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Gaming => General Gaming Discussion => Topic started by: Saturn Memories on November 05, 2013, 10:00:41 pm
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Hey, Sega fans! Check out my channel, Saturn Memories (https://www.youtube.com/user/SaturnMemories), on YouTube! I mostly cover Sega's mid-'90s catalog along with some later renditions of games from that era. Right now the channel is pretty much just filled with gameplays/plathroughs, but I plan to start posting reviews early next year.
To the mods: I didn't notice a rules list on the forum, so I hope I'm not violating policy by posting this here. If you need to delete this thread, I'll understand. Thanks!
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Awesome! I hope you'll cover some of the more obscure and import only Saturn/Model 2 games. There really is no good resource for this stuff, ESPECIALLY Model 2 games.
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great stuff man! No worries, there in no rule against sharing your work here. Looking forward to your reviews!
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Hey, bro! You've commented on our videos. Welcome to the board! :D Great fuckin' videos by the way.
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Wow, thanks everyone! I went ahead and added your channel to my "Featured Channels" tab. I don't get a whole heckuva lot of traffic, but who knows, it might help!
Awesome! I hope you'll cover some of the more obscure and import only Saturn/Model 2 games. There really is no good resource for this stuff, ESPECIALLY Model 2 games.
I'll definitely be playing a bunch more Saturn games (domestic and import). I just need to a resolve an issue with my PC that's giving me some emulation issues that I've never had before. If that doesn't work out, I guess I'll be investing in some capture equipment. My collection is fairly big and mostly made up of imports, but I don't have everything I'd like to have. Plus there are just some games that benefit immensely from a modern analog controller. Gale Racer and Sega Touring Car are virtually unplayable with a digital Saturn pad and not much better with the wheel or 3D controller. With a 360 controller, they're actually fairly solid.
Hey, bro! You've commented on our videos. Welcome to the board! :D Great fuckin' videos by the way.
Yep, really like your reviews, AJ! Keep 'em up!
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Dude, you should do a video showcasing your collection. I'm sure we could convince George or Barry to post it.
As for my reviews, thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Just wait until Liam Ashcroft's new series, This is Saturn, starts up later this month. He's doing a video for Daytona USA. I'll be concentrating on Fantasy Zone (SMS) and Game Gear. Hoping to tackle Home Alone (GEN) and Shinobi (SMS/GEN/GG/SAT) very soon.
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Dude, you should do a video showcasing your collection. I'm sure we could convince George or Barry to post it.
I don't own a video camera, and I don't have anywhere to display my games anymore. All I have to show you are a couple old low-res photos.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/PubRebel/DSC00240.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/PubRebel/DSC00243.jpg)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/PubRebel/DSC00261.jpg)
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These don't even account for my US Saturn games and my Sega Ages 2500 games. I also collected quite a bit more since these photos were taken, including a Japanese Model 2 Saturn.
As for my reviews, thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Just wait until Liam Ashcroft's new series, This is Saturn, starts up later this month. He's doing a video for Daytona USA. I'll be concentrating on Fantasy Zone (SMS) and Game Gear. Hoping to tackle Home Alone (GEN) and Shinobi (SMS/GEN/GG/SAT) very soon.
Nice! I look forward to it all!
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*jaw drops in a puddle of drool*
I so envy you right now, it's not even funny.
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That is...one frickin' sweet collection! My gawd!
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Thanks guys! I started rebuilding and expanding upon my Saturn collection about four years ago. I've got a lot of great games in there, but not everything I wanted. After a certain point, I stopped collecting as prices were starting to get pretty ridiculous. I had hoped they would come down after a while, but nope!
:o
*jaw drops in a puddle of drool*
I so envy you right now, it's not even funny.
I'm a bit jealous of you, AJ. You've got a copy of PD Saga after all. I refused to pay $200 for sealed copies of the game when I was collecting. Nowadays, $200 is looking like a bargain compared to the prices it currently fetches.
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I'm a bit jealous of you, AJ. You've got a copy of PD Saga after all. I refused to pay $200 for sealed copies of the game when I was collecting. Nowadays, $200 is looking like a bargain compared to the prices it currently fetches.
Pure luck and great timing. My mom found a seller on eBay with Panzer Dragoon, Panzer Dragoon II Zwei and Panzer Dragoon Saga - all CIB and great shape - for $200. In the end, she nabbed the lot for $286. The entire trilogy in awesome shape? Totally worth it.
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Pure luck and great timing. My mom found a seller on eBay with Panzer Dragoon, Panzer Dragoon II Zwei and Panzer Dragoon Saga - all CIB and great shape - for $200. In the end, she nabbed the lot for $286. The entire trilogy in awesome shape? Totally worth it.
Damn, that is lucky. One of these days I might take the plunge, but for now, I'll just have to be content with the other three PD games.
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I got Saga and Shining Force 3 for $180.00 in 1999 on Ebay. Then I sold SF3 on Ebay for $200, so I made a profit on it.
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I found a workaround for my issue with SSF, so I can finally get away from Model 2 and ST-V for a bit and play some Saturn games!
Anyway, here's Gale Racer, which I'm playing with a 360 pad. While the Saturn 3D controller can be used with a number of racing games, it's pretty loose and not well-suited for anything other than NiGHTS. Modern gamepads with true analog sticks are much more precise and make a huge difference, especially with games that are notoriously difficult to control like Gale Racer and Sega Touring Car Championship. Take a look for yourself!
LINK (http://youtu.be/Q1Db7NotLbs)
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Time to retire some skin-jobs! I-I mean...save the doctor...and his daughter or something... Whatever! It's Night Striker S!
http://youtu.be/kc_qWvq9508
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Yep. Really wanting Night Striker right now.
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Yep. Really wanting Night Striker right now.
It's not a cheap game, but not absurdly expensive either. If you buy it, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Hard to go wrong with a Taito shooter.
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So I've seen. It could be much worse in terms of price, admittedly. The only other Taito shooter I have is Chase H.Q. II for Genesis. Fun, addicting little game, but it can be hard as fuck.
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So I've seen. It could be much worse in terms of price, admittedly. The only other Taito shooter I have is Chase H.Q. II for Genesis. Fun, addicting little game, but it can be hard as fuck.
The Chase HQ series is pretty neat. The whole shooting aspect wasn't even present in the first game. You just rammed the criminal's car until it couldn't run anymore. Both games are on the Saturn, though they were exclusive to Japan. Sadly that means listening to a bunch of Japanese instead of hearing wonderful voice samples like "Let's go, Mr Driver!" or "You're under arrest for..." I'll definitely do a playthrough some day, but I want to first knock out a few other Taito games like Layer Section (RayForce) and G-Darius.
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http://youtu.be/rCb4MaTTFCs
http://youtu.be/5En302wFhUM
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Taxi Cab Confessions: Tryrush Deppy
http://youtu.be/l7XZL9O57ws
Tryrush Deppy (トライラッシュデッピー) is a 1996 Sega Saturn title co-developed by System Supply N-Tech and Graphic Factory Tetra. The game stars Deppy, an anthropomorphic taxi cab, in a race across America from New York to Las Vegas. Despite the racing theme, this is actually a platformer. While the game does emphasize the need to move quickly, it's really more about exploration and blowing up baddies than anything else.
Deppy takes place across five main stages, and for the most part, it's typical platformer fare: Jump this, destroy that, and solve the occasional puzzle in between. The game also tosses in a few secrets dealing with collectibles and side missions like rescuing your fellow racers. Add in a chargeable rush attack and a gas gauge that constantly needs to be replenished and there's just enough variety here to keep things interesting.
Overall the game looks and sounds very nice. The art is bright an colorful and the music cheerfully upbeat. Deppy's various sprite animations are especially well done. I'm sure it was a point of pride among the artists.
On the gameplay side, I found things to be fun but frustrating at first. It's hard to get used to how the character handles. Deppy is slow to get up to speed and tends to slide before coming to a complete stop. In effect, he handles like a clumsy car which makes for some very imprecise platforming. This can be overcome by pressing the d-pad in the opposite direction of travel, but you're still always going to feel like the character is on ice.
