There are some places around here that I can go to get discs resurfaced; I'll absolutely give it a shot if this second disc doesn't play. Worse case scenario, I bought a mint copy of PDZ and a coaster for $40.
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Sega Saturn Appreciation and Emulation Thread
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There are some places around here that I can go to get discs resurfaced; I'll absolutely give it a shot if this second disc doesn't play. Worse case scenario, I bought a mint copy of PDZ and a coaster for $40.
It's kinda weird how close together two Gamefellas are. Isn't there one by the old HEB off of 183, and then another in the Anderson Mill shopping center? That's like, what, a mile apart?
I miss the old Northcross Gamefellas. As cool as that area is becoming now, I do miss the old creepy Northcross Mall. Good times.
RoryDropkick
Member
Truth, I used to drive up from SA to go visit that store. Now within the vicinity of it is Game Over, which is still a nice visit, and Pinballz. But man that store. Barton Creek's Gamefellas was great too back in the heyday.
San Antonio sadly hasn't been so lucky. Glad to have Game Over at least, but I miss the old days of Game World.
How comprehensive is this Saturn Sega Ages list at wiki? Is this all of them?
I was thinking about making it my next collecting goal to get them since they seem fairly cheap. I do have Fantasy Zone already. But there are those two puzzle collections which seem to spoil it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Ages
I was thinking about making it my next collecting goal to get them since they seem fairly cheap. I do have Fantasy Zone already. But there are those two puzzle collections which seem to spoil it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Ages
Ingueferroque
Banned
Yes that is all of them.
As a fun side note, the Yu Suzuki Game Works vol. 1 tribute book includes a Dreamcast disc containing Hang-On, Space Harrier, OutRun, After Burner II and Power Drift.
Whenever you get a game, hold the disc up to a light to see if there are any scratches on the label side of the disc. If you see scratches or pinholes through the reflective layer (and they're where the data is), send it back immediately.
Scratches on the underside of the disc can always be remedied with resurfacing, and resurfacing will always be cheaper than covering the shipping costs of returning a game.
Another pro-tip is to name the game with a comma preceding the name. That way, it'll always be at the top of the list.
Shadow Hog
Member
While I'll bear that in mind for future purchases, I bought all the mentioned games in like 2004/2005 :V
Ima gonna go for them. A nice little collection to go for 2013.
A Black Falcon
Member
Yes it does. Buy both of them, and play the game with true dual analog control! Just remember how to hook the two up (separate the stick and base of the second stick, attach it to the other side of the first stick's base unit, and plug the stick part into the "Sub Control" port on the bottom of the base unit, then plug the base unit into the Saturn).
No, you're thinking of Virtual-On, which uses the Twinstick, which is completely different from two Mission Sticks attached together. I think that the twinstick for Virtual-On is actually digital, not analog like the Mission Stick is...
sixteen-bit
Member
I can confirm the Twin Stick for Virtual On is digital, not analog.
ExitPlanetDust
Member
Nope, definitely not thinking of VO. Quite familiar with that game and the twin stick protocol.
I thought it might be Ghen War, but I think that game only supports a single stick setup. I think there's a hidden option menu that gives you a proper Mission Stick configuration.
A Black Falcon
Member
Nope, definitely not thinking of VO. Quite familiar with that game and the twin stick protocol.
I thought it might be Ghen War, but I think that game only supports a single stick setup. I think there's a hidden option menu that gives you a proper Mission Stick configuration.
I've only ever heard of PD Zwei, for games that support the twin Mission Stick. If there's another one, I'd love to know what it is!
As for Ghen War, it does have an option that moves around the button mappings to put them on the right place with a Mission Stick, which is nice, but the game but doesn't actually support analog -- the game does not support proportional control even with the Mission Stick, annoyingly. Most games with Mission Stick support do, but that one's an exception.
ExitPlanetDust
Member
I think I'm just mistaken. The more I think about it, I'm pretty sure I mixed up the hidden Ghen War configuration with a non-existent dual Mission Stick mech game. *sigh*
I'm pretty sure Zwei is it then.
I'm pretty sure Zwei is it then.
BobbyRobby
Member
Ordered some Irem games. I got Gussun Oyoyo S (pictured), Irem Arcade Classics (SAT), and In the Hunt (PS1). All were $10 or under.
Gussun Oyoyo is a pretty cool arcade game. It's a cross between Tetris and Lemmings. You have to build a way to the exit for a little baby guy. It gets really difficult. Luckily there's a code for level select to make up for lack of saving.
IrishNinja
Member
^IREM arcade classics sounds awesome, gonna have to look that one up
welp, thanks to BocoDragon's help, i just ordered an XRGB mini, just waiting on some good SCART RGB's & adapters to go up for sale - figure i just got that Saturn i'd wanted back in '95 (only this one's modded to be region-free) so it looks like i'll finally get a chance to explore the system's library, the best way possible! can't wait.
welp, thanks to BocoDragon's help, i just ordered an XRGB mini, just waiting on some good SCART RGB's & adapters to go up for sale - figure i just got that Saturn i'd wanted back in '95 (only this one's modded to be region-free) so it looks like i'll finally get a chance to explore the system's library, the best way possible! can't wait.
KDash31987
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So, I was watching an episode of the Pet Girl of Sakurasou on Hulu (episode 6, to be specific, when this popped up about 9 minutes in:
I thought you guys might get a kick out of it. I certainly did. I went "YES!!!" when I saw it. I love my Sega Saturn and my Japanese copy of Fighting Vipers, so I got pretty excited when I saw it. Haha. And yes, you do get to hear the female announcer say "Fighting Vipers" at the title screen, and you can hear the game's music if you listen carefully.
