WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2 *ALL FOUND*

Mathius · 05/09/2011, 12:42 AM

I am looking for a Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 (model 1, first gen). It needs to be in good (gamers') condition w/ all hookups and one original controller. If you have a complete copy of Star Control 2 also that would be awesome! Please make offers. Thanks!

DragonmasterDan · 05/09/2011, 09:31 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 05/09/2011, 12:42 AMI am looking for a Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 (model 1, first gen). It needs to be in good (gamers') condition w/ all hookups and one original controller. If you have a complete copy of Star Control 2 also that would be awesome! Please make offers. Thanks!

Just curious, any reason you're looking for the giant original model?

BlueBMW · 05/09/2011, 11:04 PM

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 05/09/2011, 09:31 PMJust curious, any reason you're looking for the giant original model?

Because its bad ass!

And because its less reliable and bad ass. And because Star Control 2 on 3DO is absolutely awesome!

Good luck Mathius

Star Control 2 is super awesome. Probably my number one favorite PC game from childhood (right up there with Master of Orion and Civilization)

Mathius · 05/10/2011, 01:18 AM

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 05/09/2011, 09:31 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/09/2011, 12:42 AMI am looking for a Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 (model 1, first gen). It needs to be in good (gamers') condition w/ all hookups and one original controller. If you have a complete copy of Star Control 2 also that would be awesome! Please make offers. Thanks!
Just curious, any reason you're looking for the giant original model?

That's the model I had growing up, and like Bemby said, it's BADASS!

I have never heard of any reliability issues, but that doesn't mean anything.

There is just something about the look and feel of it that I like. Someone put a lot of thought into it I would assume.

And yes Star Control 2 is my favorite PC game of all time, and my favorite 3DO game. I am playing through the PC version now but it doesn't have any of the voice clips during gameplay which for me was one of my favorite things about the game. I could play the freeware version, but I have a hell of a time getting a control pad to work with it. Plus, nothing beats playing it on a TV.

SamIAm · 05/10/2011, 01:04 PM

For the record, the FZ-1 is definitely the most reliable system from what I've read. The CD drive especially is very robust. Avoid the Goldstar units at all cost.

BlueBMW · 05/10/2011, 02:06 PM

Maybe I've just had bad luck with fz-1s. But I will say they have the best controller! Long cable and heaphones jack / volume knob built in!

Mathius · 05/10/2011, 03:13 PM

Quote from: SamIAm on 05/10/2011, 01:04 PMFor the record, the FZ-1 is definitely the most reliable system from what I've read. The CD drive especially is very robust. Avoid the Goldstar units at all cost.

I had a Goldstar unit too bitd. I did prefer the Panasonic version.

Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/10/2011, 02:06 PMMaybe I've just had bad luck with fz-1s. But I will say they have the best controller! Long cable and heaphones jack / volume knob built in!

Love them controllers!

guyjin · 05/12/2011, 05:30 AM

something that made me scratch my head when the 3d0 came out: how can you ship a controller with less than 6 buttons in a post SFII world?

Mathius · 05/12/2011, 11:59 AM

Quote from: guyjin on 05/12/2011, 05:30 AMsomething that made me scratch my head when the 3d0 came out: how can you ship a controller with less than 6 buttons in a post SFII world?

That's something the 3DO and Jaguar got horribly wrong.

Mathius · 05/16/2011, 02:41 AM

Well I found one piece of the puzzle!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290566095314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Working with a guy on Racketboy for an FZ-1. Wish he would get back with me!

VestCunt · 05/16/2011, 03:01 AM

I was looking at that earlier, glad you got it.

Mathius · 05/17/2011, 02:40 AM

Found one. Took a chance on a Buy it Now. Hope it's not a lemon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=220782313507&si=ZJa37DWC2uam%252BP7O%252B4yTiXANUgU%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Mathius · 05/17/2011, 02:40 AM

Quote from: guest on 05/16/2011, 03:01 AMI was looking at that earlier, glad you got it.

Me too! It will have a good home now.

incrediblehark · 05/18/2011, 08:04 AM

was just going to post a link to an fz-1 for sale, but it looks like you found one already. congrats!

majors · 05/18/2011, 03:00 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 05/10/2011, 01:18 AMI could play the freeware version, but I have a hell of a time getting a control pad to work with it. Plus, nothing beats playing it on a TV.

Because it did not support a controller?!...mouse/key only. GS on the acquisition, enjoy that sucka (SS, Turbo, Road Rash...what was the 5th good game for 3DO?)

BlueBMW · 05/18/2011, 08:19 PM

I always played Star Control 2 on PC with an old Gravis gamepad... still do if I ever go back and play it. Too bad modern computers dont come with joystick ports anymore (or ide connectors, or FDD connectors, or serial / parallel ports, or ISA slots, or ....

)

Mathius · 05/18/2011, 09:38 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/18/2011, 08:19 PMI always played Star Control 2 on PC with an old Gravis gamepad... still do if I ever go back and play it. Too bad modern computers dont come with joystick ports anymore (or ide connectors, or FDD connectors, or serial / parallel ports, or ISA slots, or .... )

Ha ha!

If you download the version from GOG.com it comes with Joypad support. No voice acting though.

BlueBMW · 05/18/2011, 09:57 PM

I have to admit, the voice acting was done really well in the 3DO version. While I like the DOS version for nostalgia.. the 3DO version really didn't do anything to hurt the core game, they only improved it. That in itself is an amazing feat!

Mathius · 05/18/2011, 10:16 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/18/2011, 09:57 PMI have to admit, the voice acting was done really well in the 3DO version. While I like the DOS version for nostalgia.. the 3DO version really didn't do anything to hurt the core game, they only improved it. That in itself is an amazing feat!

100% agreed.

VestCunt · 06/14/2011, 02:14 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 05/16/2011, 02:41 AMWell I found one piece of the puzzle!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290566095314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I'd say you got a good deal. Less than half of what this non-new copy went for: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=270761246254&si=%252FgOi%252BSHRr8RM2Gai9Flmks%252FTzWE%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Mathius · 06/14/2011, 03:18 PM

Quote from: guest on 06/14/2011, 02:14 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 05/16/2011, 02:41 AMWell I found one piece of the puzzle!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290566095314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I'd say you got a good deal. Less than half of what this non-new copy went for: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=270761246254&si=%252FgOi%252BSHRr8RM2Gai9Flmks%252FTzWE%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Good Lord!!!! I feel lucky...

BlueBMW · 06/14/2011, 07:13 PM

I've got my cibbler Dos version copy, so I'm good

IF you need help Mathius I might let ya borrow one of my original strategy guides for the game

VestCunt · 06/14/2011, 07:23 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 06/14/2011, 07:13 PMI've got my cibbler Dos version copy, so I'm good

I've got my free, less-than-legitimate copy, pdf manual, and pdf star map, so I'm good!

Mathius · 06/14/2011, 08:44 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 06/14/2011, 07:13 PMI've got my cibbler Dos version copy, so I'm good IF you need help Mathius I might let ya borrow one of my original strategy guides for the game

Beat it 5 days after it arrived. Thanks anyway Bemby!

BlueBMW · 06/14/2011, 10:00 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 06/14/2011, 08:44 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 06/14/2011, 07:13 PMI've got my cibbler Dos version copy, so I'm good IF you need help Mathius I might let ya borrow one of my original strategy guides for the game
Beat it 5 days after it arrived. Thanks anyway Bemby!

Its such an awesome game yes? Enjoy the sauce!