PSP or Turbo Duo or Neo Geo AES or more games

[classicb]

I never do these kind of what should I buy topics but I'm having a hard time with decision making since I don't normaly make big purchases.

After getting a surprise bonus check at work and some holiday money I have a nice lump of cash that is burning a hole in my pocket. My top 3 items aren't really very closely related except in price.

So how about a little advise. I like all types of games and I know what each system has to offer for the most part but what would you do if you had to choose.

Of course there is the last option to just buy a bunch more games for the systems I already have which is pretty much everything but the ones listed.

[boatofcar]

How about a supergun instead of an AES? I know that wasn't one of your choices, but it's what I'd do...

[MagicMajenta]

How about a supergun instead of an AES? I know that wasn't one of your choices, but it's what I'd do...

Ditto!! :D You not only get to play Neo Geo games (MVS cartridges) but you also get to play other JAMMA boards as well. Or if you just really want to play Neo Geo then try looking into getting a consolized MVS board. But I would still opt for a supergun since you are not relegated to Neo Geo/SNK games but can play games from other hardware boards as well (CPS 2, PGM, various individual PCB boards etc).

[smokehouse]

I second the supergun thing, I have a “consolized” Neo MVS and can say that to have the best Neo games, you have to either have to have VERY deep pockets for the AES games of a MVS. I bought MVS Metal Slug 1,3 and X for under $250. Buying the AES versions would cost well over $4000.

[Tron 2.0]

MVS+Supergun or a consolized MVS.

Skip the PSP that's not going any where.

If your interested in a, PCE setup man i'm telling ya skiped the, Turbo Duo the... damn thing breaks down to easly.

Best bet with that is getting a Duo-R or a RX model ;)

[tholly]

if you really want Neo Geo, dont go AES unless you have the money to buy the $500-$1000 games.....just get an MVS cab, consolized, or supergun

if you want a system with games that you can buy at any common store, go with the PSP.....if you get the urge for a new game at 2 in the morning you can drive to wal-mart....you cant do that with the other two

[smokehouse]

I will say that in the long run, the Neo or Turbo Duo will be much better to have than a PSP.

I did finally get a Duo R but can easily say that for me, I prefer the Neo Geo. Games like Samurai Showdown and Metal Slug are amazing to play. The Turbo is limited (at least in my opinion) due to the fact that many of the good games (especially the great RPGs) are in Japanese only. The again there is Dracula X.....

[classicb]

oh the great consolized MVS VS AES conversation I've read many of these over the years.

The truth is the AES is more for my collection than a new system to collect for. I've just always wanted one. I know I won't be able to get too many games for it but I'd just like to own one. The same goes for the Turbo Duo. I'd just like to get it with a few great games not really looking to collect for it but just have it as part of my collection. I guess I didn't realize there were different models (Duo-R, RX?) I'll have to look into that. The PSP is there just because I love portable systems. I have most all of the US released ones except the Gizmondo and PSP.

Thanks for the advise though I'm sure someday I'd like to get a supergun or somthing along those lines.

[Ed Oscuro]

if you really want Neo Geo, dont go AES unless you have the money to buy the $500-$1000 games.....
Personally, I'm going contrary to everybody else...got a lousy unmodded Neo Geo in a box in my room, and a bunch of imports LOL

If you want to have FUN with the system...that's not the way to go...but I'm getting there damnit, no sense stopping now. Even with my...uh...11 (?) games I'm not even at a third of where I want to be collection-wise. Yeah...big money hole there.

[Jibbajaba]

Because I know that you are a handheld man, I would say get a PSP. BUT you should keep in mind that the PSP will drop in price over the next few years, whereas the other two probably will not. If you want a TurboDuo just because you want something cool and rare on the shelf, then get it. If you want one because you want to play games, then get a Japanese Duo-R or something, and then just get an American TG16 for playing US HuCards. I know what you mean about wanting an AES "just because", but it's a hard purchase to justify when you aren't going to buy the games for it. In my opinion, it's just a dumb system to buy unless you are going to go balls out and collect for it.

Anyway, my vote is for the PSP. People can bag on it all they want, but it has some great games on it already, and it is an awesome portable emulation machine. I love mine, and I am very glad that I didn't end up selling it. If you've never been able to really play around with it, I'd be happy to show you mine.

Chris

[classicb]

I think Jibbajaba knows my gaming habits pretty well and I've been leaning torward the PSP. The only thing that's really holding me back you pointed out


BUT you should keep in mind that the PSP will drop in price over the next few years, whereas the other two probably will not.

The other two are just life long gaming dreams I probably wouldn't get much use out of due to the price of the good games like you guys have pointed out.

I know this much one of them is getting purchased in the next week.

[Nez]

I think Jibbajaba knows my gaming habits pretty well and I've been leaning torward the PSP. The only thing that's really holding me back you pointed out


BUT you should keep in mind that the PSP will drop in price over the next few years, whereas the other two probably will not.

The other two are just life long gaming dreams I probably wouldn't get much use out of due to the price of the good games like you guys have pointed out.

I know this much one of them is getting purchased in the next week.

If you forgo the later releases its not really that bad. Most early titles can be had at current gen prices ($60), or less.

Fatal Fury special is damn fun and I paid 30 for my us copy, the jap versions go for even less. SS1-2 are great games but the US version goes for a bit much ($90), jap version 30 bucks. If you like neo games and don't mind imports I'd say go for AES.

But if you hate imports and will only buy US neo games I'd head for the PSP. Since it seems like your a handheld nut.

I've had an aes for about 4 months now and for a bit over 1,000 I think I've got a great little collection of AES titles (21) and all are US save for 3. So the price isn't that bad you just have to find deals and pace your self.

