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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: TPX VGCOLLECT R&D LIST
« on: December 28, 2016, 02:29:18 pm »
Research is a big deal. There doesn't seem to be any good list of retail releases for non-Japanese consoles. So this will take some time. I plan to do Japanese consoles last because of the sheer amount of releases. I will probably hold off on adding systems that won't have images to start.
Setting naming of these systems, as with anything else, the main item name will be based upon what is on the retail packaging. Fan names will be put into Alt-Name field. Also consider that the model number on the console is not exactly the same as what is on the box. I am considering to put the console's item number in alt-name instead of the box number. Also, terms like fat, slim or slimline will only be used in the alt-name because these are not used on the box.
Examples:
Fat PS2: Sony PlayStation 2 SCPH-30001 (Black) [NA]
Alt: Sony PlayStation 2 Fat PS2 SCPH-30001 Black
Slim PS2: Sony PlayStation 2 - Charcoal Black SCPH-77001 CB [NA]
Alt: Sony PlayStation 2 Slim PS2 SCPH-77001 CB
There are some instances where the color is printed on the box. Notable special edition versions like Pink or Satin Silver will have this notation. Most slims will say "Charcoal Black" but there are some cases where only the item number (CB) indicated this color. Example, the yellow box versions that use the "two" name, in a triangle in the corner that is black. Those would not have Charcoal Black in the item name, but it can be put into the alt-name. Any case of a title requiring a color, it should be put like this:
Sony PlayStation 2 SCPH-30003 (Black) [UK]
But if there is no other version besides black for that number, where there is no other identifying method on the box, then it is not needed. It is an early example, I am not sure if it is needed. Oh, an example of the item number difference, in case of color codes like SS, CB, etc, they are on the box but the console itself does not use the letter suffix.
After all this is done, there should only be retail releases in the Hardware section, with exception to any demo units, PS2 test, Debug systems or the like.
Would definately like to hear some feedback on this.
Setting naming of these systems, as with anything else, the main item name will be based upon what is on the retail packaging. Fan names will be put into Alt-Name field. Also consider that the model number on the console is not exactly the same as what is on the box. I am considering to put the console's item number in alt-name instead of the box number. Also, terms like fat, slim or slimline will only be used in the alt-name because these are not used on the box.
Examples:
Fat PS2: Sony PlayStation 2 SCPH-30001 (Black) [NA]
Alt: Sony PlayStation 2 Fat PS2 SCPH-30001 Black
Slim PS2: Sony PlayStation 2 - Charcoal Black SCPH-77001 CB [NA]
Alt: Sony PlayStation 2 Slim PS2 SCPH-77001 CB
There are some instances where the color is printed on the box. Notable special edition versions like Pink or Satin Silver will have this notation. Most slims will say "Charcoal Black" but there are some cases where only the item number (CB) indicated this color. Example, the yellow box versions that use the "two" name, in a triangle in the corner that is black. Those would not have Charcoal Black in the item name, but it can be put into the alt-name. Any case of a title requiring a color, it should be put like this:
Sony PlayStation 2 SCPH-30003 (Black) [UK]
But if there is no other version besides black for that number, where there is no other identifying method on the box, then it is not needed. It is an early example, I am not sure if it is needed. Oh, an example of the item number difference, in case of color codes like SS, CB, etc, they are on the box but the console itself does not use the letter suffix.
After all this is done, there should only be retail releases in the Hardware section, with exception to any demo units, PS2 test, Debug systems or the like.
Would definately like to hear some feedback on this.
