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Michael Corvin 04-09-07 03:49 PM


Originally Posted by Josh Hinkle
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.

We're on the same page. I used to keep everything up until the Gamecube launch when I cleaned out the NES, SNES & N64 collections. Last gen made me realize that once I beat a game, I rarely if ever pop it back in. I had a big Gamecube and Xbox library... that sat there... and sat there... unplayed after they were finished. Doesn't matter how great a game is, there are just too many other games out there to try. Even if a game is so great, there is no way to recapture that magic of playing through the first time.

I can probably count on one hand how many times I popped in a game after I beat it. There are a few exceptions of course, namely those with high Live replayability, but those are even few and far between. I did go through Eternal Darkness twice and have considered picking it up again to go through that final playthrough, but not enough to warrant spending more than $10 on it again. That is one I do regret getting rid of.

I also don't mind the minor bugs that emulation brings. Mario Kart Ghost? Who cares?

matome 04-09-07 03:50 PM

360 and a PS2

GreenMonkey 04-09-07 04:58 PM


Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
We're on the same page. I used to keep everything up until the Gamecube launch when I cleaned out the NES, SNES & N64 collections. Last gen made me realize that once I beat a game, I rarely if ever pop it back in. I had a big Gamecube and Xbox library... that sat there... and sat there... unplayed after they were finished. Doesn't matter how great a game is, there are just too many other games out there to try. Even if a game is so great, there is no way to recapture that magic of playing through the first time.

I can probably count on one hand how many times I popped in a game after I beat it. There are a few exceptions of course, namely those with high Live replayability, but those are even few and far between. I did go through Eternal Darkness twice and have considered picking it up again to go through that final playthrough, but not enough to warrant spending more than $10 on it again. That is one I do regret getting rid of.

I also don't mind the minor bugs that emulation brings. Mario Kart Ghost? Who cares?

I've got games on each console I just can't give up.

The SNES has Chrono Trigger (I can't stand the load times on the PS1 version). Secret of Mana. A few others. I wish these would come to the VC - I'm OK with Nintendo's emulation, ease of use, and 480p.

The NES has too many good games that I'm not sure will show up on the VC. And buying each one for $5 I'm not sure I want to do, even if they did show up.

I've got some other keepers on the other systems. I don't hoard games too much, but each system has at least ~8 games I want to keep at minimum. In the case of the PS2 / PS1 it's a lot more than that.

I just wish they made GOOD oldschool wireless controllers. I can't really power up the old systems much with a 15mo-old running around.

Josh H 04-09-07 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
I did go through Eternal Darkness twice and have considered picking it up again to go through that final playthrough, but not enough to warrant spending more than $10 on it again. That is one I do regret getting rid of.

I actually played that one back-to-back-to-back with no break to play other games. :D

Great game, and I only had a GC at the time and the game library sucked balls at that time so I had little choice anyway. :lol:

Michael Corvin 04-09-07 08:10 PM

Yeah I did back-to-back when it first released and by the end of the second play through, I was pretty much forcing my way to the end. Like you the Gamecube was my only system at the time. :lol:

But that was back in, what, 02? Enough time has passed now that it would almost seem fresh again if I were to pick it up.

Quake1028 04-10-07 12:43 AM

At this very moment in time, only the PS2 is hooked up to the TV. I just moved 2 days ago. My Xbox is currently on the fritz. I have been too lazy so far to hook up the GCN. The Dreamcast is still at my old apartment since I forgot it the other night and have been too lazy so far to go back. My Wii, PS3 and 360 are still at Best Buy.

kakihara1 04-10-07 07:53 AM


Originally Posted by lordzeppelin
I'm even looking for an S-Video cable for the DC...

If you have an open VGA in on a TV you should look into the VGA Box for your Dreamcast. That's how I have mine hooked up and it looks awesome.

