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Playstation/Gaming Discussions => Gaming Discussion => Topic started by: know-it-all-wanna-be on November 21, 2001, 11:29:25 PM
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here is the site:
http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/news/0,10870,2826685,00.html
For $50, I can buy a game, I didn\'t imagine for $50, I can get a DC. It seems like DC(somewhat a next gen console) is the cheapest console. I still remember the launch price, $199, then before ps2 comes out, $149, after a while, $99, then $79, and now, finally $50. Even PsOne, N64 still cost $99 (twice the price tag) and they are 10x less powerful than DC. Well, it all comes down to marketing and DC is pretty much dead. Why not sells the remaining DC for some money. That\'s what Sega might be thinking.
DC is getting cheaper. I think sony should do the same too. In that way, they can draw more buyers waiting for a price drop. $249.99 is a good price tag, not to mention gives network adapter($40-retail price) for free is a good move for them.
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Wow, that\'s pretty cheap..
I\'ll see if I can get it.. Just for Shenmue and those Virtua Tennis games. :)
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I got my DC from funco land for 46$ (refurbished)
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*Pours out a 40 ounce*
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looks like I might finally get one then. I never liked DC much..only a few games that grabbed me, but not enough to get the console. My biggest pet-peeve is that funky controller, I really dislike those.
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people who don\'t buy one on this board will fall to me big boot! There is no reason not to buy one (as if there was ever!) and those who don\'t, i will be paying a visit to, to provide a free asskicking.
Just hold back on that silly Madden game, or some other rehash you were planning to buy and experience the unknown...Dreamcast. Best. System. Ever.
Eric Jacob
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^^^ im with this guy
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well i just never got one because im poor and my ps2 set me back too much
besides i was never much of a sega fan in the past - but i do give em credit now that i have matured
i will get a DC eventually sometime next year if they still exist lol
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Originally posted by AlteredBeast
people who don\'t buy one on this board will fall to me big boot! There is no reason not to buy one (as if there was ever!) and those who don\'t, i will be paying a visit to, to provide a free asskicking.
Just hold back on that silly Madden game, or some other rehash you were planning to buy and experience the unknown...Dreamcast. Best. System. Ever.
Eric Jacob
:eek: :eek: :eek:
YOU ARE A TWO-FACED LIAR!!!
I thought you said Saturn was the best. ;)
:fro: :fro: :fro:
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And, yes, DC IS the best system, ever.
I\'d buy one for $50 if I didn\'t already own 2.
:fro: :fro: :fro:
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I think once I finally get my Shenmue II and Headhunter copies, Dreamcast will be the Best. System. Ever. ;)
I have heard excellent things about both, and I already have the japanese ver. of Shenmue II, but it isn\'t much use to me :p
Saturn for right now still rocks the house over any other system.
Eric Jacob
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well, its a bit too late now, since all the games I wanted, skies of Arcadia, grandia, headhunter, F355 and soul caliber are going to ps2
Its a good system, overrated by its hardcore fanbase but underrarted by the casuals. I will pick one up along the line, after I get my 2nd ps2 :)
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i will be paying a visit to, to provide a free asskicking.
Hey moneybags, why don\'t you provide a free Dreamcast instead? :)
I gave my PlayStation to my girlfriend... and I only have one N64 game.
So me and my Dreamcast are becoming VERY well acquainted, until my PS2 falls into my hands:)
btw, Grandia 2 is so much more fun than Skies of Arcadia.
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"btw, Grandia 2 is so much more fun than Skies of Arcadia."
That\'s what you think, sweet ass.
Eric Jacob
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shenmue is a pretty good game but i never got to finish it cause my mom busted my dc cause she was mad at me, and lets not forget 4x4 evolution, that game is the shiznit.
p.s. i busted my moms favorite lamp the same day, i also took the motor out of the washing machine.
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"well, its a bit too late now, since all the games I wanted, skies of Arcadia, grandia, headhunter, F355 and soul caliber are going to ps2" - Metal Gear Ray
Umm... WTF? When did this news come out? I mean, I knew Headhunter was on it\'s way.. and Soul Calibur 2 had about a 90% chance of bein ps2 exclusive.. but nothing about any of the others you mentioned. Link?
The DC was a steal at $100, I don\'t see why some of you didn\'t pick it up then. Buyin it at 50 bucks is an insult to Sega, and the DC IMO. But hey, I guess if it gets a good piece of gaming hardware into your hands, then it\'s ok. Jus be sure to get some good games with it. If ya don\'t like the controller, I think they\'re still selling BleemPods in some places. Jus get one of those.
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Where the hell have you been? We gotta play PSOv.2!!
Eric Jacob
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Originally posted by AlteredBeast
"btw, Grandia 2 is so much more fun than Skies of Arcadia."
That\'s what you think, sweet ass.
Eric Jacob
Of course that\'s what I think!
