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General and Gaming => Modern Video Games => Topic started by: 90snostalga on January 06, 2014, 02:07:42 am
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I want to build up my hand held console's this year after I get a Star wars 360 that i'm saving up for. So I plan to get the 3DS for sure, but lots of users here keep mentioning the neo geo pocket color. This is a hand held I never knew anything about until I came to this site. And I still don't know too much in detail about the psp and ps vita. Can anyone give me some reasons to buy a ps vita, psp and neo geo pocket? Are there any good games on the neo geo that are not 2d fighting?
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Oh man, I love anything SNK/Neo geo, so for the pocket color, it does have a lot of amazing 2d fighters but there are some pretty good RPG's and puzzle games as well, SNK vs Capcom: Card fighters is a pokemon style game, not too sure if you'll like it if you don't know a lot of Capcom and SNK fighting game characters but still cool games, crush roller is a fun puzzle ,arcade classic game, Bust-a-move is fun. From what I've heard Beast Busters is an awesome RPG as well as both Dive Alert games, and pretty much all the SNK sports games are cool... Pocket Tennis, Neo Turf Masters and Baseball Stars Color. If you do plan on getting one, definitely get some of the fighting games as well, Samurai Shodown, Fatal Fury, The Last Blade, SNK vs Capcom... And I cant forget the two AMAZING Metal Slug games, absolutely fantastic arcade run n gun games
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I never had a neo geo pocket, in fact I never played a neo geo itself so no experience with that (I know is snk so there is king of fighter etc etc). However I have psp, ps vita and 3ds. If you want to buy one of this 3, go ahead and buy the psp because at this time are really cheap. I found most of my games at pawnshops between $1-$5 bucks so this is the "low price season" for this console because the vita is there. So for why you will get a psp? well, if you like rpg games this is your console. There are crimson gem saga, brave story (the best rpg on the system), hexzy force, wild arms, monster hunter (1 and 2), star ocean (1 and 2), kingdom hearts, y's (i think there are 3 games), lunar (I think there are 2 games), class of heroes, God eater, phantasy star, etc. If you like metal gear games there are like 4 games, also the god of war series is there too (2 games), power stone collection, ghost and goblin, in fact there are a tons of games that you can choose. And the best part of the psp is that you can easily mod it and play games from your memory stick, so you can buy the games that you only want to collect and download the other ones to play them. There are 4 models of the psp, I suggest to buy the old models (1000, 2000 or 3000) not the go because the psp go doesnt have the umd port to play the games and the memory stick is a newer one (m2 I think) so is a little more expensive to buy it (the memory stick itself), For the 3ds you also dont will get wrong to buy it because is a excellent console (see my collection and there is the best game to the console), the vita you can hold up, there are like 3-5 good games but isnt worth to buy one at this time.
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NGPC
The neo geo pocket color is an awesome handheld! The clicky joystick is definitely too fun to use (the day where you'll hold one in your hands, you will understand, haha. The way it clicks when you move it is just...fun). I don't own a lot of games for it yet, but they're great. The only reason why I don't have more games right now is that it's a more obscure console here so I can only find games online, and since my budget is tight I try not to order stuff online. If you don't mind having cartridges only, it doesn't cost too much to collect for either, from what I know.
PSP
As xstonekinghtx mentioned, PSPs are pretty cheap right now, and if you love RPGs, there's a big library of them! Games are mostly cheap, but RPGs tend to cost more on this handheld in my experience.
VITA
I don't own one yet, so I can't speak from experience - but I'm already buying Vita games when I find them for cheap because it looks neat, so I'll buy it someday. The only reasons I don't own a Vita yet are that the hardware costs too much for me right now, AND the memory cards cost incredible prices too. Otherwise, there are many games that look great.
3DS
If you want a current gen handheld that won't cost a lot, take a go for the 3DS. The library is already really strong and growing a lot, and there's a lot of variety in genres. The Nintendo DS is my favourite system, and the 3DS follows really close.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaand now you made me want to order a bunch of NGPC games haha :)
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Don't forget about the 2DS if cost might be an issue, and you don't care about the 3D ... or how you'd look in public ;)
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Don't forget about the 2DS if cost might be an issue, and you don't care about the 3D ... or how you'd look in public ;)
The 2DS really is pretty stupid looking. I'll play a GBP in public all day long, but I'd never bust that thing out at all. haha.
