I finally did it, I went and ordered a Japanese Sega Saturn!

[Darkness X]

I've had an American Saturn for quite awhile now, and while I do have alot of fun with it. The list of US games isn't exactly awesome, and I'm running out of games that interest me...

Anyway, I know I could have just got my Saturn modded, or got a 4 in 1 cart, but I just got my first paycheck for my first job and I've always wanted an Import Saturn! :)

Ok now, on to the questions....

1.How long will it take for this to come from Japan? I used the slow shipping, cause I thought I had already wasted enough.

2.Can I just hook up the system to my tv and plug it in and play? Or will I need some kind of converter.

3.Could I please get some links to some good sites that review Saturn imports, and show lots a pictures? And maybe talk about how much Japanese you should know to play this, and how much it costs? That would help me very much!

4.Ok, now for the most important question...GAMES! What games should I get(that don't require too much Japanese, or that I could still enjoy even though I didn't know what the hell I was doing)? lol BTW I like all genres from sports to RPGS.

Sorry for asking this, I know people ask alot, but thanks very much for answering! 8-)

[maxlords]

Ok now, on to the questions....

1.How long will it take for this to come from Japan? I used the slow shipping, cause I thought I had already wasted enough.

4-6 weeks via boat...that's the SLOW method.



2.Can I just hook up the system to my tv and plug it in and play? Or will I need some kind of converter.

Yes, it works with no special hookups.



3.Could I please get some links to some good sites that review Saturn imports, and show lots a pictures? And maybe talk about how much Japanese you should know to play this, and how much it costs? That would help me very much!

www.classicgaming.com/japangaming/
http://www.classicgaming.com/shmups/archive/xenofiles_saturn.htm



4.Ok, now for the most important question...GAMES! What games should I get(that don't require too much Japanese, or that I could still enjoy even though I didn't know what the hell I was doing)? lol BTW I like all genres from sports to RPGS.

Well, some of my favorites are shooters and beat em ups, including:

Dungeons & Dragons Collection
Soukyugurentai
Guardian Force
Tenchi Wo Kurau II
Capcom Generations 1 and 2
Puyo Puyo Sun
Twinkle Star Sprites

Some of those are SPENDY :D

[GaijinPunch]

All great choices, Max.

I'm partial to Princess Crown and Keio Yuugekitai myself. There's really too freakin' many to list. Have a look at Japanese Gaming -- there's some people knowledgeable on the Saturn there that don't poke their heads up here that often.

[webbb]

I will recommend the king of fighters 96(get the ram box) and Magical Drop both can be had fairly cheap

[Darkness X]

Thanks for the help so far everyone!

As for it taking 4 to 6 weeks, thats cool cause it was actually shipped exactly 4 weeks ago. So I should be close to getting it! :)