looong question about 2nd or 3rd best system for 2d fighters

aced411 · Post by **aced411** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 7:52 pm

I bought a saturn. it rocks.

aced411 · Post by **aced411** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 7:54 pm

Get a Saturn. You won't regret it.

After contemplating for awhile, I still couldn't decide. Then I happened to stop by Gamestop to pickup a few DC games and to my surprise they actually had a saturn someone traded in, and it was priced at $20! I took that as a reason and picked it up. Online so far I bought SFA2 for $9, Darkstalkers 2 for $9, Samurai Showdown 4 new for $39, a second controller for $6, and a 5 in 1 ram/converter cartridge for $30. I found as long as you're patient and bargain shop it's worth it. Just don't give in to the few retailers who actually carry the vintage stuff and mark it way up. Local shops and ebay all the way. I just ordered everything so I haven't tried the games yet, but I can tell you the built in cd player is one of the best I've used on any console. Games on my future list are: Vampire savior, Samurai Showdown 3, Virtua Fighter 2 (yeah it's 3d, but still fun). I already have the KOF games and vs games covered on dreamcast so no need for any of that.

Post by **Quzar** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 8:32 pm

! at the gamestop i go to, i have asked about systems they dont support and they say they arnt allowed to take them in. the guy said that one day someone came in with a 3DO, a saturn and a jaguar and a bunch of games and he bought it all off of him for 100$. Also, i have Virtua Fighter 2, and its 2d... for the genesis too =)

DeGamer · Post by **DeGamer** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:38 pm

aced411, check ebay every now and then since the remaining Saturn games you want usually come up cheap. I just saw Vampire Savior and Samurai Shodown 3 sold for $4 each (including shipping).

Also, if you want I can set up an ebay auction for Virtua Fighter 2. I have 3 copies so I'll sell it for 3 bucks incliding shipping. Let me know if you want it. Oh and there are no scratches on it. I take care of my games.

Post by **Quzar** » Sat Dec 27, 2003 10:06 pm

wasnt VF2 for genesis?
i have the cart right here...

Sir Slash · Post by **Sir Slash** » Sun Dec 28, 2003 1:44 am

VF2 was a 2D por.... it wasn't even a port... it was a 2D fighter that had the same characters ...released about six months after the awesome saturn one was

Post by **Quzar** » Sun Dec 28, 2003 3:33 am

lol, ok

aced411 · Post by **aced411** » Sun Dec 28, 2003 8:49 am

Also, if you want I can set up an ebay auction for Virtua Fighter 2. I have 3 copies so I'll sell it for 3 bucks incliding shipping. Let me know if you want it. Oh and there are no scratches on it. I take care of my games.

Really? Do you have paypal? That would be awesome!

(Virtua Fighter 2 on genesis? What were they thinking?)

DeGamer · Post by **DeGamer** » Sun Dec 28, 2003 11:18 am

Sorry I don't have paypal

I never played VF 2 on the Genesis but I did play VF on the Game Gear and it was actually good to my surprise. So maybe the Genesis one ain't so bad but of course it can't compare to the Saturn version.

aced411 · Post by **aced411** » Sat Jan 03, 2004 11:29 pm

For those that were wondering if the Saturn was worth it, the answer is YES! I finally received street fighter alpha 2 and darkstalkers 2 (night warriors) in the mail and gave them a shot. I can honestly say besides some longer but tolerable loading times, saturn can do 2d every bit as well as dreamcast. I can't tell the difference (remember, I'm talking about 2d, not 3d). I can't wait to try some of the games that use the RAM upgrade. This is a GREAT system for all the fighting games that aren't on the Dreamcast. Unfortunately it had a dead internal battery but I picked up a lithium replacement for $2.99 and found the easy access compartment in the back to change it. Good as new. From what I've read, x-men vs street fighter and vampire chronicles are even better, with really fast loading times and really nice animations. My system collection is getting out of hand. I have 5 consoles sprawled out in front of the tv (cube, xbox, dreamcast, saturn, snes) and now I'm considering a genesis. When will the madness end!

Zealous zerotype · Post by **Zealous zerotype** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:50 pm

Well that isnt as bad as an atari,nes,snes,genesis,psx,ps2,dreamcast (of course),xbox(modded) (so a cord is going to my computer from it along with the dreamcats one),cube,and my n64

.(I might be leaving one off oh yea saturn

).