Deppy's production run must not have been very long as it seldom shows up for sale online. In fact, more sought after rarities like Radiant Silvergun and Panzer Dragoon Saga seem far more common in comparison. It typically fetches anywhere from 100 to 200 USD on eBay. I don't know if it's worth that sort of money, but if you're a Saturn afficionado and looking to add a decent platformer and a truly scarce title to your collection, Tryrush Deppy is the perfect choice to fill the void.
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The SEGA Turn on a Windows 9? What are you hiding from us? A future SEGA console! :D
Just kidding of course, and that's one hell of a collection!
Could you tell me if Princess Crown is Import friendly? I have Dragon's Crown and I'm loving it!
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The SEGA Turn on a Windows 9? What are you hiding from us? A future SEGA console! :D
Just kidding of course, and that's one hell of a collection!
Thanks!
Could you tell me if Princess Crown is Import friendly? I have Dragon's Crown and I'm loving it!
Haven't played it. I don't own a physical copy, and I'm not really big on RPGs. SGGGD says that it's not too difficult to figure out but requires some trial and error. There are also a few walkthroughs on GameFAQs that might help.
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Baby, it's cold outside. Warm up with some Winter Heat!
http://youtu.be/2oShHmCIUEA
http://youtu.be/QSXCWb4Ypgc
http://youtu.be/879lqPDnvmw
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This run was a personal best. Didn't continue until level 6. Had to credit feed a bit on the final boss though.
http://youtu.be/30p6T9PN-UI
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http://youtu.be/V7w0XUzS9u0
Playing with a modern analog gamepad really makes all the difference here. While the cars still don't have much grip, a proper analog stick allows for a far greater degree of control than you can get with any of the Saturn's own peripherals.
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Die Hard is the perfect Christmas movie, which naturally makes Die Hard Arcade the perfect Christmas video game! Merry Christmas!
http://youtu.be/bogmU4qXfyY
http://youtu.be/6G_xSLB_VpQ
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Die Hard is the perfect Christmas movie, which naturally makes Die Hard Arcade the perfect Christmas video game! Merry Christmas!
http://youtu.be/bogmU4qXfyY
http://youtu.be/6G_xSLB_VpQ
I totally agree. Gotta' throw that on later.
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I totally agree. Gotta' throw that on later.
I always thought it was pretty cool how one of the best action movies of all time also happens to technically be a Christmas flick.
You and Lauren ought to try out DHA. Legitimately good game but corny as all hell. I'm sure you two would have a blast.
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I always thought it was pretty cool how one of the best action movies of all time also happens to technically be a Christmas flick.
You and Lauren ought to try out DHA. Legitimately good game but corny as all hell. I'm sure you two would have a blast.
I know, right? The first Lethal Weapon is techincally a Christmas movie. It even opens with "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms. Shame it didn't get a good game. If I remember correctly, wasn't there an NES game?
Funny you should mention that. I was going to re-visit Die Hard Arcade with Lauren since I didn't go into the multiplayer in my review. Unfortunately, Lauren is now my boss, so we can't make any more videos together unless I get promoted or switch jobs. Our workplace has a strict "no fraternization" policy in place....
It sucks.
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If I remember correctly, wasn't there an NES game?
Wouldn't know unless I looked it up. If it exists though, I'm sure it can't be very good. Not many movie license NES games are.
Funny you should mention that. I was going to re-visit Die Hard Arcade with Lauren since I didn't go into the multiplayer in my review.
Oh, that's right! I totally forgot that you already covered DHA and Trilogy before.
Unfortunately, Lauren is now my boss, so we can't make any more videos together unless I get promoted or switch jobs. Our workplace has a strict "no fraternization" policy in place....
It sucks.
Ah, that does suck. C'est la vie...
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This should do it for Touring Car until I get around to a video review some day. Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/5k9Tj8n1sZQ
http://youtu.be/TTArNf0e8p4
http://youtu.be/w-UcYKfMdOs
http://youtu.be/deLYhzsH3bY
http://youtu.be/8yEqz-tPQ5Q
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Let's start the 2014 off right!
http://youtu.be/YDz3WtwskTY
http://youtu.be/Ufo1vuicrJg
http://youtu.be/ubIkzkU8OSA
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Haven't done a Model 2 game in a while.
http://youtu.be/FsISZSk54qc
http://youtu.be/C3I0-hivA2M
http://youtu.be/a_s0wDjaWio
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Wanted to say, I love your videos dude! It's hard to find quality footage of classic games without commentary. Not to say I dislike commentary, but it's great to hear all the in-game audio uninterrupted.
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Wanted to say, I love your videos dude! It's hard to find quality footage of classic games without commentary. Not to say I dislike commentary, but it's great to hear all the in-game audio uninterrupted.
Thanks, Barry! I'm not too great talking off the cuff, so I just let the videos speak for themselves. Well, that and a large share of my audience is from Japan and Korea. If I did talk over my videos, I doubt they'd get much out of it.
At some point, I am hoping to do reviews, but I haven't noticed any recent updates on the editing software I was banking on using. Development may have stalled. :\
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What kind of hardware do you use?
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I emulate and capture everything via a Lenovo Y580 laptop w/ a 2.40GHz Intel Core i7, 8GB of RAM, and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 660M video card. Runs most games great, but capturing certain ones can be problematic. If overheating weren't an issue, I'd have had a Gunblade NY video up months ago.
I think getting an external capture device would take some strain off the laptop, but there aren't any reasonably priced ones out right now that can do 1080p at 60fps except for the new one from Avermedia. Unfortunately, it has a ton of other issues.
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I'm not a huge fan of puzzle games, but this one was quite fun. Plays like a hybrid of Tetris and Lemmings.
http://youtu.be/QMA1kYjLKNg
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Motor Raid deserves a track in a SEGA All Stars Racing game....why has this not happened? D:
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Motor Raid deserves a track in a SEGA All Stars Racing game....why has this not happened? D:
It's a pretty obscure game. I doubt you'll ever see Sega revisit it in any way.
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Yeah. I've never heard of it until now...
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This is a port of a Model 2 game I did a playthrough of earlier. Unfortunately, you can't pull off crazy powerslides like in the arcade version, but the driving is still fairly solid and there's a neat 24-hour endurance race mode. You can play for either 12, 24, or 48 minutes. You'll need to pit in at least every three laps to refuel and repair. Heck, if you have a second controller plugged in, there's even an option to let Player 2 drive for a while! Fun game!
http://youtu.be/-8DxMVp83qo (http://youtu.be/-8DxMVp83qo)
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Burning Rangers, GO!
http://youtu.be/xYs2O29l0Uk
http://youtu.be/eC3vDhvEpXU
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After I lost my original Saturn (and not having many games for it) I've been wanting to get on eBay to get my collection rebuilt with some of the bigger games to land on the system. That said, I haven't even considered getting imported games for the system. Japan got a LOT of Saturn games we didn't, and they're all interesting and kind of quirky. What are some recommendations?
Some of the rarer games I got include Magic Knight Rayearth and Saturn Bomberman. I've been wanting to at least pick up the first Panzer Dragoon, but people keep hiking up the price on that game. After it became difficult to find Saturn games for cheap, I started going after Dreamcast games I missed, which is much easier to handle.
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I really really need to play BR again... I've owned it for 10 years and have yet to really play it much. I think because my Saturn's memory died and I lost my save, but I have a memory cart now so no excuses really.
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After I lost my original Saturn (and not having many games for it) I've been wanting to get on eBay to get my collection rebuilt with some of the bigger games to land on the system. That said, I haven't even considered getting imported games for the system. Japan got a LOT of Saturn games we didn't, and they're all interesting and kind of quirky. What are some recommendations?
