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Sega Saturn Appreciation and Emulation Thread
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cj_iwakura
Member
I'm working on a (very belated) vote for the May Saturn game, so fire away if you have any suggestions.
cj_iwakura
Member
Saturn voting is live.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=56794726&postcount=44
Also, if anyone's interested, I wrote up an article on Double Switch last week.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=56794726&postcount=44
Also, if anyone's interested, I wrote up an article on Double Switch last week.
cj_iwakura
Member
Then you should vote for it!
You could always just buy a Wii that has Gamecube functionality as a cheaper alternative.
sixteen-bit
Member
Gamecube has better picture quality over 480p than Wii, and there's also the matter of GBA Player functionality. There is a reason GCN component cables are still in high demand.
Ahh, good to know. Thanks.
Chiaroscuro
Member
Also I do not have a Wii at the moment (but i have a WiiU so I see no reason to buy one) and I have a back launch Gamecube that I want to put in good use.
I also like to play the games in the original hardware it belongs, specially because of the original controller. It is not a problem with Wii/WiiU since they share the wiimote, but for the gamecube I will like to use the original controller.
Anyway I just bought one from Japan (won a yahoo auction). Now let´s see what the end price will be after the fees.
I also like to play the games in the original hardware it belongs, specially because of the original controller. It is not a problem with Wii/WiiU since they share the wiimote, but for the gamecube I will like to use the original controller.
Anyway I just bought one from Japan (won a yahoo auction). Now let´s see what the end price will be after the fees.
So playing Gamecube games on a Wii with Wii component cables = ?
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
If anyone here happens to own Dragon Force 2, I might be interested in buying it off of you if your copy of the disc fits certain criteria and you're willing to part with it.
http://www.verve-fanworks.com/SMF/index.php?topic=866.0
http://www.verve-fanworks.com/SMF/index.php?topic=866.0
cj_iwakura
Member
I do own it, but I definitely want to keep it unfortunately.
sixteen-bit
Member
Worse video than playing Gamecube games on a Gamecube with Gamecube component cables, yes.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
If you happen to have a different version than mine, I'd just buy and ship a replacement copy to you before even asking you to send yours.
Basically I just don't want to start buying copies of the game off of eBay blindly, only to keep getting duplicates of the one I already have.
Thanks
I bought those costy cables just for this, it hurts the wallet at first but once it's done it feels good though.
IrishNinja
Member
^yup. was just testing GC over component with Wind Waker, Killer 7 & F-Zero GX + XRGB...hot damn does that look smooth
Oh, you have a XRGB? I'm jealous, still waiting to pull the trigger on this. D:
Yeah, I love my Gamecube component cab.... Hey, wait a minute! This be the Sega Saturn thread. WTF is a Gamecube?! Nintendo nonsense I tell ya.
The art of derailing my own thread further, haha! Gotta say the Gamecube may be one of my favorite console after the Saturn and the Dreamcast, so I can derail easily and talk about it for a while.
That said I'm thinking about working on a GC appreciation/collecting thread, if there isn't one already. I'll probably put some time on this during this week during nights after work.
IrishNinja
Member
^please do! ill totally include it in the Genesis OP, i think GC's far enough back to join Retro-GAF, haha
still debating my first Saturn playthrough now that everything's set up...CJ's thread pushed a few interesting ones like Saga, Dragon Force etc that are high on my list, was waiting to see if anyone on there pushed for something in particular i could play along with
still debating my first Saturn playthrough now that everything's set up...CJ's thread pushed a few interesting ones like Saga, Dragon Force etc that are high on my list, was waiting to see if anyone on there pushed for something in particular i could play along with
I agree!
Fuck it, let's get to work, I'm leaving Sonic Adventure DX and I'll work on doing a nice thread instead!
EDIT *2 hours later*: Well, it's done, you got me hyped, but now I need some sleep! =_=.
Would have loved to help out with the project, but I guess mine is the same version as yours.
cj_iwakura
Member
I do have the second version, it looks like; 2186A. I don't see how to find the other revision info, though.
Use this SRP app: http://madroms.satakore.com/
It's a Saturn region patcher, but you can put the CD in your computer and it'll read the headers to find out the version info without having to rip the game and using a hex editor. It even has a link to the game listing on Satakore if you want to use it to fill out your collection on that site.
It's a Saturn region patcher, but you can put the CD in your computer and it'll read the headers to find out the version info without having to rip the game and using a hex editor. It even has a link to the game listing on Satakore if you want to use it to fill out your collection on that site.
cj_iwakura
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cj_iwakura
Member
I never cleared a campaign in DF2, even with the beta patch. The demon castles are just too ridiculous.
Genesis Knight
Member
Do you think that translation is on track for completion? I'd like to try it someday, although I've never heard particularly good things about df2.
cj_iwakura
Member
Last I heard the dialogue was a long way from being done. The actual hacking was going smoothly, though.
And no, it's not that good. It's in fact terrible compared to DF1, but it's still more DF if you really love the original(as I do).
sixteen-bit
Member
Played some Megaman X4. Them heat effects exclusive the the Saturn version are godlike.
Shadow Hog
Member
Just bought Dragon Force from the same guy I bought Flink for the Sega CD from. $87.54, free shipping. Slightly cheaper than I'd expected, honestly...
I paid something around this price as well back then, sounds like a good deal to me.
cj_iwakura
Member
Quite a chunk of change, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't worth it.
(I bought it when it came out, still have it.)
I'm scouting for a US CIB copy. Just half-assing it, really; it's been on the back burner for a long time since I already have the PS version. But I am looking forward to owning this (and MM8) someday.
Genesis Knight
Member
My favorite megaman.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
My man
Seven Force
Banned
I got a complete copy for $40 a few months back. I wish MM8 was as easy to track down for a reasonable price.
Just go for Rockman 8 unless you really want the english version I guess. Snagged one for 30 off ebay a few months back.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah, I'll need to snag Metal Heroes myself soon!
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
We must weave immedediatewy uhww... Mega Man.
When we find dat meteoww, we'ww find docto whywee.
sixteen-bit
Member
Dr. Light and Elmer Fudd need to see the same speech therapist.
cj_iwakura
Member
I have the Gamecube MM and MMX collections, but having a Saturn version would be pretty nice at some point.
Canadian Psycho
Banned
Posting this here as well as in the Buy/Sell thread: I am looking for a complete (mint condition) copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga (US version). Please PM me if you want to sell yours and we'll work out an arrangement.
Canadian Psycho
Banned
Is Saturn Mega Man X4 that much more enjoyable than on PS1 or 2? (How does it handle with the Saturn model 2 pad?)
I was more disappointed with Mega Man's voice, especially when his japanese voice seems lower in pitch than his english voice.
I have never understood the fanfare behind the PS1/2/3 D-Pad. It's really unfriendly when compared against the Saturn model 2's.
PS d-pad isn't great, but in a world of GCNs, Xboxes and 360s, it often ended up as the one serviceable option.
(In terms of general fanfare. For that particular question, I just interpret it as asking if the Saturn pad is enough of an upgrade to warrant the pricier version of the game.)
I s'pose. I have a lot of PS2 shmups and fighters, and I honestly can't stand the fuckin' thing. I gotta buy a 6 button stick (I have a 3 buttoner which is good for VF and shmups).
I think the going rate for the JP version is like $30 which isn't bad at all IMO. I personally like collecting US versions when possible so I'm waiting out a good deal on a longbox.
I pretty much only plan to go for US games, but it's so expensive/limiting/difficult for Saturn games. I'm so paranoid about those cases falling and cracking after paying so much for them.