playstation vs saturn vs n64

[tomcrew]

plz only pick one so no i cant chose or n64 and playstaion thanks

[alec006]

plz only pick one so no i cant chose or n64 and playstaion thanks

Depends on what type of games you like. If your real into RPG's go with the PlayStation, if your into alot of different genres go with the Nintendo 64, and if your into arcade ports or fighters go with the Sega Saturn.

All three systems have strong points and are worth owning, again just depends what you're really into that would warrant purchasing only one.

[Greg2600]

There's very little on the Saturn that wasn't released on PS1. Graphically N64 kills the PS1, 1st-party game wise too. Though I personally have far more PS1 games than N64, because PS1 had a much larger variety due to the hardships in developing for the N64.

[Breetai]

There's very little on the Saturn that wasn't released on PS1. Graphically N64 kills the PS1, 1st-party game wise too. Though I personally have far more PS1 games than N64, because PS1 had a much larger variety due to the hardships in developing for the N64.

The N64 kills the PS1 graphically? I guess if you like muddy, stretched out textures and fog, then sure... the N64 has way more of that then the PS1. Compare something like Resident Evil 2 on both systems. Even with the RAM expansion on the 64, it's still debatable which one is better graphically.


OP, I recommend getting a Saturn, a Pro Action Replay 3-in-1 cart, and getting into shoot 'em up games.

[RCM]

The N64 kills the PS1 graphically? I guess if you like muddy, stretched out textures and fog, then sure... the N64 has way more of that then the PS1. Compare something like Resident Evil 2 on both systems. Even with the RAM expansion on the 64, it's still debatable which one is better graphically.


OP, I recommend getting a Saturn, a Pro Action Replay 3-in-1 cart, and getting into shoot 'em up games.

I agree with everything in this message, heh. Saturn is the way to go, esp. in terms of imports.

[NerdXCrewWill]

There's very little on the Saturn that wasn't released on PS1.

This is very, very misleading. While there were many games that were multi-platform, the Saturn has a a huge bulk of unique games. This is especially true for arcade ports and fighters.

Although, I agree that the blurry graphics of the N64 are more sightly than the nasty, headache-inducing textures of later-era Playstation 3D.

[geezuzkhrist119]

plz only pick one so no i cant chose or n64 and playstaion thanks

PS1:
Big RPG Collection
Decent Fighter games
The Dualshock controller
Ps1 consoles are dirty cheap now.
games are compatibly with the PS2 and the PS3

N64:
Perfect Dark, GoldenEye and Conkers Bad Fur Day.
All the Mario Games

Saturn:
Good Arcade ports of fighters
i dont know much about the saturn.


I would go with the PS1.

[Hwj_Chim]

plz only pick one so no i cant chose or n64 and playstaion thanks

What?

If i read you right. You are looking at getting a PlayStation, Saturn or N64. Go for the Saturn and get a action replay 4 in1 cart. The Japanese Saturn has a ton of great games that never hit the states. Second choice would be PlayStation. Lots of good games and it is easy to find a system. N64 just has not aged well and most of its good games can be found on the Wii virtual console.
So after all that, I would take the Saturn.

[Breetai]

PS1:
Big RPG Collection
Decent Fighter games
The Dualshock controller
Ps1 consoles are dirty cheap now.
games are compatibly with the PS2 and the PS3

N64:
Perfect Dark, GoldenEye and Conkers Bad Fur Day.
All the Mario Games

Saturn:
Good Arcade ports of fighters
i dont know much about the saturn.


I would go with the PS1.

Says the guy who knows piss all about 1/3rd of the things asked.


If you like 2D stuff at all:
Saturn>>>PS1>>>>>>>N64

If you like shoot 'em ups:
Saturn>>PS1>>>>>>>>N64

If you like 2D fighters:
Saturn>>PS1>>>>>>>>N64

If you like 3D platformers:
N64>>>>>>>>>>PS1/Saturn (no, NiGHTS is not really a platformer)

If you like rail shooters:
Saturn>>>N64>>>>>>>PS1 (I'm calling NiGHTS a rail platformer and putting it here!)

If you like sports (really???):
PS1>>>>>>>N64>>Saturn

If you like RPGs and can handle Japanese and/or walkthroughs:
Saturn>PS1>>>>>>>>>N65

If you like RPGs, but can't handle Japanese and/or walkthroughs:
PS1>>>>>Saturn>>>>>N64

If you like racing games:
PS1/Saturn/N64 (it's a tight race!)

If you like puzzle games:
PS1/Saturn/N64 (too close to call)

If you like multiplayer games:
Saturn>N64>>>>>>>>>PS1

If you like pro wrestling games:
N64>>PS1>>>>>>>>Saturn

Controller:
Saturn>>>>>>>>>PS1>N64

Console durability:
N64>>>>>Saturn>>>>>PS1

Ease of playing Japanese imports if you have an NTSC system:
N64>>>>>>>Saturn>>>PS1

Coolness factor:
Saturn>>>>>>>>>PS1>N64


Buy a Saturn!