Some of the rarer games I got include Magic Knight Rayearth and Saturn Bomberman. I've been wanting to at least pick up the first Panzer Dragoon, but people keep hiking up the price on that game. After it became difficult to find Saturn games for cheap, I started going after Dreamcast games I missed, which is much easier to handle.
Saturn collecting is pretty ridiculous anymore. People want 25-30 bucks even for Japanese shovelware that two or three years ago you could get for a flippin' dollar. A couple of the more moderately priced games: NiGHTS into Dreams (HD remake is a pretty good substitute though), Panzer Dragoon, Panzer Dragoon Zwei, Assault Suits Leynos II, Layer Section/Galactic Attack (both versions are cheap), Dynamite Deka, Virtua Cop 1 and 2 (only if you have a CRT and Stunner), Sega Rally, Daytona Circuit Edition (the Japanese version, not CCE which is the US version) ,Solar Eclipse (US version), Gale Racer (only if you have a 3D pad), and Sonic 3D (US version, but only if you have a 3D pad). This was all stuff that a couple years ago, would run you anywhere from a couple bucks up to maybe $20 or $25. I'm not sure now though.
I really really need to play BR again... I've owned it for 10 years and have yet to really play it much. I think because my Saturn's memory died and I lost my save, but I have a memory cart now so no excuses really.
You have to look at it in the context of a game from that era to fully appreciate how amazing it was. The whole futuristic firefighting concept hasn't been done since and is thus still unique. It would be neat to see Sega do a sequel or remake one of these days.
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Barry, I blame Ebay when they invented "Buy It Now" so people just put what they think something is worth and hope eventually someone pays it. When everything was an auction, you could see the true value of things by seeing the end price, or near end price of games. Now actual Ebay auctions are pretty rare.
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Barry, I blame Ebay when they invented "Buy It Now" so people just put what they think something is worth and hope eventually someone pays it. When everything was an auction, you could see the true value of things by seeing the end price, or near end price of games. Now actual Ebay auctions are pretty rare.
Too true. I'd much prefer a bidding war for Panzer Dragoon Saga with the opening bid of $100 to a $400 buy it now auction.
Case in point: A ton of SEGA Pico consoles are on ebay with Buy It Now prices of $50+, and that doesn't even include the $15-20 shipping fee. Nopbody is biting. Meanwhile I placed a bid on a Pico w/ 7 games for $10 + $20 shipping and after a little bidding battle I won it for $22 + $20 shipping. $40 total is a much fairer price than $70-$80. They're just not worth that much!
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It still happens. I've been tracking Panzer Dragoon Saga auctions lately looking for a good deal so that I can completely my current copy, and I've seen a couple start at 100. They always manage to get to $300, though I can't help but think that all of the buy it nows that range from $320 to $470 are driving the auctions that high.
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I'm a stickler for condition, and you just have too many people one eBay who flat out lie about the condition of their merchandise. Unfortunately, eBay won't do crap. They figure that so long as the game is functional, the terms of the sale were met. That's why I'm really hesitant to plop down $400-$500 on these auctions that claim they have mint copies of Saga.
The other reason: Saga seems to be packaged the same way as Enemy Zero. I bought a brand new sealed copy of Enemy Zero a couple years ago. The multiple discs are stored in black coarse-textured paper sleeves. Even if you buy a brand new copy of a game that uses those sleeves, the discs will probably be scratched.
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Saga seems to be packaged the same way as Enemy Zero. I bought a brand new sealed copy of Enemy Zero a couple years ago. The multiple discs are stored in black coarse-textured paper sleeves. Even if you buy a brand new copy of a game that uses those sleeves, the discs will probably be scratched.
Both copies of Enemy Zero and Panzer Dragoon Saga were in "like new" condition when purchased, and there aren't so much as light surface scratches on 'em. I'd say, so long as you're buying from a seller's whose profile is primo - over a thousand transactions with 99% feedback - then you should be fine. That's a rule I follow. If I set parameters lower, I ALWAYS get fucked.
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Both copies of Enemy Zero and Panzer Dragoon Saga were in "like new" condition when purchased, and there aren't so much as light surface scratches on 'em. I'd say, so long as you're buying from a seller's whose profile is primo - over a thousand transactions with 99% feedback - then you should be fine. That's a rule I follow. If I set parameters lower, I ALWAYS get fucked.
Hmm, perhaps it was just a certain batch that got those crappy sleeves.
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Perhaps, or the jackass left 'em out all the time so they would collect dust, or bits of cat litter, etc. I've had my share. I once found beach sand in a PS1 game. The only explaination I could come up with was that some numbnut took the PS1 portable bundle out tail gating near Royal Palms or some shit. What the fuck?!
Otherwise, the sleeves mine have are black and/or white paper sleeves. They don't have a slick interior or anything. I tend to be anal when it comes to proper disc handling. I watched a friend of mine just grab a damn disc, fingers making contact with the surface! I almost slapped him and it wasn't even my disc, because I'm sick of listening to the twat bitch and moan about his games failing to work. IT'S CALLED TAKING CARE OF YOUR SHIT, BRIAN?!?!
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Perhaps, or the jackass left 'em out all the time so they would collect dust, or bits of cat litter, etc. I've had my share. I once found beach sand in a PS1 game. The only explaination I could come up with was that some numbnut took the PS1 portable bundle out tail gating near Royal Palms or some shit. What the fuck?!
Otherwise, the sleeves mine have are black and/or white paper sleeves. They don't have a slick interior or anything. I tend to be anal when it comes to proper disc handling. I watched a friend of mine just grab a damn disc, fingers making contact with the surface! I almost slapped him and it wasn't even my disc, because I'm sick of listening to the twat bitch and moan about his games failing to work. IT'S CALLED TAKING CARE OF YOUR SHIT, BRIAN?!?!
No, Enemy Zero was brand new and sealed. Even had the adhesive plastic tab on the back that lets retailers hang games from pegs.
I'm probably more anal than you when it comes to this sorta stuff. If I get a game with dust, fingerprints, or any other foreign substance, I'll hit 'em with compressed air and then use cotton swabs to apply isopropyl alcohol diluted with distilled water.
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Cool vids!
Could you do a run of Nekkatsu Oyaku (possibly 2 players) making use of the extended movelist that the Saturn version has over the PSX? Not many people know of that . Playing the game with a partner can expose of the engine's expansive... almost broken nature. 3 out of 5 bosses can be volleyed back and forth with juggles... and even with throws! Very fun to perform.
People think the PSX version is superior... but actually not many people know but the Saturn version is a revised version and a pretty superior one:
- Multiple special moves added for characters- Some animation frames added- Some animation frames altered (for example Rando's dashing kick)- Bosses have extra attacks and animations- Some enemy sprites redrawn (Vandammes for instance)- Presentation of the game is altered (stage intro's etc)- Enemy falling physics modified to allow for easier juggling- Moves are more cancelable to allow for more combo's- Rando moves much faster (in the ps version he is insanely slow)
You can find the movelist online (in japanese):
http://www2.u-netsurf.ne.jp/~syou526/010921-ss-oyako.html (http://www2.u-netsurf.ne.jp/~syou526/010921-ss-oyako.html)
Rando Movelist:
Dash - Double tap left or right
Double Jump - double tap jump button
Normal Moves
A - Punch
A x 2 - Punch then launch
A x 3 - Punch, launch then kick
Dashing Moves
While Dashing + A - Elbow
While Dashing + A x 2 - Elbow then kick
While Dashing + Down + A - Sliding kick
Jumping Moves
While Jumping + A - Jumping kick
While Jumping + Down+ A - Body Press
While Dash Jumping + A - Big flying kick
While Dash Jumping + A x 2 - Double flying kick
Grabbing Moves
While grabbing + A - Chest knee, up to 3 times
While grabbing + left or right + A - Throw
While grabbing + Down + A - Suplex
While grabbing + Jump - Piledriver
While grabbing + Jump x 2 - Super Piledriver
After piledriver has landed - immediately press jump again to jump away and cause an explosion once you land.