Post by **Quzar** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:26 pm

that is nothing compared to my stacks of DC case tops, PSUs, mobos and metal inserts that are littering my room completely.

breachless · Post by **breachless** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 7:21 am

Gotta love that controller too: PERFECT for fighting games. And don't even get me started on the import games that run on the 4-meg... AWESOME.

aced411 · Post by **aced411** » Sun Jan 11, 2004 7:48 pm

The crappy thing is I'm running out of reasons to avoid the PS2. KOF2001 and 2002 came out for PS2 (US). SNK VS Capcom Chaos comes out next month. Samurai Showdown 5 comes out in June. KOF 2003 comes out in October. Metal Slug 3 comes out in October. Guilty Gear X2 is out. The only 2d fighting games that will be exclusive to the dreamcast are Fatal Fury MOTW and Street Fighter 3 third strike. Reason enough to keep the system, but not reason enough to avoid buying the PS2.

Post by **Quzar** » Sun Jan 11, 2004 10:05 pm

yea, but with most of those games already being on the DC, why get a PS2 just to play the slightly updated versions? kof01 and 02 are on DC already, SNKvsCap is already on DC, GGX is on DC and x2 is only slightly different from x. Dont give in!!! there are still games comin out! Homebrew is strong, keep your will just as strong! The code will emerge, and will be strong and verile! Do not fear the DC, embrace it fully and cast away the thoughts of competition systems.

LOL hehe televangelist lol.

doragasu · Post by **doragasu** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 3:52 am

quzar wrote:yea, but with most of those games already being on the DC, why get a PS2 just to play the slightly updated versions? kof01 and 02 are on DC already, SNKvsCap is already on DC, GGX is on DC and x2 is only slightly different from x. Dont give in!!! there are still games comin out! Homebrew is strong, keep your will just as strong! The code will emerge, and will be strong and verile! Do not fear the DC, embrace it fully and cast away the thoughts of competition systems.

LOL hehe televangelist lol.

You're right, but when you love a saga, you need to play all games. I bought my PS2 only to play GGXX, and I'm looking forward to GGXX Isuka...

aced411 · Post by **aced411** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 9:41 am

yea, but with most of those games already being on the DC, why get a PS2 just to play the slightly updated versions? kof01 and 02 are on DC already, SNKvsCap is already on DC, GGX is on DC and x2 is only slightly different from x. Dont give in!!! there are still games comin out! Homebrew is strong, keep your will just as strong! The code will emerge, and will be strong and verile! Do not fear the DC, embrace it fully and cast away the thoughts of competition systems.

Thanks for the hope. I can live without the Guilty Gear update. Probably even the new KOF. Actually the big draw is the new SNK VS Capcom. It's totally different, and made by snk, not capcom. (not to be confused with "capcom vs snk")

doragasu · Post by **doragasu** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 5:26 pm

Unfortunately SNK vs Capcom isn't as good as a lot of us expected (at least IMO). If you're a KOF fan, you'll miss a lot of moves, like short jumping, dashing, rolling, etc... and some characters are poorly done. Definitely I prefer to play Capcom vs SNK2 (and writing this hurts me, as the SNK fan I am).

aced411 · Post by **aced411** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:41 am

Unfortunately SNK vs Capcom isn't as good as a lot of us expected (at least IMO). If you're a KOF fan, you'll miss a lot of moves, like short jumping, dashing, rolling, etc... and some characters are poorly done. Definitely I prefer to play Capcom vs SNK2 (and writing this hurts me, as the SNK fan I am).

Well, I've played both versions. They both have their strengths...but I believe snk vs capcom offers a uniquely different experience. I enjoyed playing it. I wouldn't say it's even close to being better....but different. I enjoyed it like I enjoyed SF3 third strike. It serves as something new, rather than the same old stuff.

aced411 · Post by **aced411** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 12:42 am

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/snk ... 86773.html

HAHAHAHA!!!!

Guilty Gear 2XX and SVC Chaos both coming to xbox! Now I don't have to buy a PS2! Woohoo!!!!! Guilty Gear will be on xbox live!

looong question about 2nd or 3rd best system for 2d fighters

saturn

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