulators when I have an itch to revist an old game.
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Hooked Up: Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3
Boxed Up: Sony Playstation 1 (2x), Sony Playstation 2, Super Nintendo (x2), Nintendo 64, Turbo Graphx 16, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, Sega Genesis, Sega CD, Atari Jaguar, Nintendo Gameboy DX, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Sega Master System, 3DO, Nintendo Gamecube.....and the true jewels....
Nintendo Virtual Boy (Complete), N64 DD
Boxed Up: Sony Playstation 1 (2x), Sony Playstation 2, Super Nintendo (x2), Nintendo 64, Turbo Graphx 16, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, Sega Genesis, Sega CD, Atari Jaguar, Nintendo Gameboy DX, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Sega Master System, 3DO, Nintendo Gamecube.....and the true jewels....
Nintendo Virtual Boy (Complete), N64 DD