Special Moves
C - Desperation move (decreases chunk of health)
Forward, down, down forward - Shoryken(Saturn Only)
Up, Down, Forward - Big slash, can also be done in air(Saturn Only)
Forward, Down, Back + A - Big punch, due to the awkward command you need to buffer the command off something otherwise Rando turns around and just does a normal punch. Can also be done while grabbing. If you hold the right trigger button you maintain whatever direction you are in, and won't turn around.(Saturn Only)
While on low health, Forward, Down, Back + A - Super move
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No, Enemy Zero was brand new and sealed. Even had the adhesive plastic tab on the back that lets retailers hang games from pegs.
I'm probably more anal than you when it comes to this sorta stuff. If I get a game with dust, fingerprints, or any other foreign substance, I'll hit 'em with compressed air and then use cotton swabs to apply isopropyl alcohol diluted with distilled water.
That's awfully strange. I haven't encountered that issue yet.
Admittedly, I haven't had to resort to such treatment too often. The last time was Corpse Killer: The Graveyard Edition. The seller neglected to mention just how badly the game had been scratched. Can't say I was too broken up about it, but - damn it - motherfucker lied to me. On top of that, I paid a bit extra since it was complete. One of the things I miss about visiting shops. At least I could look at my items before purchasing 'em.
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Cool vids!
Could you do a run of Nekkatsu Oyaku (possibly 2 players) making use of the extended movelist that the Saturn version has over the PSX? Not many people know of that . Playing the game with a partner can expose of the engine's expansive... almost broken nature. 3 out of 5 bosses can be volleyed back and forth with juggles... and even with throws! Very fun to perform.
I will eventually get to some beat-'em-ups. There are only a handful on the Saturn so it shouldn't be hard to knock them all out. Off the top of my head, there's this, Crows, D&D, DHA, Three Dirty Dwarves, and Guardian Heroes. Am I forgetting any?
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Batman Forever: The Arcade Game. Beat-'em-up.
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Take your Saturn game into Gamestop and ask for a replacement, watch their stupid faces. lol
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Batman Forever: The Arcade Game. Beat-'em-up.
Nope! Doesn't exist!! Now let us never speak of this again. ;)
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Nope! Doesn't exist!! Now let us never speak of this again. ;)
Only if we can do the same with The Crow: City of Angels. 3:)
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Nope! Doesn't exist!! Now let us never speak of this again. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8VDVWWXtgU
Have I shattered your perception of reality?
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ROTFLMFAO!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8VDVWWXtgU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8VDVWWXtgU)
Have I shattered your perception of reality?
LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA...I'M NOT LISTENING...LA, LA, LA...
In all seriousness though, Batman and Off World Interceptor Extreme were probably the worst Saturn games I owned as a kid. I got more fun out of Myst, and I couldn't figure out what the fuck I needed to do in Myst!
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LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA...I'M NOT LISTENING...LA, LA, LA...
In all seriousness though, Batman and Off World Interceptor Extreme were probably the worst Saturn games I owned as a kid. I got more fun out of Myst, and I couldn't figure out what the fuck I needed to do in Myst!
Batman Forever: The Arcade Game was an "okay" beat-'em-up, I feel. I had more fun with than Batman Returns on SNES. Off-World Interceptor Extreme is fun, but it grows monotonous over time. MST3K-style cutscenes caught me off-guard though.
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Batman Forever: The Arcade Game was an "okay" beat-'em-up, I feel. I had more fun with than Batman Returns on SNES. Off-World Interceptor Extreme is fun, but it grows monotonous over time. MST3K-style cutscenes caught me off-guard though.
I'm not sure "fun" is the right word to describe that game, but "monotonous" is certainly fitting. As for the cutscenes, you gotta wonder whether the MST3K treatment was planned for them from the very beginning. My guess is probably not.
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As for the cutscenes, you gotta wonder whether the MST3K treatment was planned for them from the very beginning. My guess is probably not.
I've been wondering that myself. I just picked it up a couple of weeks ago at my toy dealer, and it was complete for $5. When I first popped it in, it was....confusing. LOL!
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I've been wondering that myself. I just picked it up a couple of weeks ago at my toy dealer, and it was complete for $5. When I first popped it in, it was....confusing. LOL!
Five for that game isn't too terrible. If you want a Crystal Dynamics game for the Saturn that's actually good though, grab Solar Eclipse. It's pretty cheap too.
http://youtu.be/PfqHwt6kj3E
Pity I recorded this before I figured out OBS and got settled on a format. Ah well...
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Fuck! I've had so many opportunities to pick that up. Wish I had now. Interesting how the presentation is very similar, though Solar Eclipse looks a bit more sophisticated.
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I will eventually get to some beat-'em-ups. There are only a handful on the Saturn so it shouldn't be hard to knock them all out. Off the top of my head, there's this, Crows, D&D, DHA, Three Dirty Dwarves, and Guardian Heroes. Am I forgetting any?
Aside from Tenchi wo Kurau 2 (Warriors of Fate), Batman Forever: The Arcade Game and Crows: City of Angels game.
Although I do believe Nekkatsu Oyako is deeply underappreciated and needs a bit of spotlight, because of the lack of knowledge about it's movelist and most people playing the weaker *PSX* version because the internet said it was the best version (some players have suggested it having 'less' slowdown, but I never noticed this and I played both, since PSX was fan-translated... but Saturn exclusive stuff really does the game good).
Crows: Battle Action is interesting playthrough. That's one of the games I never had the chance of owning.
I did had the option of buying the game for 80 bucks when I was in Japan, but I'd rather spend my money for something more special which was the uber rare and one of my favorite beat'em ups (or Belt-u Sklolll according to the Mak Japan seller) 'Big Fight: Big Trouble in the Atlantic Ocean' arcade PCB, worth every 600 bucks (incl. bloody customs tax). Would love to see Crows: Battle Action from beginning to end to see what I missed out on.
Some other Saturn games that needs some proper spotlight treatment.
- Hansha de Spark!
- Vatlva
- Steamgear Mash
- Savaki
- Hissatsu!
- Goiken Muyou Anarchy in the NIPPON
- Super Tempo
Good to see you already did Tryrush Deppy
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Where did you hear PS1 version of Oyaku was considered better? I looked the game up on Google, one of the first things I got was this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-uH0AOpaYA
Saturn pretty clearly blows it out of the water.
Man, I really want Super Tempo. WHY IS THAT GAME SO EXPENSIVE?! If I can get it, you can bet they'll be a SEGAbits review this year.
Fuck! I've had so many opportunities to pick that up. Wish I had now. Interesting how the presentation is very similar, though Solar Eclipse looks a bit more sophisticated.
I've personally never cared for it, but then again I don't remember that cutscene. Guess I need to give it another shot. You can pick it up cheap here:
http://www.estarland.com/SegaSaturn.cat..product.5811.html
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Where did you hear PS1 version of Oyaku was considered better? I looked the game up on Google, one of the first things I got was this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-uH0AOpaYA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-uH0AOpaYA)
Saturn pretty clearly blows it out of the water.
Man, I really want Super Tempo. WHY IS THAT GAME SO EXPENSIVE?! If I can get it, you can bet they'll be a SEGAbits review this year.
I've personally never cared for it, but then again I don't remember that cutscene. Guess I need to give it another shot. You can pick it up cheap here:
http://www.estarland.com/SegaSaturn.cat..product.5811.html (http://www.estarland.com/SegaSaturn.cat..product.5811.html)
I know, because I've come across it the last few times I was there. LOL! Amazing store. However, I can't afford it until next month. Already spent some game money on complete copies of Air Diver and Vectorman. Not a lot, no, but I'm on a tight budget until June.
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Fuck! I've had so many opportunities to pick that up. Wish I had now. Interesting how the presentation is very similar, though Solar Eclipse looks a bit more sophisticated.
It's a legitimately good railshooter. In fact, I'd say it's one of my all-time favorites. The cutscenes and comm-traffic only enhance the experience. For the most part, they hired some pretty good actors, including Claudia Christian from Babylon 5.
