Playing the original Metroid - which is the best format?

[c0ldb33r]

Metroid Prime 3 has given me the urge to play the original Metroid. I've never beaten it, or really played far into it at all. I did beat and enjoy Metroid: Zero Mission, but never the original.

So, if I want to play the original Metroid, what is the best format to do so? Why?

[klausien]

NES all the way. Actually FDS would be even better. No passwords to deal with.

[8-bitNesMan]

Second the NES, with an Advantage joystick for good measure!

[AMG]

NES without question.

[Bratwurst]

Emulator with save states because rebuilding your energy after loading a password is a waste of time. Unless you can beat the game in a single sitting, don't bother with the NES.

[diskoboy]

Actually, I'm gonna have to go with the Famicom, on this one.

It used the better save system. I detested those passwords. But only if you're not wanting to use cheats - if that's not the case, I'd go with the NES.

[c0ldb33r]

Emulator with save states because rebuilding your energy after loading a password is a waste of time. Unless you can beat the game in a single sitting, don't bother with the NES.

Hmmm... good point. Problem is - I hate using roms, I never enjoy the games as much. But wouldn't the Wii VC version allow you to quit and save your exact progress? I know it does with other NES games.

Thanks for the continued input everyone