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Title: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: marvelvscapcom2 on April 05, 2017, 10:52:27 am

What console do you think is the best looking or most sleekest and eye appeasing in your collection or in general?  :D

Here are some of my favorites  :)

PS3 SUPER SLIM

(http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-8336782827841/superslim-ps3-parts-accessories-cech-4001-1.gif)


Atari 2600 "Darth Vader"

(https://www.konsolenkost.de/images/produkte/i90/Atari-2600-Konsole-CX-2600-A-Darth-Vader-d.jpg)

3RD GEN PLAYSTATION 2 SLIM CERAMIC WHITE

(https://regmedia.co.uk/2007/11/06/third_gen_ps2.jpg)

Darth Vader PS4

(http://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1454058/darth-vader-ps4-battlefront.jpg)

Xbox 360 Homer Simpson Edition

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/Marmotta/DSC00280.jpg)

GameCube Spice Orange

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/sktuemvie/ZEB12/DSC02497.jpg)

Translucent Green OG Xbox Special Microsoft team Edition

(http://techcrash.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/14456_xbox-original.jpg)



I hope to get my hands on all of these someday as rare as some of them are :)

What console variant do you think is the most eye catching and gorgeous to look at?  :D

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: azure on April 05, 2017, 11:05:41 am

(http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/m/mb_l5BVR13xKV9fvsJTJKaw/s-l225.jpg)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: soera on April 05, 2017, 11:49:26 am

I find the SMS to be one of the neatest looking consoles. A lot of the PS4s are awesome to look at but my favorite is the 20th anniversary one.

(https://gaminghistory101.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sms.jpg)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61vpR8nQkvL._SL1500_.jpg)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: ferraroso on April 05, 2017, 11:59:53 am

All of my favorite designs come from Sega consoles, but my favorite has to be the Mega Drive (model 1) + Mega CD (model 1) combo.
I simply love how both systems fit well together and, for me, it looks gorgeous.
(http://tvgames-life.up.n.seesaa.net/tvgames-life/image/megdora2Bmega_cd.jpg?d=a5)

Honorable mentions go to the first model PlayStation 3 (60 GB),
(http://plat4ma.com/ebaypages/ps3/PS3-60GB-R-box.jpg)

and to the 3DO FZ-1.
(http://www.redorbit.com/media/uploads/2013/03/800px-3DO-FZ1-Console-Set.png)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: burningdoom on April 05, 2017, 01:08:48 pm

Everyone gives the original XBox so much hate. But I think it was actually a very well-designed system. It actually had a theme going and had it's own style.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Xbox-console.jpg/1200px-Xbox-console.jpg)

And the Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 model is quite handsome looking. It looks like a high-end piece of stereo equipment from the 90s. Unfortunately, I've never owned one. The 3DO is one console I've always wanted and have never gotten my hands on in all my years of collecting.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/3DO-FZ1-Console-Set.jpg)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: 98dgreen on April 05, 2017, 01:28:21 pm

The look of the Xbox isn't the problem. The problem is the weight of the thing

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: aliensstudios on April 05, 2017, 04:30:03 pm

I'm a big fan of the PS2 slim consoles, such a great looking little machine.

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: bubsy3000 on April 05, 2017, 05:07:46 pm

Daewoo Zemmix

(http://www.videogameconsolelibrary.com/images/1980s/85_Daewoo_Zemmix/Zemmix-CPG-120-900.jpg)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: burningdoom on April 05, 2017, 06:20:19 pm

^ That looks like a discman with some ridiculous spoiler coming off of it, or something. lol

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: soera on April 05, 2017, 07:15:05 pm

Quote from: bubsy3000 on April 05, 2017, 05:07:46 pm

Daewoo Zemmix

(http://www.videogameconsolelibrary.com/images/1980s/85_Daewoo_Zemmix/Zemmix-CPG-120-900.jpg)

Okay lol this gets my vote. Ive never heard of nor seen this thing before but damn its awesome looking!

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: bubsy3000 on April 05, 2017, 10:17:45 pm

Quote from: burningdoom on April 05, 2017, 06:20:19 pm

^ That looks like a discman with some ridiculous spoiler coming off of it, or something. lol

Personally I think it looks like an evil spaceship :)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: stealthrush on April 05, 2017, 11:58:49 pm

(http://www.segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CusGenWhite3.jpg)

My personal top 10 in no order (consoles):

-pc engine
-pc engine cd-rom²
-pc engine duo r/rx
-sega saturn (jpn)
-sega dreamcast
-sega mark III
-sega mega drive
-family computer
-super famicom
-pc-fx

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: bubsy3000 on April 06, 2017, 12:52:27 am

Quote from: stealthrush on April 05, 2017, 11:58:49 pm

-pc-fx

Dang, didn;t think anyone would pick that...nice
Also, is that a custom mega drive?

