Favorite 8-bit console

[KungFuKid]

put my vote for NES-

Truly can't figure out why anyone would vote otherwise........

As I've said before, I collect for both SMS & NES, both are completely different systems with a different range of games that will appeal to different people. Nothing personal, but what I've quoted is a really dumb statement to make.

[CrackTiger]

put my vote for NES-

Truly can't figure out why anyone would vote otherwise........




TurboSage

The SMS has more than enough great fun games and many people had them back in the day.

I don't know anything about Atari.

[Joe Redifer]

put my vote for NES-

Truly can't figure out why anyone would vote otherwise........




TurboSage

Because the Master System rocks you hard with MEGA POWER and blows you away with super fantastic games that you can't get anywhere else!  Plus Master System fans don't sign their posts.  Instead, they use the extra memory for great sentences like this one!

[GUTS]

The only good thing about the 7800 was that you could play 2600 games on it, my friend had one and we spent more time playing old ass 2600 games than 7800 games.

[Joe Redifer]

That's another thing that was great about the Master System... you couldn't play 2600 games on it. 

[Seldane]

That's another thing that was great about the Master System... you couldn't play 2600 games on it. 

I love that argument! Even the NES could play 2600 games. 

[PCEngineHell]

Granted the Master System didn't have the sheer number of titles released for it the Nes had stateside in stores,if you mail ordered from Sega or import shops you could easily get some awesome titles for it which kinda evened the score some depending on what you liked playing. For what its worth,I perfer the Master System more because its titles were more of what I played. Ill take its arcade ports,and its independent titles any day of the week over the Nes arcade ports and Nes originals. Not that I dont like the Nes,I do to a extent,but the stuff I enjoy the Master System did better.

[Nazi NecroPhile]

You can find a translated version of the Famicom Ys at this site.

Thanks, Dark Fact - I'm checking it out now.  There's no such thing as bad Ys or too much. 

[JoshTurboTrollX]

both are completely different systems with a different range of games that will appeal to different people. Nothing personal, but what I've quoted is a really dumb statement to make.

sorry for the dumb statement.  I just have far too many great nes memories.  Had my parent's gotten me a Sega Master System back in the christmas of '87 I probably would have a totally different opinion.  =)   I actually do have one now- what are some of the absolute BEST games for it? (So I know what to look for)



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[Seldane]

both are completely different systems with a different range of games that will appeal to different people. Nothing personal, but what I've quoted is a really dumb statement to make.

sorry for the dumb statement.  I just have far too many great nes memories.  Had my parent's gotten me a Sega Master System back in the christmas of '87 I probably would have a totally different opinion.  =)   I actually do have one now- what are some of the absolute BEST games for it? (So I know what to look for)



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Ys
Golden Axe Warrior
Golvellius
Wonder Boy 3
Alex the Kidd

That's it. That's my list of PERFECTION.

[esteban]

both are completely different systems with a different range of games that will appeal to different people. Nothing personal, but what I've quoted is a really dumb statement to make.

sorry for the dumb statement.  I just have far too many great nes memories.  Had my parent's gotten me a Sega Master System back in the christmas of '87 I probably would have a totally different opinion.  =)   I actually do have one now- what are some of the absolute BEST games for it? (So I know what to look for)



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Shinobi
Zillion
Kenseiden
Wonderboy (all)
R-Type
Reggie Jackson Baseball *

[Seldane]

It brings tears to my eyes when people recommend sports games. 

[esteban]

It brings tears to my eyes when people recommend sports games. 

* The best game endorsed by Reggie Jackson.

[PCEngineHell]

Phantasy Star, Spy vs Spy,Ninja Gaiden,Kenseiden,Castle of Illusion,Ghouls N Ghost,Fantasy Zone,Choplifter,Lord of the Sword,Spellcaster,Bubble Bobble,Cloud master, and alot of others make my list of good titles,along with the ones listed by others.

[Joe Redifer]

I used to own Golden Axe Warrior, complete, and I played it a lot.  I think I sold it!  Probably to get something like E-Swat for the Genesis.

[KungFuKid]

As well as those mentioned, Mortal Kombat (either I or II - stay away from III, it's awful!), Ren & Stimpy (although you'll struggle to get it - it's brazilian Import only), Any of the disney titles - Mickey mouse in Castle of Illusion, Land of Illusion or Legend of Illusion, Donald Duck in Lucky dime caper or deep duck trouble, Lion King etc. Golvellius, Xenon II, Any of the Sonic Games, Micro Machines (it's awesome!!!).

