scotty777
10-05-2007, 09:48 PM
i was wondering what you simple folk(we all simple, thats why we got consoles, not pc's) thought the greatest console of all time was. i think the ps2 and for handheld would be the Game Boy
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Highflyer_GP
10-05-2007, 09:51 PM
Mega Drive FTW! Never had more fun with a console.
Handhelp PSP.
Handhelp PSP.
feo
10-05-2007, 09:53 PM
I remember the Megadrive! Sonic FTW!!
Highflyer_GP
10-05-2007, 09:59 PM
Those Sega exclusives all kicked ass!
Sonic, Shinobi, Phantasy Star, Ristar, Outrun, Comix Zone etc.
Earthworm Jim was awesome too even though it wasn't exclusive.
Sonic, Shinobi, Phantasy Star, Ristar, Outrun, Comix Zone etc.
Earthworm Jim was awesome too even though it wasn't exclusive.
feo
10-05-2007, 10:11 PM
Earthworm Jim was the shiz, just imagine it in DX10 :eek:
SlickNick
11-05-2007, 07:05 AM
PSP FTW!
I dunno about about a console. I am wanting to say xbox 360.... yes ok, the xbox 360, I have seen it in action, but I haven't got one :(
I dunno about about a console. I am wanting to say xbox 360.... yes ok, the xbox 360, I have seen it in action, but I haven't got one :(
Retro
11-05-2007, 07:55 AM
Definitely the Sega Megadrive! :)
EchoZA
11-05-2007, 07:58 AM
SEGA MegaDrive (Earth Worm Jim etc :) ) and SONY PSP (with custom firmware :) )
doobiwan
11-05-2007, 09:35 AM
Funny, gamespot (I think, video's on gametrailers or gamevideos) actually ran a "top 10 consoles of all time top", they came out with the PSOne and I'm going to agree. it took gaming from nerd to mainstream.
bwana
11-05-2007, 09:37 AM
For me it either has to be the Atari 2600(?) or the NES.
GavinMannion
11-05-2007, 09:45 AM
Greatest console of all time?
Impossible question...
The console that got me into gaming was the NES... Compare that to a PS3 or Xbox 360 and it sucks....
My vote for the most influential consoles of all time.
1. NES <-- The original INHO
2. Sony PS1 <-- The first cross over
3. Xbox 1 <-- Online ability
Impossible question...
The console that got me into gaming was the NES... Compare that to a PS3 or Xbox 360 and it sucks....
My vote for the most influential consoles of all time.
1. NES <-- The original INHO
2. Sony PS1 <-- The first cross over
3. Xbox 1 <-- Online ability
brevity
11-05-2007, 09:46 AM
Gamecube. First system I bought after starting work - so I had money to spend on games. Before it was 2 games a year (birthday and Christmas) so I spent more time on PC playing copied games.
useless
11-05-2007, 11:17 AM
The Dreamcast. Ahead of its time and still has games being developed for it in the US. Many classic games originated from it which made the PS2 famous, Soul Calibur being one of them.
Voldemort
13-05-2007, 02:52 PM
Those Sega exclusives all kicked ass!
Sonic, Shinobi, Phantasy Star, Ristar, Outrun, Comix Zone etc.
Earthworm Jim was awesome too even though it wasn't exclusive.
Check on gamefabrique.com, a lot of those games are available.
Sonic, Shinobi, Phantasy Star, Ristar, Outrun, Comix Zone etc.
Earthworm Jim was awesome too even though it wasn't exclusive.
Check on gamefabrique.com, a lot of those games are available.
Voldemort
13-05-2007, 02:53 PM
The Dreamcast. Ahead of its time and still has games being developed for it in the US. Many classic games originated from it which made the PS2 famous, Soul Calibur being one of them.
Yeah and house of the dead, sonic, marvel vs capcom- brilliant console, pity bout the lifespan:(
Yeah and house of the dead, sonic, marvel vs capcom- brilliant console, pity bout the lifespan:(
scotty777
13-05-2007, 04:35 PM
lol... house of the dead, fun game,
nocilah
13-05-2007, 06:41 PM
commodore 64 although technically not a console it did have game cartridges
dablakmark8
13-05-2007, 07:20 PM
well i think there is no best one,but there is a worst one.Does anyone remember the PANASONIC3DO.I think that was the name,It was k@k and then the psx came
Voldemort
13-05-2007, 07:31 PM
well i think there is no best one,but there is a worst one.Does anyone remember the PANASONIC3DO.I think that was the name,It was k@k and then the psx came
yeah, that had games like samurai showdown and metal slug, even those titles could save that doomed console, man i used tolove the nintendo n64- marioo and pilotwings 64 were brilliant,not to mention Killer Inmstinct gold and turok! oh and dont forget catlevania and doom 64, top notch!:D
yeah, that had games like samurai showdown and metal slug, even those titles could save that doomed console, man i used tolove the nintendo n64- marioo and pilotwings 64 were brilliant,not to mention Killer Inmstinct gold and turok! oh and dont forget catlevania and doom 64, top notch!:D
dablakmark8
13-05-2007, 07:59 PM
just remember the 3do paved the way for sonys psx,So i guess we must thank panasonic for letting sony work so hard
demon angel
24-05-2007, 10:27 PM
Snes without a doubt.(and dreamcast,nes)
I was the only kid in diepriver with one, and although everybody mocked it, when i showed them my copy of street fighter 2 they turned green with envy!