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I thought no one would ever want to hold a tablet up in public to take pictures, but man... people definitely do that.
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Thats for sure. 2DS looks better than tablets.
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Okay. You guys have certainly helped persuade me. 3DS is something I certainly getting as soon as I can rack up 200 for it. PSP is on my list because it seems it has a massive library. Neo Geo I'm not sold on any games yet, but on the fact that it appears to be an underground legend or so per say. I've got to get one to say I have one, and then I'll try to find what games are good on it. The Vita? >:( Thumbs down. 1. You cant play physical PSP games on it. 2. Lack of good games. It seems pointless to me at this point. My little brother has a 2DS and I do not like the design. He loves it but that's because he is 12 years old too lol.
One thing I am not liking tho' about newer systems is the download games thing. I was looking at the Zelda 3DS bundle last night at the store, I looked at the Mario Kart 3DS bundle, and the Mario Kart it said is a built in installed game and Zelda, like the Wii U Windwaker unfortunately, is a download code. I hate that. I want the physical copy of the game. What if I beat the installed Mario Kart and I don't want to play it for another 2 months, or 3 years or so? I may end up deleting it to conserve memory and then have to re buy it or something. But that's why I love everyone's opinions because when I sit at the store pondering, I re-think all these posts to help my decisions. :)
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One thing I am not liking tho' about newer systems is the download games thing. I was looking at the Zelda 3DS bundle last night at the store, I looked at the Mario Kart 3DS bundle, and the Mario Kart it said is a built in installed game and Zelda, like the Wii U Windwaker unfortunately, is a download code. I hate that. I want the physical copy of the game. What if I beat the installed Mario Kart and I don't want to play it for another 2 months, or 3 years or so? I may end up deleting it to conserve memory and then have to re buy it or something. But that's why I love everyone's opinions because when I sit at the store pondering, I re-think all these posts to help my decisions. :)
I bought the Mario Kart 3DS XL. It's saved on an SD card. If you run out of room, get a new SD card. I don't see me running out of room very soon.
Now, me being me; I'm going to buy a physical copy of Mario Kart as soon as I find a cheap one. I'm weird like that though.
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I hear you about the memory card thing... I had a hard time downloading the Bravely Default demo last night because I ran out of space. I guess I could delete the games that are on there currently, but I'm always afraid that I'll forget to and that they will no longer be available in the eShop down the road. Guess it's time to pick up a memory card...
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The good thing with the 3DS is that if you run out of memory on your SD card, it's really cheap to buy a new one. It's annoying to not know which card has the save, but at least you may not lose the saves. The vita memory cards, on the other hand, cost so much that I don't think I would want to have to buy more than one :-\
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The good thing with the 3DS is that if you run out of memory on your SD card, it's really cheap to buy a new one. It's annoying to not know which card has the save, but at least you may not lose the saves. The vita memory cards, on the other hand, cost so much that I don't think I would want to have to buy more than one :-\
Yeah, I almost bought a Vita memory card during the holiday sales - even though I don't even own a Vita! - but figured that they will (hopefully) continue to drop in price slowly.
I think in the new update there was a save-backup feature, but it looks like it might only be for downloaded titles only. I'm picking up a card from Amazon now... I can deal with $20 for a lot more space for future eShop titles. In case they continue to refuse to put the new Phoenix Wright out as a physical release, that'll be the next big purchase...
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Yeah, I almost bought a Vita memory card during the holiday sales - even though I don't even own a Vita! - but figured that they will (hopefully) continue to drop in price slowly.
I think in the new update there was a save-backup feature, but it looks like it might only be for downloaded titles only. I'm picking up a card from Amazon now... I can deal with $20 for a lot more space for future eShop titles. In case they continue to refuse to put the new Phoenix Wright out as a physical release, that'll be the next big purchase...
