Neo Geo AES vs Sega Saturn

[abdulk]

hello fello video gamers.

I have a American Neo Geo Aes with 3 game ( Samurai Shodown 2, Last Resort, and Art of Fighting 3)

Someone has offered me a Saturn package for my Neo Geo stuff, the package has many good/ rare games, accesories, and a modded saturn.

I cannot afford to get too many neo games, and i have never owned a Saturn and heard some good things on it.

could someone give me some advise, the systems I own ( besides the neo) are: Gamecube, Xbox, Playstation 1, Dreamcast, GBA SP

so what do you guvs think, keep the neo and buy games for it, and other systems ( ps1 has some good rpgs, as that is one of the genres i hear the Saturn is profuse in), or should i trade the Neo and get the Saturn and start playing/ collecting this system?

All help is greatly appreicated, thanks in advance

Abdul Khalil

[Anexanhume]

It seems like you would most likely benefit from a saturn. I've never had my hands on an AES, but unless you have a nice healthy budget, buying games for it will really be hard. I would prefer an AES because it has great 2d graphics compared to Saturn's lackluster 3d graphics. For me, graphics that are of an extremely low quality in their genre can take away a bit, but it's all up to you. If you enjoy the type of games that Saturn has, then definitely go for it due to its lower priced games. Overall, it seems like the saturn is the way to go for you.

[junglehunter]

If the package is good enough for the Saturn then go for it. But I'd also like to stick with the AES because it also has some really good titles, although pretty pricey. It's up to you in the long run. Why don't you post which games you could get with the Saturn then let someone help you decide? :roll:

[abdulk]

i get:

modded Saturn
2 controllers, 1 regualr and 1 3d
Action Replay 4 in 1
Nights
Golden Axe the Dual
SF alpha
Wipeout xl ( import)
Vampire Savior ( import)
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Guardian Heroes
Burning Rangers

[doubledownon11]

Neo Geo, Neo Geo, Neo Geo!!! I got a Saturn the day it came out, if I remember $400.00. At the time it was the latest and greatest, and I had to have it. There really aren't that many good games for it with the exception of my favorite fighting series ever, Virtua Fighter. Followed by Virtua Fighter 2 and Kids. Bug and Bug Too are entertaining, but reasonably hard, and Clockwork Knight is fun to beat once, but after that you probably wouldn't play it again. I remember a couple of good shooters for the system, but their names don't come to mind. Neo Geo is obiviously a great 2D fighting system, but the Metal Slug series is awesome, along with a hand full of other fun games that can be had complete for maybe 50-75 dollars. Now of course there are those $1500.00 plus cartridges that are out of 99/100 people's price range, but it is fun to collect for. Besides how many people do you know that have an AES system.

[ghostangelofcky]

The Saturn has some good games, but, most of them were also released on the Playstation, keep this in mind, yeah some of the cooler games were not, but that in my opinion is a small list.
The Neo Geo has a lot of really cool games that were only released for the Neo Geo, a lot more than the saturn, a lot.
The games for the geo are more expensive but most are around $50, just like new games for the PS2 or Xbox.
You say the saturn is modded, I'm guessing that means it can play import games right, do you know you can get a card for that? The Pro Action Replay does just that.
In the end it's your choice, look on ebay to see how much just a Neo geo goes for, in the end I think your getting ripped off.

But hey that's just my opinion,
ghost

[anagrama]

I'd disagree with both the previous posts - the Saturn did have a number of excellent games (including several of those in your package), and very few of it's best titles were also released on the PSX.

I'm not sure about the comparative value of those packages, but personally I'd recommend the Saturn over the Neo every time unless you've got money to burn.
Yes, the Neo has some incredible games (and a higher 'cool' factor), but unless you want to pay several hundred dollars, you may never get to play them (there's always the MVS route of course...)

And Nights is the finest game ever created. Anyone that says otherwise is lying. :D


@doubledownon11 - You've obviously not seen the best that the Saturn has to offer, since all the games you mention were released in the first year or so of it's life.