Ah those were the days.
I was the only kid in diepriver with one, and although everybody mocked it, when i showed them my copy of street fighter 2 they turned green with envy!
Ah those were the days.
kevinswan007
25-05-2007, 01:05 AM
it has to be the ps2, its been selling for years and people are still buying them for over R1000 even when the xbox 360/ps3/wii is out.
reech
25-05-2007, 01:12 AM
The Dreamcast. Ahead of its time and still has games being developed for it in the US. Many classic games originated from it which made the PS2 famous, Soul Calibur being one of them.
gotta agree here - dreamcast all the way!
gotta agree here - dreamcast all the way!
doobiwan
25-05-2007, 12:02 PM
Hmm, I would actually honestly say it goes to both the Wii and the DS. I know it's still early, but even if they both stopped selling tomorrow, they have disrupted the market in a way that no other console has before, and their importance is the message they brought with them.
Their sheer success in the market is a big finger and wake up call to everyone to say "It's not about the darn box or how pretty the pictures are, it's about people having fun". The success of that message is obvious and it's made everyone (Look at EA and Ubi's latest 90 degree shift in focus) take notice.
Their sheer success in the market is a big finger and wake up call to everyone to say "It's not about the darn box or how pretty the pictures are, it's about people having fun". The success of that message is obvious and it's made everyone (Look at EA and Ubi's latest 90 degree shift in focus) take notice.
demon angel
03-06-2007, 04:29 PM
Dreamcast was my baby but almost cried when it tanked.
And its emulation capabilities were awesome!
But the greatest console for me must be nes.
Its that underpowered toaster-looking console that had beautifully playable games that will simply never forget.
Remember discovering those warpzones for the first time on mario bros?
And n64 with mario64 and Nights on sega saturn oh the jems
So glad sega make games for all.
And its emulation capabilities were awesome!
But the greatest console for me must be nes.
Its that underpowered toaster-looking console that had beautifully playable games that will simply never forget.
Remember discovering those warpzones for the first time on mario bros?
And n64 with mario64 and Nights on sega saturn oh the jems
So glad sega make games for all.
Highflyer_GP
03-06-2007, 04:38 PM
Actually I would say that the SNES was the best, but due to its lack of support in SA I have to go with the Mega Drive.
frootloop
16-01-2008, 12:28 PM
Defintely the Dreamcast - i'm still playing Ecco, Metropolis Street racer, Worms, karuga and Street Fighter 3! A compact, quiet and powerful machine, its a pity EA never supported it :(
Killove
16-01-2008, 01:15 PM
playstation 1 was the best machine imo...
too many good games and game sagas started with it.. (gran turismo, gta, tekken etc)
too many good games and game sagas started with it.. (gran turismo, gta, tekken etc)
Vernon
16-01-2008, 01:28 PM
Greatest console?
For me it's a coin toss between the Dreamcast and the N64. Many many hours spent with my mates playing Goldeneye and Perfect Dark on the n64. Shenmue I and II for the dreamcast was also top notch.
For me it's a coin toss between the Dreamcast and the N64. Many many hours spent with my mates playing Goldeneye and Perfect Dark on the n64. Shenmue I and II for the dreamcast was also top notch.
Natas
16-01-2008, 01:59 PM
For me the ultimate Game console was the gamecube... so many excellent games
Viewtifull Joe 1 and 2
A few Zelda games
Resident Evil 4
Ikaruga
etc
etc
I expect teh Wii, with its many awesome games to supercede the GC tho'
Viewtifull Joe 1 and 2
A few Zelda games
Resident Evil 4
Ikaruga
etc
etc
I expect teh Wii, with its many awesome games to supercede the GC tho'
timgaul
16-01-2008, 02:02 PM
NES - and various clones :/ Everyone remembers 8-bit cartridges!
Dolby
16-01-2008, 02:05 PM
I say Sega Megadrive as well :)
timgaul
16-01-2008, 02:12 PM
I say Sega Megadrive as well :)
You aren't old enough to remember pre-16 bit Dolby. :p
You aren't old enough to remember pre-16 bit Dolby. :p
doobiwan
16-01-2008, 04:23 PM
Jeepers okes, talk about a Necropost! ;)
Looking forward, I reckon it'll be the DS in a few years.
Looking forward, I reckon it'll be the DS in a few years.
