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If you could only have one system between PS1, N64 and Saturn...
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Jawbreaker
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Definitely a PS1.
PS1 fa sho! The wide breadth of RPGs on it just can't be topped by the other systems. And since I was heavily into RPGs then, especially JRPGs the PS1 is the obvious choice for me. The Saturn and N64 had some great titles, don't get me wrong. But the quality and quantity just can't be matched.
Anyone not replying PS1 probably doesn't really know its library (including imports).
For instance, let's have a quick look at PS1's 2D shooting game selection. PS1 actually has more exclusive (=non arcade port) 2D shooting games than Saturn: Gradius Gaiden, R-Type Delta, Einhander, Harmful Park, Raiden DX, Zanac X Zanac, and more. Some arcade ports are better on PS1, eg Dodonpachi, Gradius Deluxe, Salamander Deluxe, Strikers 1945 I and II, Raystorm, etc. There are also several arcade ports on PS1 that were not ported to Saturn, for example R-Types (R-Type 1+2), G-Darius, Toaplan Shooting Battle 1, Xevious 3D/G+, RayCrisis, Night Raid and so on.
And that's just one genre.
PS1 also happens to have the best version of one of the best 2D games ever: Castlevania Symphony of the Night.
For instance, let's have a quick look at PS1's 2D shooting game selection. PS1 actually has more exclusive (=non arcade port) 2D shooting games than Saturn: Gradius Gaiden, R-Type Delta, Einhander, Harmful Park, Raiden DX, Zanac X Zanac, and more. Some arcade ports are better on PS1, eg Dodonpachi, Gradius Deluxe, Salamander Deluxe, Strikers 1945 I and II, Raystorm, etc. There are also several arcade ports on PS1 that were not ported to Saturn, for example R-Types (R-Type 1+2), G-Darius, Toaplan Shooting Battle 1, Xevious 3D/G+, RayCrisis, Night Raid and so on.
And that's just one genre.
PS1 also happens to have the best version of one of the best 2D games ever: Castlevania Symphony of the Night.
fast_taker
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Sega Saturn all the way!
AcademicSaucer
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I loved my PS1 those load times man, I can't deal with that anymore, give an N64 and Mario 64 and I'm set
IncognitoPanda
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I like N64 better. But PS1 has FFIX. Hmm...
This is quite a ridiculous statement to make. I've played hundreds of PS1 games over 20+ years including every one you mention. English and Japanese (I can read both languages). Sorry to burst your bubble, but I still like the Saturn's library better.
ResidentDante
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Keep trying to convince yourself inside your Sony bubble.
eso76
Member
That's exactly what happened back then, went with PS1 and i would do it again.
Huge library and diversity.
But wait, do you mean today, without altering our gaming memories ?
I never owned a Saturn or a N64, so having already played tons of Ps1 games i would probably choose one of those then.
Huge library and diversity.
But wait, do you mean today, without altering our gaming memories ?
I never owned a Saturn or a N64, so having already played tons of Ps1 games i would probably choose one of those then.
MoogleWizard
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As someone who owned an N64 and a PS1 ( never had a Saturn):
I played my PS1 more than my N64 because at the time I was crazy about JRPGs and the PS1 was a fantastic system for JRPGs. Squaresoft's output on the system is unrivaled, it was their absolute best era.
But today, I would choose the N64. It had a much smaller, less diverse library but also the absolute best games of that generation. Quality > quantity. Nothing on the PS1 comes close to Super Mario 64 or the Zelda games, timeless classics whose gameplay holds up even today. The N64 also had the best multiplayer games like Smash, Mario Kart or Goldeneye.
On the technical side, I couldn't stomach the loading times of PS1 games today, they were simply awful. And PS1 3D graphics are the ugliest of all time. Games like Metal Gear Solid make my eyes bleed today, it looks hideous.
I played my PS1 more than my N64 because at the time I was crazy about JRPGs and the PS1 was a fantastic system for JRPGs. Squaresoft's output on the system is unrivaled, it was their absolute best era.
But today, I would choose the N64. It had a much smaller, less diverse library but also the absolute best games of that generation. Quality > quantity. Nothing on the PS1 comes close to Super Mario 64 or the Zelda games, timeless classics whose gameplay holds up even today. The N64 also had the best multiplayer games like Smash, Mario Kart or Goldeneye.
On the technical side, I couldn't stomach the loading times of PS1 games today, they were simply awful. And PS1 3D graphics are the ugliest of all time. Games like Metal Gear Solid make my eyes bleed today, it looks hideous.
Jimnymebob
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PS1 Easily. The rest don't have Crash 2.
What bubble? I have an extensive Saturn collection (even Panzer Dragoon Saga, Taroumaru, Radiant Silvergun). Saturn is among my favorite systems, it's just not as good as PS1. PS1 has a much more diverse library.
