Spudiator
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Post by Spudiator on Nov 24, 2004 17:32:48 GMT
It seems really sad to me that Sega have been reduced to a third party software developer. Back in the glory days of Mega Drive Vs SNES Sega ruled the market, they had by far the best software, if the Mega CD, the Saturn and the Dreamcast had only had the software support the Mega Drive did they prehaps they too could've been market leaders. I always thought the Dreamcast really did have the potential to be something amazing, but I was left disappointed. I know it's been a while now, but it still doesn't seem right seeing Sonic on rival systems, especially Nintendo ones!
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Post by Stephen on Nov 24, 2004 17:35:24 GMT
No
*Suzanne is a man, she eats raw chicken, she disnae ken how tae use an oven. su...* Er I mean NO
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Post by Shadic? on Nov 24, 2004 18:17:43 GMT
Nope.
Sega is having more sucess on other systems.. than it did with dreamcast.. which is kinda sad.. since dc was so great.
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Post by supersonicjim on Nov 24, 2004 18:21:09 GMT
They said they were pulling out of the hardware market. Sega wouldn't lie to us.
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Post by JC on Nov 24, 2004 18:42:34 GMT
a fully functioning home console nope, definately not.
however the handheld mega drive however could see the light of day. its possible since emulators and roms have proved people still enjoy playing the old classics.
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Post by supersonicjim on Nov 24, 2004 19:05:55 GMT
a fully functioning home console nope, definately not. however the handheld mega drive however could see the light of day. its possible since emulators and roms have proved people still enjoy playing the old classics. News flash! They did release a hand held Mega Drive but with limited appeal and distribution! Nomad! |
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Post by JC on Nov 24, 2004 19:10:05 GMT
News flash! They did release a hand held Mega Drive but with limited appeal and distribution! Nomad! This just in! we all already know this however there is discussion of a sucessor that can play all old mega drive games. Easy kiddo. We don't want this to turn into a flame war okay? I just got rid of the insult. ~ Sinedit: Oh I see its ok for him to go around agrivating people but when they respond, oh no dont say that. Yep, also if I take out a word don't stick in another one. He was a bit rude but he didn't call you a name, don't call him one back. ~ Sin |
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Post by supersonicjim on Nov 24, 2004 19:33:15 GMT
This just in! we all already know this however there is discussion of a sucessor that can play all old mega drive games. idiot. It DID play all OLD Mega Drive games. That is it did play all Mega Drive games. |
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Post by Baxter on Nov 24, 2004 19:36:59 GMT
Not for the forseeable future, no. However, if Sony and Microsoft one day pull out of the console market, Nintendo will need competition, and Sega, providing it's still in business, could be in a strong position to launch another console.
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Post by JC on Nov 24, 2004 19:39:25 GMT
It DID play all OLD Mega Drive games. That is it did play all Mega Drive games. oh congratulations arnt you a clever bunny linking all those words together to form a link. get a life twa,t. and no it didnt play ALL mega drive games, it only played a large percentage of them, and it wasnt released on mass like the gameboy was, and it didnt play mega cd or 32x either. |
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Post by supersonicjim on Nov 24, 2004 19:49:09 GMT
oh congratulations arnt you a clever bunny linking all those words together to form a link. get a life twa,t. and no it didnt play ALL mega drive games, it only played a large percentage of them, and it wasnt released on mass like the gameboy was, and it didnt play mega cd or 32x either. CD and 32X weren't Mega Drive, they were add-ons. I don't know where you got this about it not playing all Mega Drive games though. It was just a smaller Mega Drive with a screen, y'know? |
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Post by JC on Nov 24, 2004 19:54:21 GMT
then your thinking about something else, this concept Im aware of fits in the palm of your hand, its around the same size of a gbaSP and can play the whole megadrive legacy, including 32x and mcd, however the information I saw didnt really specify how it would play cd,s but my guess is that you could either download them (as with xbox's downloading additional stuff idea) or they would release them as seperate cartridges like a gba game.
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Post by archangelffx on Nov 24, 2004 19:57:38 GMT
I'm positively confused. Just to help ease the tension, I'll ask a stupid question.
Was the handheld Mega Drive the Game Gear or a console so obscure that I haven't heard of it.
And no, I sincerely doubt that Sega have the will or capability to release a new console.