I hate how they try to push people more and more towards digital titles :( I mean, it's great if some people prefer those - I just want to continue buying my physical games too. I'm glad they released New Super Luigi U in a physical form, even a limited quantity. But there seems to be an increasing number of games that only get you coins on your club nintendo account if you buy them digitally, with no code in physical copies. I hope the new Phoenix Wright doesn't start a new trend to release games in digital only :-\
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Yeah, I almost bought a Vita memory card during the holiday sales - even though I don't even own a Vita! - but figured that they will (hopefully) continue to drop in price slowly.
I think in the new update there was a save-backup feature, but it looks like it might only be for downloaded titles only. I'm picking up a card from Amazon now... I can deal with $20 for a lot more space for future eShop titles. In case they continue to refuse to put the new Phoenix Wright out as a physical release, that'll be the next big purchase...
I hate how they try to push people more and more towards digital titles :( I mean, it's great if some people prefer those - I just want to continue buying my physical games too. I'm glad they released New Super Luigi U in a physical form, even a limited quantity. But there seems to be an increasing number of games that only get you coins on your club nintendo account if you buy them digitally, with no code in physical copies. I hope the new Phoenix Wright doesn't start a new trend to release games in digital only :-\
Yeah, that Club Nintendo points only for digital version is so annoying... Feels very biased against those of us who like the tangible product.
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All you can do is speak up with your wallet. Just don't buy digital games. If physical games outsell digital by a good margin, don't look for physical games to go anywhere.
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Yeah, I almost bought a Vita memory card during the holiday sales - even though I don't even own a Vita! - but figured that they will (hopefully) continue to drop in price slowly.
I think in the new update there was a save-backup feature, but it looks like it might only be for downloaded titles only. I'm picking up a card from Amazon now... I can deal with $20 for a lot more space for future eShop titles. In case they continue to refuse to put the new Phoenix Wright out as a physical release, that'll be the next big purchase...
I hate how they try to push people more and more towards digital titles :( I mean, it's great if some people prefer those - I just want to continue buying my physical games too. I'm glad they released New Super Luigi U in a physical form, even a limited quantity. But there seems to be an increasing number of games that only get you coins on your club nintendo account if you buy them digitally, with no code in physical copies. I hope the new Phoenix Wright doesn't start a new trend to release games in digital only :-\
its not gonna be a trend, its just capcom desperately trying to kill them selfs
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All you can do is speak up with your wallet. Just don't buy digital games. If physical games outsell digital by a good margin, don't look for physical games to go anywhere.
It's a tough call, though, sometimes. Digital provides smaller titles the chance to reach audiences that publishers wouldn't have wanted to take a chance on. XBLA did a good start with that and Steam also brings us some great indie items that would never be put out as a retail item (so much of PC items are digital only these days... If they have boxes in the store, it's just a box with a code in it).
But I hear what you're saying. When there's a choice between digital and physical, I *always* go for physical.
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The sad simply truth is the big 3 really dont care what us normal consumers want. If they can produce a game digitally and make 90% profit or make the exact same game physically with the exact same retail price as digital and only make 50% profit, the are going to go digital every time. Ive already noticed that almost all the new games now come with a digital manual. I personally like physical copies of stuff too but sometimes there are no other options. :(
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I had no idea that Luigi U game is a limited release. I've got to pick that one up before they become hard to find.
The digital thing all goes in my prediction that the ps4, xbox one and wii u will be the last home console era. If not, the one after it will be for sure. But hopefully, it will not be a trend and physical is always an option. I mean, heck, they said back in 2006 that cds will be obselete and guess what? They still sell millions of cd's and every year, my family and I buy at least 10 real cds. My point in cds is that maybe physical will be here for a while
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I had no idea that Luigi U game is a limited release. I've got to pick that one up before they become hard to find.
