May I toss my videogames out?
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May I toss my videogames out?
I know this is somehow a tough question to make, but I have been thinking on getting rid of my old videogames (I don't mean taking them on the trash or selling), but keeping them on my locker and only using a computer to play games.
I don't like the idea of purchasing many different systems because there is not much space here to accomodate them and I don't like to deal with CDs/DVDs/cartridges all the time because if they broke, I will loose a lot of money. I think that CDs/DVDs should be on the backup area, not being used all the time.
I used to have a PSX but in a few years it was not reading CDs anymore (my SNES is still working today), and watching many games not being sold anymore (out of print) or having too much trouble to play games is not appealing to me.
In terms of fidelity, I used to think that one emulator was a mere shadow of the original itself, but looking some advances that were made in the last years I changed my mind, but I am not one advanced user and I don't know all emulators out there (from all systems, specially 32-64 bit), so I need to ask you this: emulators can replace most videogames these days?
I mean, if someone wants to get rid of Super NES, the emulator(s) can fit their expectations or there are still much things to correct and improve?
Years ago I purchased one GameCube and didn't even played too much before knowing that was abandoned for good. I feel like an idiot. Why there are not development kits for old systems being used?
A computer and emulators can replace everything?
I don't like the idea of purchasing many different systems because there is not much space here to accomodate them and I don't like to deal with CDs/DVDs/cartridges all the time because if they broke, I will loose a lot of money. I think that CDs/DVDs should be on the backup area, not being used all the time.
I used to have a PSX but in a few years it was not reading CDs anymore (my SNES is still working today), and watching many games not being sold anymore (out of print) or having too much trouble to play games is not appealing to me.
In terms of fidelity, I used to think that one emulator was a mere shadow of the original itself, but looking some advances that were made in the last years I changed my mind, but I am not one advanced user and I don't know all emulators out there (from all systems, specially 32-64 bit), so I need to ask you this: emulators can replace most videogames these days?
I mean, if someone wants to get rid of Super NES, the emulator(s) can fit their expectations or there are still much things to correct and improve?
Years ago I purchased one GameCube and didn't even played too much before knowing that was abandoned for good. I feel like an idiot. Why there are not development kits for old systems being used?
A computer and emulators can replace everything?
Here are my recommendations for emulators you can use
Nes - Nestopia
Snes - Bsnes -- if you're computer isn't powerful enough for bsnes, use snes9x or zsnes (I would recommend zsnes over snes9x)
Sega Master System - SMSPlus
Genesis - Regen, Gens
Gameboy - Gamebatte
Gameboy Advance - VBA, VBA-M
N64 - Project64
PSX - ePSXe, pSX
Sega Saturn - SSF
PS2 - PCSX2
TG16 - Magic Engine, Ootake
Nes - Nestopia
Snes - Bsnes -- if you're computer isn't powerful enough for bsnes, use snes9x or zsnes (I would recommend zsnes over snes9x)
Sega Master System - SMSPlus
Genesis - Regen, Gens
Gameboy - Gamebatte
Gameboy Advance - VBA, VBA-M
N64 - Project64
PSX - ePSXe, pSX
Sega Saturn - SSF
PS2 - PCSX2
TG16 - Magic Engine, Ootake
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Snes9x is as good as dead. If you prefer accuracy, go with SnesGT (not as CPU-intensive as Bsnes, but Bsnes has almost no emulation hacks).Franky wrote: Snes - Bsnes -- if you're computer isn't powerful enough for bsnes, use snes9x or zsnes (I would recommend zsnes over snes9x)
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Most of the newer consoles are not well emulated yet.... Nintendo DS emulation, for example.... SUCKS.Maurilio-SE wrote:....so I need to ask you this: emulators can replace most videogames these days?
I heard someone say that Gamecube emulation is doing well, but i haven't looked into that one.
Hardware means nothing if you don't have good software.
Compare the success of SNES over Genisis
Compare the success of SNES over Genisis
? SNES9x development is still going strong, it is not dead.neo_bahamut1985 wrote:Snes9x is as good as dead. If you prefer accuracy, go with SnesGT (not as CPU-intensive as Bsnes, but Bsnes has almost no emulation hacks).Franky wrote: Snes - Bsnes -- if you're computer isn't powerful enough for bsnes, use snes9x or zsnes (I would recommend zsnes over snes9x)
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no$GBA would like to have a word with you.declan wrote:Most of the newer consoles are not well emulated yet.... Nintendo DS emulation, for example.... SUCKS.Maurilio-SE wrote:....so I need to ask you this: emulators can replace most videogames these days?
I heard someone say that Gamecube emulation is doing well, but i haven't looked into that one.
I didn't recommend SnesGT because I don't like SnesGT.Snes9x is as good as dead. If you prefer accuracy, go with SnesGT (not as CPU-intensive as Bsnes, but Bsnes has almost no emulation hacks).
If you want to recommend it yourself, go ahead.