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Post by Zerolus on Nov 24, 2004 20:02:13 GMT
Can you two please take your discussion over via PM? As its slowly sliding off-topic and its not hard to notice its leading to insults. Thank you. I did hear unconfirmed rumors of Sega bringing out a new console, but it does seem unlikely. *Suzanne is a man, she eats raw chicken, she disnae ken how tae use an oven. su...*  ;; |
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Post by supersonicjim on Nov 24, 2004 20:02:43 GMT
then your thinking about something else, this concept Im aware of fits in the palm of your hand, its around the same size of a gbaSP and can play the whole megadrive legacy, including 32x and mcd, however the information I saw didnt really specify how it would play cd,s but my guess is that you could either download them (as with xbox's downloading additional stuff idea) or they would release them as seperate cartridges like a gba game. I am talking about the Sega Nomad; www.studio42.com/vidgame/SGNomad/index.shtml:S |
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Post by archangelffx on Nov 24, 2004 20:04:07 GMT
News flash! They did release a hand held Mega Drive but with limited appeal and distribution! Nomad! Ahh I see, many thanks. In the context it was in, it looked like a random insult.  |
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Spudiator
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Post by Spudiator on Nov 24, 2004 20:23:05 GMT
I saw loads about the Nomad years ago in an old Sega mag (I forget which) with an "exclusive preview", but my understanding was that it was never released in this country.
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Post by JJ on Nov 24, 2004 21:02:07 GMT
It's not really sad, it was a really good move for them, IMO.
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Post by Scorpio on Nov 27, 2004 12:34:03 GMT
I think they will >.> *is a severe die hard Sega fan and severe optimist*
See the reason they went into third-party mode was because of lack of money, they were having severe losses after the Sega Saturn as people were more interested in the Playstation and then the PS2 (Even though we know which was better >.>).
But because of the third-party mode, they have raised their funds once more and I strongly believe that after a few years after the Xbox 2 and PS3 are released, Sega will strike back (Bear in mind I'm talking round about 2010).
Thats what I believe and strongly hoping for.
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Post by Shadic? on Nov 27, 2004 18:22:16 GMT
It seemed like sega's consoles never came out at the right time.. Example. Saturn came out.. then ps1 and N64 (they crushed saturn) BTW. Saturn actually probably had better graphics than Ps1.. odd. Dreamcast comes out with great graphics.. then Ps2,Xbox and gamecube (with better graphics) come and crush Dreamcast. Sad But true. |
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Post by RSM on Nov 28, 2004 0:50:30 GMT
Personally, I see Sega as a being biding its time gathering intel and resources which will then release a console in the future that will place Sega back on the throne of console kings.
Okay weird moment there but I do see Sega eventually moving out of 3rd party mode back to what it did best.
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Post by Matt on Nov 28, 2004 20:34:40 GMT
i heard that it was hoping to plow money from shuch projects that are bound to be sucessful,
e.g sonic heroes (that worked well selling millions)
sonic mega collection (also did well and now going multi paltform)
and with sonic team still a divtion of sega with uit's own logo ect I think is a thought always in the back of there minds, however weather they make good on this is diffrent
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Post by supersonicjim on Nov 28, 2004 21:47:59 GMT
It seemed like sega's consoles never came out at the right time.. Example. Saturn came out.. then ps1 and N64 (they crushed saturn) BTW. Saturn actually probably had better graphics than Ps1.. odd. Dreamcast comes out with great graphics.. then Ps2,Xbox and gamecube (with better graphics) come and crush Dreamcast. Sad But true. The Dreamcast was in flames as the PS2 was coming out. And was a burning wreck before the purple box thing was out. |
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Post by Thalia on Nov 29, 2004 11:30:23 GMT
I saw loads about the Nomad years ago in an old Sega mag (I forget which) with an "exclusive preview", but my understanding was that it was never released in this country. *sigh* the Nomad. I know a guy who owns two... the things go for about £200 these days. I've also seen pictures of a Mk3 Genesis and Mk3 Master System (which had Sonic's picture on) which were made by some other company and sold in Brazil or somewhere.... apparently. Could be a hoax though. --Thalia, wanting a MultiMega No, there won't. But it would be nice. --Thalia |
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Post by JJ on Nov 29, 2004 12:40:12 GMT
I saw a Megadrive thing in a store recently. It's got like, Sonic 1, Golden Axe, Shinobi, Dr Robotnik's MBM, Flicky and a bunch of others on it, and it's about £20, I think. It reminded me of that TV Boy thing, only without the suckiness, and with a bunch of MD classics on it.  If anyone's near Guildford anytime soon, go into the gadget shop (it used to be called 'What's New', but now it's just 'Gadget Shop'). It's in the Friary -- fairly close to the Disney Store. Have a look and you'll see the Megadrive pack in there, going for about £20. As a matter of fact I might go in there tomorrow for a closer inspection, and possible purchase. |
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