The digital thing all goes in my prediction that the ps4, xbox one and wii u will be the last home console era. If not, the one after it will be for sure. But hopefully, it will not be a trend and physical is always an option. I mean, heck, they said back in 2006 that cds will be obselete and guess what? They still sell millions of cd's and every year, my family and I buy at least 10 real cds. My point in cds is that maybe physical will be here for a while
Yeah, I hope that physical video games will do like CDs and refuse to die, haha. I'm sure that home consoles will last a long time from now, but I'm not all that sure about physical games though. It's true that it's convenient: you don't have to get out in the cold to wait in line to get/pay for your game, you can have it as soon as midnight hits instead of 8 o'clock the next morning, you don't have to get up to change discs... but even with the good points, we are many who like to look at a pretty game library on shelves! And you can't trade digital games, either. It's harder to find a better deal on digital games, imo (steam doesn't count here).
Oh, and for Luigi U, only the physical version is limited; the digital version will be available without limit. But you'd better grab a physical release soon anyway :P
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The Vita is an amazing piece of hardware. I absolutely love mine. Now, to be fair, I've spent more time replaying downloaded PS1 games, but I'm still happy I purchased it.
The 3DS is nice, has a reasonably acceptable library (3DS) and an excellent library (DS), and isn't too hard on the pocket book.
If you're looking for the ultimate handheld, I would get one of these: http://www.rosecoloredgaming.com/gameboy-advance.html (http://www.rosecoloredgaming.com/gameboy-advance.html)
It sounds crazy, but I purchased one last year and I've played it more than any handheld. If you have an SP (and it fits your hands in such a way that makes you actually want to use it) then it might not be worth the price to you. The library on the GBA is freaking awesome.
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As for the argument about Physical Versus Digital Copies Of Video Games, one of the biggest points that is persuading me to buy and start a digital library instead is that manuals are soon to be gone from physical copies. Although gamers could print the manuals, it's still a waste of ink. Also, printer ink is expensive. As much as I still love a physical copy, the game just doesn't feel complete without an actual manual.
As for handhelds, I already have a digital collection for PS Vita. Now, I'm saving money to get the system. There are a lot more games available on the PS Vita other than the physical library you see in stores. When you do get the time to browse around or start using PlayStation Network, I would strongly suggest looking through the libraries as some of them are even Cross-Buy Platforms, albeit limited.
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Oh man, I love anything SNK/Neo geo, so for the pocket color, it does have a lot of amazing 2d fighters but there are some pretty good RPG's and puzzle games as well, SNK vs Capcom: Card fighters is a pokemon style game, not too sure if you'll like it if you don't know a lot of Capcom and SNK fighting game characters but still cool games, crush roller is a fun puzzle ,arcade classic game, Bust-a-move is fun. From what I've heard Beast Busters is an awesome RPG as well as both Dive Alert games, and pretty much all the SNK sports games are cool... Pocket Tennis, Neo Turf Masters and Baseball Stars Color. If you do plan on getting one, definitely get some of the fighting games as well, Samurai Shodown, Fatal Fury, The Last Blade, SNK vs Capcom... And I cant forget the two AMAZING Metal Slug games, absolutely fantastic arcade run n gun games
Question for you Kingrat. I was reading more on the neo geo pocket and I have read there is no backlight for it. I know me personally, I cannot play the Game boy advance because the screen is too dark. Is the neo geo pocket color still bright enough to see fine on it? Can you hook it to a tv or anything?
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The Vita is an amazing piece of hardware. I absolutely love mine. Now, to be fair, I've spent more time replaying downloaded PS1 games, but I'm still happy I purchased it.
The 3DS is nice, has a reasonably acceptable library (3DS) and an excellent library (DS), and isn't too hard on the pocket book.
If you're looking for the ultimate handheld, I would get one of these: http://www.rosecoloredgaming.com/gameboy-advance.html (http://www.rosecoloredgaming.com/gameboy-advance.html)
It sounds crazy, but I purchased one last year and I've played it more than any handheld. If you have an SP (and it fits your hands in such a way that makes you actually want to use it) then it might not be worth the price to you. The library on the GBA is freaking awesome.
Those GBAs are AWESOME! The names were hilarious too: Purple Drank. Classic.
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Question for any one using a 3DS. Does the 3D feature on the XL version truly hurt you're eyes? If so, can the 3D feature be turned off?
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It works better with some games than others. If it's not doing it for you, you can turn it off.
