Is the Sega STV system worth it?

Lovecraft0110

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I have been considering getting a Sega STV system and a couple of games, but I actually have zero experience with it -never played any STV on the arcades back in the day. I can get a pretty good deal from a Spanish arcade op, but again I couldn't find any reviews online.

Any feedback, guys?
 
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Why buy an ST-V system? A Saturn is just a consolized ST-V system and can be had for a small pittence.
 
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I recently picked one up, and am really pleased with it so far. I've got Cotten 2 and Terra Diver already and those alone are worth it. I also picked up a number of the cheaper titles (Taisen Columns, VF Remix, VF Kids, etc) and so far most have been pretty enjoyable especially considering they can be had fairly cheap.

I haven't seen the 2D fighters yet (Astra Superstars, Groove on Fight) but would like to get some impressions on those as I'm definately looking at getting them.
 
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b_steinb said:
Why buy an ST-V system? A Saturn is just a consolized ST-V system and can be had for a small pittence.
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You can get an ST-V w/ Radiant Silvergun for about the same price as the Saturn port alone.

But anywho, I'm pretty happy with mine. I've got RS & Terra Diver and there's a few other games that look decent. Just make sure you buy a Japanese board.. US ones are little supported & RS uses a dumbed down control scheme.

-Kickin' Wing
 
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Radiant Silvergun, Groove on Fight, VF Remix, Astra Superstars, Dynamite Deka (Die Hard Arcade), Golden Axe: The Duel... do I need to say more? They're all kickass titles.

Yes, it is a system worth buying!

Just stay away from the crazy mahjong games and Final Fight Revenge (Yuuuuuck).
 
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this system has a few good shmups:chimp:
 
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Having owned one for a short while, I was very unhappy with it. I guess I'm just underwhelmed by the system's capabilities. This is arcade hardware that is bested by playstation 1. I was let down with VF remix. That's just me, I do like Die Hard arcade, however. Horrible graphics and all. :)
 
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Totally not worth it, all the games can be had on the saturn.
 
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Hmmm...I have a modded saturn in need of games (got the system years ago and never got any games for it), but the Radiant Silvergun argument is quite a good one. I can get both the motherboard and RS for around 130$.

Dunno...
 
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Why buy an ST-V setup when many of (if not all) its games are perfectly ported to the Saturn? If that were not the case then sure--lots of top-notch games for it.

But if you're dumping on the ST-V because of Virtua Fighter Remix, you're just playing the wrong games. Why would anyone buy Virtua Fighter Remix ahead of Astra Superstars...

-Tech
 
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a PSX can outperform the ST-V in *3D* games.

Why buy it instead of playing on a saturn? The ST-V versions are in most cases superior than the Saturn ports. ST-V has more RAM, it's that simple.

Also - if the guy's pondering on buying the ST-V, that means he wants to play games on his _ARCADE_ CAB, not on his TV ;-)

*waits patiently for someone to retort saying you can plug a Saturn into a Jamma cab with an adapter and yadda yadda yadda*:lol:
 
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#28 said:
Why buy an ST-V setup when many of (if not all) its games are perfectly ported to the Saturn? If that were not the case then sure--lots of top-notch games for it.

But if you're dumping on the ST-V because of Virtua Fighter Remix, you're just playing the wrong games. Why would anyone buy Virtua Fighter Remix ahead of Astra Superstars...

-Tech
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True. This system and game came with an arcade machine I bought and have changed out almost 100% of the stuff in it since. Limited experience I have with the system, but not very impressive never the less.
 
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Spike Spiegel said:
True. This system and game came with an arcade machine I bought and have changed out almost 100% of the stuff in it since. Limited experience I have with the system, but not very impressive never the less.
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Astra Superstars rules in a major way. Its expensive on ST-V tho.

-Tech
 
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Dreamer said:
Totally not worth it, all the games can be had on the saturn.
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who the hell would want to play on a shitty saturn if you have the possibility to play properly on an arcadecab is what im wondering... :conf:

but yeah the STV = saturn in terms of games, its an okay system.
 
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