What should I collect next? Sega Saturn or Super Nintendo?

[dunpeal2064]

I depends on what you plan to do with your collection. If you're going to play it, collect SNES. If you just want to collect, go with Saturn.

That makes absolutely no sense. A system full of platformers and rpgs is a system full of "play this once, and then very rarily"

I play my saturn shmups and fighters daily

[BoringSupreez]

I depends on what you plan to do with your collection. If you're going to play it, collect SNES. If you just want to collect, go with Saturn.

That makes absolutely no sense. A system full of platformers and rpgs is a system full of "play this once, and then very rarily"

I play my saturn shmups and fighters daily

I was speaking from my preferences. I don't like fighter or shmups, and I love platformers, so the SNES is a far more fun system for someone like me.

[dunpeal2064]

I depends on what you plan to do with your collection. If you're going to play it, collect SNES. If you just want to collect, go with Saturn.

That makes absolutely no sense. A system full of platformers and rpgs is a system full of "play this once, and then very rarily"

I play my saturn shmups and fighters daily

I was speaking from my preferences. I don't like fighter or shmups, and I love platformers, so the SNES is a far more fun system for someone like me.

I don't see how that is relevent, as the OP stated he likes all 4 of those genres

[BoringSupreez]

I don't see how that is relevent, as the OP stated he likes all 4 of those genres

Oh. I didn't actually bother reading his post, I just read the thread title. I was in a hurry.

[dunpeal2064]

It happens

[ZenErik]

Saturn is much better for arcade ports. I prefer it over the SNES because I often have friends over. We tend to prefer games that can be beaten in 15 min to one hour. But that are difficult to master. And games with coop or head to head. And consoles that support up to 12 players at the same time.

[Breetai]

Wow. This has helped me a lot more than I thought. I think the point about the cave shooters really was a big deal breaker for me with the Saturn. I've been thinking about going with the SNES since the RPGs are some of the classics and then saving money for a 360 with all the cave ports. The one thing that the Saturn has me by is the allure of exploring the console, but even then I believe you gotta shell out ~$35 to play imports? That is a copy of Chrono Trigger right there!! Any more advice will be helpful since I'm still not 100% on my choice for the SNES. Thanks!

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Yeah, I've given it thought about keeping both since I do have both consoles right now. However, when I decide to collect something I really like to be concise. I rather have a really good Saturn or SNES collection that a mediocre of both. To me I think the real debate is between JRPGS and Shmups, the fighters and platforms are an added bonus to both consoles.

Well, to be honest... why not work on both? Spring for the Pro Action Replay 4-in-1 cart on the Saturn to get access to imports. You can get some of the absolute best fighters ever made for really good prices. VF2, VF Kids, Fighters Megamix, Daytona USA (love, Love, LOVE it!!!!), Sega Rally, Darkstalkers Revenge/Vampire Hunter, Street Fighter Zero 1 and 2, Pocket Fighter, X-Men: Children of the Atom, X-Men vs. Street Fighter, Shinobi, Astal, NiGHTS, Puyo-Puyo Tsu and Sun, Puzzle Bobble 2 and 3, Super Puzzle Fighter 2x, Darious Gaiden, Twinbee Deluxe Pack, Parodius Deluxe Pack, Sexy Parodius, Gradius Deluxe Pack, Layer Section, Panzar Dragoon, Panzar Dragoon Zwei, Macross, Thunder Force Gold Pack 1 and f'n Donpachi are all games that you can get on the Saturn for $20 or under if you look around. Some of them, especially the fighters, are all $5 or less!!!!!!! Most of the shoot 'em ups I mentioned are in the $15-25 range (you will have to shop around to find those prices). Salmander Deluxe Pack should be in the $25-40 range. Dodonpachi in the $35-50 range. You can get most Neo Geo ports for cheap, although I'm guessing you aren't worried about those if you have a good MVS collection.

So, don't be afraid of collecting for the Saturn. You can build a VERY good collection without breaking the bank.

I depends on what you plan to do with your collection. If you're going to play it, collect SNES. If you just want to collect, go with Saturn.

Complete rubbish. Considering the type of games you like, a Saturn with the games I listed above, which can all be had for under $25 (a good portion for under $5) would get a TON of play. Of course, so would an SNES.

I would say the games I listed above would be cheaper than that many good/great SNES games, if that means anything to you. You could probably build a good Saturn collection relatively quickly. Do that, then focus on the SNES. Once you have a good SNES collection with most of the "necessities", then go back and work on the more expensive Saturn games. That's my 2 cents.

[itsmattxp]

Guess then its time to collect for both. I never thought the games could be that cheap. One question though, for panzer dragoon is it even worth playing it as an import? Since wouldn't the rpg be on japanese and very hard to understand?

Edit: Is there also a place where I can find these games for cheap online? Like a store based in Japan that will ship overseas? Or is eBay and Amazon my best bet?

[dunpeal2064]

Panzer Draggon and Zwei are both rail shooters, so you are good.

Panzer Dragoon Saga is really pricey in the states, but importing the PAL version is much more affordable

[itsmattxp]

Panzer Draggon and Zwei are both rail shooters, so you are good.

Panzer Dragoon Saga is really pricey in the states, but importing the PAL version is much more affordable

Can I still play it with the 4 in 1 action replay? Also Is there a list that shows which version of the games are cheaper, for instance, like you just said that the PAL version is cheaper that the NTSC-U version of Panzer Dragoon Saga.