ive thought of buying a NES on ebay for ages but still its so expensive (mostly around 70 euros). now what's the POINT in owning a NES or any old console? I'm not sure if I get it.
I've got pretty much every ROM for every old console. my 360 controller feels more comfortable. i won't have to blow cartridges in order for them to run and biggest advantage: i can save wherever i want to
so what's actually appealing about owning a console instead of playing it emulated on PC?
Authenticity and nostalgia pretty much. And the few games or systems that are not correctly emulated (right now the only one I can think of is the Game.Com)
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At this point, they are collector's items. That's pretty much it. But they are collector's items in high demand (which is why you're made to pay 70 euros).
There's a niche market here in the states, where they sell consoles that play several different systems' games; I assume they have built-in emulator software and the needed type is detected when a cartridge is inserted. If you don't have a computer, then this is the way to go. It's aimed at the casual game crowd, I assume...Like parents who can't afford an XBox but still want to have a game system for their kids.
I agree that it's more useful to have an emulator program, but there are lots of folks out there who are anxious about attracting attention for doing illegal activities. Unless you have a high-end console and have bought the original games from the developers, or you play the original cartridges on one of the multi-system consoles, then you're most likely doing something illegal.
I bought a Nes recently. The games don't always work properly due to their age. But I dunno how to explain it. It's just... a better experience in some ways?
Although there are loads of reasons why it's better to emulate. Reliability, availability, price, savestates.
Yeah, if you don't already get it i guess it's best not to buy one lol
There's a niche market here in the states, where they sell consoles that play several different systems' games; I assume they have built-in emulator software and the needed type is detected when a cartridge is inserted. If you don't have a computer, then this is the way to go. It's aimed at the casual game crowd, I assume...Like parents who can't afford an XBox but still want to have a game system for their kids.
I really doubt that (for the systems that runs other systems cartridges) considering the carts have become collectibles and the fact that you have to buy games second hand (makes more sense to just buy a used console with games than buying a NES clones and try to hunt down games for it). Probably aimed at people who own games but their original system broke down.
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"I agree that it's more useful to have an emulator program, but there are lots of folks out there who are anxious about attracting attention for doing illegal activities."
ROM sites have gotten better. The honest ones will not host a file if it is illegal to distribute, and warn you as well.
Theres also mannnny arguments as to the morality of downloading roms. one of the best ones i've heard is "if it isnt in retail circulation any more the developers and publishers wont miss a dime of it.", i hardly doubt any one will come after you.
I have been using emulators since 1997 but there is something really neat about having lots of old consoles lined up and rummaging through boxes full of cartridges. I think I got my NES a few years ago for about 30 euros.
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