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Most aesthetically appealing console of all time?
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TheAdmiester
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Black Xbox One, no contest.
The Dreamcast is an honorable mention, though. If only it was available in a colour that looked less faded 1990s.
The Dreamcast is an honorable mention, though. If only it was available in a colour that looked less faded 1990s.
TheAdmiester
Member
I'd have to agree with this. I can't quite put my finger on it but it's just a very sleek design, the plain look of it is just as fancy as an iPhone.
Mihos
Gold Member
I have electronics from the 70s that look just like an xbox.... maybe Sony should sue
midasmulligan
Member
Clear game boy color
Your CDX is borked. They have internal memory.
Muppet of a Man
Member
SuperGrafx is still badass
That is the most toy-like/cheapest looking aesthetic I've seen to date. Can't say I agree.
I read this on sega-16.com years ago. The article is no longer there, but it's referenced here: http://www.sega-16.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-833.html
Apparently it was incorrect.
GeordieMark
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I have electronics from the 70s that look just like an xbox.... maybe Sony should sue
That looks nothing like an Xbox One
Georgiee85
Member
The PAL Mega Drive. Definitely the best looking model - no big "16 BIT" (JP model) or "GENESIS" logos that make those models an eyesore imo..
I know it's actually a computer but the design always gave me a console vibe and there were some really great games made for it
Sharp X68000
Good choice. Chronology should be accepted here since of course they got dated.
My vote is for the Panasonic Q GameCube with that caveat.
The Atari XE Game System looked cool and futuristic.
Ever touched one? Super cheap plastic abound.
Dark Brown DSi XL
I've never seen this. It's lovely.
Electronic geek'scoveted clear-housed hardware:like me
I still want one. Damn you, NoA.
SpiceMelange
Member
My pick:
PC Engine I by bochalla, on Flickr
Honorable mentions for me: Dreamcast, GameCube and PSone.
Agreed 100%. When I put my PC Engine on top of my original XBOX it is amazing to see how beautifully small one system is compared to the other which is a giant ugly brick.
K
kittens
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There are two aesthetics I really like in my consoles:
1. Cute
2. Sleek, Minimalistic, and Monolithic
In the first category, the PSOne (that teeny tiny PS1 redesign) is probably my favorite. The Gamecube is a close runner up (that handle <3), as is the Dreamcast. I'm also a major sucker for handhelds, so if we include those, the Gameboy Pocket line would shoot up to the top of my list, as would the blue and magenta DSi models.
In the second category, my favorite is probably the Xbox One. It's larger than I'd like, but the look of it is still fantastic. The PS4 and PS2 both hit the sleek sweet spot for me, too.
1. Cute
2. Sleek, Minimalistic, and Monolithic
In the first category, the PSOne (that teeny tiny PS1 redesign) is probably my favorite. The Gamecube is a close runner up (that handle <3), as is the Dreamcast. I'm also a major sucker for handhelds, so if we include those, the Gameboy Pocket line would shoot up to the top of my list, as would the blue and magenta DSi models.
In the second category, my favorite is probably the Xbox One. It's larger than I'd like, but the look of it is still fantastic. The PS4 and PS2 both hit the sleek sweet spot for me, too.
milkham
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kittens
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This is probably best left for a different thread, but Sega definitely had the best console names.
DragonKnight
Member
Im partial to the original ps2. Blue and black just worked really fucking well.
Zeouterlimits
Member
The original Playstation is just a lovely looking console, unf.
I kind of have a soft spot for the PS2 media varient, the PSX, from seeing in a magazine at the time and thinking it sounded like the greatest thing ever.
I kind of have a soft spot for the PS2 media varient, the PSX, from seeing in a magazine at the time and thinking it sounded like the greatest thing ever.
Has to be PS4 for me. Just as the Wii in an art museum I believe?, the PS4 definitely deserves to be as well in my opinion.
Portable wise... has to be the Original Vita in terms of looks.
The dark brown DSi XL I see in here particularly looks very nice indeed too, though the DSi XL in general is a pretty nice looking portable too.
Portable wise... has to be the Original Vita in terms of looks.
The dark brown DSi XL I see in here particularly looks very nice indeed too, though the DSi XL in general is a pretty nice looking portable too.
Azure Phoenix
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The Sega Wondermega (specifically Sega, not the Victor model) is, in my eyes, the best looking console of all time. It's such a sleek looking unit with two green LEDs accentuating the disc tray when the unit powered up. I'd love to own one some day, but units in really nice condition run anywhere from £600-1000.
Caayn
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Don't feed the trolls. You can't win, they'll only drag you down to their level.
Jade Knight 08
Member
Consoles:
1. Wii
2. Sega Genesis (Original)
3. Gamecube
4. N64
5. Xbox 360 (Slim)
6. NES
7. PS 2 (Slim)
Handhelds:
1. NDS (Lite)
2. PSP
3. GBA (Original)
4. 3DS (Original) >>> i like the look of it but i bought XL over it.
5. Sega Game Gear
Not yet owned:
PS 3
Vita
Wii U
PS 4
Xbone
1. Wii
2. Sega Genesis (Original)
3. Gamecube
4. N64
5. Xbox 360 (Slim)
6. NES
7. PS 2 (Slim)
Handhelds:
1. NDS (Lite)
2. PSP
3. GBA (Original)
4. 3DS (Original) >>> i like the look of it but i bought XL over it.
5. Sega Game Gear
Not yet owned:
PS 3
Vita
Wii U
PS 4
Xbone
Yep, that'd be my pick. Angular, but sleek, with that rather pointless diagram on the front. The Genesis was also really nice, especially compared to the bulky, purple/gray SNES.
SuperGrafx is still badass
Thank you! I almost gave up hope that this wouldn't be posted. Love the SuperGrafx future tech look.
Nothing compares to the WonderMega. It's a Genesis/Sega CD console, and the cartridges go into that horizontal line on the left of the console.
Was about to post this, the ultimate MD MCD combo, and one sexy beast, the motorised fliptop CD lid is a marvel as well.
JaseMath
Member
Totally agree. I know there's sexier and more modern looking consoles, but I've always adored the PS2 aesthetically.This
Havoc2049
Member
I own an XE Game System, but I use an Atari 65XE computer (takes up less desk space) for my 8-bit computer gaming needs, along with the grey XE lightgun, XF551 disk drive and XE joystick. The build quality is along the lines of the rest of the Atari line of XE/ST and console quality from that era, which seems solid to me and is comparable to other manufactures from that era, in that segment of the market. My Atari XE gear has seen tons of use over the years and still works like a champ.
bobawesome
Member
The PS4 with the slimline PS2 as a runner-up. Most consoles tend to look like poop, especially the Nintendo ones.
Lys Skygge
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