Whats your favorite looking gaming system?

[Mattiekrome]

Personally mine is the GBA limited classic NES edition... It just looks awesome... Got it the day they came out. Hell, didnt have a job, didnt have money for bills, but damnit I DID get my GBA classic :)

That panasonic Q Gamecube is pretty sweet too tho

[max 330 mega]

my favorits are:
neo geo AES
henshin tiger gamecube
and the super rare (it seems) PAL pokemon N64.

[Nez]

My Blue and white Psone with screen.

[Griking]

I've always liked the Atari 5200's slick design.

[AB Positive]

I've been desiring a Hanshin Tigers NGPC for ages.

-AG

[Jibbajaba]

1: Six-switch VCS
2: Dreamcast
3: PStwo
4: Model 1 Genesis
5: GBA SP

Chris

[Kroogah]

Genesis model 1 + Sega CD model 1. I love that big ol' pile of 16-bit goodness.

[tuxedojoe]

Personally mine is the GBA limited classic NES edition... It just looks awesome... Got it the day they came out. Hell, didnt have a job, didnt have money for bills, but damnit I DID get my GBA classic :)


Man, that GBA is FUGLY!!!! I am glad some people like it though. I myself like the Famicom one much better.

I am quite fond of those white Japanese Saturns and the white PS2s. I also like the standard Dreamcast (and the pink one is also pretty snazzy)! I guess you can say that I’m a sucker for white systems.

I have recently seen some pictures of the PSP, and I must say that it is really purdy!

[classicb]

I actually really like the NES. It doesn't look like any other cart system. I like the way it's red eye winks at me when I put a game in it too. ;)

[Mattiekrome]

I like the way it's red eye winks at me when I put a game in it too. ;)

LOL

Man, I've never seen probably half of the systems named in this thread... maybe I should get out more :D

[NeoZeedeater]

I really like the PSOne, Mark III and PC Engine. White consoles rule at least until they get dusty and grimy.

[Lemmy Kilmister]

I think the panasonic Q,hitachi saturn,PC-FX and PC-Engine LT are the sexiest of systems. Yet they also happien to be some of the most expensive ones. :(

[MegaDrive20XX]

Let's see

Genesis/MegaDrive Model 1

PC Engine Core Unit..man that sucker is small and sweet

GBA SP NES Model I do agree

Sega Master System (Model 1 and 2)

White Japanese Saturn

and almost forgot... the Super Famicom, I love that design as well

[Rugal]

Owned:
Black Customized PSone with LCd screen
Sega Sports Dreamcast

Wish i had:
Resident Evil Dreamcast Blue and Red version
Mobile Suit Gundam Char Aznable GC and GBA SP

[Ed Oscuro]

my favorits are:
neo geo AES
henshin tiger gamecube
and the super rare (it seems) PAL pokemon N64.
I'll agree with the first two. The US released Pokemon N64 is so horrible that it leaks oozing madness onto the PAL one (which I don't think is too hot either).

Now, transparent red N64? Oh yeah.

[drewbrim]

I'll cast a vote for the Turbografx, really for the lookl of the hu-cards as much as the system itself

[FantasiaWHT]

Genesis Model 1 definitely

and one nobody has said...

the new PSTwo slimline. Something about it is really sexy.

[tholly]

i like the looks of so many systems, but my all time favorite looking system right now, even though i dont have it, is the Panasonic Q Cube


Edit: Best Looking Arcade Machine - Neo Geo MVS 4-Slot Dedicated

Best Looking Pinball Machine - Super Mario Bros.

[DTJAAAAMJSLM]

NES or GameCube...

[Ikari Warrior]

Genesis model 1 + Sega CD model 1. I love that big ol' pile of 16-bit goodness.

Agreed. Meanest looking machine ever.

[Ed Oscuro]

the new PSTwo slimline. Something about it is really sexy.
It runs HOT LOL

Oh yeah, Genesis 1 is great of course.

Here's another - Philips portable CD-i player, whatever model suits your fancy (370 for me).

Sharp NES TVs are neat - but how about a BeoCenter with integrated CD-i? THAT is the best looking "game system" ever!

<3 myself old PCs, too.

[sleepycal]

two simple things

I like small systems.

I like green.

So my favorite would have to be my case modded Dreamcast.


Beyond that though, it seems there's so much attention given to rare, exclusive, etc systems. The topic is best looking system, not necessarily the most wanted.

Some nice console designs IMHO are :

the classic Atari 2600 w/ woodgrain - when you saw that shape, you knew you were looking at a game system

Dreamcast - small, powerful and elegant

PC Engine - how did the Turbografx balloon into something twice the size?

Gamecube - why, oh why didn't it come in green? who needs an ugly indigo (purple)

Genesis Model 3 - NES carts are about the same size...

