Question about 3DO?

Originally posted by psx2000:
<strong>How many different 3-do systems where they?

I remember there being 2 im not to sure anyone remmeber the names and what was different about the 2 ?

The reason I ask is I am in the market for a 3-DO system.</strong><hr></blockquote>

There's 4 different models altogether:

- Panasonic FZ-1 : The old front loader

- Panasonic FZ-10 : The top-loader ( the latest model and the one I recommend ).

- Goldstar 3DO : Another front loader ( Failure prone from what I hear. I have one that doesn't work anymore ).

- Sanyo 3DO : This is the most rare. It costs much more than any of the other models because of this.

[ October 14, 2002: Message edited by: EVIL NICK ]</p>

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Originally posted by psx2000:
<strong>Any one got a fast cd drive or advantage?</strong><hr></blockquote>

The CD drives are all the same speed. Apart from the previous post ( the extra jacks of the FZ-1 ), I don't know of any hardware differences...

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The goldstar is the only one with a working MPEG-1 cart,though...<hr></blockquote>

Actually, both Panasonic models have MPEG add-ons in Japan. Coincidentally, I'm going to be selling a Japanese FZ-1 w/ MPEG adaptor + games soon.

You would need a copy of WING COMMANDER 3 or the 'Interactive sampler Nr.4' to erase unwanted saves on the FZ-1.

IIRC, the Japanese FZ-1 has a built in memory management utility. Yes, they always get it better over there.

[ October 14, 2002: Message edited by: Shou-sama ]</p>

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Originally posted by Shou-sama:
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Actually, both Panasonic models have MPEG add-ons in Japan. Coincidentally, I'm going to be selling a Japanese FZ-1 w/ MPEG adaptor + games soon.

[ October 14, 2002: Message edited by: Shou-sama ]</strong><hr></blockquote>

There was an add on cart for the FZ-1 in the U.S. also , It plugs into the port on the left side of the unit.

I remember them being about $199.00 when they came out , It came with Total Recall.

I have always wanted one , but never bought one.

[ October 15, 2002: Message edited by: candycab ]</p>

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I remember them being about $199.00 when they came out , It came with Total Recall.<hr></blockquote>

That sounds like the Goldstar MPEG package to me.

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Originally posted by EVIL NICK:
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There's 4 different models altogether:

- Panasonic FZ-1 : The old front loader

- Panasonic FZ-10 : The top-loader ( the latest model and the one I recommend ).

- Goldstar 3DO : Another front loader ( Failure prone from what I hear. I have one that doesn't work anymore ).

- Sanyo 3DO : This is the most rare. It costs much more than any of the other models because of this.

[ October 14, 2002: Message edited by: EVIL NICK ]</strong><hr></blockquote>

Don't forget about the 3D0 ISA card for the PC that Creative put out. I wanted to get one of those for my custom build P2 frankenstein comp just for shits and giggles but never found any used computer sites/places that had it for sale.

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Originally posted by Shou-sama:
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That sounds like the Goldstar MPEG package to me.</strong><hr></blockquote>


Nope it was specifically made for the FZ-1 , the plastic case it was housed in was molded to look exactly like the FZ-1 would without it , just a bit fatter.

I do remember seeing the GoldStar add on also though, I bought one of my friends a GoldStar 3DO for christmas back then , only beacuse E.B. was out of FZ-1 units.

On a side not I used to have a Creative 3DO Blaster , it was kind of cool but didnt really work all that great.

If any of you guys track one down makes sure it is complete , It will only work with the 2 speed drive it comes with.

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