I don't like Kega Fusion, so I didn't recommend it.Uhhhh. Kega Fusion & Regen here.
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No$GBA is the best DS emulator out there. Why? Well, most games run at or near full speed, something iDeaS or the other emus out that can't speak of. Games run up to 60 fps whereas others are not even half that speed. No$GBA auto-detects the games' save type. Games like FF3 DS are fully playable, albeit there are graphical/speed issues now and then.I.S.T. wrote:no$GBA would like to have a word with you.declan wrote:Most of the newer consoles are not well emulated yet.... Nintendo DS emulation, for example.... SUCKS.Maurilio-SE wrote:....so I need to ask you this: emulators can replace most videogames these days?
I heard someone say that Gamecube emulation is doing well, but i haven't looked into that one.
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Is it just as stable? (/me tries it anyways).
is 2.5b the newest? and where to get it? http://forums.ngemu.com/no-gba-discussi ... rsion.html requires registration.
is 2.5b the newest? and where to get it? http://forums.ngemu.com/no-gba-discussi ... rsion.html requires registration.
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Re: May I toss my videogames out?
You can definately do this nowadays, i took this step some time ago.Maurilio-SE wrote:I know this is somehow a tough question to make, but I have been thinking on getting rid of my old videogames (I don't mean taking them on the trash or selling), but keeping them on my locker and only using a computer to play games.
I don't like the idea of purchasing many different systems because there is not much space here to accomodate them and I don't like to deal with CDs/DVDs/cartridges all the time because if they broke, I will loose a lot of money. I think that CDs/DVDs should be on the backup area, not being used all the time.
I used to have a PSX but in a few years it was not reading CDs anymore (my SNES is still working today), and watching many games not being sold anymore (out of print) or having too much trouble to play games is not appealing to me.
In terms of fidelity, I used to think that one emulator was a mere shadow of the original itself, but looking some advances that were made in the last years I changed my mind, but I am not one advanced user and I don't know all emulators out there (from all systems, specially 32-64 bit), so I need to ask you this: emulators can replace most videogames these days?
I mean, if someone wants to get rid of Super NES, the emulator(s) can fit their expectations or there are still much things to correct and improve?
Years ago I purchased one GameCube and didn't even played too much before knowing that was abandoned for good. I feel like an idiot. Why there are not development kits for old systems being used?
A computer and emulators can replace everything?
I have put all my original consoles and games in a display and emulate everything, i did take the extra step by getting good controllers and a lightgun
Re: May I toss my videogames out?
Can you use the PSX joystick along with all emulators? And also using one PSX USB adapter? I will look what you suggested.tetsuo55 wrote:You can definately do this nowadays, i took this step some time ago.
I have put all my original consoles and games in a display and emulate everything, i did take the extra step by getting good controllers and a lightgun
I hope someday all systems are emulated because I don't think it's a good idea to have any videogame these days. I was talking about GameCube and mine was not used and yesterday when I checked was not working anymore. I will need to take it to fix this week. My PC never let me down before.
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Re: May I toss my videogames out?
Yes, yes you can.Maurilio-SE wrote:Can you use the PSX joystick along with all emulators? And also using one PSX USB adapter?
<Nach> so why don't the two of you get your own room and leave us alone with this stupidity of yours?
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Re: May I toss my videogames out?
Man, my gamecube got fried yesterday too. It sucks.Maurilio-SE wrote:Can you use the PSX joystick along with all emulators? And also using one PSX USB adapter? I will look what you suggested.tetsuo55 wrote:You can definately do this nowadays, i took this step some time ago.
I have put all my original consoles and games in a display and emulate everything, i did take the extra step by getting good controllers and a lightgun
I hope someday all systems are emulated because I don't think it's a good idea to have any videogame these days. I was talking about GameCube and mine was not used and yesterday when I checked was not working anymore. I will need to take it to fix this week. My PC never let me down before.
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No emulator is as good as the original console for any that I own, though some are pretty close. I will continue to keep my consoles until they quit working. Then I may try and hunt down replacements for a few after that! It is a little difficult to keep several consoles hooked up though, I admit.
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No kidding.Nightcrawler wrote:No emulator is as good as the original console for any that I own, though some are pretty close. I will continue to keep my consoles until they quit working. Then I may try and hunt down replacements for a few after that! It is a little difficult to keep several consoles hooked up though, I admit.
The rat's nest behind my game rig frightens me.
I keep my consoles in my closet and only pull 'em out to use 'em.
My prize console is a brand new Platinum GameCube that has never even been powered on.... who knows, in 10 years time it could be worth a shiny penny.... I saw a brand new snes (on ebay) go for $600 a few months ago.
My prize console is a brand new Platinum GameCube that has never even been powered on.... who knows, in 10 years time it could be worth a shiny penny.... I saw a brand new snes (on ebay) go for $600 a few months ago.
Hardware means nothing if you don't have good software.
Compare the success of SNES over Genisis
Compare the success of SNES over Genisis