[classicb]

Despite how huge the Xbox is I like that white Panzer Dragoon Orta special edition one. I wish the US got better special edition consoles.

[imanerd0011]

As much as I love my NES, I think that the coolest looking system is a model 1 Sega Genesis with the Sega CD attached. It looks so damn sweet!

[Half Japanese]

- My camo-blue NGPC. I love that thing.

- My Dreamcast with a translucent green shell.

- The Gamecube (jet, in particular). Just a really sweet looking system in general.

[geminate]

Panasonic Q

NEC Duo-R (This is the white Duo)
http://home.comcast.net/~geminate/_gaming/pce-duo-rx2.jpg

GCE Vectrex
http://www.classicgaming.com/gamingmuseum/vectrexfrench2.jpg

View Master Interactive Vision (weirdest controller)
http://www.computercloset.org/ViewMasterInteractiveVision.htm

Some other weird systems are the PCEngine Shuttle or the Korean Vistar

I love my Q :)
http://home.comcast.net/~geminate/_gaming/2004_05_VGCollection006s.JPG

[atomicthumbs]

Fairchild Channel F (model I) - Love the big buttons!

Intellivision (model I) - Love the gold highlights!

Panasonic 3DO (model FZ-1) Love the pedestal-style corners!

and the Panasonic Q (of course) Love the mirrored front!

[GobopopRevisited]

Foxhound and Gundam series GameCubes
Halo / Green Xbox
Hi-Saturn Navigational
Alienware... they do look damn cool for a PC *Gaming PC*

Donkey Kong GBA SP... MMMMMMM, Banana :o
http://www.imgcab.com/gameboy/gb_image/sp/sp_dk1.jpghttp://www.imgcab.com/gameboy/gb_image/sp/sp_dk2.jpg

[stuffedmonkey]

The orange N64
The gamecube (spice orange import version)
The Duo-r or rx (white import turboduo)
The mini snes
Supergrafx

[SkiDragon]

I kinda like the N64, but the first thing that came to my mind was the Atari 5200 with its fancy metal plating. Armor plating. I know some other Atari systems had this too, but I only own the 5200.

[spider-man]

The PSP (best looking handheld I have ever seen, heck it beats out some consoles LOL )

The dreamcast (has underdog written all over it, but that just adds to the charm of the system)

The Japanese saturn (awesome looking system)

[FooFighter]

I cast a vote for the Atari VCS 'cause it was my first love...... :)

[retroman]

i am fond of the TurboDuo.

[Push Upstairs]

US Saturn Model 2 - Oval button model one was fugly looking.

Genesis Model 1

Super Famicom - The SNES is a ghastly boxy creature. If i could find a feasible way to put SNES carts in a Super Fami shell i'd be switching out innards.

[classicb]

View Master Interactive Vision (weirdest controller)
http://www.computercloset.org/ViewMasterInteractiveVision.htm


cool something I haven't seen before. oh and welcome to the forums.

[classicb]

View Master Interactive Vision (weirdest controller)
http://www.computercloset.org/ViewMasterInteractiveVision.htm


cool something I haven't seen before. oh and welcome to the forums.

[dreamcaster]

Sega Dreamcast
Nintendo 64 (transparent colour series)
Game Boy Advance
NEC Turbo Duo
Sega Mega Drive II + Mega CD II combo
Sony PSone + LCD screen combo
Sega Saturn (white NTSC-J model)
Sony PlayStation 2 (especially in silver)

[long_shawn_silver]

Hands down the NES model 2 (toploader) w/ dogbone controllers is the system console I find to be the best looking, following in a close second with the 7800 ProSystem Version 1 w/ Euro CX78 Joypads. Both very nice eye candy as far as consoles go in my books and well complimented by the newer designed controllers also IMO.

[Mattiekrome]

The dreamcast (has underdog written all over it, but that just adds to the charm of the system)

Ive been seeing alot of people like the DC from this thread... and it didnt even come to my mind when I posted at first :embarrassed:

[vulcanjedi]

I always thought the Sega Master System had a cool look to it. With that flowchart graphic.

And the Atari 2600 jr with the full rainbow is pretty purdy too!

VJ

[Cirrus]

I don't know about all this talk of video game machines being "sexy," but I'd have to say that my favorite looking machine is the Saturn. Just so much goodness there. (Although it's sex appeal is low.)

[anagrama]

The white PC Engine with it's CD interface unit.

[NintendoMan]

By far #1 is my Dreamcast!
#2 - Top Loader NES
#3 - GameCube

[klausien]

I have always loved the PC Engine and must agree wholheartedly on the GBA SP, but the next contender is taking the cake for me. The PSP is just high tech brilliance.

[yoursisterspretty]

Super Famicom - The SNES is a ghastly boxy creature. If i could find a feasible way to put SNES carts in a Super Fami shell i'd be switching out innards.

