Original consoles, because having the box and manual is always cooler than having a digital copy.
Sometimes though getting a physical copy isn't really an option though.
Do you think it is better to buy games on their original consoles, or save the money, and just buy them on modern-day, downloadable services (Virtual Console, Xbox Live Arcade, PSN)?
Depends on the console. I like being able to play a certain, specific game I'm interested in without having to buy the console. For example, Symphony of the Night. But overall, I like the Virtual Console and XBL Arcade services.
I prefer ...
I'm not overly nestalgic but if I want an old game and not want the console laying around, I'll buy it on XBLA/PSN
Have to say, a big perk of getting retro games on modern systems is that I don't have to worry about the old NES or 64 crapping out on me. Not having to blow into the system or the cartridge itself is a plus.
Modern services for the sake of royalties. I can't be a hypocrite and be against piracy but for used game sales at the same time.
And when it comes to older PC games, those things often don't even work on modern OS/hardware. So an "updated" version available through download services is the only option many times.
ALSO: 3D games are often capable of being played at higher resolutions when using modern services. Yeah PS1 games aren't the best example, but once PS2 and Dreamcast games start coming out on download services en masse, it will really make a difference. Soul Calibur on XBLA for example.
I'm a PC gamer, so all my games are on the original system and modern day download services. I have access to over twenty years of games on my platform, plus all the games on just about every system but the current ones are available for download too in ROM form.
This is your first paragraph." Original consoles, because having the box and manual is always cooler than having a digital copy. Sometimes though getting a physical copy isn't really an option though. "
The following is your thread title:
See something wrong here?Do you think it is better to buy games on their original consoles, or save the money, and just buy them on modern-day, downloadable services (Virtual Console, Xbox Live Arcade, PSN)?
" @SpiralStairs said:Wait, what?This is your first paragraph." Original consoles, because having the box and manual is always cooler than having a digital copy. Sometimes though getting a physical copy isn't really an option though. "
The following is your thread title:See something wrong here? "Do you think it is better to buy games on their original consoles, or save the money, and just buy them on modern-day, downloadable services (Virtual Console, Xbox Live Arcade, PSN)?
Nice inconspicuous thread title man.
I picked B since if it's handier, cheaper and keeps me from having 10 or 12 games consoles around my tv and making a fucking mess I'm going to go with that option. Of course it's nice to play them on the system they were originally designed for but outside of collecting it's just not something I could see myself doing.
"Modern services for the sake of royalties. I can't be a hypocrite and be against piracy but for used game sales at the same time. "
Really?
There is no difference between the two for you?
How do you feel about playing a friends copy of a game?
Is it only games you won't buy used?
OC son!
Sure I like the idea of old games never dying and being reborn on newer systems.
But too often companies can't let classics just be classics and want to upgrade graphics, controls, or the whole universe and story.
If you like an older game enough to seek it out, I suggest buy it for the OC.
Yes, really. There is little to no difference. If I enjoy the game enough to finish, I'll buy it. Yes pretty much games and music. I don't buy movies." @MrKlorox said:
"Modern services for the sake of royalties. I can't be a hypocrite and be against piracy but for used game sales at the same time. "
Really?
There is no difference between the two for you?
How do you feel about playing a friends copy of a game?
Is it only games you won't buy used? "
Emulators that have a quick save / snapshot feature are the way. I've got bajillions of Snes cartridges but I'd play them on zsnes every time.
Modern download services have a lot of advantages. For a start, you have all of these old games on a maximum of three consoles. You just need a Wii, 360 and PS3 hooked up and you have access to a large catalogue of older games available on their download services. Having each individual console, and specific games for each console is a logistical nightmare. It's also generally cheaper and easier to download them onto a modern console than to purchase the original consoles and games. Plus money is actually going to the publishers, rather than a random dude who bought the game years ago.
But, on the other hand, it is far more satisfying to have an actual boxed copy of the game, and play it on the original console.
" Emulators that have a quick save / snapshot feature are the way. I've got bajillions of Snes cartridges but I'd play them on zsnes every time. "pirate!
While I prefer digital downloads, I'm truly afraid that when the WiiDS HD2, PS5 and xBOX 1080 come out they won't allow us to transfer all those digital downloads from this era. That will truly piss me off. Older games we can already play on our iPhones but I think we might have to re-buy DeathSpank, Monday Night Combat, etc... in about 10 years.
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