Bar81
Member
If you have to get to get it, agreed - it's much better on PSX. Too bad it's such a shit follow up to my favorite shmup.
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Sega Saturn Appreciation and Emulation Thread
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If you have to get to get it, agreed - it's much better on PSX. Too bad it's such a shit follow up to my favorite shmup.
ResidentDante
Member
Thanks for the info, is Raystorm the same game basically?
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah and as far as I know it looks and runs better on PS1.
ResidentDante
Member
Sadly Raystorm isn't cheap for PAL land :-(
GurgleBot20
Member
I ordered a copy of Madden in order to replace a broken case for one of my other games.
The cover arrived cracked towards where it connects to the rest of the case.
The cover arrived cracked towards where it connects to the rest of the case.
sixteen-bit
Member
Moor-Angol
Banned
I didn't know how it started but I realized that Command & Conquer JPN is multilanguage.
If the system language is set to japanese the game is in full english with FMV in japanese.
Changing the system language to :
English
nothing changed, english menu and japanese voice
French
french menu and japanese voice
German
german menu and japanese voice
Italian : same as english
Spanish : didn't try but I suppose it's same as italian
Since gen.6 multilanguage games have become the standard, but back in the 90's it was very uncommon.
Someone knows if there are other japanese game as C&C ? And I mean other languages than english cause some western games arrived here not translated (Deadalus is the first one which comes to my mind).
If the system language is set to japanese the game is in full english with FMV in japanese.
Changing the system language to :
English
nothing changed, english menu and japanese voice
French
french menu and japanese voice
German
german menu and japanese voice
Italian : same as english
Spanish : didn't try but I suppose it's same as italian
Since gen.6 multilanguage games have become the standard, but back in the 90's it was very uncommon.
Someone knows if there are other japanese game as C&C ? And I mean other languages than english cause some western games arrived here not translated (Deadalus is the first one which comes to my mind).
GurgleBot20
Member
That sucks
Yeah, but at least it was only 4 dollars. I'll go looking at local shops in the next few days.
SkyMasterson
Member
That's frustrating. Did they pack it well enough or just a freak accident?
Also, a few months back a gaffer sold me his sealed crack free NHL 97's for a decent price. Once I sort through replacing the ones I need, I could send you any extras I may have.
Laevateinn
Member
#LongBoxesSuck
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah, they're so fragile, lol.
GurgleBot20
Member
I just bought some cheap games at a store nearby that had cases in good (or at least not broken) condition. Now I can be proud of my copies of Daytona and Fighters Megamix. And who knows, maybe NBA Live 97/98 will become my favorite games ever.
I also bought a copy of Clockwork Knight for some reason.
I also bought a copy of Clockwork Knight for some reason.
Laevateinn
Member
That's one of my favorites. The second is better though.
GurgleBot20
Member
I'm glad to hear that. Maybe I'll check out the 2nd if I dig this one.
Shadow Hog
Member
If you find you don't like the first one cuz it's too easy but otherwise has potential, then yeah, the sequel is much better about that.
Though something I realized much later on: the Japanese versions of the games have a lot more content in-between stages than the Western versions do. Like, every single stage has some dialog in front of it that's completely missing for some reason! There's even a secret in the final world of the second game where you can meet up with an idol or a Famitsu reviewer for some reason. I kind of wish somebody would do a translation ROM hack for the game, even knowing how comparatively finicky that can be for CD-based consoles...
Though something I realized much later on: the Japanese versions of the games have a lot more content in-between stages than the Western versions do. Like, every single stage has some dialog in front of it that's completely missing for some reason! There's even a secret in the final world of the second game where you can meet up with an idol or a Famitsu reviewer for some reason. I kind of wish somebody would do a translation ROM hack for the game, even knowing how comparatively finicky that can be for CD-based consoles...
sixteen-bit
Member
ebay prices bout to spike?
Bar81
Member
They haven't spiked? lol, the SS party ended years ago.
if you are in the UK looks like CEX have started selling sega saturn stuff again.
https://uk.webuy.com/search/index.php?stext=sega+saturn§ion=
kinda pricey and I haven't ordered any retro stuff from them yet.
EDIT:
Although I did order recore for xbox one from them which arrived fine and I've ordered several amiibo figures from them, One was incorrect but still it turned out a better item than my original order.
https://uk.webuy.com/search/index.php?stext=sega+saturn§ion=
kinda pricey and I haven't ordered any retro stuff from them yet.
EDIT:
Although I did order recore for xbox one from them which arrived fine and I've ordered several amiibo figures from them, One was incorrect but still it turned out a better item than my original order.