I didn't think anyone else was going to pick the SuperFami... But that's my pick. What's even nicer is that silver UK SNES that's on eBay right now. Now that thing is nice. I also really like the PCEngine. I really like the NES too, but probably more just for nostalgic reasons.

[crazyjackcsa]

Id have to say at first I didn't like the DC, don't really like the way ot looks. But what I do like is how the controller looks like the system, and the cases carry the same theme. I love the Platnium GC, the U.S. Saturns and the Sega model 2 with the CD and 32X. Yeah I love them big!

[tuxedojoe]

US Saturn Model 2 - Oval button model one was fugly looking.

Genesis Model 1

Super Famicom - The SNES is a ghastly boxy creature. If i could find a feasible way to put SNES carts in a Super Fami shell i'd be switching out innards.

The super fami casing wouldn't be too hard to mod to fit US carts. Just make the opening more rectangular with a file of sorts. Or you could just play Japanese games.

[Emily]

I love the Vectrex. It looks like Darth Vader.And the controller compartment idea is pretty slick.

I also like the way the Top-Loader NES looks. Every time I think about it, I remember the first time i saw mine, sitting on the bottom shelf at the local thrift. :) It was so beutifull.... and so cheap.Love 8-)

[NE146]

There is zero doubt in my mind it is the Atari 5200. With it's huge ass size too, it ends up looking like a piece of furniture too! LOL

[gwaine]

Sega CD model 1 / Sega Genesis Model 1 combo...such a cool package

[Mitch_Naz]

I like the Virtual Boy the best. It looks like a sick pair of futuristic goggles -

_______

[allsport11]

Dreamcast - Clean, smooth and simple. ;)

[suznjak]

Special Halo edition xbox
d.s.
genesis model 2
neo geo 8-)

[Pantechnicon]

1. Atari 5200 - Mm-mm. Big and beautiful. I say without the slightest trace of embarassment that the feel of a 5200 cart sliding into the machine slot is nigh-orgasmic.

2. Dreamcast - Purely beautiful system. Elegant for its simplicity.\

3. FM Towns Marty - I'm a sucker for Japanese hardware design although I don't play a lot of imports.

[long_shawn_silver]

Super Famicom - The SNES is a ghastly boxy creature. If i could find a feasible way to put SNES carts in a Super Fami shell i'd be switching out innards.

I didn't think anyone else was going to pick the SuperFami... But that's my pick. What's even nicer is that silver UK SNES that's on eBay right now. Now that thing is nice. I also really like the PCEngine. I really like the NES too, but probably more just for nostalgic reasons.

SNES model 2 just maybe?? :P You guys forget about that one? It's not half as ugly as the Model 1, which I agree with you is a beast. LOL

[slip81]

Sega SG-1000 II
Sega Mark III
Sega Master System 1 & 2
Sega Genesis model 2 with CD model 2 and 32x attached
Super Famicom
White Xbox
Vader Atari 2600
Intellivision II

[geminate]

View Master Interactive Vision (weirdest controller)
http://www.computercloset.org/ViewMasterInteractiveVision.htm


cool something I haven't seen before. oh and welcome to the forums.

Thanks...yeah my brother has one ..it has a BIZARRE hookup too.

I'm surprised so many people like the 5200. I didn't think anyone had one because the games are horrid compared to the 7800 games.

I think the NeoGeo mainly looks cool because of the games :) I like the Neo Geo CD too. PC-FX ... the PCE LT would look cooler if it was white to match the cd player but is still cool.

[sabre2922]

Dreamcast
Turbographix-16 (U.S.)
and Gamecube
also the new PStwo looks kool just a little flimsy as far as the lid goes is all
:roll:

[rxd]

Atari 5200 without a doubt. No other system has ever looked so cool and futuristic. After 23 years it still looks more modern than any system I've ever seen. Even the controllers, whether you love them or hate them, look clean and modern. Whoever designed the systems case did a hell of a job on it. No wonder both the 2600 and 7800 later copied its design.

[CreamSoda]

Dreamcast
Nintendo 64(Mainly the Ice Blue version)
PlayStation 2(Not the small one, I like the old style model)
Sega Genesis model 1(With the "High Definition Graphics" emblem)
Sega Saturn(any model/color)

;)

[shai hulud]

1. Turbo Duo
2. white Saturn
3. Neo Geo AES
4. Gamecube
5. Super Nes model 2

[xaer0knight]

The PC Engine and CD-ROM2 :D

http://turbo2k.net/images/hardware/pce_cd.jpg

Also, the Ice Blue N64 and the FF: Crystal Chronicles GC system.

[atomicthumbs]

The PC Engine and CD-ROM2 :D

http://turbo2k.net/images/hardware/pce_cd.jpg



Now THAT is an amazing looking system!!!

