What system looks the "best"?

[PC-ENGINE HELL]

Jaguar looks great as well.

Gotta go with the Jaguar - sleek lines - comfortable to use and sturdy.

Really I had no problem with the looks of Jaguar itself either as a core deck. Visually it became a tad awkward at first though once the cd-drive was added, same kinda awkward issue with the Supergrafx to some degree once you add either the Super Cd Rom2, or Rau-30 and a briefcase unit. After a bit though you get used to how they look and it becomes a moot issue except to those who have never actually had the systems.

You cant really appreciate any systems looks from just pics alone at any rate. Only first hand experience allows you to view the aesthetically pleasing qualities of any given system, so I always find it humorous when someone will jump in to rag on any given system they have never even owned on threads like these. This seems to happen alot with the Jag+Jag CD system combo, along with other less popular systems like the 3DO or NeoGeo CDZ. Always people out there trying to take a crap on stuff they never got the chance to have.

[The 1 2 P]

Probably the JVC-X-Eye. It's a sexy looking system. And I also have to give props to the 3DO FZ-10 model and the 360 because they too are very sexy and slick looking.

[Nintega Grafx-16]

I always find it humorous when someone will jump in to rag on any given system they have never even owned on threads like these.

So what? An ugly console is an ugly console. Pictures speak louder than words. Jag and 3DO both are horrid consoles. I may have never owned those (thank god) but it is a known fact in the gamer community that those consoles SUCK.

[PC-ENGINE HELL]

Probably the JVC-X-Eye. It's a sexy looking system. And I also have to give props to the 3DO FZ-10 model

The X'eye is a fantastic looking system. Its layout worked well visually. The only real gripe I had with it were the large colored buttons. I wish they had made them smaller. The FZ-10 really was a smooth looking deck too. Always looked nice on a entertainment center regardless of what else was around it it seemed like.

[Foofie]

I've got to throw the good ole Famicom in here. It doesn't look like "generic electronics product" like most other products that adhere to the general guidelines of badass-looking squares. It looks special and different. The rainbow carts are kinda fancy, too.

[Astrocade]

Can't believe no one has mentioned the best looking console of all time, the Vectrex.

[Arkhan]

PC Engine. Very compact and sleek for its time.

I am with Nintega on that one

But I will go one step further and say the Super Grafx takes the cake.

[kedawa]

I like the Super Famicom, NeoGeo AES, and PSone the most.
The Neptune prototype looked pretty cool, iirc.

[Ed Oscuro]

Can't believe no one has mentioned the best looking console of all time, the Vectrex.

Oh boy, all it needs is woodgrain...

I'll go with, hmm, actually the good ol' NES and Neo Geo AES are a pretty alright choices on the basis of the lack of pretentious finnery or racing stripes and general baloney on the sides. (Actually, I can't really diss consoles on the basis of looks; none of the ones I've got ever bothered me).

So is the 360 (and the old steel X form of the original Xbox), the Sharp Twin Famicom, and the clear red N64 actually. Getting into bling territory pretty rapidly here, but the SMS design isn't too horrible. Better designs come to mind when talking about computers and especially handhelds, though, but those are out of the discussion - otherwise the whole list ends up replaced by mostly Nintendo handhelds.

[bartre]

i always liked the look of the remodeled ps1, very slim, stylish, and functional.
though, i do like the original pc-engine and the duo-r as well.

[kupomogli]

I think the fat PS2 looks the best.

PS3 Slim, PS3, 360, Wii, GBA(original,) PSP, Dreamcast, Turbo Express Portable, Gamegear, N64, NES(all versions,) SNES, Gamecube, Sega CDX, and Genesis look good. Every other system I know of looks kind of ugly. The Genesis with both Sega CD, and 32X attached also looks pretty good.

*edit*

Added Dreamcast to the list. I forgot

[lakerstowin]

So what? An ugly console is an ugly console. Pictures speak louder than words. Jag and 3DO both are horrid consoles. I may have never owned those (thank god) but it is a known fact in the gamer community that those consoles SUCK.

PLAY STAR CONTROL 2, you wont say it sucks.


Craig

[lakerstowin]

There are so many I cant choose them all but if I had to make a list it would be this not in any order though.....


sega cdx
sega cd model 1
sega genesis model 1
fat ps2
black dreamcast
360 elite
black wii

I cant stand just 2 systems, everytime I look at them i never want to play those games again lol.Sega genesis\cd models 2

Craig

[HurricaneAndrew]

The 2600 Jr. is a good looking system, and it's just like playing a VCS, but without having to take up the huge amount of space. The only thing it really lacks is the "nostalgia factor".

I also like the looks of the NES top loader. Even the dogbone controllers are cool to look at. If it wasn't for the inferior picture quality when compared to a toaster, I would say it was an all-around better system.

I have never had a model 2 SNES, but I would say I like it's looks as well.

The Dreamcast was pretty cool in it's era.

Slim PS2s make me hard.

As for current generation, the black Wii wins, hands down. I saw one for the first time a couple days ago at Walmart. I just stood there and stared at it.

[allyourblood]

My five best-looking consoles are the top-loader NES, CDX, Coregrafx, Jaguar, and Neo Geo AES. And to this day, I still think the Game Cube is cute.

Absolute bottom of the list? PS3, though the slim does look a little nicer than the original chunky model.

[Rickstilwell1]

@ Kupomogli - I love the nostalgia of the large PS2 when it first came out. It looked so sleek and sharp and it eventually became the system next to my bed that I could easily reach anytime while I moved the rest of the systems down on that shelf. I'd choose that but don't know if it's old enough as they still make games for PS2.

I showed my girlfriend the small PS One and she said it looked so cute so I'd say that would be her pick.

I did love the Sega Genesis model 1's looks as it was my first system. When it was brand new it looked so shiny black and so did the games. Ah the wonderful smell of fresh brand new Genesis plastic that I miss (now it smells like dust. boo!) it's really a tough competition to call.

As far as classic handhelds go, I really liked the Game Boy Pocket. Mine is red. The way it was sleek all around and flat on the back unlike the Game Boy Color with that odd curve to the back of it (although an atomic purple see thru Game Boy Color looks so good).

[dreamcaster]

Sorry, but the correct answer is the Dreamcast.

[todesengel]

Model 1 Genesis and the PC-Engine/TurboDuo for me. Other than those I also love the look of most smaller sized versions of systems like the mini PS1, Genesis 3, etc.

[bunnybum]

I have to say the Magnavox Odyssey 200. It looks like a present-day USB DJ controller

Also, the Sega Mega Drive II is one sexy looking beast. Its bright red eyes burning deep into your soul.

[Eyedunno]

I guess I'll go with the following, and probably in this order:
Super Famicom
PC Engine (white)
Game Boy Micro (I love tiny hardware)
Xbox 360
PS2 Slim