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To expand a little further from what Turf said, there's a slider on the top lid that controllers the depth of the 3D effect. You can play with the levels to find a 3D effect that is comfortable for you. Putting the slider all the way down turns it off.
I just bought my first 3DS yesterday so I haven't had a lot of time with it, but the manual implied that the parental controls allow you to lock the 3D effect off as well if that's an issue you need to address for kids.
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To expand a little further from what Turf said, there's a slider on the top lid that controllers the depth of the 3D effect. You can play with the levels to find a 3D effect that is comfortable for you. Putting the slider all the way down turns it off.
I just bought my first 3DS yesterday so I haven't had a lot of time with it, but the manual implied that the parental controls allow you to lock the 3D effect off as well if that's an issue you need to address for kids.
That is one thing that's annoying. It's cool that we get 3D and it really does make the games look a lot better in many instances. However, it's annoying that you have to have at a certain distance from your face, or else it looks like a double-image. I can only play with the 3D for so long before my arms get tired at that distance, and I have to turn the 3D effect off to keep playing.
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To expand a little further from what Turf said, there's a slider on the top lid that controllers the depth of the 3D effect. You can play with the levels to find a 3D effect that is comfortable for you. Putting the slider all the way down turns it off.
I just bought my first 3DS yesterday so I haven't had a lot of time with it, but the manual implied that the parental controls allow you to lock the 3D effect off as well if that's an issue you need to address for kids.
That is one thing that's annoying. It's cool that we get 3D and it really does make the games look a lot better in many instances. However, it's annoying that you have to have at a certain distance from your face, or else it looks like a double-image. I can only play with the 3D for so long before my arms get tired at that distance, and I have to turn the 3D effect off to keep playing.
Hmmm...I can watch 3d blu ray movies on my 3d tv with no problem but this has me thinking because you do have to hold the 3ds. I'm not sure about it now tho'. I guess I'll just have to try it out and see how it works for me
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To expand a little further from what Turf said, there's a slider on the top lid that controllers the depth of the 3D effect. You can play with the levels to find a 3D effect that is comfortable for you. Putting the slider all the way down turns it off.
I just bought my first 3DS yesterday so I haven't had a lot of time with it, but the manual implied that the parental controls allow you to lock the 3D effect off as well if that's an issue you need to address for kids.
After you play it for a good while, let me know what you think on the 3d feature if you can...
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To expand a little further from what Turf said, there's a slider on the top lid that controllers the depth of the 3D effect. You can play with the levels to find a 3D effect that is comfortable for you. Putting the slider all the way down turns it off.
I just bought my first 3DS yesterday so I haven't had a lot of time with it, but the manual implied that the parental controls allow you to lock the 3D effect off as well if that's an issue you need to address for kids.
After you play it for a good while, let me know what you think on the 3d feature if you can...
Sure thing. I plan on digging into Zelda: Link between worlds tonight so I'll report back later :D
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I played through the entire Link between worlds game with the 3D effect on and I liked it a lot. I would check what it was like with it off and would turn it right back on. :)
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Personally, I played almost always in 2D at first, but then after trying a few games that looked gorgeous in 3D, I started playing more and more in 3D. Now I play in 2D if I wanna save the battery or if the game doesn't look too good in 3D (some games look prettier in 2D, I gotta admit), otherwise I love to play 3D now. :)
It shouldn't strain your eyes if you adjust the slidebar correctly. Many people seem to think that it you don't put it all the way up you're not a "real man", and that's utter bullshit. The slidebar is there to adjust to your eyesight and distance between your arms and face. Just slide it until it feels comfortable!
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That's all I need to hear :D Sounds like a winner to me! I prob won't adjust the settings all the way but it is good to know that you can turn it off if need be.
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Some games are better in 3D than others. Mario Kart and A Link Between Worlds are great in 3D. New Super Mario Bros is better in 2D. So, it depends on the game. When I do play in 3D, I have mine set at about 3/4 the way up.
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Yeah I have mine set about half way or so (most likely because my vision isn't equal between my two eyes, so it's a bit of a strain to do 3-D to the max). 3D doesn't matter in some games, where it feels like an afterthought (only the dialogue menus give a 3D affect, for instance) while other games make it look really nice.