I also saw a Neo Geo and Samurai Shodown II in the previous episode, and you can also see that there's also Super Famicom and an Xbox under the TV in both episodes. The opening scene from the first episode also had music from After Burner in it.
I thought you guys might get a kick out of it. I certainly did. I went "YES!!!" when I saw it. I love my Sega Saturn and my Japanese copy of Fighting Vipers, so I got pretty excited when I saw it. Haha. And yes, you do get to hear the female announcer say "Fighting Vipers" at the title screen, and you can hear the game's music if you listen carefully.
I also saw a Neo Geo and Samurai Shodown II in the previous episode, and you can also see that there's also Super Famicom and an Xbox under the TV in both episodes. The opening scene from the first episode also had music from After Burner in it.
Genesis Knight
Member
Ha, that's cool.
Sega Saturns cameo in Neon Genesis Evangelion all the time (Sega was doing the action figures for the show). The Dreamcast pops up in that Forbidden Kingdom movie with Jackie Chan and Jet Li. And there's an older Chan movie (can't remember the name) where a crime boss is playing a bootleg of MegaDrive Tetris.
Sega Saturns cameo in Neon Genesis Evangelion all the time (Sega was doing the action figures for the show). The Dreamcast pops up in that Forbidden Kingdom movie with Jackie Chan and Jet Li. And there's an older Chan movie (can't remember the name) where a crime boss is playing a bootleg of MegaDrive Tetris.
cj_iwakura
Member
Oddly enough Resident Evil has easily been the least popular Saturn title we've picked. I guess we should do an exclusive next month.
Genesis Knight
Member
Oddly enough Resident Evil has easily been the least popular Saturn title we've picked. I guess we should do an exclusive next month.
Dark Savior, Legend of Oasis, or Powerslave would be good picks.
cj_iwakura
Member
I've never played(and I don't own) any of those, but I'd like to try Legend of Oasis.
rockmanjoe
Member
Great show. The main character's ringtone is the theme from Outrun too.
KDash31987
Member
Legend of Oasis is fantastic. Go for it.
Oh? I've watched the first nine episodes, but I haven't heard his ringtone yet. I've only heard his phone's alarm tone, which was from the opening scene of the show, and that was the After Burner music I mentioned before. I'm looking forward to more game references. I also saw the Saturn pop up again in episode 7, with a cartridge in the slot. I'm not sure if the cartridge was for extra RAM or save memory, though...and they didn't show what game was being played that time.
Anyway, I'm really enjoying the show so far. Gonna watch episode 10 now.
EDIT: Just got to episode 13 and heard his ringtone...Splash Wave! Hell yeah! I have Magical Sound Shower as one of my contact ringtones, but I've thought about making Splash Wave my default...my current default is the invincibility power up music from Sonic Adventure.
ExitPlanetDust
Member
LOL, it is a sickness.
How much is this worth?
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jzisnz8cl8k05js/XKugoqRh9w
It's collecting dust at the moment though.
I need more games for it I guess, but damn some of them are really expensive.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jzisnz8cl8k05js/XKugoqRh9w
It's collecting dust at the moment though.
I need more games for it I guess, but damn some of them are really expensive.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Anyplace where I can get a cheapish white Japanese Saturn? I've been thinking about jumping into Saturn stuff since I've never had one before (or even touched one.)
Valkyria
Banned
Probably the most expensive is Golden Axe and I'm not sure about Baku Baku and Exhumed. The rest seems normal to me, but I don't collect PAL games, so I don't know all the expensive games.
Genesis Knight
Member
Dragon Force:
Okay so is it possible to capture Zanon in the Wein campaign, even if you use Wein himself? I beat him with an army led by Wein and he still escaped. I'm about to say screw it and just let him have his castle back.
cj_iwakura
Member
Genesis Knight
Member
I didn't actually beat him with Wein, but with one of Wein's support generals.
cj_iwakura
Member
How far into the game are you? More than likely, it's not time yet. I'm pretty sure a defeat's a defeat.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Don't mess with that guy unless the story prompts you to. Otherwise it's usually not worth it.
cj_iwakura
Member
Is DF2 still stuck on the script? I may know some people.
Genesis Knight
Member
Only have two of the Dragon Force members.
Bah, okay. At least I upped my four weak generals by, like, seven levels fighting Zanon over and over.
There's also a copy of Dodonpachi Daioujou on the floor in EP1. True hardcore gamer.
cj_iwakura
Member
You are nowhere near ready. Also, why does everyone pick Wein first? His campaign is DULL.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I literally haven't been involved with that project in years, so I wouldn't know.
The last build I played was at least complete enough to allow you to play through the whole game without difficulty.
cj_iwakura
Member
Yep, I have that one too, but the script wasn't done.
Genesis Knight
Member
Cuz he's like, on the box, man. But yeah his campaign is boring.
cj_iwakura
Member
Genesis Knight
Member
Doesn't feel early, lol. What would you consider to be the best campaign? Junon?
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
The best campaign is Goldark's but you can't play it until you beat the game once anyway.
Just finish Wein's.
Just finish Wein's.
cj_iwakura
Member
Yes, absolutely.
Offhand,
Junon > Reinhart> Goldark> Mikhal> Leon> Gongos> Teiris>>>> Wein
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Wait, no, I think Gongos was my favorite. But I don't think you can appreciate that one until you play through at least one or two other campaigns first. The Bozack campaign is basically the comedy/parody version of the game.
Mikhal's is the worst because it's pretty obvious that they left his campaign-specific plot thread unfinished.
Mikhal's is the worst because it's pretty obvious that they left his campaign-specific plot thread unfinished.