[le geek]

i get:

modded Saturn
2 controllers, 1 regualr and 1 3d
Action Replay 4 in 1
Nights
Golden Axe the Dual
SF alpha
Wipeout xl ( import)
Vampire Savior ( import)
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Guardian Heroes
Burning Rangers

This is a nice Saturn Package, it's not a bad deal. How often do you play your Neo?

Cheers,
Ben

[gwaine]

You're getting some of the best Saturn title with that package! PDS, Burning Rangers, Guardian Heroes, Nights, and with the 4 in 1 you can play Metal Slug and Radiant Silvergun, other imports, etc. I owned an AES and just couldn't afford to pay for the games. The Saturn is an awesome system with some awesome games, as well as so many great import 2D shooters. The Saturn is worth having for Radiant Silvergun alone, and the Metal Slug port is awesome...I've never played it on the AES, but it's smooth and detailed on the Saturn and I doubt much worse than the AES version. Working Designs has a bunch of great games for the system too.

[omnedon]

Those Saturn discs are originals right? Not copies?

[maxlords]

If Panzer Dragoon, Burning Rangers, and Guardian Heroes are all mint complete originals, I'd take the Saturn. A non-modded AES with 3 common games isn't worth a whole lot, and there are a TON of great Saturn games out there... Plus, those three games are worth almost as much as your entire AES package :)

[RCM]

I would go with the Saturn. Saturn has awesome 2D and 3D titles and clearly has better variety when compared to the AES. You will also be able to pick up many awesome titles for a few dollars apiece like Virtua Fighter 2. It doesn't seem to me like you have the budget to pick up AES titles. Sorry if i'm wrong about that. If you don't feel like blowing rent on a mediocre AES title then go with Saturn. Yes I know AES has some awesome titles, but not all of them are awesome or worth the large investment. ALso, if you really love Neo Geo but don't have a million to spend on games get a CDZ. The load times arent as bad as you've probably heard and the games are pretty cheap. Get a Saturn!!!!!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[abdul]

thanks for the replys fellas, i have one more question before i make my decision:

how are the Samuari Shodown/ Fatal Fury ports and other Snk ports on the Saturn compared to the Neo versions?

thanks alot

[omnedon]

All of the ports I've seen are inferior. Some closer than others.

Which is the real abdul? abdulk?

:o

[abdul]

... O_O

i have no idea how that happened?

anyway, thanks for all the help people.

i told the Saturn guy if we can wait until monday to do the deal, so from today until then i will be looking for a Consleized mvs system, if i find one, i will get it.

but if Monday comes around and i still have not found one, i will trade the Neo AEs for the Saturn

[Geddon_jt]

Sorry to let the cat out of the bag here, but...

Art of Fighting 3 ALONE - if it's US version, and complete - is easily a $350 game. If its the japanese version, $200 at minimum. Not a common game at all - they pop up for sale extremely rarely. Panzer Saga is common in comparison.

Just something to take into account - if you ditch your AES package, you'll probably never get this game back. (Last Resort and Samurai 2 AES are nothing to sneeze at either, especially English version).

[Gamereviewgod]

Yeah, he's getting robbed unless there is some extra cash included. Geddon hit it on the head. Most of the early AES titles can be had for less than $20 on E-bay. My collection grew quickly just by buying these and I now have 50 games. I never paid more than $70 for any of them. The Saturn pack has excellent games, but it's nothing you couldn't find on E-bay cheap.

[evilmess]

Keep the AES F O R E V E R!

You can go buy a Saturn and a handful of games for $50-$60 everyday of the week but the AES is a rare treat for classic gamers and one that you will appreciate more as time goes on.

[maxlords]

Sorry to let the cat out of the bag here, but...

Art of Fighting 3 ALONE - if it's US version, and complete - is easily a $350 game. If its the japanese version, $200 at minimum. Not a common game at all - they pop up for sale extremely rarely. Panzer Saga is common in comparison.

Just something to take into account - if you ditch your AES package, you'll probably never get this game back. (Last Resort and Samurai 2 AES are nothing to sneeze at either, especially English version).

