Out of the loop?

Cody · Postby **Cody** » January 14th, 2007, 5:13 pm

I collect many videogame systems and have over 25, but I prefer the older ones most of the time (the Saturn, PS2 and a few others are nice systems too though). I normally just switch off every few weekends. I play older games/systems one weekend and newer ones the next, that way all my systems get love and I stay "in the loop" for the newer systems (It stimulates interest in researching/buying new games for them if you constantly play them.) I only keep up with newer systems for adventure, survival horror, and some shooters other than that, I don't normally care for newer stuff.

Gentlegamer1 · Postby **Gentlegamer1** » January 14th, 2007, 5:34 pm

Don't worry too much about it . . . new systems are out and it's an exciting time! Naturally, discussion will revolve around the new systems AKA "next gen" (or is it "this gen" now?).

Like the Critic said, if you want old school discussions, lead the way! I'll throw out a possible topic: old school "war" or "shooter" games, like Contra, Ikari Warriors, Gunstar Heroes, Iron Tank, etc.. Iron Tank was one of the first NES games I ever rented years ago and I've been wanting to go back and play it again, especially since I never beat it back in the day. Until I can get my NES cured of the blinkies, I'll have to resort to emulation, however.

feilong801 · Postby **feilong801** » January 14th, 2007, 5:52 pm

I do have a decent collection of stuff myself, but there is a limit to what I can do; while I would love to have Dave's mammoth collection (and it truly is awe inspiring; look at the "Contra Championship" in the special section of the site to see what I'm talking about), it wouldn't be practical to me, not because of money, but because I couldn't possibly organize all that stuff!

I notice the Critic is very organized, his game room appears quite tidy (other than the inevitable rats nest of cords, but that's hard to prevent). There is no way I could be that organized )-:

-Rob

a1 · Postby a1 » January 15th, 2007, 6:51 am

I've never owned an Atari 2600, but if you post some NES or Genesis threads I would be more than happy to discuss games. I could use a break from defending Wii anyway.