[guyjin]

Wow, bubble bobble came out for the SMS? i must find it!

Also, as for Spy vs. Spy; is it anything like the NES game, or is it something different? and, most importantly, is it 2 player?

I don't think anyone has mentioned Miracle Warriors yet; i'm not too impressed, but some people think it's great.
Some of the Wonderboy games are better than others; my personal favorite is #3, 'the dragon's trap'.

[Keranu]

Also, as for Spy vs. Spy; is it anything like the NES game, or is it something different? and, most importantly, is it 2 player?

I can't remember what the NES one was like, but I think it's the same game; don't quote me on that. Also I am pretty sure it's two players.

[TR0N]

Also, as for Spy vs. Spy; is it anything like the NES game, or is it something different? and, most importantly, is it 2 player?

I can't remember what the NES one was like, but I think it's the same game; don't quote me on that. Also I am pretty sure it's two players.

Actaulity (Spy Vs Spy) started out... as a pc game such as showing up on computers like the Commodore 64 etc.

Wich in turn was ported to the NES&SMS consoles.

Still it was a good use for a licenese game though it's fun, trying to outwit a friend in 2p mode.

[Keranu]

Ahh I figured as much, thanks for filling me in.

[CrackTiger]

Wow, bubble bobble came out for the SMS? i must find it!

Also, as for Spy vs. Spy; is it anything like the NES game, or is it something different? and, most importantly, is it 2 player?

I don't think anyone has mentioned Miracle Warriors yet; i'm not too impressed, but some people think it's great.
Some of the Wonderboy games are better than others; my personal favorite is #3, 'the dragon's trap'.

Bubble Bobble SMS is as arcade perfect as graphics got back then. All it's missing is FM sound.

Miracle Warriors is the best. If you're used to modern games, it may be hard to adjust.

[guyjin]

Bubble Bobble SMS is as arcade perfect as graphics got back then. All it's missing is FM sound.

I MUST HAVE IT!

Miracle Warriors is the best. If you're used to modern games, it may be hard to adjust.

yeah, I find it easier to get into old games that I played 'back in the day' than ones i've never played before, and I suspect that's the reason.

[KungFuKid]

Bubble Bobble SMS is as arcade perfect as graphics got back then. All it's missing is FM sound.

I MUST HAVE IT!

Miracle Warriors is the best. If you're used to modern games, it may be hard to adjust.

yeah, I find it easier to get into old games that I played 'back in the day' than ones i've never played before, and I suspect that's the reason.

For me it's probably the opposite - I love getting games that I probably wanted when I was a kid but couldn't afford - (nobody could afford a collection of like 100+ games when I was young, I think the most games I had was about 35 - 40 and I was damn proud of that!) - So playing all these games now still gives me a thrill!

[termis]

Well, I guess it all depends on the game.  Some games just simply age better than others. 

For me, that's especially true for certain genres.  I can play a lot of old-school RPGs for the first time and still have fun with it, whereas old school racing games just don't cut it for me anymore - they're so much better now.

[Keranu]

For me it's probably the opposite - I love getting games that I probably wanted when I was a kid but couldn't afford - (nobody could afford a collection of like 100+ games when I was young, I think the most games I had was about 35 - 40 and I was damn proud of that!) - So playing all these games now still gives me a thrill!

Same here!

[OldRover]

For me, that's especially true for certain genres.  I can play a lot of old-school RPGs for the first time and still have fun with it, whereas old school racing games just don't cut it for me anymore - they're so much better now.

There's a very good reason for that...RPGs aren't as focused on the visual aspect of the game, whereas racing games are entirely visual. Also there's the mechanical issue...older racing games don't quite have the range of freedom that newer ones have (most old racers don't let you drive backwards on the track for example, this has been a mainstay in almost all 3D racing games for the past 10 years) .

[termis]

Yeah, I suppose that's pretty much it.

[esteban]

For me it's probably the opposite - I love getting games that I probably wanted when I was a kid but couldn't afford - (nobody could afford a collection of like 100+ games when I was young, I think the most games I had was about 35 - 40 and I was damn proud of that!) - So playing all these games now still gives me a thrill!

Same here!

Me three .