Although I do believe Nekkatsu Oyako is deeply underappreciated and needs a bit of spotlight, because of the lack of knowledge about it's movelist and most people playing the weaker *PSX* version because the internet said it was the best version (some players have suggested it having 'less' slowdown, but I never noticed this and I played both, since PSX was fan-translated... but Saturn exclusive stuff really does the game good).
As of this moment, I've got four gameplays recorded for the next three weeks. The plan was to record a bunch of shorter games over the next few weeks to build up a buffer while I concentrated on a couple longer games / games I haven't ever played, but we'll see. If I don't get around to it soon, I will get to it eventually. I promise it'll be the first new beat-'em-up I tackle.
Some other Saturn games that needs some proper spotlight treatment.
- Hansha de Spark!
- Vatlva
- Steamgear Mash
- Savaki
- Hissatsu!
- Goiken Muyou Anarchy in the NIPPON
- Super Tempo
Anarchy in the Nippon has always intrigued me. Playing as a middle-aged salaryman with a kancho attack does have its appeal.
Super Tempo is a game that I actually own a sealed copy of. I've played through most of it before using a burnt image though. Unfortunately, I got stuck near the end at this part where some semblance of musical knowledge is required. I have none, heh.
Good to see you already did Tryrush Deppy
Own this one too. Fun game for the most part, but I'm not a big fan of the controls which are both sluggish (when you start moving) and slippery (when you're trying to stop). I get this is because Deppy is a car, but it's kinda annoying and makes precise platforming difficult.
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Thrust into battle with Steam Heart's! (NSFW)
http://youtu.be/AEt725kYH1Q (http://youtu.be/AEt725kYH1Q)
Steam Heart's (スチーム・ハーツ) is a PC-98 title developed by TGL, which was later ported to the Sega Saturn in 1998. The game is a vertical scrolling shooter interspersed with cutscenes featuring explicit sexual content. While the Saturn version does include these scenes, they were toned down significantly to the point where the game received only a yellow label rating.
Steam Heart's is an odd duck. Usually Saturn games like this come in the form of dating sims or strip majong but not this one! Nope, Steam Heart's is a shoot-'em-up. Mind you, it's not a very good shoot-'em-up, but it is a shoot-'em-up nonetheless. As if that weren't strange enough, the story revolves around curing rampaging elves and catgirls of a mind-altering disease by defeating their giant mechs and then shooting your load into them (the girls, not the mechs, weirdo).
As I mentioned before, the actual shooter portion of Steam Heart's isn't so hot. Level design is rather plain and enemy attack patterns leave a lot to be desired. The game does put an impressive amount of enemies and projectiles on screen at the same time, but this only leads to massive slowdown. The powerup system features a couple interesting weapons like the laser sword, but avoiding powerups that you don't want is a serious chore. Probably my biggest complaint has to do with hit detection. Instead of lives, your ship can take seven hits before it explodes, forcing you to continue. There's nothing wrong with this concept,but unfortunaely, there isn't any real feedback when your ship runs into a projectile. Even worse, there's virtually no invulnerability period after taking a hit, so if you fly into a barrage of bullets, you're pretty much screwed. Sadly, the Saturn port is the most playable version of this game. The PC-98 and Turbo CD versions have even more problems!
Due of it's unique place in the Saturn's library, Steam Heart's is an expensive purchase. Unless you're a serious collector though, I don't recommend getting it. Save your money for something that's actually worthwhile.
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Had another video planned for today, but it's being blocked by YouTube's filter on copyright grounds. Pitch shifting hasn't worked, leaving me pretty much stumped. Bah...
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Which game?
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Digital Dance Mix. Shoulda figured this would happen given the subject matter.
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I'm having the same problem on something. I ended up disputing it. I got the volume back, but I don't know if its permanent.
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I'm having the same problem on something. I ended up disputing it. I got the volume back, but I don't know if its permanent.
Mine's completely blocked. I don't think disputing it would make a difference either. The video isn't a review or parody, so I can't claim fair use.
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Oddly enough, YT was flagging only the second song. I left a little bit of it in the video (up to the point where it's flagged), but it's not a big loss. "Chase the Chance" is the better of two anyway.
SEIZURE WARNING: There's a lot of flashing lights in this game. If you're epileptic, it's probably best not to watch.
http://youtu.be/QyJLAlCbF3A (http://youtu.be/QyJLAlCbF3A)
http://youtu.be/x2E3C_D-7Io (http://youtu.be/x2E3C_D-7Io)
Digital Dance Mix, Vol. 1: Namie Amuro (デジタルダンスミックス Ｖｏｌ．１ 安室 奈美恵) is a 1997 title developed by Sega AM2 for the Saturn. It features a highly detailed model of Japanese pop singer Namie Amuro performing two of her biggest hits, "Chase the Chance" and "You're My Sunshine." The game was primarily intended as a tech demo with the knowledge gained from development being applied to the unreleased Saturn version of Virtua Fighter 3. Subsequent volumes starring other artists were likely planned but never came to fruition.
Gotta say I'm really impressed with Namie's model. It's very detailed and has quite a few points of articulation (hips, ponytail, even some of her outfits move realistically). She also blinks and her mouth movements are synched with the lyrics. Really cool stuff.
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I actually just got a version of this in the mail signed by Yu Suzuki. Thanks, Supa!
I ought to give it a spin soon.
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My God...
I gotta' admit, the animation is stunning.
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SM, do you have any experience with the Saturn netlink?
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SM, do you have any experience with the Saturn netlink?
Unfortunately, I didn't own a Netlink in the '90s. I did pick one up about three years ago, but it's sort of a moot point now. There are far more netlink units out there than there are copies of Netlink games, and while there is still a playerbase, it's pretty small. On top of that, there are technical hurdles that would have to be overcome since I don't have a traditional phone line anymore. Sadly, it's just more trouble than it's worth to me.
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If you are interested in Netlink gaming, these are the people to talk to:
http://www.saturnleague.com/
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Yeah, I've been aware of them for awhile. I miss their old website :( While I was browsing a few days ago I couldn't find a decent guide.
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If you played Target Earth on the Genesis, this is the sequel. If you didn't, well, this is still the sequel. Really enjoyable run-and-gun!
http://youtu.be/tkGglg06thk (http://youtu.be/tkGglg06thk)
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I take it to mean that this is import friendly? I had an opportunity to pick it up years ago and I didn't because it looked like it might be text heavy.
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I take it to mean that this is import friendly? I had an opportunity to pick it up years ago and I didn't because it looked like it might be text heavy.
The language barrier is minimal. All of the important menus are in English. There are a few instances in which it might not be clear what's going on/wrong, but you'll figure it out eventually. Only thing you'll be totally in the dark on is the story, but that holds true with most any import.
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Since I already played Winter Heat back in December, Decathlete will have to do for the Olympics video.
http://youtu.be/ikYkUOBkrAQ (http://youtu.be/ikYkUOBkrAQ)
http://youtu.be/tUC_PWE48kw (http://youtu.be/tUC_PWE48kw)
http://youtu.be/wnlkOrUXoy4 (http://youtu.be/wnlkOrUXoy4)
http://youtu.be/RMYxe0yVaRM (http://youtu.be/RMYxe0yVaRM)
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KAZe made two damn good pinball games for the Saturn. This week I'll be showcasing their first one, Last Gladiators:
http://youtu.be/PBmtXvL6Qbo
http://youtu.be/oFmhllxxXm0
http://youtu.be/mxy5DKzDZPk
http://youtu.be/Dt1RXSBhCqE
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http://youtu.be/-jd-IZiQXC8 (http://youtu.be/-jd-IZiQXC8)
Keriotosse! is an 1998 four-player isometric battle arena game by Tokyo-based toy manufacturer Masudaya Corporation. While the presentation certainly shines, actual gameplay is sort of lacking. With no health bars or powerups and only three very basic attacks, the combat system has little to no depth. Even with friends, Keriotosse! isn't going to have much lasting appeal. Still, I'd say this is a decent effort considering it comes from a company not really known for its video games.