3D in games is still kinda like how 3D is in movies - sometimes awful, sometimes kinda neat.
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Oh man, I love anything SNK/Neo geo, so for the pocket color, it does have a lot of amazing 2d fighters but there are some pretty good RPG's and puzzle games as well, SNK vs Capcom: Card fighters is a pokemon style game, not too sure if you'll like it if you don't know a lot of Capcom and SNK fighting game characters but still cool games, crush roller is a fun puzzle ,arcade classic game, Bust-a-move is fun. From what I've heard Beast Busters is an awesome RPG as well as both Dive Alert games, and pretty much all the SNK sports games are cool... Pocket Tennis, Neo Turf Masters and Baseball Stars Color. If you do plan on getting one, definitely get some of the fighting games as well, Samurai Shodown, Fatal Fury, The Last Blade, SNK vs Capcom... And I cant forget the two AMAZING Metal Slug games, absolutely fantastic arcade run n gun games
Question for you Kingrat. I was reading more on the neo geo pocket and I have read there is no backlight for it. I know me personally, I cannot play the Game boy advance because the screen is too dark. Is the neo geo pocket color still bright enough to see fine on it? Can you hook it to a tv or anything?
Oh man, looks like you've made your decision haha. To be honest, the screen isn't as nice as the first model GBA, you cant hook it into a TV, and you basically have to be on the surface of the sun to see anything haha. I use mine with a little desk light that works really well. You can also mod them and put a backlight in but it is kind of tough to do and doesn't last very well. If I were you, check out some Neo Geo arcade games on mame or something and see if you like them at all or if you like them enough to want stripped down versions on a handheld
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Oh man, I love anything SNK/Neo geo, so for the pocket color, it does have a lot of amazing 2d fighters but there are some pretty good RPG's and puzzle games as well, SNK vs Capcom: Card fighters is a pokemon style game, not too sure if you'll like it if you don't know a lot of Capcom and SNK fighting game characters but still cool games, crush roller is a fun puzzle ,arcade classic game, Bust-a-move is fun. From what I've heard Beast Busters is an awesome RPG as well as both Dive Alert games, and pretty much all the SNK sports games are cool... Pocket Tennis, Neo Turf Masters and Baseball Stars Color. If you do plan on getting one, definitely get some of the fighting games as well, Samurai Shodown, Fatal Fury, The Last Blade, SNK vs Capcom... And I cant forget the two AMAZING Metal Slug games, absolutely fantastic arcade run n gun games
Question for you Kingrat. I was reading more on the neo geo pocket and I have read there is no backlight for it. I know me personally, I cannot play the Game boy advance because the screen is too dark. Is the neo geo pocket color still bright enough to see fine on it? Can you hook it to a tv or anything?
Oh man, looks like you've made your decision haha. To be honest, the screen isn't as nice as the first model GBA, you cant hook it into a TV, and you basically have to be on the surface of the sun to see anything haha. I use mine with a little desk light that works really well. You can also mod them and put a backlight in but it is kind of tough to do and doesn't last very well. If I were you, check out some Neo Geo arcade games on mame or something and see if you like them at all or if you like them enough to want stripped down versions on a handheld
Are you talking the original B&W model? I haven't played it. But I did until very recently own a Neo Geo Pocket Color. And I thought it was a fantastic screen. Backlit, no. But as far as non-backlit screens go, it was one of the best I have used. Better than the Game Boy Color's.
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Oh man, I love anything SNK/Neo geo, so for the pocket color, it does have a lot of amazing 2d fighters but there are some pretty good RPG's and puzzle games as well, SNK vs Capcom: Card fighters is a pokemon style game, not too sure if you'll like it if you don't know a lot of Capcom and SNK fighting game characters but still cool games, crush roller is a fun puzzle ,arcade classic game, Bust-a-move is fun. From what I've heard Beast Busters is an awesome RPG as well as both Dive Alert games, and pretty much all the SNK sports games are cool... Pocket Tennis, Neo Turf Masters and Baseball Stars Color. If you do plan on getting one, definitely get some of the fighting games as well, Samurai Shodown, Fatal Fury, The Last Blade, SNK vs Capcom... And I cant forget the two AMAZING Metal Slug games, absolutely fantastic arcade run n gun games
Question for you Kingrat. I was reading more on the neo geo pocket and I have read there is no backlight for it. I know me personally, I cannot play the Game boy advance because the screen is too dark. Is the neo geo pocket color still bright enough to see fine on it? Can you hook it to a tv or anything?
