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  • Hardware only, baby!

    58 40.28%

  • Emulation only (the dark side).

    13 9.03%

  • Mostly hardware, but emulation for some titles

    60 41.67%

  • Mostly emulation, but hardware for some titles

    10 6.94%

  • I don't play Sega games, SNES rules!

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Thread: Hardware vs. Emulation

  1. 02-07-2011, 12:32 PM #46
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    Quote Originally Posted by old man View Post
    Which version of the real hardware? (lol)
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  2. 02-07-2011, 12:50 PM #47
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flygon View Post
    Mega Drive games are always better on hardware, hands down.

    I utterly refuse to play a SNES game on hardware, though, emulators just sound that much better with controllable filtering...
    What SNES emulator do you use?
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  3. 02-07-2011, 12:51 PM #48
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    Quote Originally Posted by Olls View Post
    Just use your genesis pad with a genesis to usb controller adapter (google it). Don't waste money on cheap knockoff pads.
    You could probably even make it yourself and save a few bucks.
    Thanks! Yeah, I think this is the way to go too.
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  4. 02-07-2011, 01:10 PM #49
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    I use emulation only as a means to kinda "demo" or get a feel of whatever game it is that I might be interested in purchasing.
    So I've never played any game more than 5 or so minutes via emulation. For that I have the real hardware and I enjoy using it. For me that's something that won't change.
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  5. 02-07-2011, 01:54 PM #50
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    Hardware is better, but for those who cannot afford it, emulation is not that bad either.

    I have to say though; one day, the consoles we have will just die altogether, while digital ROMS and emulation are potentially immortal.
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    fells MUCH better playing on real thing... But then again, emulation can tweak games, homebrew, etc...

    Flash+Real Hardware is the way to go! (unless you gain high cash to spend)
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  7. 02-07-2011, 04:09 PM #52
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    Mostly hardware, but emulation for some titles

    Example... Streets of Rage 3 for the Genesis. $50 for a hard copy or $8 for a digital download. Emulation wins me over in that situation... but at the same time, I would like to own the real cart.

    musha for $100 or $8 for a digital download... again, Emulation wins me over and at that price, I give two shits about owning the real cart.



    Other than situations like those ^, I'm all hardware.
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  8. 02-07-2011, 06:02 PM #53
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    If i were you guys, I would sell all that plastic for some good amount of money and play all those games for free on TV (Through PC>TV connection).
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  9. 02-07-2011, 06:05 PM #54
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    Quote Originally Posted by Curryman123 View Post
    If i were you guys, I would sell all that plastic for some good amount of money and play all those games for free on TV (Through PC>TV connection).
    Have you even read any of the previous posts ?

    - I have been playing via emulation FOR YEARS. Doesn't cut it for me. Real hardware with a decent pair of controllers and proper video setup is A LOT better than even the best emulators.

    Plus there are flash carts so you got the best of both worlds.
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    The Mega Drive was far inferior to the NES in terms of diffusion rate and sales in the Japanese market, though there were ardent Sega users. But in the US and Europe, we knew Sega could challenge Nintendo. We aimed at dominating those markets, hiring experienced staff for our overseas department in Japan, and revitalising Sega of America and the ailing Virgin group in Europe.

    Then we set about developing killer games.

    - Hayao Nakayama, Mega Drive Collected Works (p. 17)
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  10. 02-07-2011, 06:20 PM #55
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    Hardware only for me when it comes to playing my games
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    What a stupid and shameful thread. If one thinks emulation is as good as real hardware, and "free" (thievery), then why does he buy games at all? I personally buy all games I'm interested in and would never replace real hardware with emulation.
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  12. 02-07-2011, 08:24 PM #57
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    All Hardware.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zebbe View Post
    What a stupid and shameful thread. If one thinks emulation is as good as real hardware, and "free" (thievery), then why does he buy games at all? I personally buy all games I'm interested in and would never replace real hardware with emulation.
    To be fair, the developers will never see the money generated by used sales, so via that perspective piracy is the same as second hand.

    So what are we hardware enthusiasts paying for? That's right, actual hardware that is 100% tangible and ownable.

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  14. 02-07-2011, 08:42 PM #59
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    Thievery is if you steal a computer, not duplicate a file for personal use.
    The Mega Drive was far inferior to the NES in terms of diffusion rate and sales in the Japanese market, though there were ardent Sega users. But in the US and Europe, we knew Sega could challenge Nintendo. We aimed at dominating those markets, hiring experienced staff for our overseas department in Japan, and revitalising Sega of America and the ailing Virgin group in Europe.

    Then we set about developing killer games.

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  15. 02-07-2011, 09:11 PM #60
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    Rubbish.
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