[MagicMajenta]

I think Jibbajaba knows my gaming habits pretty well and I've been leaning torward the PSP. The only thing that's really holding me back you pointed out


BUT you should keep in mind that the PSP will drop in price over the next few years, whereas the other two probably will not.

The other two are just life long gaming dreams I probably wouldn't get much use out of due to the price of the good games like you guys have pointed out.

I know this much one of them is getting purchased in the next week.

If you forgo the later releases its not really that bad. Most early titles can be had at current gen prices ($60), or less.

Fatal Fury special is damn fun and I paid 30 for my us copy, the jap versions go for even less. SS1-2 are great games but the US version goes for a bit much ($90), jap version 30 bucks. If you like neo games and don't mind imports I'd say go for AES.

But if you hate imports and will only buy US neo games I'd head for the PSP. Since it seems like your a handheld nut.

I've had an aes for about 4 months now and for a bit over 1,000 I think I've got a great little collection of AES titles (21) and all are US save for 3. So the price isn't that bad you just have to find deals and pace your self.

Yeah, the AES games are more affordable than people think especially when you're starting and want to buy the older games. It's only the newer and rarer ones that are a fortune which is the image that people usually have in mind when they think of AES prices. But the older games are priced almost like current gen titles of the mainstream systems. Again there is also the option of a supergun which I recommend and/or a consolized MVS board.

[le geek]

I would go either DUO or Neo Geo. Since you are planning on going the AES route, how big a fan of fighting games are you? That might give you a good idea of which one you want to go with.

Personally while I love my MVS setup, I would get a DUO first!

Cheers,
Ben

[AlexKidd]

I'd say go with the turbo duo(or a duo r/rx). I bought a duo and a psp this year. I quickly decided the psp was a waste of money and sold it to my friend. Where as the duo is played almost every day and i've been buying tons of games for it.

The psp is cool if you're into all the stuff it does but I personally prefer to listen to music on my ipod, watch movies on a dvd player etc. I buy a system to play games and so far there aren't many great psp games. The ds and gba are a lot better to me.

I don't have an AES or MVS yet so i'm not going to comment on those. The games are great but it all seems so expensive. So unless you intend to use the psp for all of it's functions go with the duo.

[Tron 2.0]

I guess I didn't realize there were different models (Duo-R, RX?) I'll have to look into that.
http://pcenginefx.com/main/pcenginefx_com_-_nec_console_g.html

Btw a Duo-R or RX can be modded to play NA hucards.

CDS no problem there region free 8-)

[smokehouse]

I don’t really get into the AES-vs-MVS thing because to me, they’re the same system. For collecting, the AES is the way to go. For gaming, the MVS is simply better. I will say that if you’re diligent, you can get shock boxes for you MVS titles and print out fan art. Here’s what my Metal Slug landed up looking like:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/smokehouse/neo%20review/finishedbox.jpg

Here’s what the MVS section of my gaming shelf looks like:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/smokehouse/neo%20review/MVS-titles.jpg

There are many affordable, good games to be found o the AES but when it comes to the games made later in the life of the Neo, they’re MUCH more expensive. Most of the games you see in the picture are simply too expensive to purchase for the AES. To me it was a matter of wanting to play titles like the later Samurai Showdown, shooters like Blazing Star and games like Metal Slug.

On the other hand here’s a shot of a Duo R I recently purchased, with the added blue LED it’s a thing of beauty:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/smokehouse/other/Duo-R.jpg




Oh, and by the way, not to plug my stuff but I am selling a nice Neo Geo AES package if you’re interested in that.

[dbiersdorf]

If you can name five games for the PSP you want, then get it.

I've had a great time with my PSP, and so long as you already have a DS then I'd say it's a wise choice. ;)

[Captain Wrong]

Wait a sec, we're compairing the PSP, the Duo and Neo Geo here??? Talk about an apples to oranges to watermellon type compairson. x_x

Seriously, I'm not sure what criteria we're using here. Myself, I'd go Duo, PSP, Neo but a) I already own a Neo, b) I'm really interested in getting back into PCE stuff and c) I don't care about the current gen much. If I didn't own a Neo, that'd be at the top of the list, but again, YMMV.

Really man, unless I'm missing somthing, this has to be one of the most confusing compairsons I've seen here. Figure out which system has the most games you want to play and go for it.

[smokehouse]

I don’t really find it confusing. If you put a price tag on it, they’re all around $250.

[Captain Wrong]

I don’t really find it confusing. If you put a price tag on it, they’re all around $250.

But they're hardly equivalent. As classicb himself said:


My top 3 items aren't really very closely related except in price.

That's my point. You're talking 3 totally different things, though the Neo and the Duo are closer than either are to the PSP.

[classicb]

i wasn't looking for a comparison just some advise on which system to add next to my collection. although its kind of a natural thing when giving advise to say this system does this and the other does that. I think the advise people have given so far has been helpful. Although I think smokehouse made it a little harder by posting those nice photos

[Candycab]

I would say MVS myself for pure gaming ,though AES does make for a great collectable they can be incredibly hard to justify price wise. I got out of the AES in 94 or so infavor of the MVS since I would rather game than collect fancy boxes and inserts at ridiculous prices for the same or in some cases inferior gameplay.

Which ever you choose so long as you truely enjoy it thats all that matters :)

[Tron 2.0]

i wasn't looking for a comparison just some advise on which system to add next to my collection. although its kind of a natural thing when giving advise to say this system does this and the other does that. I think the advise people have given so far has been helpful. Although I think smokehouse made it a little harder by posting those nice photos
Btw my consolized, MVS 2 slot... still nothing wrong with a, MVS+Supergun i just went the cmvs route so i have less wires ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/MetalSlug01/GreenMVS.png