Hey Geezers

[Nonterraqueous]

Hi all - its about time I started using a forum like this - I'm a serious long time console gamer (well over 30 years) so hopefully I'll be able to contribute to the discussions - obviously without coming across as a know it all!

I have my own Youtube channel I've recently rebooted with a lot of Saturn stuff but am in the process of retrofitting it. I'm having some issues with Youtube atm in relation to video capture on a few formats (not the Saturn though) and hopefully without detracting from the forums aims I can get some advice.

I have a pretty good collection of original Japanese Saturn games - approx 200 original titles, most of which are suitable for people who don't speak Japanese so with Saturn games I'm pretty well versed as to what goes where. I've got more original Saturn games than for any other console.

Here's the bad part! - I'm also a big fan of the Genesis, Gamecube, PS1 and PS2. Since I was a kid I sharpened my teeth on the likes of the Atari (right through to the Lynx and Jaguar) as well as the Master System and a few others but the Saturn is my bread and butter. I've recently blown up my 4th Saturn and am currently on the lookout for a new one but the price of these seems to be going up and up lately compared to other machines so I'm being careful and will probably save up for something special - I don't like using emulators on a home computer as I think playing these sorts of games on a laptop ruins the home console experience, but I do use emulators occasionally on handheld devices - my main handheld device which I've never felt the need to upgrade from is my GP2X which I've had for about 10 years and I have a few emulators for 8 bit systems on that.

I've never used any kind of console forums before and hopefully I can be of some use here.

Thanks guys

Chris

[Shinra]

Welcome aboard Chris, I'm definitely interested in sapping some of your Japanese Saturn knowledge! I'd love to play more JP games that are not fighters and shoot 'em ups. Most of us here seem to be in to gaming across multiple platforms too so you wont be out of place. I've been collecting for Gameboy myself as well as Saturn and I have about 100 PS1 games in my attic which do need more love but I need a playstation 1 or 2 to give them that love.

[Nonterraqueous]

Hey mate, I'm originally from Liverpool too!

I just dug out my old modded Playstation to start adding to my YT channel but the graphics output is a bit more tricky to deal with than the Saturns so I'm holding off for a few weeks now until I can get some hardware upgrades.

The Saturn was (is) a great but maligned console - I actually got my first Saturn when they released Sega Ages on it back in 1996 and it went from there. I mainly stuck with the Saturn because everyone else at the time had PS1s and N64s and I didn't like following the herd, plain and simple. I guarantee all the people I knew when I was in my 20s will not still be playing on those consoles today!

Forgive me, as I do not know you but if you don't possess some of these games on your Saturn I'd suggest you take a look -

Liquid Kids (Mizubaku Adventure) absolutely brilliant ported arcade platformer most people don't even know was released on the Saturn due to them giving it a different name in Japan. Expect to pay about £200 squids for this!

Pastel Muses - funny sideways variation on Puzzle Bobble. Under £50, easy to get hold of.

Rockman 8 - one of the best platformers on the Saturn - not just for kids easy to get hold of for around £50

Lode Runner - well known platformer released on just about every home system for the last 30 years including the Saturn - if you don't have this, it is dirt cheap to buy

Magical Drop - any of the series but in particular number 3 is my favourite - identical to the Neo Geo version

There you go - not a fighter or shoot 'em up in sight

[MIK]

Welcome Chris,

You should fit in well as most of us do a bit of everything from consoles, handhelds and computers. The old brand rivalry is more a thing of the past these days, I mean we are in it for the games if you get my meaning.

Enjoy any way.

[sych]

Hey Chris, welcome on board to the SSForums. Sounds like you'll be a good fit with your wealth of knowledge. 200 + Saturn games, I look forward to feasting my eyes on your collection at some point. I know a couple of members on here sell Saturn modded consoles so they might be able to hook you up.

[NeoGeoNinja]

Hi Chris. Welcome to SSUK.

Nice to see a Saturn Vet join the forum. Always god to have someone on hand with your level of knowledge about the Saturn and it's library.

I'd never heard of Liquid Kids before. I looked it up and, turns out, it's basically (imo) a side-scrolling evolution of Bubble Bobble. Not my kind of thing but can massively see why many would find that appealing.

Also, being into other consoles isn't a 'bad thing'... well... financially it is! I'm like you that I'm also massively into PS1 & PS2. I'm also into less appreciated stuff like the Jaguar & 3DO too. There's not many games consoles I'm not into tbh, but tend to stay away from handhelds, 80's home computers and PC gaming. I've got enough to be getting on with already!

[mick_aka]

Welcome to the forums Chris good to have you here.