Your Dream Console

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Originally Posted by playgen

Isn't PS3 region free

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Thats Ironic if there is because unless you live in japan There's nothing to use in PS3

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Originally Posted by 17daysolderthannes

ok, having no region lockout is an impossibility. I know this thread has already gone off in the bullshit wagon, but the whole reason region lockouts exist is to keep certain games in their designated region (i.e. green blood and 50Hz for europe, japanese language for Japan, etc.). Region lockout started because people would import games and it would confuse parents and customers and they would buy games that wouldn't work well and parents would blame Nintendo or Sega for it instead of the dipshit shop. Region lockout isn't there to keep you from playing your favorite obscure shooter, there is a much bigger reason than that.

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The bullshit wagon? How could you? I was extremely serious...

But both the 3DO and Neo Geo were completely region free, the only difference being specific region coded games would play in different languages (sometimes). As was the Sega Master System, European games can be played on any Master system without any modifications. But if you look at the Neo Geo, if you have an American system, a Japanese game will play in English, not in Japanese. So there are absolutely no disadvantages to importing for, say, the Neo geo, only that it costs a fortune to get an American system which are far rarer than the Japanese ones.

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Originally Posted by Tanegashima

So there are absolutely no disadvantages to importing for, say, the Neo geo, only that it costs a fortune to get an American system which are far rarer than the Japanese ones.

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... and to think the major difference here is simply the label on the carts or the bios in the system. Of course the only one of those that really matters is the bios and $40 and some elbow grease will take care of that.

Anyway, we're dreaming here so who care if "region free" is impossible? So is just about anything else going on in here. Logistically speaking, yeah, it's going to be hard to pull off a 100% region free console these days, but it's fun to dream, right?

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Originally Posted by 0x15e

... and to think the major difference here is simply the label on the carts or the bios in the system. Of course the only one of those that really matters is the bios and $40 and some elbow grease will take care of that.

Anyway, we're dreaming here so who care if "region free" is impossible? So is just about anything else going on in here. Logistically speaking, yeah, it's going to be hard to pull off a 100% region free console these days, but it's fun to dream, right?

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It's only fun to dream if everything in my dream can and will come true.

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Originally Posted by Tanegashima

The bullshit wagon? How could you? I was extremely serious...

But both the 3DO and Neo Geo were completely region free, the only difference being specific region coded games would play in different languages (sometimes). As was the Sega Master System, European games can be played on any Master system without any modifications. But if you look at the Neo Geo, if you have an American system, a Japanese game will play in English, not in Japanese. So there are absolutely no disadvantages to importing for, say, the Neo geo, only that it costs a fortune to get an American system which are far rarer than the Japanese ones.

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but back then the only difference memory wise was a few kilobytes if that of text, etc. Nowadays with voice acting, etc. it wouldn't all fit on one disc (most likely). Otherwise, I don't know why it wouldn't be coded to work on all players. I've heard the Japanese PS3 doesn't have lockout...

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Originally Posted by 17daysolderthannes

but back then the only difference memory wise was a few kilobytes if that of text, etc. Nowadays with voice acting, etc. it wouldn't all fit on one disc (most likely). Otherwise, I don't know why it wouldn't be coded to work on all players. I've heard the Japanese PS3 doesn't have lockout...

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Good point on the voice acting...but hell, I wish they left some of it in Japanese. The voice actors in the Lunar (Sega CD) series always annoy me. I'd rather just read subtitles and pretend they're good actors because I've no idea what they're saying.

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Originally Posted by 17daysolderthannes

but back then the only difference memory wise was a few kilobytes if that of text, etc. Nowadays with voice acting, etc. it wouldn't all fit on one disc (most likely). Otherwise, I don't know why it wouldn't be coded to work on all players. I've heard the Japanese PS3 doesn't have lockout...

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The PS3 has no region-lockout worldwide, unless the software publisher specifically wants it for his game; which has not happened (or at least not often) so far.
No region lockout is absolutely possible, if you want voice acting in your language you can still wait for a localized version; but if you don´t bother you needn´t.

Biggest problem would be the matter of Sega Europe wanting you to buy Sega Europe stuff, not Sega of America-stuff. But that is an internal problem of the companies and can be solved internally, as it is now. It works with handhelds since forever anyway.
Most people will still buy their region´s versions, as most are no hardcore gaming freaks and buy not in specialized stores.

@Tiido
No, not really; important thing is: you still get a hardware to plug and play. All other OS and homebrew stuff would be optional, and more in the way of how a DS-flashcart like the R4 works; showing you a new OS that is still enabling plug n play with only 2 button presses.

I would NEVER want something that hurts compatibility, so no additional RAM or new Gfx cards.

Did it ever happen that you made a post that you were sure it would be interesting, but everyone ignores it?

it happens all the time... highest numbers mean the system would be appealing to developers, and what you said, while its fun, it will maybe see some small scale homebrew dev... today's programmers are lazy

My dream console would be like a super 2D power-house system.

I just want something that would play any game, use any controller, have all types of audio and video outputs, play Mame plus all all other emulators, shoot pudding out all 25 of its cartridge slots , and transform into a robot and breakdance.

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Originally Posted by Iron Lizard

I just want something that would play any game, use any controller, have all types of audio and video outputs, play Mame plus all all other emulators, shoot pudding out all 25 of its cartridge slots , and transform into a robot and breakdance.

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Chocolate or tapioca?

As long as it isn't that vanilla chocolate swirl then I'm in...otherwise umm yeah I'm not otherwise...

IDK about my dream console, but I would love to see SEGA put out a decently sized handheld system capable of playing master system, megadrive, saturn, and dreamcast games. I wouldn't really want it to be small like a psp, I would want some meat on it, and some kickass stereo speakers with a large HD screen. Should be RGB ready to hook up to a television. Would have an options menu to adjust the overclock region code etc. Should have built in spotlight, mariner's compass, tv antenna, hidden compartment for hiding contraband, radio, wireless internet card, nightvision/infrared, digital camera, alarm clock function, ipod, and should shoot official SEGA brand shurikans. And instead of a carrying case it should have telescoping-coil armor like the batmobile in batman 1 & 2.