Which system to get next?

[AB Positive]

I'm looking at acquiring a new system now that I can ebay all the trade bait I don't want. If I went with my guts instead of my brain, I'd be buying a PC-FX. However I think my guts need to be cut off from my undecided brain so I'll leave it to the good people here.

I have a 5200, Intellivision, Odyssey2, NES, SMS, TG-16 w/CD system, Sega CDX, SNES, Dreamcast, GCN, PS2. I'm selling my XBOX, and I'm not looking at handhelds at the moment. I'm modding my TG-16 to play PC Engine games soon, so I'm not looking at a PC Engine either.

This leaves me with: 7800, Colecovision, C64, Jaguar, 3D0, PC-FX, Vectrex... I know there are others but I can't think of any that interest me right now.

So, what do you all think?

-AG

[BIGMIKE]

7800 wouldn't be a bad choice. i have had one for awhile and it's still great. go xenophobe......
i am currently looking for a colecovision, jaguar, or other nintendo's (super,64)

[Raccoon Lad]

Get ANOTHER Master System...can't have too many of those!








ColecoVision's nice too.

[CanX]

3DO 3DO!!! Gex the Gecko!! Way of the Warrior!! Alone In The Dark 2!! Twisted The Game Show!!

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[IntvGene]

Definitely go for a Coleco or a Vectrex. They are both must-own systems if you are into classic gaming.

[oesiii]

I agree with the Vectrex. It's unlike any other classic system, the hombrew scene is great, and it's pretty easy to pick up loose carts or just invest $70 for the Multicart :D

[JMO]

Wait, what? The C64 was, and still is godly! Perhaps I'm missing something as to why someone would rather get a Colecovision than a C64?

I mean, I've heard that the Colecovision is a must-have for classicgamers, and that the Vectrex was unique and has a great homebrew community...

However, the C64 is also a must-have for a classicgamer. In addition to having a great homebrew community (one that puts pretty much every other classic console to shame) it also has some of the best games ever made, is technologically superior, and is more versatile.

While the Colecovision and Vectrex are great classic gaming consoles, the C64 is in a class all its own... unbelievable!

[Anthony1]

Personally, I would go with the 3DO. I think the 3DO was way, way ahead of it's time when it first hit the scene in '93. It has alot of great games that are exclusive to it.

Plus the 3DO just has it's own little flavor to it, that is so different than any other console.

The only downside to it, is that the 3DO still comands some big buckerinos. On Ebay a good 3DO package with about 10 games with 4 or 5 of those being games that you would actually want, would go for like $55.00 or more.

Not exactly dirt cheap.

[WiseSalesman]

Only one vote for the PC-FX? What's wrong with you people? C'mon, help out his guts, they know what they're talking about! :D

[Teddman]

Jaguar, man, Jaguar! The last Atari system and home to the cool 2000 updates of their classic games. Get the JAG with these games as a core list:

-Tempest 2000
-Defender 2000
-Missle Command 3D
-Aliens vs. Predator
-Breakout 2000 (harder to find)

There are some other worthwhile games too, but I'd go for the revamped Atari classics first.

[Videogamerdaryll]

Vectrex

[Dirty Tiger]

Just outta curiousity:

Why are you selling your X-box?

Are you unimpressed with the game catalog?

[AB Positive]

very unimpressed. the only great RPG so far is KotOR and I hate star wars with a pasison unbridled. I haven't turned the system on in six months except to test it and I have no second thoughts about selling it. That usually means that I truly won't miss the system.

-AG

[christianscott27]

i'd say the vectrex, if you can splurge for the multicart, otherwise building a collection of games is costly. the vectrex is cool and it really impresses folks. and unlike the 3-Do and jaguar the games still look good, no offfense fanboys but those systems have aged rather poorly...oh and if you have any thoughts of say trading that X-box, its toward the top of my own personal get list :)

[zemmix]

PC-FX gets my vote. Although I don't see anyone that can't read Japanese (or has a Japanese girlfriend) getting much playing time out of it.

[zektor]

Wait, what? The C64 was, and still is godly! Perhaps I'm missing something as to why someone would rather get a Colecovision than a C64?

I mean, I've heard that the Colecovision is a must-have for classicgamers, and that the Vectrex was unique and has a great homebrew community...

However, the C64 is also a must-have for a classicgamer. In addition to having a great homebrew community (one that puts pretty much every other classic console to shame) it also has some of the best games ever made, is technologically superior, and is more versatile.

While the Colecovision and Vectrex are great classic gaming consoles, the C64 is in a class all its own... unbelievable!

I voted the C64 as well. Not because I think it is "better" than the others listed, but because I think it is an experience every gamer should have had. I can honestly say that I had the more fun with this little brown computer than anything else in the my entire history of game playing. So many great games, great times, BBS days, just a world of fun...way before anybody knew what the internet was. The c64 WAS our internet! But, now that has all passed, but there are still tons of great games. And if you get ahold of a c64 1200 or 2400 baud modem and know someone else with the same setup, there WERE online games to boot. I played my first "online" game on this computer. It was an amazing experience at the time. Anyway, if you aren't into getting disks, there's a HUGE amount of carts that were made here and in Europe, and all you need is a c64 and a joystick to play em!

[AB Positive]

quick C64 question, does it require the monitor in order to play games, i.e. is there some sort of TV hookup?

-AG

[Keir]

You can hook it up to your TV with a standard RF switch.

And you can probably guess that I voted for the C64 as well. Colecovision would be my second choice.

[zektor]

quick C64 question, does it require the monitor in order to play games, i.e. is there some sort of TV hookup?

-AG

You can use rf (tv switchbox) or you can grab a 5-pin din monitor plug to hook the system directly to your tv's a/v jacks. I prefer the latter as the video and audio will be nice and clear.

[hamburgler]

Go with the Sega master system.

[Pantechnicon]

Get the Jaguar. I got one five years ago with games for the ridiculous sum of $20.00 and it still remains a point of pride and joy in my collection. Still incredibly fun to play.

One current advantage of Jag collecting is that IMHO, the collective enthusiasm for this machine seems to have cooled off somewhat. This means that a lot of good titles which were hitherto pricey can now be had for more reasonable sums. Teddman already gave you a good list of recommended titles earlier in the thread, to which I would only add Iron Soldier as an absolute must-have for all Jag owners.

Concentrate on carts first. If you've got the extra $$$ then go for the CD drive. You'll want one eventually. The only CD title I'm really ga-ga about is Hover Strike: Unconquered Lands, but there are other good ones to be had as well.

Trust me, you won't be disappointed in the Jaguar. And if this partiality makes me a fanboy, so be it.

[Raedon]

C128

[Kid Ice]

I cast a vote for the 3DO. Of the systems listed, it is probably the easiest to collect for (okay maybe the 7800 is a little easier), and (relatively) the most up to date.

However, and this is a big however...if you can get a good C64 package, do. I haven't seen a good one on ebay, or in the wild, in quite some time. No classic gamer should miss out on the C64 experience.

[Arqueologia_Digital]

I think i will buy a Jaguar soon...