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Shovelware! Oddly enough, the Aquazone franchise is still active to this day.
http://youtu.be/nVHUKOi9VGc
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Are you planning on doing any Virtua Fighter videos soon? I've been playing the games for nostalgic reasons and trying to figure out how to extract the 3D models from the first game.
Use to have most of the VF games on the Saturn back in the day. I'm still upset that my copy of Virtua Fighter 1 got broken and my uncle still has my Virtua Fighter Kids. :(
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Are you planning on doing any Virtua Fighter videos soon? I've been playing the games for nostalgic reasons and trying to figure out how to extract the 3D models from the first game.
Use to have most of the VF games on the Saturn back in the day. I'm still upset that my copy of Virtua Fighter 1 got broken and my uncle still has my Virtua Fighter Kids. :(
I've avoided VF for two reasons:
1. There are a ton of VF videos already out there. If I made my own right now, it would just get buried in YouTube's search results. Until my channel grows a little more, I need to avoid the system's bigger titles and instead concentrate on the lesser known ones.
2. Fighters are my weakest genre by far. I don't think anyone wants to watch a 10 minute video of me getting my ass kicked. There are already way too many channels out there with videos where the guy playing has no clue what he's doing. If I don't have a quality playthrough of a game, I won't upload a video of it.
I may try to tackle some fighters in the future, but it's going to take a lot of time and practice for me to get good at them.
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http://youtu.be/1WRaY57D0BY
http://youtu.be/XDWg3pdGwUQ
http://youtu.be/ZMmxxF-zxqE
Race Drivin' (レースドライビン) is an arcade racer by Atari Games that later received a Japanese-exclusive port to the Saturn in 1995.
If you've ever owned a Sega Genesis, you might be familiar with this game's predecessor, Hard Drivin'. While Hard Drivin' isn't exactly a good racer, its fully 3D track rendered on 16-bit hardware was and still is sort of impressive. By the time its sequel Race Drivin' was ported to the Saturn in 1995 though, it was already a five-year-old game. With its dated flat-shaded polygons and incredibly choppy framerate, it could hardly compete against the likes of slick new 3D racers such as Namco's Ridge Racer or Sega's own Daytona USA. Needless to say, it's abundantly clear why this game stayed in Japan.
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Per request, here's 2P Co-Op for Nekketsu Oyako:
http://youtu.be/mAMNnVVB07M (http://youtu.be/mAMNnVVB07M)
FWIW, I thought the game was pretty fun, but it has some serious flaws. Rio has a lot of different attacks but most of them are underpowered. The stronger ones are (naturally) more difficult to pull off, but leave her open to retaliation. This wouldn't be a problem if her speed advantage didn't completely disappear by the end of the game, but it does. Tora, on the other hand, is the exact opposite. His moveset is limited and his strongest attack is extremely powerful and easy to pull off. You can spam it the entire game and no enemy can cope with it because it protects him from both sides. Still, I like how you can chain lots of attacks and even juggle a bit. Music is great too!
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More shovelware. This one comes with a pretty neat interview/documentary though.
http://youtu.be/85N3d9DO7gE
http://youtu.be/tmO5HBkjW6A
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The channel's first 32X game and its Saturn sequel!
http://youtu.be/ZWwtTX8xs4M
http://youtu.be/BE9iRundx_0
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Japanese makes everything look funner and better then it is really. I mean "Wing Commander" and games like that has barely any interesting music, or scenario. The first game felt like some sorta NES shooter, while the second game was like some boring War Animation ( the kind that talks BS for longs periods of time, but once you hear that music, see those lasers, it is like being back in the arcades.
Otherwise smooth move for the Saturn and even 32X. Even the cut scenes make you feel like it is a real shooter and and not some war sim. Damn boring war/officer dialog. However comparing it to early 2d games dialog it is balance itself out.
Nekketsu Oyako:
I own this game, I mean the company that made it "Technos" did a great job of making a fun beat em up. HA HA HA HA You can't pick up beer unless your the Haggar dude.
Then of course is the squids stage.
I mean the game is great and all, the idea is not to use the supers, and with her, the hammer swinging around is her advantage. Just jab jab jab, and make sure you are never cornered, and keep the enemies in one spot so you can attack them all.
The squid ( inside the whale sucks ), because the squids can triple team you and the AI have enough sense, to go around you. Also I am playing this game on the most hardest or highest setting, whatever, so of course things can look and feel challenging.
Also she is sappose to be that way. The way I see it, is like you have three characters representing hard, medium, and easy. Easy being Haggar, medium being the Pizza boy, and hard being the polo girl.
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Japanese makes everything look funner and better then it is really. I mean "Wing Commander" and games like that has barely any interesting music, or scenario. The first game felt like some sorta NES shooter, while the second game was like some boring War Animation ( the kind that talks BS for longs periods of time, but once you hear that music, see those lasers, it is like being back in the arcades.
Otherwise smooth move for the Saturn and even 32X. Even the cut scenes make you feel like it is a real shooter and and not some war sim. Damn boring war/officer dialog. However comparing it to early 2d games dialog it is balance itself out.
The copious amount of dialogue really does drag Stellar Assault SS down. I think the main problem is that vast majority of it comes in-between the action. Had they sprinkled more of it in during actual gameplay and maybe showed us a little more than maps during the cutscenes, it probably would've worked better.
Nekketsu Oyako:
I own this game, I mean the company that made it "Technos" did a great job of making a fun beat em up. HA HA HA HA You can't pick up beer unless your the Haggar dude.
Then of course is the squids stage.
I mean the game is great and all, the idea is not to use the supers, and with her, the hammer swinging around is her advantage. Just jab jab jab, and make sure you are never cornered, and keep the enemies in one spot so you can attack them all.
The squid ( inside the whale sucks ), because the squids can triple team you and the AI have enough sense, to go around you. Also I am playing this game on the most hardest or highest setting, whatever, so of course things can look and feel challenging.
Also she is sappose to be that way. The way I see it, is like you have three characters representing hard, medium, and easy. Easy being Haggar, medium being the Pizza boy, and hard being the polo girl.
The spinning hammer attack is her least powerful move and leaves her vulnerable to quick enemies like Sharon. Rando is slow and powerful but also pretty balanced. Tora is super easy mode. Spam his switchblade attack over and over and everything dies without exception.
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http://youtu.be/mDZk2b3IZYw
http://youtu.be/wywYv_inUHg
http://youtu.be/1VzM9q_dxEc
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http://youtu.be/Xwc4YV__GXg (http://youtu.be/Xwc4YV__GXg)
http://youtu.be/xS5OlN4EBsE (http://youtu.be/xS5OlN4EBsE)
http://youtu.be/d2NozFDGBlU (http://youtu.be/d2NozFDGBlU)
http://youtu.be/9CcJtvA_6bk (http://youtu.be/9CcJtvA_6bk)
http://youtu.be/y95hykFc2gI (http://youtu.be/y95hykFc2gI)
http://youtu.be/j_L4P_27g_s (http://youtu.be/j_L4P_27g_s)
F1 Challenge (Ｆ‐１ライブインフォメーション) is a formula one racing title developed by Bell Corporation for the Sega Saturn. A sort of arcade-simulator hybrid, the game allows you to compete as a real driver from the 1995 racing season on three real-world tracks, as well as the fictional Neo City. In lieu of in-game music, the original Japanese version (F-1 Live Information) features a running commentary provided by actual F1 broadcasters. Sega Europe, who was responsible for localization, scrapped this feature and instead tapped Richard Jacques to compose a fitting soundtrack (one of his earliest collaborations with the company).
At first glance, one might be tempted to write off F1 Challenge as a totally broken racer. If the player uses the Saturn's standard digital gamepad, severe oversteer does render the game nearly unplayable. Use a steering wheel though, and the cars handle just fine.