IrishNinja
Member
strong +1 here
for real, more of ya'll need to post your IGs here
i get it but i adore them as time capsules, i thought my sega CD ones were so dope at the time
for real, was good while it lasted though...glad i made the tail end of that party at least
Laevateinn
Member
The Saturn is a console for elite one percenters.
IrishNinja
Member
i agree but this makes AES kids the illuminati
Guess Im part of the elite one percenters then, with my two Saturns!
RoryDropkick
Member
I'm a one percenter? Neat!
GurgleBot20
Member
Let's be honest though, the Saturn itself is probably the least expensive component of a lot of collections.
True that.
sixteen-bit
Member
what about 3DO?
ResidentDante
Member
Mine's www.instagram.com/residentdante at least! I'd love to add more Gafers there!
I dont really post a lot of gaming (more kids and stuff about my writing), but in any case, i just added you!
blast processed
Member
Just added you. Your profile pic change threw me off lol
Heres mine
https://www.instagram.com/blastprocessed/
I'm all gaming related. Although, my account might not be for everyone.
ResidentDante
Member
Damn! So many followers
sixteen-bit
Member
Damn! So many followers
Nothing to worry about unless they start shilling diet teas and waist trainers.
davidwhangchoi
Member
i should've pm'd you, i was in Philly over the weekend.
Laevateinn
Member
All the cool kids have an instagram apparently
sixteen-bit
Member
It's one of the coolest social media platforms imo.
blast processed
Member
Yeah, but I prefer interacting with the retro community more than playing the follower game. I always prefer 20 comments to 200 likes anyday of the weekDamn! So many followers
Aw you should've
Its like Facebook lite, without all the bullshit. I feel I have more control on Instagram
davidwhangchoi
Member
i will =) next time i'm in the area, classic game junkie is about 40 mins from my work place so i might hit that up in the coming weekends.
ResidentDante
Member
Yeah I like it, I just can't shake myself away from using the square picture shape either. It's so simple and sets a sort of limitation that makes you more creative. I might try some video clips or have a few pics in one post there.
IrishNinja
Member
Laevateinn
Member
Excellent get
Got the twinbee deluxe pack again. Last time I owned this was back in the mid 90's and as a 10 year anniversary thing.. I thought the contents within were a little thin. Although the 2 games, Detana Twin Bee (aka Belles & Whistles in some countries) and Twinbee Yahho are practically arcade perfect. I think my ultimate wish was a music option to listen to the amazing bouncy and catchy soundtracks on both games... Perhaps there should have been the very first twinbee game too. The 2nd game is somewhat manic and almost confusing to play with all those colorful sprites bouncing around the screen and the Parodius team shows some talent in this.
Ah well it's not very pricey nowadays compared to the Parodius games.
Ah well it's not very pricey nowadays compared to the Parodius games.
sixteen-bit
Member
Nice haul
Augemitbutter
Member
that's alot of games at once. i hope you play them all, lol.
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
So far loving it, used to own. Most of these games 20 years ago and still remember a lot about them. I could finish clockwork knight with my eyes closed. Biggest issue is getting used to old controls again, i.e. L&R don't do much. Still keep hitting them to shoot or gas/brake.
Laevateinn
Member
Any game that isn't a fighting game that requires more than 3 buttons is too complicated.
Laws00
Member
Posted in the retro thread
Got a bunch of random stuff one day from the store. They had them in the back for some reason along with some Japanese dreamcast games.
Got tried to sell me Dungeons & Dragons for Sega Saturn but I wasn't interested in paying the price for that game.
Got some new Sega Saturn games about 10 bucks each
Samo and Tonge King are the only ones that don't have their spine cards.
I put the Touge King the Spirits 2 game back and the guy was like i'd give it to you for free lol
Got a bunch of random stuff one day from the store. They had them in the back for some reason along with some Japanese dreamcast games.
Got tried to sell me Dungeons & Dragons for Sega Saturn but I wasn't interested in paying the price for that game.
Got some new Sega Saturn games about 10 bucks each
Samo and Tonge King are the only ones that don't have their spine cards.
I put the Touge King the Spirits 2 game back and the guy was like i'd give it to you for free lol
I'm definitely after that King of Spirits 2. It looks like a decent racing game with competent 3D engine.
You should also look into getting another hidden gem: Drift King Shutokou Battle '97 with it's decent FMV and game play.
So I have a japanese model 2 saturn incoming and usually I get my rgb cables from retrogamingcables.co.uk but they didn't reply when I asked when the model 2 cables would be in.
Anyone know a good alternative/ebay seller preferably in europe?
Anyone know a good alternative/ebay seller preferably in europe?