[substantial_snake]

I would go PS1 for the best all around experience and nostalgia but it really depends on what you want now that that generation is long past.

The Saturn excels at its huge import library which is full of absolutely gorgeous 2D games along with great SHUMPs.

The N64 has what many would consider the definitive 3D entries of the various Nintendo properties along with some great third party games.

The PS1 has the best variety of software from RPGs, Platformers, FPS, etc. of the time, had the best third party support of all the systems too.

Rough Selection of games off the top of my head I enjoyed back when they were new along with a few recent discoveries:

Crash 1/2/3
Sypro 1/2/3
Grand Turismo 1/2
Final Fantasy 7/8 (haven't played 9, heard great things though)
Metal Gear Solid
Resident Evil 1/2/3
Parasite Eve 1/2
Final Fantasy Tactics
Chrono Cross
Twisted Metal 1/2/3
Meal of Honor 1/2
Cool Boarders 1/2/3
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1/2
SaGA Frontier
Xenogears
Armored Core Master's of Arena
Syphon Filter
Raystorm
Fear Effect 1/2
Jet Moto 1/2

[retroman]

over all i have to say PS1..

[Leo_A]

The Saturn might've been the more superior machine from a technical standpoint for 2D gaming and Sony may've even been anti-2D like was widely speculated on back in the day.

But by virtue of its huge library, the Playstation has far many more great 2D games than the Saturn does. So I disagree with the assessment that the Saturn was superior in this area. It wins in the 2D category in my opinion when you're actually considering the software lineups that were released rather than technical specifications on a piece of paper that nobody has cared about in 15 years.

[tomwaits]

Japanese Saturn is my all-time favorite console.

Breetai's >>>> post pretty much nailed it. The Japanese Saturn library is massive with great games in every genre.

[SpaceFlea]

Saturn, by leaps and bounds.

[kupomogli]

The Playstation is where it's at. The console has a ton of great games spread around just about every genre you can think of, where as there is a limited selection of great games in a limited selection of genres for the other consoles.

The PSX is mainly known for its RPGs, and for great reason. Hands down, the PSX has more quality RPG titles than any other system. The N64 might have what is debatably the best wrestling game ever created, No Mercy, but Smackdown 2's gameplay is almost as good and offers more content. Saturn has better ports of the 2D fighters, but just about everyone but the extremely hardcore fighting game fanatics aren't going to give a damn(sorry, but true.) All the marginally better 2D fighters the Saturn has are on the PSX and aside from Virtua Fighter 2, the PSX has a bunch of great 3D fighters. The PSX has a lot of great 3D platformers, 3D action/adventure games, 2d platformers, the best racing games, etc.

The only thing the PSX didn't succeed at is FPS games. Sure it's got Disruptor, Star Wars Dark Forces, and others, but come on. Goldeneye 64. That game alone wins the FPS genre. Then Perfect Dark. FPS is my least favorite genre and I love playing those two games with friends. PSX had Twisted Metal 2 and Rogue Trip as the exclusive kill them all party games, so it evens out.

[MarioMania]

I have say the Saturn

[The 1 2 P]

I would say PS1, Saturn then N64 in that order. The PS1 library is huge and thats before you even start considering importing. The Saturn's US stuff was pretty weak but add in imports and you have a very well rounded library of games. The N64 has a few good gems outside of the first party stuff but it's complete library pales in comparison to the other two systems.

[j_factor]

This topic has been done to death, and will inevitably turn into a multi-page back and forth about N64's lack of games (or not), and/or Sega's missteps with the Saturn.

[Ryudo]

I love the saturn and N64 and PS1.

Saturn is very expensive to collect for. The bets games fetch high prices.

N64 few games worth owning most first party

PS1 HUGE library and much cheaper to buy for and many many gems fairly priced. Some are pricey but it has so many gems you can collect for that thing for years.

Playstation is my suggestion.

[A.C. Sativa]

PS1 by a mile, and I hate to say that because I despise Sony, but it just has by far and away the most good games. I don't bother with imports, so the Saturn is out for me. The N64 has Mario, F-Zero, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, the (overrated, IMO) Zelda games, and a lot of great wrestling games, but not much else that isn't also on the PS1. The PS1 has great games in every genre, but the first party lineup sucks, outside of Gran Tourismo. It's also cheaper to collect for.

One thing in the N64's favor is the build quality of the system. It's practically indestructible, and with no moving parts there's nothing to really break down. Plus it doesn't need memory cards. The PS1 is notorious for laser failure, and the controllers seem to be made of that thin plastic that they pack the toys in form those quarter machines in front of the supermarket. But there's millions of them out there. The Saturn is somewhere in between.