Of greater concern are the crash physics. After playing the game enough, you'll eventually come to the realization that slamming into walls is often a better way to tackle certain turns than slowing down to properly corner. There are no crash animations and your car takes no damage from impact. Hit the wall at just the right angle, and the game will automatically recenter your car with the track. You'll actually save more time by wrecking! Ironically, this takes all the challenge out of F1 Challenge.
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http://youtu.be/9KSBzCP-aRQ (http://youtu.be/9KSBzCP-aRQ)
If you're at all familiar with Formula 1, more than likely, you've heard of Ayrton Senna. From the late 1980s to early '90s, Senna was a dominant force in the sport. The Brazilian's aggressive driving style and lightning-quick reflexes were the stuff of legends, earning him 41 race victories and three championships over the course of his career. Although Michael Schumacher is statistically the best in F1 history, many feel differently. In poll after poll, drivers and journalists alike reserve that honor for Senna.
While Senna was enormously popular throughout the world, his relationship with Honda Motor Company propelled him to even greater heights in Japan. From 1987 until the company's exit from F1 in 1992, he raced exclusively in cars built with Honda engines. Hoping to capitalize on this fame, Sega approached Senna seeking his endorsement for their follow-up to Super Monaco GP. The two eventually came to terms, and in 1992, Sega released Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II. Following Senna's tragic death at the '94 San Marino Grand Prix, Sega would again release another Ayrton Senna game, only this time as a tribute to the then recently deceased driver.
Ayrton Senna: Personal Talk is a 1995 media disc for the Sega Saturn. The main highlight here is a series of four interviews held with Senna between 1987 and 1993. Honda bigwig and longtime Senna friend Yoshitoshi Sakurai asks the questions. Though intended for a Japanese audience, these "personal talks," as they're labeled, are conducted entirely in English. Totaling roughly two-and-a-half hours, each one covers a broad variety of topics involving both the racing great's personal and professional life. While there's probably nothing here that hasn't been touched upon in his numerous biographies, it's still pretty neat hearing what Senna has to say in his own words.
Capping things off are two sentimental tributes to Senna, "Saying" and "Flashback." These mostly consist of text, images, short video clips, and music. Unless you understand Japanese though, you're not going to get much out of either one.
All-in-all, I really enjoyed Personal Talk. I often see people complain about how it isn't really a game, but given the circumstances, an actual Senna game wouldn't have been very appropriate. To me, this was a tasteful and fitting way to celebrate the life of an F1 legend.
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http://youtu.be/cY1G24Qsac4
Police Officer Smith is an adventure game developed by Arnold and Rockin-B for the 2007 C4 Sega Saturn homebrew competition. As with most Saturn homebrew, it's very rough and incomplete. Nevertheless, POS is quite impressive from a technical standpoint. Right off the bat, you'll notice it runs at the Saturn's highest resolution. While the graphics aren't extraordinary, they do have a crisp, clean look. Rather than CD audio, the game's music is FM synthesized. Most remarkably, it utilizes both of the system's CPUs, a feat rarely seen in even officially licensed third party Saturn titles.
Police Officer Smith can be run on actual Saturn hardware or emulated through SSF or Yabause. If you got a few minutes to spare, I'd say it's worth toying around with. You can grab a copy at the link below:
http://cloudstor.es/file/Qs_3Fx/
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Potential intro going forward (little joke tacked onto end):
http://youtu.be/YFn3z7eJZbk
Looking for feedback. Like/Dislike?
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I like it but it seems a little slow, for something that is rather minimalist. In the moments before the logo appears, maybe a few clips of games? Or artful glimpses of the Saturn console and controllers? Just my 2 cents.
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I like it but it seems a little slow, for something that is rather minimalist. In the moments before the logo appears, maybe a few clips of games? Or artful glimpses of the Saturn console and controllers? Just my 2 cents.
It's supposed to mimic a bios boot screen, so the intent was to keep it fairly simple. I do sorta like your idea though. I could add probably four or five rows of gameplay footage scrolling horizontally across the screen. Row 1 from left to right, Row 2 from right to left, Row 3 from left to right, etc. They'd fade out right before the logo showed up.
Might be tricky to pull off for a novice video editor like me, but I'll see if I can't figure it out. Just don't expect to see it implemented anytime soon, lol.
Edit: Better yet, maybe I could have opaque gameplay footage wooshing in a the screen. That might be easier to pull off too.
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http://youtu.be/wOd9MWm_aTw
http://youtu.be/g3Phzqa8_pQ
An excellent but little known series, the Keio Flying Squadron games span multiple genres and represented Victor's most ambitious push to establish an enduring franchise. Unfortunately, the first two of these titles—Keio Flying Squadron and Keio Flying Squadron 2—were exclusives on failed consoles. While the third did appear on the wildly successful Playstation, it was little more than a digital board game and never saw an international release. It's a shame as these are all fantastics works, brimming with personality and over-the-top Japanese madness. If only more people had had the chance to experience them, maybe we'd still be playing Keio games today.
FUN FACT: Rami, the game's protaganist, dresses in a bunny girl outfit reminiscent of the one worn by the heroine in Daicon IV's opening animation. The short film, a wacky celebration of otaku culture, was produced by Daicon Film for the 1983 Nihon SF Taikai convention. Daicon Film would later go on to form the animation studio Gainax.
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http://youtu.be/v8g2G0zSQeE (http://youtu.be/v8g2G0zSQeE)
During the martial arts tournament, you have a chance of facing either "God Fearing" Cardinal Xavier or "Kabuki Fighter" Benkei Musashibou. In my main playthrough, I ended up fighting Xavier, but here's the interview and battle with Benkei.
http://youtu.be/f0z6rR11zHk (http://youtu.be/f0z6rR11zHk)
As far as platformers go, Keio 2 has a fairly low-scoring point system. I suppose the idea was to keep it simple since the points you earn are put towards unlocking bonus artwork. Do well and you'll unlock some cool pictures. Do poorly and you'll unlock useful tips. Here's the gallery as it appears when fully unlocked.
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Sound Qube is a 1998 puzzle game developed by Media Entertainment for the Sega Saturn. As the name implies, the gimmick here is sound. To clear each stage, the player must listen to, identify, and eliminate pieces of the puzzle. It's really quite fun!
http://youtu.be/lmCbvzh_meQ
***DISCLAIMER*** While I've censored all the naughty bits, this still probably don't want to watch this video at work, around young children, etc.
Virtua Photo Studio is a 1996 adult title developed by Transpegasus Limited for the Sega Saturn. The game features three models whom the player must photograph. The more risque the photo, the better. Occassionally one of the girls will grow apprehensive and you'll have to coax her back into taking part in the shoot.
WEIRD: The game makes use of Sega's signature "Virtua" brand name. it's also published by Acclaim of all companies.
http://youtu.be/_y9nL-i36E8
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http://youtu.be/I5uQR9yJ2Kg
http://youtu.be/tx-be207TMY
Dark Hunter is a 1997 educational adventure game developed by Koei for the Sega Saturn. Part of creator Kou Shibusawa's "English Dreams" series, Dark Hunter strives to aid in the English learning process by strengthening vocabulary and other language skills through an interactive story infused with elements of science fiction and horror. The game is playable using any combination of written and/or spoken English or Japanese.
FUN FACT: When playing in English, the three main characters--Mariko Kayano, Ran Mashimo, and Cher Mulligan--are voiced by Alison Lester, Michael G., and Kimberly Forsythe respectively. The trio are better known for their roles as Lisa Farenheights, Dracula, and Maria Renard in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.
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Messing around a little bit in Premiere. Made this:
http://youtu.be/HgRfIRWPbqc
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Making my game spirit, flare up watching these videos. Like Bison, on looking, Zangief. I think you should take some of them down, before everybody starts playing Sega Saturn.
