Need advice on consoles

Welcome to the PGRF gaming community! Everyone here is very friendly, so don't hesitate to say hi and engage in some video game discussion with all of us! From retro to modern, there's no discrimination here. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the moderators and administrators! Have fun.

Registration is simple, fast, and completely free!
Join our community!

Need advice on consoles
Tweet Topic Started: Nov 1 2011, 09:52 AM (547 Views)
Jesusthe3dgame	Nov 1 2011, 09:52 AM Post #1
Level 4 Posts: 424 Group: Members Member #3,788 Joined: Apr 26, 2011	Hey all, Last month my 360, PS3 and games were stolen. I am getting a check for the stolen systems and games to a total of about $1200. However, I did some soul searching whils't gameless and decided that I want to use that money to build up a quality collection of one old system. What in your opinion, should I get? "Steve, it is really up to what you like and want." Understood, so here are some of my opinions as to help you form recommendations. I am a huge fan of playability. Graphics are important to me, but not nearly as important as smooth transitioning, fun consoles and games. I want something where I can find and trade quality games rather easily at shops, and has a big enough community to get my trade on. I like a variety of games, I appreciate the older classics for what they did for gaming, but can't say they are my favorite. I like action RPG'S, historical action games and some fantasy, but not future fantasy, and one's that stimulate your mind. My favorite game of all time is Zelda: Twilight Princess. I have a Genesis and a Nintendo, N64 and Super Nintendo. While typing this I am thinking Dreamcast...Any other suggestions? Edited by Jesusthe3dgame, Nov 1 2011, 09:54 AM.
	website: thisbethesite.com twitter: @ithinksocially


MrTechnoSqueek	Nov 1 2011, 10:42 AM Post #2
Mr. Sega Posts: 2,314 Group: Members Member #1,296 Joined: Oct 3, 2009	...MWHAHAHA I AM FIRST TO POST A RESPONSE....GO FOR IT Dreamcast all the way!!!!



Jesusthe3dgame	Nov 1 2011, 11:45 AM Post #3
Level 4 Posts: 424 Group: Members Member #3,788 Joined: Apr 26, 2011	That is what I was thinking. What games would you recommend?
	website: thisbethesite.com twitter: @ithinksocially


thewhitepenny	Nov 1 2011, 02:31 PM Post #4
Level 8 Posts: 1,621 Group: Members Member #552 Joined: Apr 11, 2009	I was thinking Dreamcast as well but to be honest with you the ps2 would probably be your best option. I'd go with the dreamcast myself but the game library for the ps2 is just so huge.
	Currently Playing: Counter Strike Source, Dungeon Explorer (SEGA CD), Vay (SEGA CD)


zeonfromhell	Nov 1 2011, 03:11 PM Post #5
Level 1 Posts: 37 Group: Members Member #4,372 Joined: Oct 24, 2011	Well, I dusted off the Dreamcast a while ago, and forgot that I had Code Veronica on it (thankfully before I bought a PS2 copy). I'm happy that I have it. I will be having a Shenmue Christmas this year. Also, if you want a more realistic flight simulator (and not an arcade game), Aerowings is ok, but tough! Gigawing is a badass arcade shooter. People rave about Soul Calibur, but I would rather play Soul Calibur 2 on PS2 or Came Cube/



Jesusthe3dgame	Nov 1 2011, 08:32 PM Post #6
Level 4 Posts: 424 Group: Members Member #3,788 Joined: Apr 26, 2011	So it's really PS2 or Dreamcast, which were my top-2 coming in. Guess I'll go ro the store and see their system/game inventory to decide between the 2z
	website: thisbethesite.com twitter: @ithinksocially


DaftCody	Nov 1 2011, 11:18 PM Post #7
Mandalore In Training Posts: 212 Group: Members Member #3,637 Joined: Mar 30, 2011	Dreamcast is kinda rpg scarce. ps2 is always good for RPGS and is big among collectors. personally I would say starts getting some SNES games. great RPGs very replayable games and more often than not well priced.



majinpowers	Nov 1 2011, 11:30 PM Post #8
Sega Does What Nintendon't Posts: 3,285 Group: Moderator Member #792 Joined: May 25, 2009	I would recommend you getting the PS2. I am a huge Sega Fan but really the PS2 library of games is unmatched. Its only one generation behind current so you still have nice graphics. If your wanting more of a in home arcade experience from a console then I would recommend the Dreamcast over the PS2 but your not going to get a lot of RPG's and Strategy games. The ones that are on the console are great games there just isn't more than a handful. Also you are going to find PS2 games everywhere while you might have to seek out Dreamcast stuff.
	Click here to check out my game room and a closer look at my collections! Check me out on DinkyDana.com!


Mrkingdomheartsboy	Nov 2 2011, 01:13 AM Post #9
Level 5 Posts: 588 Group: Members Member #3,611 Joined: Mar 27, 2011	I say PS2 as well it have a great library and the greatest FPS in gameing history TimeSplitters: Future Perfect it's a greats FPS and pretty funny also it is for me the best multyplayer FPS i played sure you can't play online anymore but bots are more then good enough. Edited by Mrkingdomheartsboy, Nov 2 2011, 01:14 AM.



RatchetAndClank	Nov 2 2011, 08:22 AM Post #10
Apprentice of Mark Nutt Posts: 346 Group: Members Member #3,689 Joined: Apr 8, 2011	I'm gonna go with the majority of the posts here. PS2 would give you a lot for your money. The console and the games are very cheap now and it's library is unmatched



Jesusthe3dgame	Nov 2 2011, 03:52 PM Post #11
Level 4 Posts: 424 Group: Members Member #3,788 Joined: Apr 26, 2011	Thanks for all the advice. I now am the proud of owner of my first PS2. Collection time!!!
	website: thisbethesite.com twitter: @ithinksocially


DaftCody	Nov 2 2011, 05:04 PM Post #12
Mandalore In Training Posts: 212 Group: Members Member #3,637 Joined: Mar 30, 2011	Congrats! name it after me!



Kharnivore2099	Nov 2 2011, 05:11 PM Post #13
Retroverdose Posts: 3,313 Group: Moderator Member #47 Joined: Jan 27, 2009 Currently Playing Dark Souls III Twitter Kharnivore2099	majinpowers Nov 1 2011, 11:30 PM I would recommend you getting the PS2. I am a huge Sega Fan but really the PS2 library of games is unmatched. Id have to say the exact same thing. The cost of the games too, ps2 games are cheap as hell, even a lot of the great titles.
	Twitch Channel Youtube Channel


MrTechnoSqueek	Nov 7 2011, 01:50 PM Post #14
Mr. Sega Posts: 2,314 Group: Members Member #1,296 Joined: Oct 3, 2009	broke my heart



greg8915	Nov 7 2011, 02:24 PM Post #15
Level 1 Posts: 30 Group: Members Member #3,939 Joined: Jun 9, 2011	Then again the sega dreamcast is real cheap, they go for about $30 around my way and you can get some of the games real cheap, glade you got the PS2 though!
	www.youtube.com/wretchedspawngamer15


PatDermody	Nov 7 2011, 03:29 PM Post #16
I am Dragonborn! Posts: 40 Group: Members Member #4,403 Joined: Nov 2, 2011	If you want a huge library of GREAT FUN GAMES, Id go with the classic Playstation 2. Had a huge library of great games (Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, God of War, Killzone) and had so many more. It is my favorite game console of all time, and also my first. You can also get so many games for cheap. Like for 100-200 dollars you can buy bundles of 100+ PS2 games. Its a great deal.



1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)


« Previous Topic · Classic Gaming · Next Topic »