From a technical aspect emulation can and has surpassed previous gen hardware by an insanely large margin; but again this is completely dependent upon the software and your (PC) hardware. And I don't think anyone would complain about having more options and filters to play around with.
Though as a nostalgic an' sentimental gamer (I guess you can call me a purist), I do prefer poppin' the game into the system it was designed to run on, opposed to emulator software. But then again, when you've got superior ports on emulators (like the fan translated version of Breath of Fire II) emulation showcases its advantages.
classic gaming via modern technology: your opinion?
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GigaPepsiMan
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Re: classic gaming via modern technology: your opinion?
Classic games being emulated on pc's and newer systems is a great thing. I used to collect all the old systems and play the games on that but no matter what people say the games are better on emulators, they can be made to have cleaner visuals, you can use different controllers, the sound quality is great, the games run at full speed and so on.
I've wanterd a neo geo/arcade machine for a long time now but the one thing that stops me from feeling like I need them is the emulation, I can't imagine the orignal hardware looking so crisp on my TV.
I've wanterd a neo geo/arcade machine for a long time now but the one thing that stops me from feeling like I need them is the emulation, I can't imagine the orignal hardware looking so crisp on my TV.
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coastercrazy10
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Re: classic gaming via modern technology: your opinion?
I think the reason this timeframe is seeing a surge in retro gaming/collecting is due to nostalgia. If you ask an 8 year old what they'd rather play and give them the option of COD and Mega Man 2, they're going to pick COD and probably question what Mega Man even is. I would say the *vast* majority of retro collectors collect because they want to relive experiences they had when they were younger, and this is why we want the original hardware.
Hardcore collectors and retro gamers don't really care about graphics, we want the games as we played them years ago. Yes emulation can provide better graphics and almost can perfectly emulate most retro consoles, but it isn't the original hardware and for the diehard enthusiasts, that will never be enough. There is something special about popping a cartridge into the Super and unwinding that long cord, sitting on the couch and being immersed in whatever game is up to bat today (and any other console for that matter, I just love unwinding the long cord for some reason LOL).
My only use for emulation is to test out games that I'd like to own. I'll throw up a Genesis game or a Super game onto an emulator and play for a few minutes to see what kind of game it'll be, and if I like it I put it on a list. If not, delete it and move on.
OK so I do have a use for it, and that's playing Super Smash Bros 64 online. I own two copies of the game and it's actually my method of choice for playing it right now because my setup is really laggy right now (I need an A/V receiver instead of my switchbox setup...), plus I don't have a lot of people around that play. I bought a USB adapter for the controller. It all feels pretty good, but the lagging music and occasional slowdown reminds me that it's not the real thing and I just look at my 64 and wish it wasn't lagging so I could play the real thing. Every slowdown, every hiccup that occurs from emulation breaks up the experience. Call me picky, but I want the authentic experience as often as possible.
/long post.
-Ben
Hardcore collectors and retro gamers don't really care about graphics, we want the games as we played them years ago. Yes emulation can provide better graphics and almost can perfectly emulate most retro consoles, but it isn't the original hardware and for the diehard enthusiasts, that will never be enough. There is something special about popping a cartridge into the Super and unwinding that long cord, sitting on the couch and being immersed in whatever game is up to bat today (and any other console for that matter, I just love unwinding the long cord for some reason LOL).
My only use for emulation is to test out games that I'd like to own. I'll throw up a Genesis game or a Super game onto an emulator and play for a few minutes to see what kind of game it'll be, and if I like it I put it on a list. If not, delete it and move on.
OK so I do have a use for it, and that's playing Super Smash Bros 64 online. I own two copies of the game and it's actually my method of choice for playing it right now because my setup is really laggy right now (I need an A/V receiver instead of my switchbox setup...), plus I don't have a lot of people around that play. I bought a USB adapter for the controller. It all feels pretty good, but the lagging music and occasional slowdown reminds me that it's not the real thing and I just look at my 64 and wish it wasn't lagging so I could play the real thing. Every slowdown, every hiccup that occurs from emulation breaks up the experience. Call me picky, but I want the authentic experience as often as possible.
/long post.
-Ben