Any games by the "Fiend Hunter" team "Right Stuff". This is my favorite, PCE game right now. I can't get enough of it, and because I know the game is short, I try not to push it. It is basically like "Princess Crown", but obvious sprite size difference, and only one fiend per area.
The photo studio, again shows how respected Audiovisual models, are in Japan. Next stop for Momo-i ( the newest sensation for Namco ), if she fails. In the west we just divide everything, and put them into catergory. I would take down the video, or stick to the clothing portion.
Dark Hunter 2 looks, pretty decent, maybe it could use the mouse, attachment. "Are you thinking about him". Ha ha ha, they made the characters tall, and detailed like westerners.
Please tell me that is not the actual line, and that is just some "Samurai Pizza catting" around with the game itself? Please tell me, it was some cultural joke, at all, please tell me that is not a true translation. I mean seriously, why they had to do this. Tell me it is just some damn American, or Common Wealth person, who just had to include those lines. I am talking about Keio.
The intro is okay, It is the font that is bothering me. I would do the same intro, but have the typelogo, do that zoom, with ghost. Like where you see multiple copies of the title, on the screen appears, from afar, but not perfect. Or Zoom in from the front making it smaller then bigger.
But I would do it, simple, and have zoom from the back. The fade-in effect is also nice, but I miss the double effect.
I am working on my own project as well, I wish I could program, for the Saturn, I wish I could program period. But I have to settle for alternatives.
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http://youtu.be/lDU8RPEr1Qg
http://youtu.be/KhqMVdNxEA8
http://youtu.be/kOVMLz9OZ_o
http://youtu.be/1_grBDRnVr0
http://youtu.be/B30xulCSIFQ
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Strange little beat-'em-up by Taito. Looks and sounds good.
http://youtu.be/UyI3b8fWKZQ (http://youtu.be/UyI3b8fWKZQ)
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http://youtu.be/XYlAMGEzSdE (http://youtu.be/XYlAMGEzSdE)
Sonic Jump is a 2005 game for mobile devices, ported by FacundoARG to the Sega Saturn. As with most Saturn homebrew, the Sonic Jump is rather raw and unfinished. The further you progress, the more broken it becomes. Still, this is a nice contribution to the otherwise dead Saturn homebrew scene.
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I did not know Keio's Flying Squadron for Saturn is a sequel.
There are many interesting titles in here.
I gave up buying games for the Saturn. I was always discovering rare games for it and I had to choose: either I buy new games for the new consoles or I keep building a retro collection. So I chose the first option hehe...
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I did not know Keio's Flying Squadron for Saturn is a sequel.
There are many interesting titles in here.
I gave up buying games for the Saturn. I was always discovering rare games for it and I had to choose: either I buy new games for the new consoles or I keep building a retro collection. So I chose the first option hehe...
I'm of the opposite mind. I really don't care much for the direction gaming has gone in. Every now and then, I'll see something that intrigues me, but I rarely buy on release and try to avoid physical copies. Just don't see any point to collecting 'em. Games today get all sorts of patches, fixes, and DLC. Pop that physical disc in 10 years from now when the servers are gone, and you could be left playing an unoptimized/buggy, incomplete mess.
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More weirdness this week!
http://youtu.be/vLxn54HylLg
http://youtu.be/c-aiAXT0pCU
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This is actually one my most favorite series. It is about the respect of the muscle, and while people do not seem to understand that, you need to be an body lifter, or strong man to fully get this idea. You need to check out Arnold in "Pump it up" to really get this game . Everything he says in his earlier works, pretty much explains what this series is about. The muscle is love, love the muscles, respect the muscles, worship the muscle.
I love Boy ( male oriented ) series, as much as I love Erouge/Pinku/SpegitiWest/Blkex/Sexploitation, and anything else glued to that. Boy, seems to get to me a lot. It shows youth in low-life situations, and does a decent job of it.
unrelated ( we are talking about muscle related things ), Ultimate Muscle ( like fighting foodons ) had this coin machine ( Like Apon Man ). Ultimate Muscle, actually has a couple of comics ( manga ) related and unrelated to it, including a tarzan escho series.
I can see the makers of this game, did not really put much thought into the content, as the PCE games. They look like they just wanted to have a good time making this thing, rather then show off the systems capabilities.
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I can see the makers of this game, did not really put much thought into the content, as the PCE games. They look like they just wanted to have a good time making this thing, rather then show off the systems capabilities.
They hopped on the digitized sprites bandwagon. It doesn't look particularly good, but it's forgivable given the absurd nature of the game.
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http://youtu.be/oJOYbjkIgSs
In what can only be described as a bizarre fever dream, Super Mario Bros. director Rocky Morton introduces the West to Sega's new 32-bit powerhouse. This ad has everything: topless women with silver boobs, a freaky eye-extraction device, out of place Christ imagery, and -- get this -- A REAL-LIFE HORNET! Too bad they had to go and wreck it...
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Awesome commercial. I'm a big fan of Rocky Morton, not for the notorious Super Mario Bros. movie, but for his other masterpiece created with his partner Annabel Jankel - Max Headroom. A very short-lived visionary satire with the most sophisticated and satisfying writing I've ever seen on network television - and it was all about critiquing network television and mass media itself. Those two were in the practice of taking major pop culture icons and turning them around to subversively and reflectively satirize the media through which they were delivered. Thus, they didn't stay in the business for long! But man, what a run they had.
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Awesome commercial. I'm a big fan of Rocky Morton, not for the notorious Super Mario Bros. movie, but for his other masterpiece created with his partner Annabel Jankel - Max Headroom. A very short-lived visionary satire with the most sophisticated and satisfying writing I've ever seen on network television - and it was all about critiquing network television and mass media itself. Those two were in the practice of taking major pop culture icons and turning them around to subversively and reflectively satirize the media through which they were delivered. Thus, they didn't stay in the business for long! But man, what a run they had.
Neat! I'll have to check that out sometime.
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http://youtu.be/Oo_RpdMArVM
http://youtu.be/4cDN9lpQ2J8
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http://youtu.be/5f4pIJpLqTM
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Isn't this the same RED that made "Far East Of Eden" ?
It would be funny, because of all the antics included in the three TEMPO games, seems to match their cartoonish delinquency
If TEMPO had an cartoon, next to Sonic The Hedgehog, it would have made millions, maybe even trilions. It is not too late.
The Master system could have just had another converter, on top to make it a more powerful system. I would rather that then the Genesis. They could have done that, then intergrate it into the genesis. So much power on an little system like that. That was the nice thing about SEGA, at the time.
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The Master system could have just had another converter, on top to make it a more powerful system. I would rather that then the Genesis. They could have done that, then intergrate it into the genesis. So much power on an little system like that. That was the nice thing about SEGA, at the time.
The Master System does have an expansion port on the bottom/rear. But it ended up never being utilized by Sega at the time. Personally I really wanted them to make a keyboard and disk drive for it... I even called up Sega once to ask about it, but they gave the usual "no plans at this time" kind of response.
In subsequent years, though, some modders have used it to install an FM sound unit like the one that was built into the Japanese version of the Master System, to provide better sound for certain games that use it.
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I know that, they have an keyboad, floppy disk, as well as the FM and glasses unit. But the slot itself is kinda useless because their is an slot beneath all ( if not most SMS, like an NES ??? )
I was thinking, more about something on top like the 32X. I would just have made an PCB, that would lock into place on top of the SMS or Mark III, and then build an new system later in the life, with more power. In fact I think the SMS is shaped like that, because they did plan to fit something on top, asides the extra Aluminum shielding.
The master system is not greater then the SNES, obviously, but looking at the Game Gear, games, which featured alot of pretty fancy graphics, being used, proved SEGA could have maxxed it out, to the level of maybe an 32X.
I know the 32X is a system in it's own right, but it can work with the Genesis.
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http://youtu.be/Y_Cr8HP9EnQ
http://youtu.be/RvpmEaM0BAg
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Just subbed man...I have been wanting to boost up my Saturn collection mostly been wanting the Thunder Force games for it.