What console would you recommend next to a NeoGeo?

[BerryTogart]

I managed to set up my CMVS for "pick up and play" style recently, but realizing I have all my fighting needs on the geo I seldom pick up the DC any more (apart from a quick round of Ikaruga)

I'm much into 2D "adventure" gaming and platformers (like NES in the past with Zelda, Castlevania and stuff) but have played most of that already and I'm wondering what you'd recommend to pick up next to a Geo for that style of play.
I really don't care very much for everything 3D (perhaps top down games like Forced or the Tomb Raider GoL as an exception)

Tbh I even considered building a weak steam machine as this has many platformers and adventure games by indie devs.

What would be your choice or recommendation?

 

[Atro]

SEGA

Mega

Drive.

 

[joe8]

I managed to set up my CMVS for "pick up and play" style recently, but realizing I have all my fighting needs on the geo I seldom pick up the DC any more (apart from a quick round of Ikaruga)

I'm much into 2D "adventure" gaming and platformers (like NES in the past with Zelda, Castlevania and stuff) but have played most of that already and I'm wondering what you'd recommend to pick up next to a Geo for that style of play.
I really don't care very much for everything 3D (perhaps top down games like Forced or the Tomb Raider GoL as an exception)

Tbh I even considered building a weak steam machine as this has many platformers and adventure games by indie devs.

What would be your choice or recommendation?

As far as retro consoles, the best for 2D platformers would be the Genesis and SNES.

 

[Kid Panda]

Mega Drive. Or a PCE.

 

[Halfabag]

Mega Drive. Or a PCE.

And snes

 

[Crush Roller]

I guess Snes and MD have the standard platformers with a few surprises but the PC engine may have some more of the Japanese flavoured platformers and games which are themselves interesting/weird to seek out and play.

 

[NeoGeoNinja]

Like everyone else has said, obvious choices are the MD, SNES & PCE.

Although the SNES is my personal fave of that bunch, I'd say the MD is your overall best bet for what you're after re: complimenting the NeoGeo.

 

[tomlee80]

Super Nintendo...

Living in Austria, you won't want to use the PAL Super Nintendo. Get yourself a US SNES for 60Hz full screen game play.

I'm much into 2D "adventure" gaming and platformers (like NES in the past with Zelda, Castlevania and stuff) but have played most of that already and I'm wondering what you'd recommend to pick up next to a Geo for that style of play.

The SNES has a huge catalogue of quality RPGs and also a decent number of quality platformers. To name a few: Secret Of Mana, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy III, Super Castlevania IV, Disney's Aladdin etc.

 

[BerryTogart]

Thank you for the Inputs, what has the PCE going for it - it's the only console of the list I never owned.

 

[andsuchisdeath]

what has the PCE going for it - it's the only console of the list I never owned.

Gimmicky collector allure.


The ultimate console for action/platform games is the NES/FC.

Don't get me wrong though, the MD, SNES and PC Engine are obviously all great systems worth owning.

 

[Kid Panda]

Gimmicky collector allure.


The ultimate console for action/platform games is the NES/FC.

Don't get me wrong though, the MD, SNES and PC Engine are obviously all great systems worth owning.

The one game on PCE I always flaunt, Makyou Densetsu.

 

[GohanX]

You need a Sega Neptune

 

[andsuchisdeath]

The one game on PCE I always flaunt, Makyou Densetsu.

Why not just play The Lord Of King?

 

[wyo]

Add a SNES to give you the deepest, most diverse line up.

 

[Pope Sazae]

Wii U. You have access to some great games along with everything from the Wii library and a ton of great games from the eShop and Virtual Console

 

[ggallegos1]

Wii U. You have access to some great games along with everything from the Wii library and a ton of great games from the eShop and Virtual Console

I was going to go with Wii or Wii U simply for the emulation and catalogs of high quality NES, SNES, and PCE games they offer. If you don't want to pay the (ridiculous) prices of admission for SNES and now NES, then this may be your way to go.

 

[mehguy]

You need a Sega Neptune

You also need a Nintendo ON.


But on a serious answer, Id with the NES. It has castlevania, megaman and mario to name a few. If you've already played those, there's lots of obscure NES platformers out there such as Metal Storm.

 

[julencin2000]

I'll always recommend the Amstrad CPC 6128.

Joking.

The Super Famicom because of Super Mario World or Cho Makaimura. For shooters, definately the Mega Drive, it has wonders. And Bare Knuckle II. Then the PC Engine.

About PAL consoles: just for collecting, yes, not for gaming. Go for NTSC consoles if you want the accurate presentation in terms of speed or color.

 

[julencin2000]

I was going to go with Wii or Wii U simply for the emulation and catalogs of high quality NES, SNES, and PCE games they offer. If you don't want to pay the (ridiculous) prices of admission for SNES and now NES, then this may be your way to go.

Agreed. Or you can always acquire a flash cart and test before buy the real thing.

 

[Kid Panda]

Why not just play The Lord Of King?

I have the pcb and nes cart of that, I like it, but not as much as Makyou.

 

[MtothaJ]

Super Nintendo...

Living in Austria, you won't want to use the PAL Super Nintendo. Get yourself a US SNES for 60Hz full screen game play.

In Europe I'd say its better to get a PAL SNES and mod it for 60hz since:
- can get one locally on the cheap, no hassles with customs, international shipping etc.
- looks like the SFC, unlike the US SNES which looks like shit
- can get the offical SNES Nintendo RGB cable meaning you don't have to dick around with dodgy third party cables

The only instance I would consider a US SNES is a Mini for the sharper RGB, but even then I would rather get a SFC Junior.

 

[cr8zykuban0]

I would say ps2 due to the huge library of great games it offers and the backwards compatibility with ps1 titles

 

[bklyn4ever]

I would say ps2 due to the huge library of great games it offers and the backwards compatibility with ps1 titles

I do not believe all ps2 consoles are backwards compatible. I would research that before you go ahead and make the purchase. I do agree that the ps2 is a wise Hoover though

 

[bklyn4ever]

I think another console to consider is the turbo grafx. If you are into shmups this is definitely the system or it!

 

[Jibbajaba]

I do not believe all ps2 consoles are backwards compatible. I would research that before you go ahead and make the purchase. I do agree that the ps2 is a wise Hoover though

Wrong.

Stop posting.