On my Main TV (48" RPTV) I have my 360,Wii, and PS2.
On my second TV (37" LCD) I have my Xbox and Dreamcast.

DarthMarino 04-10-07 09:21 AM

Hooked up now:
Atari 2600
NES
SNES
Virtual Boy
N64
Dreamcast
Gamecube (w/ Gameboy player)
DS
Wii

In a drawer somewhere:
Playstation
GameBoy

glasschicken 04-10-07 10:21 AM

In living room: Wii, Super Nintendo, Xbox 360, Xbox (for those games not BC and for my old saves), PS2. Bedroom: N64, but will soon get switched out for Gamecube w/ GBA Player.

lordwow 04-10-07 10:24 AM

Xbox, 360, and Wii

Setzer 04-10-07 12:17 PM

Currently connected:

PS3, Wii and 360

Boxed away:

N64, Dreamcast, Playstation & SNES

edytwinky 04-10-07 04:48 PM

I have way too many games for all the old systems and it's really hard for me to part with any of them. With three brothers, they are always contacting me to borrow one of the old systems, that or my girlfriend is playing one of them. So it's not like they're not getting used here.

Plus it'll save me from buying any virtual console games that I already own.

The Bus 04-10-07 05:08 PM

Currently connected: 360, Wii.

Available to connect: two different N64s, a Saturn, a Dreamcast, a NES, and a SNES. A friend has my Xbox on loan.

Sanitarium 04-10-07 08:06 PM

Xbox
Xbox 360
Gamecube
Dreamcast
PC

Mikael79 04-11-07 08:56 AM

I have my Dreamcast and PSOne hooked up in my guest bedroom, and my Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2 and Gamecube connected downstairs on my HDTV.

That makes 6 total.

Liver&Onions 04-11-07 10:46 AM

ps3, 360, wii. so thanks to that, i have partial access to xbox, ps2, ps1, tg16, sega gen..ah you get it :)

Rob V 04-11-07 10:57 AM

360, PS3, Wii and I just build myself an awesome Mame getup w/ a 27" TV monitor! :)

Quack 04-11-07 12:50 PM

Since I just moved everything is in boxes right now.

Wii
Gamecube
Nintendo 64
Super Nintendo
Nintendo
(see a pattern here? :-))
Nintendo DS
GBA SP Classic NES

Brother has my PS2.

Planning on getting into my Wii very soon, I've had Zelda since launch day and haven't put more than an hour into it, so I want to get my ass in gear with this finally. Super Paper Mario looks like a must as well.

starseed1981 04-11-07 02:57 PM

Not sure if this is the right thread...but this needs to be seen.

http://www.crazyrussian.com/00/entry...=test_no2#body

Trevor 04-11-07 03:49 PM


Originally Posted by starseed1981
Not sure if this is the right thread...but this needs to be seen.

http://www.crazyrussian.com/00/entry...=test_no2#body

:jawdrop:

Jeremy517 04-11-07 03:58 PM

People with collections like that always have crappy TVs.

ChrisHicks 04-11-07 04:28 PM

I'm down to the basic 3 right now - Xbox 360, Wii and a PS3.

I have almost every other game console made though that could be hooked up if I wanted though.

Chrisedge 04-11-07 05:54 PM

I have a 360 on my 50" DLP, and a modded xbox on my 13" in my office.

Put away:
Dreamcast (in office, 1 minute from being hooked up)
NES
SNES
Genesis with CD
PSX
PS2

squidget 04-11-07 06:02 PM

hooked up:
Wii, Dreamcast, PS2, Genesis & 360

put away
Saturn & NES

Detective Thorn 04-12-07 03:30 AM

Hooked Up:
Xbox
Xbox 360
PS2
Gamecube (w/ Gameboy player)
Wii

Put Away:
Dreamcast
Genesis
SNES
NES
Intellivision
TI-99/4A

Portable:
Gameboy (broken)
Gameboy Advance SP
DS Lite
Game Gear


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