Is TMNT for the NES really as bad as I think?

[MrSega]

When it comes to the NES, I play TMNT III more than the other two combined. Now I just need to find a top-loading NES!

You'll be really damn lucky to find on of those. I never owned one. But played it quite frequently during my middle school years. Playing SMB. 3 on one is just an experience you'll never forget. The way that controller feels.....

[Da_Shocker]

The graphics and music obviously took a huge step down from the arcade, but ya gotta hand it to the NES version. For the hardware it was pretty nice and played great.

Anyway, since it seems like we're discussing all the games at this point-

Which do you all prefer? The arcade version of TMNT or turtles in time?




No neutral options like "both" either. Choose!

LOL I prefer the original arcade game as I grew up on that. I didn't know TIT was an actual arcade game till the late 90's or so.

[Tripredacus]

You'll be really damn lucky to find on of those. I never owned one. But played it quite frequently during my middle school years. Playing SMB. 3 on one is just an experience you'll never forget. The way that controller feels.....

Hardly. They can easily be had for $80-100.

[Bloodreign]

I found my toploader locally for $54, no controllers of course, but that can be gotten in due time.

[MrSega]

Hardly. They can easily be had for $80-100.

A NES top loader for almost $100 doesn't seem like its worth the trouble. Now for $60-70, its a steal.

[NostalgicMachine]

You'll be really damn lucky to find on of those. I never owned one. But played it quite frequently during my middle school years. Playing SMB. 3 on one is just an experience you'll never forget. The way that controller feels.....

There were several in stock at my local retro-gaming stores last year, but I didn't have the cash at the moment. I'm in the market now, and I plan on acquiring a top-loader one way or another.

[Hidden_Darkness]

There were several in stock at my local retro-gaming stores last year, but I didn't have the cash at the moment. I'm in the market now, and I plan on acquiring a top-loader one way or another.

same here, I saw 2 top loader nes's at my local retro shop as well but they wanted $75 for the system.

[NostalgicMachine]

same here, I saw 2 top loader nes's at my local retro shop as well but they wanted $75 for the system.

That's actually a fair price, as long as it includes the RF/AC adapter and dog bone controller. That controller is SO damn comfy! They are going for $75-$110 used on Amazon right now.

[Saturn Fan]

That's actually a fair price, as long as it includes the RF/AC adapter and dog bone controller. That controller is SO damn comfy! They are going for $75-$110 used on Amazon right now.

The dogbone's button ergonomics are flawed though. When playing mario games i like to lay my thumb across both buttons, so i can both hold down B to run & still press A to jump with my thumb.

Buttons angled upward like that make it that tough to do. Also didn't the top loader systems have RF video output only?

[NostalgicMachine]

I disagree. The dogbone's button ergonomics are flawed. When playing mario games i like to lay my thumb across both buttons, so i can both run & jump with my thumb.

Buttons angled upward like that make it that tough. Also didn't the top loader systems have RF video output only?

I think the original NES controller is slightly less awesome than the dog bone. This is all personal preference, of course.

As far as I'm aware, it's RF only. This is a minor deterrence, as the top-loaders are typically more reliable/less glitchy when you're playing for hours on end.

[Drakon]

Uhm I can play mario fine with the dog bone controller.

[NostalgicMachine]

I've never had any problems with the controller. I remember two of my friends from school owning top-loaders, and vividly recall Super Mario Bros. 3 playing like a dream.

[Hidden_Darkness]

I think the original NES controller is slightly less awesome than the dog bone. This is all personal preference, of course.

As far as I'm aware, it's RF only. This is a minor deterrence, as the top-loaders are typically more reliable/less glitchy when you're playing for hours on end.

agreed, the dog bone nes controller is awesome and very comfortable. when I tried a dog bone controller 2 months ago I found it so much better then the original rectangle controller.

also there is a av version of the top loader nes but it was only available direct through nintendo in the us so their very very rare.

[NostalgicMachine]

agreed, the dog bone nes controller is awesome and very comfortable. when I tried a dog bone controller 2 months ago I found it so much better then the original rectangle controller.

also there is a av version of the top loader nes but it was only available direct through nintendo in the us so their very very rare.

Wow, I was unaware of this! I'm sure this is rare a hell; the RF adapter is enough for me.

[j_factor]

They can also be modded.