I actually like the Saturn ones the best; they look nice. I've heard complaints about the cheap plastic but it hasn't been an issue for me.
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I actually like the Saturn ones the best; they look nice. I've heard complaints about the cheap plastic but it hasn't been an issue for me.
Its either Japanese MD1 or European MD2 for me.
The Genesis Model 1 and the Sega Saturn 1st model (with cool oval buttons and an access light, but I own a 2nd model). I don't understand the problem with the plastic casing for a Saturn before. Cheap? Does it break? People can't complain about it getting scratched because all systems are prone to get a scratch or two.
I think he is talking about game cases. The US Saturn boxes were indeed made of cheap plastic and broke/cracked very easily.
And its pretty difficult to store Sega CD/Saturn cases on shelves due to the weird height dimension.
The Saturn and Sega CD cases are my least favorite. they fall apart too easily and tip over too easily, Though I do have Cool Looking Model 1 Saturn with Oval Buttons :)
as for favorite cases I'd say Genesis and Master System
Pre-2006 American alone:
Genesis Model 1/2
PS2 Old (So I could have my Genesis on top of it)
Master System 1 (Card slots, dude, plus the 80's retro look)
I don't like US Sega CD and Saturn cases at all. Too big. Too much air inside.
However, I have found a way to store them properly (been thinking that it's time for some pics).
The most reliable and crack-proof cases for cartridges are the Genesis/Mega Drive ones. Though I prefer the Japanese material.
The most reliable and crack-proof cases for CDs/DVDs are definitely DVD cases. I've got lots of cracked CD cases to replace, and now I can't find new ones to do it. :?
I entirely agree!Quote:
Originally Posted by TmEE
And for cartridge casings, MD clamshell is the ultimate thing.
PS1 Long Box, not the Saturn-like ones or the all paper ones, the ones with the plastic rippled spine and huge full size color prints on the inside. Those were a true work of art, I LOVE them.
System cases or game cases? I like long boxes they're cooler looking when on display than little cd or dvd cases. The ultimate in collecting though has to be Neo geo AES/NGPC cases with snaplocks those are awesome. Genesis cases are great to of course.
PS3's new cases are kinda nicer than the competitions cases
As for systems.... I tend to like when they make the cases feel nice look cool and not scratch or yellow to much. Neo Geo is a nice looking machine. Saturn is cool and sony has always done a nice job with their cases. PS3 is a sexy beast (in need of games) they do smudge and scratch to easily though
I think the Nintendo DS has the best looking cases. Small, simple, attractive, easy to store.
Agreed and AGREED! Sega was way ahead of the competition using clam shell cases for the Genesis / MD. The box the game came is was actually good for something after you bought the game. 90% of the kids I knew just threw away the boxes that their SNES and N64 games came in, because to them, they were worthless. All the boxes were was a piece of cardboard that gets crinkled up and takes up space, and why would you want to put the game back in after you buy it?Quote:
Originally Posted by TmEE
Even as a kid I always wanted to buy complete games, but as an adult I'm pretty much like "ah screw it, it's not worth the trouble." Sega Genesis, on the other hand, has cases that not only protect the games but look great on a shelf too, just like how DVD cases are now. It was the perfect fusion of packaging and protection, so is it really a surprise that Genesis games are much easier to find complete than NES, SNES, and N64 games?
i like the ea keeper cases since the game is in there straight up
instead of sideways like a sega
I like the jewel cases the best. They're compact, easily replaceable, and look nice.
Even though I've never seen Neo-Geo hardware in person, I think that the "shock cases" for the cartridges are bad ass. I mean seriously, how cool is it to have something that big and heavy on your shelf? The fact that the carts are so huge just means there's more room for artwork on the cases. ^_^
Unfortunately, the "bigger is better" idea doesn't really carry over to the Sega CD and Saturn cases. CDs are tiny so having an inch thick CD case is pointless, and why did they make them so much taller than the Genesis cases? The plastic they make them out of is crap too, so getting complete games is a pain in the butt-- and it's not like someone still makes replacement cases, which means they're a finite resource. Definitely my least favorite type of casing.
Personally, the clamshell cases for Sega Genesis and Master System are probably my favorite. They keep your games well protected, look nice, and are convenient. I can't believe that Nintendo went all the way from the NES to the N64 without ever adopting cases like that! It's so easy to get complete or near-complete Genesis games for decent prices, because people actually had a reason to hold onto the case. Boxes are just plain crap though-- you take the game out, and then you try to find somewhere to hide the box where it won't get damaged and will be out of the way, because you have no reason to put the game back in once it's out. The clamshell cases were a brilliant move on Sega's part, and as such they are probably my favorite type of case. Universal game cases make a fine substitute for Nintendo systems, though.
In order:
Genesis/SMS
Saturn/Sega CD
Atari 7800---I hate the cardboard boxes, but the boxart is amazing to say the least...