View Full Version : WonderSwan Color or Crystal?
GobopopRevisited
01-23-2005, 12:26 AM
Which one is better, as far as durability is concerned?
Also, Is the video Quality REALLY that different?
yuppicide
01-23-2005, 12:29 AM
If I'm not mistaken the difference is the Wonderswan Crystal has a bigger screen and 4-channel stereo sound.
Crystal games will play on Color systems, but supposedly they look better on a Crystal.
GobopopRevisited
01-23-2005, 12:31 AM
SwanCrystal also uses TFT-LCD... Don't quite know what that means, but It sounds better. I just think the SwanCrystal's Plastic Shell looks a little cheep (especially on the Blue one)
Querjek
01-23-2005, 09:05 AM
A TFT screen is sharper IIRC.
If you get the option and they're the same price, then go with the crystal, but, if there's a large price gap, I would go with the color.
EnemyZero
01-23-2005, 09:24 AM
yeah if you find a cheap wonderswan crystal do yourself a favor and pick it up, but usually there is a price gap, i got a WS color brand new from TRU about 3 months ago, and i saved up and now i have a crystal on my way
Querjek
01-23-2005, 09:47 AM
...TRU sold Wonderswans?!
blue lander
01-24-2005, 08:16 PM
I bought a Wonderswan Color, but the screen was too blurry to play action games on. The Swancrystal is much nicer, especially if there's a lot of action going on (like in Judgement Silversword). It's easier to see in normal lighting, too. I always had to set up a special light source to play the Wonderswan Color. To be honest, I wouldn't bother with the Wonderswan Color, the Swancrystal really is the way to go. If you can't afford the Swancrystal, wait until you can. They seem to go for 30 or 40 bucks these days.
GobopopRevisited
01-24-2005, 10:06 PM
I've only seen the Crystal for 58. That Final Fantasy set is damn purty though...
blue lander
01-24-2005, 10:17 PM
Have you tried e-bay? That's where I got mine. Boxed, brand new.
dj898
01-24-2005, 11:29 PM
i don't think there is Crystal version of RX-78 Gundam pack?
if there is I'd love to get one as well...
Richter Belmount
01-24-2005, 11:30 PM
Crystal , better design and quality , I got myself one a while back with a copy of ff4.
I don't think there is Crystal version of RX-78 Gundam pack?
if there is I'd love to get one as well...
Yeah...I was so tempted to get one of these. But should I wait and get a Crystal instead?
PhoeniX
01-25-2005, 07:47 PM
If I'm not mistaken the difference is the Wonderswan Crystal has a bigger screen and 4-channel stereo sound.
The Wonderswan Crystal actually has a slightly smaller screen, but the difference in picture quality really is profound--go with the crystal.
On the issue of quality... Both systems do feel a little cheesy (sub-grade plastic and construction when compared to something like an SP), but, (especially the crystal) they are so light weight and small that they would seem to lack sufficeint mass to fall very hard. All in all the WS is adequetly durable, small and tough enough to take along in you pocket.