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Post by neogenesis on Jul 11, 2014 0:32:29 GMT -5
it couldnt be as bad as the SF2 for the OG gameboy. that was one of the first games i ever bought for my gb pocket. it didnt even have colour I'm surprised Capcom didn't release a SF2 game for the NES when they made the Gameboy version. They probably could've just ported it over in color.
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Post by defghui on Jul 11, 2014 11:25:17 GMT -5
GB SF2 for evo!
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Post by rob7979 on Jul 13, 2014 1:06:08 GMT -5
They even made SF2 for the SMS. Considerin the limitations of 8 bit it is alright with a unique combo engine.
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Post by neogenesis on Jul 13, 2014 9:13:06 GMT -5
That's interesting. I saw there was a MK game for the Master System too. Looked quite good for an 8-bit system.
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Post by rob7979 on Jul 14, 2014 14:52:37 GMT -5
You are quite right - they released MK and MK2. MK3 was released but only in Brazil (where the SMS had an extended life cycle). MK1 is actually (oddly) the best of the 3, closely followed by 2. I have never played 3 on the SMS but have heard it is a long way short.
As you say, in the context of an 8 bit system it is quite an impressive achievement.
One point I love about the SMS is realising the step up to the Neo Geo - it is still an awesome leap even now.
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Post by evelynn on Jul 16, 2014 13:11:55 GMT -5
The Mega Drive also. Can you believe they released a Duke Nukem 3D for MD there. Of course it wasn't a straight port but it was still first person °_°. Damn, reminds me of Zero Tolerance. My first taste of FPS ^_^.
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Post by danthor on Jul 25, 2014 9:31:00 GMT -5
Zero Tolerance was sweet. And so were the MS versions of MK1 and 2. I put WAY more hours into those than anyone really should. 2 of my most played MS carts, right there. I had the chance to play MK3 on the MS... in short.. don't. Looks great in still shots. As soon as you start actually playing, it falls to pieces. Of course I could say the same of MK4 for the GBC... no I can't. It doesn't even look good in screenshot standing still, and gets worse when it 'moves'. I still can't believe I bought that. To be fair, I was able to trade it up to MK Trilogy on the N64 because a Microplay employee was an idiot (I did this sometime in mid 2000).
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Post by rob7979 on Aug 1, 2014 4:00:35 GMT -5
I never played MK3 on the SMS - it was a Brazil only release I think and hence it hard to come by on these shores (at the moment at least).
The great thing about collecting SMS is that the games are generally still pretty cheap due I believe to i) the system not being so popular in the US when it was around (meaning less SMS collectors globally which reduces demand) ii) more robust boxes and hence complete games do not command the same premium as say the SNES/NES games.
In an ideal world I would love to collect Neo Geo AES games but it is difficult to justify shelling out that kind of money. I will probably buy a replacement NGX in the not too distant future (since my original one became corrupted). Actually this weekend I plan to take apart my NGX to see whether there is any visible sign as to what has happened (broken cooling unit etc). I will let you all know how I get on.
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Post by danthor on Aug 1, 2014 9:01:25 GMT -5
Honestly, I've been collecting AES carts for about a year and a half now, and it has been not nearly as bad on my wallet as I thought. I buy only what I know I'm gonna play the hell out of, that alone saves me mucho $$$ when buying for the system. Like the KoF series, half of them, I would only play off and on at best, so I don't buy those ones. The other half of the series that I can't stop playing? (IE 94-97) You better believe I bought those. Now if you're the kind of collector who wants complete sets, then yes, the AES is wallet suicide! So far I've typically spent between 40$-60$ per cart, with a great deal of em costing in the low to mid 20s and I've put together a highly satisfying library. There have been 2 exceptions where I paid 100$, but in both cases, super worth it.
Another thing that has REALLY helped me out is having an AES/MVS converter. So if there's a game that is just foolishly expensive, I can buy the MVS version for a pittance, comparatively. Like ANY of the Metal Slugs, or Blazing Star. And of course, exclusive gems, such as Shock Troopers.
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Post by neogenesis on Aug 1, 2014 12:14:46 GMT -5
If I ever did get an AES, I'd probably just get about 10 or so of my favorite games. I'd just get the games that I really like playing, kinda like what danthor said.
As for collecting, NGPC is nice to collect for since most of its games are quite cheap and it doesn't have a big game library. There were only 32 games released for the US. It also helps that most of its games are really good, especially SNK vs. Capcom MotM.
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Post by rob7979 on Aug 2, 2014 9:26:48 GMT -5
When you're talking about incomplete AES do you mean cart only? Those boexes are nice though eh, although I've never been bothered about the instructions. Same with my SMS - if you want the complete game, box and instructions in mint then yes, it will cost more.
You're story has inspired me! Are you just buying off ebay?
As for the magic convertor, does that work for all MVS carts? I was never sure (the ones on ebay are sold by a French guy with imperfect English.
I have a really soft spot for the NGPC and that is a nice alternative collecting wise. I used to work in a game shop and when the NGP was first released I you used to walk round the store all day long bigging it up. Alas, I was but one man against the might of the nintendo marketing machine lol.
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Post by danthor on Aug 4, 2014 22:44:16 GMT -5
Cart only is certainly an option! It often drastically reduces the price, and you can get replacement cases hat fit just fine from Southtown Homebrew (Shockboxes are a whole 8$ each) But what I was talking about specifically was incomplete sets. Example, my King of Fighters set. I have KoF 94, 95, 96, 97, and 2000. Those are my favorites in the series, and the ones I constantly play over and over. To complete the KoF series (as far as Neo Geo releases go), I'd need to grab 98, 99, 2001, 2002, and 2003. Those games increase in prices in dramatic, often hilarious leaps and bounds (several hundred apeice). I know I'd only play em off and on... at best, so I don't buy em. So from a collector standpoint, my KOF series is incomplete. But from my personal gameplay satisfaction perspective, I'm good.
The Magic Key will work with any MVS cart that doesn't require backup RAM (there's very few of those, I don't remember which titles those are right off) That said, it's worked with every MVS cart I've thrown at it including the 100-in 1 Mutlicart, which gives me access to all the ridiculously expensive games, like SSVS, Mark of the Wolves, and so on.
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Post by rob7979 on Aug 5, 2014 12:23:31 GMT -5
That is interesting to now that it works in the 100 in 1 cart; i didn't think it did.
I am still basking in the glory of my NGX being reserrected back to life - absence definitely does make the heart grow fonder! Actually, it has really made me appreciate what a great system it is (especially when connected to the TV with an AV cable.
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