Maybe if Skies\'s battle system wasn\'t... oh, I dunno, more primitive than Final Fantasy.. I\'d say otherwise:D
Grandia 2\'s battles are actually fun AND NOT RANDOM so G2 wins :p
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Anyone who doesn\'t invest in a DC at that price, seriously has to have their head looked at.
I recently got Headhunter and Shenmue 2, and they are both great - Headhunter is a great combination of Metal Gear Solid, Resi Evil and er, Robocop, and Shenmue 2 is more of the same, but larger, user-friendlier and has Outrun in the arcade.
Good to be a DC owner, I say!
:D
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Careful, Marquis.
You\'re risking being told how your game sucks, your console is dead, and you\'re nothing but a fanboy if you disagree.
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I\'m with Weltall.
Grandia 2 is great and the battle system is innovative.
I haven\'t played Skies so that makes Grandia 2 the default winner.
:fro: :fro: :fro:
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I think all remaining DC\'s should be incinerated so those that weren\'t smart enough to get one in its prime are completely deprived of it forever. The DC was one of the best investments, and thanks to the gamers :rolleyes: out there, it met its horrific fate.
*grumble* *grumble* I\'ll leave it alone, no need to build up on it.
/ dm /
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I just got a Dreamcast for $50.00!!!! I\'m so happy. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
I also got Jet Grind Radio for $7.99, and it is so awesome! What else should I get? I\'m planning to purchase Soul Calibur and maybe one of the NBA games. I don\'t have any interest in RPGs, but I\'m open to all other suggestions. What\'s the best driving game for the DC? Thanks. :D
BTW, please don\'t blame me for the DC\'s demise because I bought it so late. I was not into ANY console gaming of any sort until I bought my PS2 in March this year. I missed out on the majority of the DC\'s lifespan, and this year I was buying only PS2 stuff. Nevertheless, I\'m happy to buy up some outstanding Sega gear and enjoy it for the next couple years. :D
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I might try to save up and buy a DC and a few games this coming spring, which should give me enough time to purchase all the PS2 games that I\'ve wanted for awhile (GTA3, Tony Hawk 3, etc.). I can\'t think of any promising games that are coming out for the PS2 around that time, so a new console might be refreshing.
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Originally posted by Coredweller
I just got a Dreamcast for $50.00!!!! I\'m so happy. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
I also got Jet Grind Radio for $7.99, and it is so awesome! What else should I get? I\'m planning to purchase Soul Calibur and maybe one of the NBA games. I don\'t have any interest in RPGs, but I\'m open to all other suggestions. What\'s the best driving game for the DC? Thanks. :D
BTW, please don\'t blame me for the DC\'s demise because I bought it so late. I was not into ANY console gaming of any sort until I bought my PS2 in March this year. I missed out on the majority of the DC\'s lifespan, and this year I was buying only PS2 stuff. Nevertheless, I\'m happy to buy up some outstanding Sega gear and enjoy it for the next couple years. :D
Must haves...
Shenmue
Resident Evil: Code: Veronica
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There\'s alot more must have games than that Ashford. RE:CV can be found on the PS2, so there\'s not alot of incentive there. Shenmue is awesome.. but it\'s gameplay in unique and reminicent of old Adventure titles.. so It may not be for everyone\'s pallate.
You should also try:
House of the Dead 2 (Beautiful game, and fun)
Metropolis Street Racer
Ferarri 355
Sonic Adventure 1 & 2
Ecco the Dolphin
Seaman
NFL2k series
Virtua Tennis
Soul Calibur (Definately pick this one up)
and I hear Alien Front Online and Vanishing Point are great too.
This is a very very short list, and I left out games you could find on the PS2 like Crazy Taxi and games that are probably better on the PC like Quake III and UT Tourney because of the wide array of skin modification and Total Conversion that are out there.
Even though you don\'t like RPG\'s, I still say give PSO a run. It\'s pretty different than traditional RPG\'s in that it\'s all in real time and not truely ment to be played unless it\'s online. Think of it more like one big chat server where you can meet up with people, trade weapons, fight monsters, play soccer, and even fight each other in battle mode. (Or PK if that\' yer kinda thing) Jus remember to stay outta the Ghetto (Oberon) and you\'ll have a blast playin. :P
BTW: Altered, I\'ve been playin.. I search yer card every once in awhile but yer never online. I\'ll be on in about 2 hours tho.. look me up. (Tesla/Sinue/Mana/Pestilance/Slater)
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I know there are more but I haven\'t played many of them, unfortunately. I just listed the 2 best DC games there are and left the rest up to you and Altered and mm.
;)
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Games I would recommend for DC??
definetly get:
Shenmue (**** you bozco)
Code Veronica
Any other Resident Evil game if you havent played them (like 10 bucks a pop)
Phantasy Star Online
NFL2K2
NBA2K2
Metropolis Street Racer
Headhunter (you MUST import it)
Shenmue 2 (ditto)
Bomberman Online (oh yeah!)
Sega Rally 2 (still one of the greatest rally racing games out there)
among others that people have mentioned or I am forgetting.
Eric Jacob