I'm buying a Neo Geo Cart. machine - couple of things I need to know...

David Fallows · Apr 5, 2001

Hi all! This is my first post here.

Well, I've been wanting a Neo Geo for around ten years now so I've just decided it's about time to get one. I need to know which machine to get though, Japanese or American, I know the games are universal but I need to know which region/s offer red blood in games etc etc... for instance, do japanese games show red blood on any machine? or does it depend on which machine you play on? I'm stuck - and I need to know about these things before I spend the cash. I want to collect US carts. because I know they are more valuble, but if they only show white blood then I think I'll have to go for the Jap. carts. instead.

Also, around 4 months ago I heard of a cartridge machine that was upgraded to give a better display - has anyone else heard about these?

zz99 · Apr 5, 2001

Hello

Another person in Lancashire - cool !

The Japanese system shows red blood etc while the US system censors things out. Pretty sure a US cart in a Japanese system will show red blood. You're probably thinking of the svideo mod for the home system. Jeff Kurtz is the top guy on mods and other tech stuff, you're best off posting a message in the tech support forum.

You must have plenty of dosh to collect US carts

[This message has been edited by zz99 (edited April 05, 2001).]

Edited again cos' of crap spelling

[This message has been edited by zz99 (edited April 05, 2001).]

BioMotor_Unitron · Apr 5, 2001

Correct, censoring is dependant on the machine you use, not the carts themselves. If you want all the evil blood and gore, get the Japanese machine.

BTW, welcome to the board. Do not let the insanity get to you too quickly.

-BioMotor_Unitron

BioMotor_Unitron · Apr 5, 2001

Oh, forgot to mention, Jeff Kurtz can not only do an S-Video and Stereo upgrade, he can also install a debug BIOS chip which will allow extra options in games, as well as making it so you can get the uncensored effects on an American system. Last time I checked, I think he did package deals that I thought were reasonably priced (getting S-Video, Stereo, and the chip all in one go).

Forgot one other thing. Hmm, a newbie to the board? You must be dion in disguise!

Sorry, could not help myself.

-BioMotor_Unitron

[This message has been edited by BioMotor_Unitron (edited April 05, 2001).]

Fran · Apr 5, 2001

hey david,
you dont need s-video

you're likely already blessed by this little thing known as R G B

also,
buy jap

system AND carts

us carts are crap

and welcome again

------------------

[This message has been edited by Fran (edited April 05, 2001).]

ScoobyDoo · Apr 5, 2001

Whats crap about US carts?

Silent_Scope · Apr 5, 2001

I like my US console......heavy and shiny....
even after 10 years of purchase.....hahahah.
Blood color? Who cares. As long as there is no censor in content (remember SNES final fight?) then it's okay with me.

------------------
Strength and Honor

Silent_Scope
"You have to defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance"

Geddon_jt · Apr 5, 2001

>>>>
Whats crap about US carts?
>>>>

Well, they are identical to Japanese carts in every way, except the sticker, manual and case insert are in English

The crucial difference being, in certain cases, these english pieces of paper can spike the value of an English release hundreds more than the Japanese version.

Fran · Apr 5, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Geddon_jt:
>>>>
Whats crap about US carts?
>>>>

Well, they are identical to Japanese carts in every way, except the sticker, manual and case insert are in English

The crucial difference being, in certain cases, these english pieces of paper can spike the value of an English release hundreds more than the Japanese version.

dont care about the value,me

all i know is that english stickers,manuals and inserts are a disgrace

fatal fury 1

enough said

------------------

David Fallows · Apr 6, 2001

Nice one!! Damn, 8 replies!!

Who is this Jeff Kurtz dude? Does he live in the UK? If so, how much is the conversion? I'm guessing you can choose red blood with english screen text?

------------------

zz99 · Apr 6, 2001

That's a good point Fran - I'm using my Japanese system through a scart connection. The picture's sound as a pound

Iori · Apr 6, 2001

Jeff is from Ohio and Charges $125 for the Debug/Stereo/S-Vid mods. I highly recommend his services.

------------------

BioMotor_Unitron · Apr 6, 2001

Jeff Kurtz is one of the moderators here on the board (at least the last time I checked). Post a message for him in the Tech Support area (at a guess), or get his e-mail from the member list.

-BioMotor_Unitron

David Fallows · Apr 7, 2001

I'll call him out when I finally get ahold of the machine - So then, Do you guys think I should look for a jap. console? Or does it not really matter after the mod?

BTW - I'm buying Samurai Shodown as my first game, US version 'new' from the neo-geo/com store - Samurai shodown kicks ass, I'll have to get SS2 afterwards, I believe it's difficult to find though.

frazer99 · Apr 7, 2001

HI David,

I'm a UK collector from Hebden Bridge (67 home carts)drop me a line if you want to meet up sometime - i can help you get a system and games - check out

http://www.neogeosales.co.uk

Thanks,

Frazer99

brentsg · Apr 7, 2001

If you're going to get it modded, it won't matter if it's JPN or otherwise.

Samurai Showdown 2 is very common and shouldn't be difficult to find.

Brent

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by David Fallows:
I'll call him out when I finally get ahold of the machine - So then, Do you guys think I should look for a jap. console? Or does it not really matter after the mod?

BTW - I'm buying Samurai Shodown as my first game, US version 'new' from the neo-geo/com store - Samurai shodown kicks ass, I'll have to get SS2 afterwards, I believe it's difficult to find though.

brentsg · Apr 7, 2001

If you're going to get it modded, it won't matter if it's JPN or otherwise.

Samurai Showdown 2 is very common and shouldn't be difficult to find.

Brent

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by David Fallows:
I'll call him out when I finally get ahold of the machine - So then, Do you guys think I should look for a jap. console? Or does it not really matter after the mod?

BTW - I'm buying Samurai Shodown as my first game, US version 'new' from the neo-geo/com store - Samurai shodown kicks ass, I'll have to get SS2 afterwards, I believe it's difficult to find though.

Sol Badguy · Apr 7, 2001

Look, don't look at such details as red blood (of course, even I don't know why to censor the blood's colour,... does it make any sense?) buy the games and system for the fun of gaming!

I'm buying a Neo Geo Cart. machine - couple of things I need to know...

David Fallows

Sieger's Squire

zz99

,

BioMotor_Unitron

Global Moderator,

BioMotor_Unitron

Global Moderator,

Fran

today forever

ScoobyDoo

Kuroko's Training Dummy

Silent_Scope

Guest

Geddon_jt

Creator of the Master List,

Fran

today forever

David Fallows

Sieger's Squire

zz99

,

Iori

Guest

BioMotor_Unitron

Global Moderator,

David Fallows

Sieger's Squire

frazer99

Living on the wrong, side of the Pennines,

brentsg

,

brentsg

,

Sol Badguy

n00b