View Full Version : New Sega Genesis collection for 360/PS3
titanzguard
02-15-2009, 12:27 PM
It actually was available through the sega Channel in the US. Not in physical cart form though.
Man, I miss the Sega channel. I remember my parents getting it for me and all those summer days as a kid playing. It was awesom!!!
c0ldb33r
02-15-2009, 07:05 PM
Does the 360 have the cool save-state system with the cartridge icons like the PS3 does?
I don't think so - I don't know what you mean. What is this? When you save the state, it's at a within-game menu and the menu is text based. If there's something else I don't know what it is.
NayusDante
02-15-2009, 11:51 PM
I don't think so - I don't know what you mean. What is this? When you save the state, it's at a within-game menu and the menu is text based. If there's something else I don't know what it is.
Check this out at about 4:55 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE4H5fr9E88&feature=related
There's PS3 save icons for each file that you create. I'm sure that it gets cluttered in your game save folder, but it's a really nice touch. I didn't see a copy today for either system, so maybe I'll check today after class.
skaar
02-16-2009, 01:18 AM
I didn't get the artwork achievement - I went B for Museum on the game select screen, toggled to art and viewed all art for all games one at a time by pressing A to look at the art (I've gotten everything unlocked for my Master the System achievement)
Am I missing something?
Solertia
02-16-2009, 08:51 AM
It doesn't have Sonic 3 & Knuckles? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Oh well, playing them separately is still fun .__.
heybtbm
02-16-2009, 10:19 AM
I didn't get the artwork achievement - I went B for Museum on the game select screen, toggled to art and viewed all art for all games one at a time by pressing A to look at the art (I've gotten everything unlocked for my Master the System achievement)
Am I missing something?
This may or may not help, but you have to look at all the game case artwork as well as every cartridge. At first I just looked at the case artwork and didn't get the achievement. I finally got it after browsing through all the cartridges.
Nature Boy
02-16-2009, 07:03 PM
You can also use save states
Wait, a retro comp that has save states? Now I'm interested!
Leo_A
02-16-2009, 07:44 PM
Wait, a retro comp that has save states? Now I'm interested!
Not exactly new, especially for Sega compilations (Sega Genesis Collection, Sonic Mega Collection Plus, and I believe, Sonic Gems Collection all had save states). I think the primary reason behind not seeing them more often is the vast majority of classic compilations are of arcade titles (Where it would just be a waste of effort to impliment), and pre-crash console titles (Ditto).
Things like the Mega Man collections, EA Replay. and the Sega console compilations typically have had save states. Even a few arcade collections have recieved them, like the PSP Gradius collection (Thankfully, they come in handy for those games).
NayusDante
02-16-2009, 08:16 PM
Well, I decided on the 360 version. Why the 360 release has 1080p upscaling while the PS3 release does not is, to put it simply, stupid. Besides, I've been dying for something to play on 360 since I quit FFXI and fell in love with the Games for Windows brand.
Man, I miss the Sega channel. I remember my parents getting it for me and all those summer days as a kid playing. It was awesom!!!
Indeed, the Sega Channel was great. I was actually the first person in my city to have it. I had my father go wait in front of the cable company before they opened on the first day it became available and get one for me. ;)
skaar
02-16-2009, 11:51 PM
This may or may not help, but you have to look at all the game case artwork as well as every cartridge. At first I just looked at the case artwork and didn't get the achievement. I finally got it after browsing through all the cartridges.
Apparently I missed the option to toggle between cart artwork and game case - I just looked at the case artwork. I'll check downstairs for the toggle.
Well, I decided on the 360 version. Why the 360 release has 1080p upscaling while the PS3 release does not is, to put it simply, stupid. Besides, I've been dying for something to play on 360 since I quit FFXI and fell in love with the Games for Windows brand.
The PS3 version runs in 1080 on my 1080i only HDTV. Even though the back of the package says 720p only.
NayusDante
02-17-2009, 02:09 PM
Oh well. I'm enjoying it on 360, plus I have the disk copied to HDD.