Dolby
16-01-2008, 04:34 PM
You aren't old enough to remember pre-16 bit Dolby. :p
I had five 8 bit machines actually ... and I STILL have one that I bought brand new only 4 years ago ;) I was going through a nostalgic moment ... hehe
I had five 8 bit machines actually ... and I STILL have one that I bought brand new only 4 years ago ;) I was going through a nostalgic moment ... hehe
Bubbilicious
16-01-2008, 06:32 PM
Megadrive and NDS ftw!
The_Librarian
16-01-2008, 06:44 PM
For me it either has to be the Atari 2600(?) or the NES.
This one?
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=2&c=878
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/photos/atari_2600_1.jpg
Had one as well, had some great fun with it :D
In 1982, the VCS becomes “2600” until Atari is sold in 1984, followed by new versions “5200” and “7800”. However, the 2600 continued to be produced and new games will appear until 1991. The VCS/2600 console thus lived for 14 years, a record longevity never equaled since by any console or computer.
This one?
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=2&c=878
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/photos/atari_2600_1.jpg
Had one as well, had some great fun with it :D
In 1982, the VCS becomes “2600” until Atari is sold in 1984, followed by new versions “5200” and “7800”. However, the 2600 continued to be produced and new games will appear until 1991. The VCS/2600 console thus lived for 14 years, a record longevity never equaled since by any console or computer.
Highflyer_GP
16-01-2008, 06:50 PM
This one?
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=2&c=878
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/photos/atari_2600_1.jpg
Had one as well, had some great fun with it :D
I had one of those too, but the Megadrive still gave me many more happy hours. Sonic & Earthworm Jim ftw :D
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=2&c=878
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/photos/atari_2600_1.jpg
Had one as well, had some great fun with it :D
I had one of those too, but the Megadrive still gave me many more happy hours. Sonic & Earthworm Jim ftw :D
Iwojima
16-01-2008, 11:15 PM
I had one of those too, but the Megadrive still gave me many more happy hours. Sonic & Earthworm Jim ftw :D
Aah yes, good old Sega. I used to play Gunstar Heroes, Sonic and Golden Axe for many an hour back in the day. The release of MKIII on it nearly turned me into a hermit :D
It's a pity the SNES was so scarce in SA. It was actually quite a bit more powerful than the Megadrive/Genesis. I recall seeing reviews in old gaming mags where 99% of the time the SNES version of any game beat out the Sega counterpart.
Aah yes, good old Sega. I used to play Gunstar Heroes, Sonic and Golden Axe for many an hour back in the day. The release of MKIII on it nearly turned me into a hermit :D
It's a pity the SNES was so scarce in SA. It was actually quite a bit more powerful than the Megadrive/Genesis. I recall seeing reviews in old gaming mags where 99% of the time the SNES version of any game beat out the Sega counterpart.
lord_spaceman
17-01-2008, 10:58 AM
NES (aka Golden China as we know it). The greatest console ever. Period.
Oculate
18-01-2008, 04:22 PM
Sega MegaDrive hands down...
Sonic + those stackable cartigdes ftwand MK3!!!
Gameboy had the handheld gaming community hooked 4 a long time...Must say im not a fan of the PSP, reminds me of PS1 gfx tbh :( I got over the PS1 when PS2 came out
Sonic + those stackable cartigdes ftwand MK3!!!
Gameboy had the handheld gaming community hooked 4 a long time...Must say im not a fan of the PSP, reminds me of PS1 gfx tbh :( I got over the PS1 when PS2 came out
abev
19-01-2008, 07:30 PM
I think there are different answers.
But lets not get confused between greatest and most successful although to a degree that has to come into it!
Greatest has to be the ps1, as Doobi said it brought Gaming to the mainstream and suddenly it was everywhere, it was cool to be a gamer.
But lets not get confused between greatest and most successful although to a degree that has to come into it!
Greatest has to be the ps1, as Doobi said it brought Gaming to the mainstream and suddenly it was everywhere, it was cool to be a gamer.
mancombseepgood
19-01-2008, 11:11 PM
The Atari was the first console to take my mind off those 20c arcade games... pity I didn't own one - I may have been rich today :D
mancombseepgood
19-01-2008, 11:12 PM
For me it either has to be the Atari 2600(?) or the NES.
Agreed. Nes brought high res graphics while Atari was the original for us in SA
Agreed. Nes brought high res graphics while Atari was the original for us in SA
Brawler
19-01-2008, 11:47 PM
PSone
GTi
20-01-2008, 01:32 AM
Intellivision was my first console wayback and baseball was the best back then.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellivision
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellivision
adamr
20-01-2008, 05:37 PM
i had one of those ... i remember ... :) ... yup baseball was really cool :) ... trying to remember the other games on it ...
EDIT: bomb squad ... there was a frog game also i was fond of, i recall
EDIT: bomb squad ... there was a frog game also i was fond of, i recall