[yoursisterspretty]

Super Famicom - The SNES is a ghastly boxy creature. If i could find a feasible way to put SNES carts in a Super Fami shell i'd be switching out innards.

I didn't think anyone else was going to pick the SuperFami... But that's my pick. What's even nicer is that silver UK SNES that's on eBay right now. Now that thing is nice. I also really like the PCEngine. I really like the NES too, but probably more just for nostalgic reasons.

SNES model 2 just maybe?? :P You guys forget about that one? It's not half as ugly as the Model 1, which I agree with you is a beast. LOL

the UK SNES is the same design as the SuperFami. I've just always loved that design, probably because the US SNES is pretty butt-ugly.

[Dr. Morbis]

Atari VCS heavy sixer. Nothing comes close to its regal appearance.

I also like how the NES hides the cartridge from view. Is there any other cartridge based system that did this?

[tuxedojoe]

Super Famicom - The SNES is a ghastly boxy creature. If i could find a feasible way to put SNES carts in a Super Fami shell i'd be switching out innards.

I didn't think anyone else was going to pick the SuperFami... But that's my pick. What's even nicer is that silver UK SNES that's on eBay right now. Now that thing is nice. I also really like the PCEngine. I really like the NES too, but probably more just for nostalgic reasons.

SNES model 2 just maybe?? :P You guys forget about that one? It's not half as ugly as the Model 1, which I agree with you is a beast. LOL

The Super Famicom still beats it. Plus, the US cartridges are super-FUGLY. I like the shape of the Euro/Japanese cartridges much better.

[Lemmy Kilmister]

I also like how the NES hides the cartridge from view. Is there any other cartridge based system that did this?

Although maybe not a true cartridge system. You must cover the Hu-card in question while using a Turbo Duo.

[briskbc]

My favs would have to be the:

Panasonic Q
Atari 2600JR.
Sega CDX
SNES (kind of clunky looking but I like it)
Intellivision (A nice minty original with the brass colored metal strips and the brown plastic = 8-) nice)

[Push Upstairs]

The super fami casing wouldn't be too hard to mod to fit US carts. Just make the opening more rectangular with a file of sorts. Or you could just play Japanese games.

I'd rather live with the putrid U.S. design than desecrate the much better looking Super Fami casing.

I also dislike the use of "purple" on the US system. What was wrong with the rainbow colors for the controller buttons? The logo that used those buttons was far better than the "Super Nintendo" logo..

[Ed Oscuro]

The Super Famicom still beats it. Plus, the US cartridges are super-FUGLY. I like the shape of the Euro/Japanese cartridges much better.
Nah, I've always felt the Super Fami (original model) was a strange looking beast what with the inset panel and rounded edges. Interestingly enough, the Model 2 was the SNES Jr. (or some similar name) over in Japan...and those aren't too hard to find.

[jdc]

Aesthetically....I'd say that the Dreamcast is my favorite. I remember when I saw it on launch day that I was shocked by it's white starkness. It looked pure and sterile. Very nice with the raised spoiler back, the snap in modem, and the clean lines of the controller port panel. The controller looked like a ship straight out of F-Zero or Wipeout.

The N64 is a nice system with good symetry and flowing lines. The Cube isn't bad. The PS2 is ugly in it's unevenness and the XboX is the worst.....it has ZERO style, just a dark blob.

[Slate]

I have a big list here...

Seen In person:

32x (Yes, the mushroom shaped beastly thing)
Atari 2600 Six Switch (Old, but cool)
Colecovision (Like the atari 2600, Old but cool)
Game Boy Micro
Gamecube (The black one is the best)
Game Gear
Genesis (Model 1 and Model 2)
Nintendo 64
PSP
Saturn (Both Models)
Sega CD (Both models)
Sega Master System
SNES (Model 2)
Virtual Boy
Xbox 360

Not Seen In person (Yet!):

Gizmondo Widescreen
Jaguar
Jaguar CD
JVC X' Eye
Laseractive
N Gage QD
Saturn (Model 1)
Sega CD Model 1
Sega CDX
Turbografx 16


That's about it. Every one looks good in some way.

[Retsudo]

Snes Mini
Saturn
Sega CD 2
Genesis 2 and 3
PSTwo
Neo Geo
3DO

[dreamcaster]

Sega Dreamcast - no matter what colour it's in (though white is best) there's no other console which looks as beautiful as this machine.

Super Famicom/PAL Super NES - whilst it borders on looking like a kitchen appliance, it looks very clean and attractive, even when a cartridge is loaded.

Sega Mega Drive II + Sega Mega CD II set - together they look very clean, and like they're meant to be. By themselves, each console looks unfinished, but connected they look pretty. I would've liked to have seen a white version of this.

[attilathehun]

My 1995 black oval button sega satrun.