Which Version Is Best?

[GirlGamer55]

I wouldn't be so set in stone with SNES vs Genesis there. The differences between multiplatform games there are 10x more unique than anything we see today. Genesis having a better color palette in many cases and slightly different resolutions, the sound cards can make the experience completely different alone, the controls, and many games had tons of changes between versions. Can't help but think of Earthworm Jim big time here, the Genesis version is more colorful and has a better framerate, has a level not in the SNES version (that nasty intestines stage), and every stage has unique music when the SNES version recycled Junk City for Down the Tubes, etc. So yeah, that's just one of many examples. Maybe there's some very identical cases, but the SNES and Genesis were so different it's cool to look at both versions of stuff across the two.

And yeah, sound... apples and oranges. I vastly prefer the SNES in the end myself, but in a technical sense the SNES could never pull this off. Not even MMX was that metal. And the Genesis could never pull this off.

Well I agree with you on the Genesis being great at that hard raw metal sounding music. In some games it really fits and makes the game that much more kick ass. And I actually like Mortal Kombat more on the Genesis then the SNES...

So there are games that the Genesis pulls off well. I just happen to be a Nintendo girl myself...grew up on the NES not the SMS.

I always felt if you want a good kinda classical/fantasy music you go on the SNES, raw metal...Genesis. So most fighting games I'v seen or played...better on the Genesis...MOST. Again Doom is better on the SNES.

Speaking of...Which version of Resident Evil (the original) is better the Gamecube one or the PS1? I only have it for those consoles. I'm debating which to play since I'v actually never played a Resident Evil game...only toyed around with one and never really did anything.

I know the GC version is a remake but does that actually make it better then the original?

[prfsnl_gmr]

I've priced them out...and now I must know...which version is best?

* 60GB "backwards compatibility" PS3

* 120GB "slim" PS3

* 250GB "super slim" PS3

Since I can get any of these systems used for roughly the same price...my primary considerations are: (1) reliability; (2) function; (3) durability; and (4) noise.

Thanks!

[AppleQueso]

I've priced them out...and now I must know...which version is best?

* 60GB "backwards compatibility" PS3

* 120GB "slim" PS3

* 250GB "super slim" PS3

Since I can get any of these systems used for roughly the same price...my primary considerations are: (1) reliability; (2) function; (3) durability; and (4) noise.

Thanks!

60GB is pretty noisy and gets pretty hot, so if you're not concerned about backwards compatibility you can safely avoid that one.

[Damm64]

I've priced them out...and now I must know...which version is best?

* 60GB "backwards compatibility" PS3

* 120GB "slim" PS3

* 250GB "super slim" PS3

Since I can get any of these systems used for roughly the same price...my primary considerations are: (1) reliability; (2) function; (3) durability; and (4) noise.

Thanks!

60GB is pretty noisy and gets pretty hot, so if you're not concerned about backwards compatibility you can safely avoid that one.

The super slim will be more reliable since is a top loader, as far as i know they really quiet but not 100% sure since i only get to try it on my cousin's house. Also i see more games that requiere a 4/5 gigs of installation.

[brunoafh]

Genesis music


SNES music


PCE CD music

[isiolia]

Since I can get any of these systems used for roughly the same price...my primary considerations are: (1) reliability; (2) function; (3) durability; and (4) noise.

I own an MGS4-bundle fat (partial software), and a 160GB Slim. In my experience...as mentioned, the fat PS3s run hot, and run loud. While my fat PS3 hasn't failed, a friend who has/had a launch model had it YLOD on him.

They do win for functionality though - more USB ports, card slots, PS2 game playback (albeit with occasional oddities, at least on the partial software ones), some HD audio disc support, that kind of thing

Which is not to say some aspects weren't fixed. The Slims and on have the option to bitstream HD audio codecs from Blu-rays, whereas the original models can only decode them internally and output them as PCM. Functionally, not really different, but you won't get the little Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD indicators to light up on your receiver otherwise.

Personally, I haven't had hands-on with the newest revision. My take on the fat models to the Slim is that the Slim is much better at being a PS3 (and Blu-ray player), even if it loses some of the "do everything"-ness of the original model.

[prfsnl_gmr]

Thanks. This is really helpful. I was leaning towards the slim and super-slim, but the backwards compatibility was appealing. I already have a perfectly functional PS2, however; so, given the issues with heat and noise, I think I will avoid the "fat" model.

[AppleQueso]

Thanks. This is really helpful. I was leaning towards the slim and super-slim, but the backwards compatibility was appealing. I already have a perfectly functional PS2, however; so, given the issues with heat and noise, I think I will avoid the "fat" model.

For what it's worth as well, I have a 60gb, and I've considered seeing if I can trade it for one of the later models.

[BoringSupreez]

I honestly can't think of any good reasons for seeking out a 60gb PS3 and dealing with the risks of the fat models if you still have a fully functioning PS2. PS3 has some b/c issues just like the 360 does, they just didn't get aired out as much.

[BurningDoom]

Genesis music


SNES music


PCE CD music

Go play Lords of Thunder on TG-CD, then change that Dethklok image (which I can't see BTW, only know it is from the link) to PCE.