I'm not sure that I like the borders around the game window. The frames are nice, but the small border between that and the game window ranges from fitting to too contrasting. Sonic 1 especially, with its bright yellow frame.
maxlords
02-18-2009, 01:14 AM
Runs on 1080p on my tv for the PS3.
I only have two complaints. Those ugly borders around the 4:3 aspect ratio and how godawful the sound effects are on the menu screen. To combat this, I've instead set the game to 16:9 and then set my TV itself to 4:3.......goodbye unsightly borders, hello correct hi-def aspect ratio!
NayusDante
02-18-2009, 08:34 AM
Runs on 1080p on my tv for the PS3.
I only have two complaints. Those ugly borders around the 4:3 aspect ratio and how godawful the sound effects are on the menu screen. To combat this, I've instead set the game to 16:9 and then set my TV itself to 4:3.......goodbye unsightly borders, hello correct hi-def aspect ratio!
Why didn't I think of that? My only concern is that the console is stretching it and the TV is squishing it, but the end result looks alright.
kainemaxwell
02-19-2009, 10:50 PM
Things like the Mega Man collections, EA Replay. and the Sega console compilations typically have had save states. Even a few arcade collections have recieved them, like the PSP Gradius collection (Thankfully, they come in handy for those games).
I don't think the Mega Man/X Collections had save states....
Leo_A
02-19-2009, 11:29 PM
Perhaps, I mostly just remember not having to use passwords.
NayusDante
02-20-2009, 12:32 AM
I know MMAC saved whatever password you had when you quit, then loads the game to that point after the title screen of each game. If you start a new game, it erased your save.
I'm not sure what's more surprising, the fact that the Genesis compilation has save states, or that they actually use variations of the term "save state." Didn't the Gradius collection call it something like "mid-game save?"
Graham Mitchell
02-23-2009, 12:17 AM
So I finally got the game in the mail. One thing I've noticed...am I the only one who thinks Space Harrier is running too fast? It's essentially unplayable because of the control scheme anyway. Otherwise no complaints.
Just picked one up for my PS3. I love it, nothing much else to say. Just one point though: For a 1985 game, Space Harrier has got to have better graphics than anything 1985 or earlier. Is anything superior (let's not count laserdisks)?
NayusDante
02-24-2009, 11:07 PM
Just picked one up for my PS3. I love it, nothing much else to say. Just one point though: For a 1985 game, Space Harrier has got to have better graphics than anything 1985 or earlier. Is anything superior (let's not count laserdisks)?
Stuff in arcades might have been, not necessarily laserdisk. I can't remember which version was included on the collection, but either way, they rely on the ground effect a lot. When it comes to that kind of visual, I'd prefer full-screen pixellated glory over sprites on a wavy checkerboard.
From a TECHNICAL perspective, I can respect the 3D effect more. However, 1983's I, Robot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae261qbBLZY) pulled off full polygonal graphics, so I suppose you could argue that it has "better graphics."
http://users.tkk.fi/~eye/videogames/i-robot1.jpg
Stuff in arcades might have been, not necessarily laserdisk. I can't remember which version was included on the collection, but either way, they rely on the ground effect a lot. When it comes to that kind of visual, I'd prefer full-screen pixellated glory over sprites on a wavy checkerboard.
From a TECHNICAL perspective, I can respect the 3D effect more. However, 1983's I, Robot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae261qbBLZY) pulled off full polygonal graphics, so I suppose you could argue that it has "better graphics."
http://users.tkk.fi/~eye/videogames/i-robot1.jpg
The Space Harrior included is the arcade version. I guess it's a matter of opinon. I never was a fan of polygons. That game is impressive for 1983, but I still prefer the look of 1985's Space Harrior.
zektor
03-09-2009, 12:02 AM
*Finally* got this the other day. I had to resort to Newegg (actually, quite a good deal at $27 with free shipping), since it is nowhere to be found around my parts for some odd reason.
I love it! This is hands down the best Genesis compilation (in overall quality and content) I have ever owned. I really hope other companies follow suit and release more quality compilations for the PS3. Definitely worth the purchase!