Oh man, looks like you've made your decision haha. To be honest, the screen isn't as nice as the first model GBA, you cant hook it into a TV, and you basically have to be on the surface of the sun to see anything haha. I use mine with a little desk light that works really well. You can also mod them and put a backlight in but it is kind of tough to do and doesn't last very well. If I were you, check out some Neo Geo arcade games on mame or something and see if you like them at all or if you like them enough to want stripped down versions on a handheld
Are you talking the original B&W model? I haven't played it. But I did until very recently own a Neo Geo Pocket Color. And I thought it was a fantastic screen. Backlit, no. But as far as non-backlit screens go, it was one of the best I have used. Better than the Game Boy Color's.
Yea the neo geo pocket color is what im referring to. If it is better than better the game boy color than that will work for me! ;) It's on my list behind the 3DS and game gear but I do want to get one to try it out tho
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I do want to get the 3DS brand new I just have to decide which bundle to get. I wanted the Zelda bundle but I would prefer an actual game or the game at least on an sd card so I may get the Mario Kart one. But I keep hoping I'll fine a Neo geo pocket color and psp at a thrift shop or good will for about 10 bucks lol Probably not tho'. ;D
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To expand a little further from what Turf said, there's a slider on the top lid that controllers the depth of the 3D effect. You can play with the levels to find a 3D effect that is comfortable for you. Putting the slider all the way down turns it off.
I just bought my first 3DS yesterday so I haven't had a lot of time with it, but the manual implied that the parental controls allow you to lock the 3D effect off as well if that's an issue you need to address for kids.
After you play it for a good while, let me know what you think on the 3d feature if you can...
To get back to you on this, last night my girlfriend and I played a link between worlds for a couple hours. I absolutely loved the 3D of the game. I had it all the way up and didn't have any problems with my eyes. It's amazing how easily your eyes adjust to it honestly. You just have to find the right angle for looking at it. Straight on and you're good.
Someone else mentioned it was heavy and tired out their arms. I laid down with the DS on my chest/stomach and had no problems. I also sat up and played with it in my lap. I guess I don't hold my handhelds up lol. More along those lines, my girlfriend couldn't have it on her stomach because of the whole "having boobs" thing. She held it up with no problems I heard of though.
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Fantastic :) Yea I think maybe most who have problems with the 3d part, its all about re adjusting to where your eyes can get used to it. Because I know when I watch a 3d movie on my tv, there are a few movies that I have to change the deph of the 3d settings because some movies are set so high that I cant stand it. I'm one of the few people who actually own like 10 3d blu rays. I love them and I"m surprised it has not caught on more but I know I should enjoy the 3DS as well with right settings. :)
Thank Bob :D
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I do want to get the 3DS brand new I just have to decide which bundle to get. I wanted the Zelda bundle but I would prefer an actual game or the game at least on an sd card so I may get the Mario Kart one. But I keep hoping I'll fine a Neo geo pocket color and psp at a thrift shop or good will for about 10 bucks lol Probably not tho'. ;D
check your local pawnshops also, for sure you will find a psp for less than $20 bucks and maybe hacked xD. Also, the 3d settings on the 3ds can be uncomfortable when you play the games for first time but give it chance until you accustom to them. I hated it at first time but then when I saw that some game looks way better (mario kart, resident evil revelation, kid ikarus, zelda, etc) I tried to accustom my eyes to them and now I can play all my games with the 3d feature :)
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wal mart has the psp for 100 with 2 games a model 3000 slim. Is this a good model psp to get?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-PSP-Ultimate-Bundle-30-Savings/21684021