If Geddon says those games are worth that....keep the AES or sell the games and system for what they're worth. I didn't realize that game was so rare or I would have said forget it. You'll be getting the ass end of that deal. You'd make more money selling the stuff and buying Saturn stuff that you want than doing it the way you are. I need to learn AES prices better. Good thing the new DP guide has an AES section thanks to Geddon!

Don't trade the AES for that package. I revoke my earlier statement.

[Predatorxs]

Sorry to let the cat out of the bag here, but...

Art of Fighting 3 ALONE - if it's US version, and complete - is easily a $350 game. If its the japanese version, $200 at minimum. Not a common game at all - they pop up for sale extremely rarely..

Ditto thats what i was thinkin! and Ooooo Man AOF 3 is the Sh*t!!! everything about it is cool, not to mention the overall detail in graphics! gameplay, etc, etc (I still think the AOF 1 and 2 are nowhere near as good! :P ) that is a super sweet! title!!

I second the MVS, i'm gunna have to get a MVS board or just go crazy and make an MVS cab! ooowwwweeeee! ;)

..XS

[abdul]

:angry:

i cant decide!!!

Forget the trade:

Which system will provide more entertainment ?

thanks alot people

[Dreamscape]

Keep the Neo Geo. You can get a Sega Saturn for cheap on ebay.

[anagrama]

Which system will provide more entertainment ?


If you like fighters, fighters and more fighters: Neo.
If you like more variety: Saturn.

[Berserker]

Just the fact that you're asking yourself this question leads me to believe that you'd be more comfortable NOT having such a niche system. Based on that alone, I'd say you should get the saturn.

[classicb]

I have to say keep the the Neo Geo! I know you can't afford games for it now but it has the best good game to bad game ratio. You can find Saturns cheep granted that you might have to drop more than a few dollars on the games that come with that package. If the experts say that AOF is worth what it is and you don't care much for it then I agee with the above post in selling it and funding you venture into the Saturn world which can be great if you get into importing and some of the other high price titles. fortunetly most of them are worth it. l

like someone said before if you want variety get the Saturn but be careful their are plenty of crapy games that may make you feel like you made the wrong decision.

[maxlords]

Either way, don't trade YOUR Neo package for that Saturn package...you'd be getting screwed. If you don't like fighters, the Neo isn't much of a system for most people. Saturn has a lot of great games and a lot of crap. I have a Neo machine and a Saturn and I love both but for different reasons ;)

[vincewy]

Which system will provide more entertainment ?


If you like fighters, fighters and more fighters: Neo.
If you like more variety: Saturn.

Abdul, I'm Neo-Geo freak but it doesn't mean you should be, even if you want to get rid of them, and there's nothing wrong switching to Saturn, but for gods sake, don't trade your AES and games for a few Saturn games + system, the guy would be laughing his ass off this trade, let's add up how much your stuff is worth:

US AES - $200
Art of Fighting 3 - $350
Samurai 2 - $80 for US version
Last Resort - $90

For the Saturn package you get, only Panzer Dragoon Saga is worth over or near $200, it's worth far less if the CD is pretty scratched up. I recently picked up a few very good Saturn games sealed for under $20 each, and many games are also available on other systems. You should take your time selling your Neo-Geo stuff and use those $$ to get many more Saturn system/games.

A system can be had for under $100 and the remaining $$ can get you so many games if they're used.

[abdul]

heh, thanks for the reply's, but I decided to keep the Neo-Geo AES.

My bro found out that he loves the Neo, and since i have been only playing 1 player, i am sure that having some competition will make the expirience much more enjoyable/

[Predatorxs]

Good...abdul

I wish i had kept my NeoGeo (jap)... I endded up selling it off and selling my collection of KOF (strapped for cash at the time) everything about the Neo and the games are super cool! the Art work the silly size of the carts and big cart snap boxes! etc, etc

Man KOF is the sh*t!.. I'm gunna go the MVS route, I'v noticed a few super gun style 6 slot mvs (home made) systems that look very cool!

I might hunt one of those suckers down! :-P

:vamp:..XS