Spirit Bomb
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Post by Spirit Bomb on Oct 11, 2017 7:22:24 GMT
Who is your single favorite console maker? Please vote and let me know why you chose that specific company.
NOTE: I decided to exclude companies like Tiger Electronics and Philips because I wanted to keep this discussion serious. Select "other" if that really is your choice.
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Balder
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Post by Balder on Oct 11, 2017 10:28:52 GMT
I'll go for Microsoft this time. They have the most games I like the best so... that will be it. Also, the original Xbox has to be my favorite design of console ever, with the Atari 2600 right behind it. Also, Xbox controllers have alwaya been awesome.
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Oct 11, 2017 16:46:56 GMT
I gave it to Nintendo. Don't get me wrong, I love my Genesis. But I think across all generations, especially since I like handheld gaming, Nintendo had to be it for me. In second place would be Sega for the Genesis and also because Tom Kalinske is my hero. Third would be Sony. Fourth is SNK. Fifth is Atari. But I love them all, really.
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Post by Balder on Oct 11, 2017 17:12:02 GMT
I gave it to Nintendo. Don't get me wrong, I love my Genesis. But I think across all generations, especially since I like handheld gaming, Nintendo had to be it for me. In second place would be Sega for the Genesis and also because Tom Kalinske is my hero. Third would be Sony. Fourth is SNK. Fifth is Atari. But I love them all, really. Why Atari under SNK? I love SNK for their Neo-Geo, but I didn't experience the cost of 990 USD back in the day. |
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Post by Cervantes on Oct 11, 2017 20:27:57 GMT
Considering only the hardware itself, I'm torn between Nintendo and Sega. One could argue that Nintendo's consoles tend to be more resilient, with the Gameboy being legendarily sturdy; but then, Sega's consoles are no slough either and have the advantage of being very stilish, and I'll also argue they usually had better controllers. Both of them made some mistakes in the 90s: the Saturn having an absurdly complex architecture and the N64 keeping the cartridge format; the 32X and the Virtual Boy. Modern Nintendo has the problem of pushing gimmicky controllers and having underpowered machines; modern Sega consoles have the problem of, well, not existing anymore. In the end, I'll go for Sega for their reliable, nice looking consoles and comfortable controllers.
Microsoft had all those red ring problems and obligatory (at first) Kinect on Xbox One; their first Xbox was very impressive but also too expensive. Sony made practical consoles that aren't as reliable as Nintendo/Sega, are usually less powerful than the competition (except the PS3, but then it had the "complex architecture" problem), but they compensate for that by securing a lot of third parties and by having massive market campaigns. SNK's AES and CD were powerful but just too expensive to be home consoles, and I don't know enough about the Neo Geo pocket to judge it, and I've never played on a real Hudson console.
Atari shat their bed with everything after the 2600: bad controllers, underpowered consoles, bad architecture (Jaguar), enormous handheld.
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Oct 11, 2017 22:14:41 GMT
I gave it to Nintendo. Don't get me wrong, I love my Genesis. But I think across all generations, especially since I like handheld gaming, Nintendo had to be it for me. In second place would be Sega for the Genesis and also because Tom Kalinske is my hero. Third would be Sony. Fourth is SNK. Fifth is Atari. But I love them all, really. Why Atari under SNK? I love SNK for their Neo-Geo, but I didn't experience the cost of 990 USD back in the day. Because I love the Neo Geo and the Neo Geo Pocket. All I've ever had experience with from Atari was the 2600 and the Lynx. I'll disagree with Cervantes, real quick though. The Lynx was a great console in its time. I especially like the Model 2. Still, SNK has some of my favorite games, so it got the single placing higher. Nothing against Atari at all. |
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Post by Balder on Oct 12, 2017 10:10:40 GMT
Why Atari under SNK? I love SNK for their Neo-Geo, but I didn't experience the cost of 990 USD back in the day. Because I love the Neo Geo and the Neo Geo Pocket. All I've ever had experience with from Atari was the 2600 and the Lynx. I'll disagree with Cervantes, real quick though. The Lynx was a great console in its time. I especially like the Model 2. Still, SNK has some of my favorite games, so it got the single placing higher. Nothing against Atari at all. I will also disagree with Cervantes, the Lynx is awesome. |
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Post by Spirit Bomb on Oct 14, 2017 9:54:21 GMT
Is there a way to edit the poll? I want to add SNK to the roster, since they put out a considerable number of consoles/handhelds.
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Post by Balder on Oct 14, 2017 10:23:42 GMT
Is there a way to edit the poll? I want to add SNK to the roster, since they put out a considerable number of consoles/handhelds. If you do that, all votes will disappear. |
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Post by Spirit Bomb on Oct 14, 2017 12:30:12 GMT
Is there a way to edit the poll? I want to add SNK to the roster, since they put out a considerable number of consoles/handhelds. If you do that, all votes will disappear. Crap! Oh well, not a big deal. |
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Post by fsfsxii on Oct 14, 2017 18:51:35 GMT
I'd have to say sony.
Nintendo usually goes like, technology of yesterday for the price of tomorrow which is why i buy their stuff used.
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Post by teddykongcountry on Oct 14, 2017 23:12:20 GMT
If we were talking controllers, I'd be torn between Nintendo and Sony but seeing as it's the console itself, I'ma have to go with big bro SEGA.
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Post by stratogustav on Oct 21, 2017 8:00:05 GMT
Nintendo, I mean they made PlayStation.
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Post by Cervantes on Oct 21, 2017 9:00:57 GMT
Nintendo, I mean they made PlayStation. , I think we should put that quote on every Nintendo forum out there. HILARITY ENSUES.  EDIT: Though they really did, right? The SNES Playstation is a thing. I imagine an alternate reality with a Nintendo/Sony continued partnership. |
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Post by Balder on Oct 21, 2017 10:27:00 GMT
Nintendo, I mean they made PlayStation. , I think we should put that quote on every Nintendo forum out there. HILARITY ENSUES. EDIT: Though they really did, right? The SNES Playstation is a thing. I imagine an alternate reality with a Nintendo/Sony continued partnership. Though Sony must have done something right themselves with the PS1, seeing as they handed Nintendo's asses to them that generation (and all competitors for this and the next gen). |
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