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: stealthrush on April 06, 2017, 04:28:48 am

Quote from: bubsy3000 on April 06, 2017, 12:52:27 am

Quote from: stealthrush on April 05, 2017, 11:58:49 pm

-pc-fx

Dang, didn;t think anyone would pick that...nice
Also, is that a custom mega drive?

yeah it was featured in some anime series (https://emo185.wordpress.com/2012/09/04/sega-megadrive-streets-of-rage-spotted-in-squid-girl/) a few years back.
another reference http://segabits.com/blog/2011/07/28/check-out-the-awesome-custom-squid-girl-sega-genesis/
I went ahead and did a rough job on my model 1 (http://imgur.com/a/KhYFH) I got from a yard sale. IMO sega systems look better in white, and PC-FX simple tower design just looks stunning to this day.

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: telly on April 06, 2017, 10:27:31 am

I'm a big fan of the GameCube and the Saturn, personally

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: tripredacus on April 06, 2017, 10:52:06 am

Master System power base is my favorite. Second place would be PS2 fat using the appropriate vertical stand.

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: danball on April 07, 2017, 12:50:31 pm

(http://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/KGrHqRlwE4moduizvBOVbkMRSRQ-_35.jpg)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/9564/products/Sega-Genesis-Mod1-Bare_large.jpg?v=1458983458)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: doafan on April 07, 2017, 01:06:40 pm

Unfortunately I don't own one of these but for me it has the best looking ever  :-*

(http://img15.deviantart.net/fc87/i/2013/141/a/2/custom_twin_famicom_by_zoki64-d662b00.jpg)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: oldgamerz on April 08, 2017, 03:18:28 am

I'm gonna go with @marvelvscapcom2 and say the the PS3 Super Slim is the best looking console I own in my opinion

(http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-8336782827841/superslim-ps3-parts-accessories-cech-4001-1.gif)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: brazbit on April 22, 2017, 05:41:12 pm

It was completely impractical and ridiculous but the original X shaped prototype Xbox was definitely eye-catching.

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: kamikazekeeg on April 22, 2017, 05:52:12 pm

I'm also throwing in for the 20th anniversary PS4, because I'm tired of black consoles, I wish they would stop.  I'm thinking of upgrading to a PS4 Pro later this year, so hoping a cool color comes out as a bundle with something.

(https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/ps4_20_10-e1417601083487.jpg)

I particularly think the N64 is a cool design and I especially love the see through colors.  I still own my blue N64.  I'd love for someone to make joycon shells in this color and see-through on the Switch.

(https://webshop.cashconverters.com.au/thumbnail/425x260/2059163-nintendo-64-arctic-blue-console-0.jpg)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: Warmsignal on April 26, 2017, 08:32:46 pm

I like Nintendo 64 the best, also Jaguar (even though as a console it's crap), Gamecube and Dreamcast are inoffensive, but most other consoles (at least NA ones) are nothing special to look at. We've now entered the era of console "slabs", to each their own but I fail to see the beauty.

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: theflea on May 04, 2017, 06:13:41 pm

The Panasonic Q

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6eD0hBVXDIt9javq0SoEr6rUQt8hyuhYVH44-hYX9ZBsUEIS-2HQS_TNbm9VnuMUj2z51ZIZIFjjSoRR2wwszw=s240)

The Neo Geo AES

(https://regmedia.co.uk/2015/03/12/neo_geo_aes_console.jpg)

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: wartoy on May 06, 2017, 09:57:49 am

best looking console for me is the Dreamcast especially the black sports ed.

Title: Re: Best looking console of all time?
Post by: glazball on May 22, 2017, 02:43:22 pm

My votes for nicest looking consoles are:

Atari 5200 - it's just so sleek and handsome
Neo Geo AES - it just makes you want to make the Tool Time grunt
Gamecube - perfect all around imo (that Panasonic Q is pretty damn cool too, always wanted one)

Ugliest would probably have to be:

Channel F - by far the ugliest console ever made...  and I usually like the woodgrain look!
Bally Arcade / Astrocade - though I love the system, it's pretty ugly
Atari Jaguar - [insert toilet joke here]
Playstation 3 - again, I love the system but the original is rather weird