...well that's not very fun, is it?
I find the racing selection on Saturn to be very weak.
You have a couple of masterpieces ported to Saturn very well (for what the console could do) like Sega Rally and Daytona CE which are among the best games on the system but there is very little else worthy to be played (Need for speed, Wipeout 2097, Sega Ages Outrun, maybe Virtua Racing).
N64 had a much better selection in the genre.
BladeoftheImmortal
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PS1
Caayn
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N64 for me. Diddy Kong Racing, Mario Kart, Mario 64, Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, Pokemon Stadium 1/2, Golden eye, Smash all sway me towards the N64. It may not have the largest or most diverse library but it does have the game that entertained me the most.
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dreamlongdead
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PS1 is the obvious answer for me, but N64 and Saturn brought some good things to that gen.
The consoles all had their own identity, so owning multiple consoles in that generation was not redundant.
The consoles all had their own identity, so owning multiple consoles in that generation was not redundant.
Englebert3rd
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Definitely PS1, most of my favourite and enjoyed games are on it, and it's easier to collect for it.
SmokedMeat
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PlayStation without question. Far too many major exclusive in every genre.
ClivePwned
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N64
Nothing on the saturn interested me and apart from Metal Gear, Spyro and Medal of Honor, I had more fun on the N64 than PSX, They even had Tony Hawk 1&2 (though I had them both on DC)
Nothing on the saturn interested me and apart from Metal Gear, Spyro and Medal of Honor, I had more fun on the N64 than PSX, They even had Tony Hawk 1&2 (though I had them both on DC)
Monochromaticx
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PS1 of course.
Familienoberhauptvogel
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I only had a N64 at the time and I'd choose it again.
Booya_base
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Saturn by a billion miles.
SS>>>>>>>>PS1>>>>>>>>>>>>>N64
SS>>>>>>>>PS1>>>>>>>>>>>>>N64
Snaggletooth
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Sega Saturn. Its boot up, games and looks were all great.
Your Entertainer
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N64.
Mario 64
Banjo Kazooie
OoT/MM
Goldeneye/Perfect Dark
Star fox, smash bros, Mario Kart
Much higher highs than anything PS1 offered, period. Local multi perfection. Also, fuck loading times and memory cards.
Mario 64
Banjo Kazooie
OoT/MM
Goldeneye/Perfect Dark
Star fox, smash bros, Mario Kart
Much higher highs than anything PS1 offered, period. Local multi perfection. Also, fuck loading times and memory cards.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
SM64, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask. PS1 may have more great games, but none reach the soaring highs of the N64 library's greatest.
Sir_Crocodile
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I too have hundreds of PSX games and hundreds of Saturn games. Saturn library is superior imo.
AppleSeason
Member
Playstation. So many years later I still have pending stuff.
Saturn? I would probably liked it, if I knew japanese. Most of the good stuff stayed there
N64? Sorry, 90% of what I played in that era was jrpgs. What am I supposed to play, Quest 64? If I was stuck with that console I would have to find another hobby.
Saturn? I would probably liked it, if I knew japanese. Most of the good stuff stayed there
N64? Sorry, 90% of what I played in that era was jrpgs. What am I supposed to play, Quest 64? If I was stuck with that console I would have to find another hobby.
agentofatlas
Member
Ps1. It greatly destroys the other 2 consoles in terms of number of games and quality. (In my opinion of course)
1morerobot
Member
N64 by far.
Mario 64
Zeldas
Mario Kart (battle mode specifically)
Done.
Mario 64
Zeldas
Mario Kart (battle mode specifically)
Done.
ResidentDante
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On topic here, it's a difficult choice. Both N64 and Saturn have a stronger 1st party line up in my opinion. Nintendo's coming off as the one with the best quality titles, perhaps also the most original as the titles weren't found anywhere else like in PC, other console ports or the arcades.
Personally though I have a ton of affection for the first Resident Evil trilogy, the WipEout one, the four Ridge Racer titles, plus I love the two Dino Crisis games and MGS1. So it has to be the PS1 for me. Even though most of these titles weren't exclusive.
So?
Your initial post reeks of an aggressive and biased opinion that basically announces that it is the only correct one.
Personally though I have a ton of affection for the first Resident Evil trilogy, the WipEout one, the four Ridge Racer titles, plus I love the two Dino Crisis games and MGS1. So it has to be the PS1 for me. Even though most of these titles weren't exclusive.
So?
Your initial post reeks of an aggressive and biased opinion that basically announces that it is the only correct one.
Godzilla's Left Toe
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N64
Barrel Cannon
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N64 easily. Loved so many of it's MP titles
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