any sites dedicated to 3do?

[bgpjr]

Finally got around to getting myself a 3do system! Always wanted one. At any rate, I was wondering if there are any sites out there, similar to this one, that are dedicated to 3do? Most sites I come across are extremely outdated. If such a site does not exist, what about a website that has a 3do section that gives fair, detailed reviews (rather than the quick "this game sucks" reviews I see on a lot of VG sites)? Any links would be appreciated!

[sheath]

Most of the informative discussion I have had on the 3DO has been here or at Racketboy, Digitpress or ASSEMblergames. Really most of the positive discussion has been here actually. There are a couple of threads in Insert Coin that have a good amount of 3DO info actually.

[bgpjr]

I just stumbled across this site (actually a forum): http://www.3do.cdinteractive.co.uk

It seems to be pretty good and still active.

Yeah, I've read the 3do posts on this (sega-16) site. It's mainly the reason why I finally bought a 3do console! It's also made me want to get a Jaguar, and that's a system that I never really wanted back in the day.

[sheath]

Man, I love that entire "tween" generation. I'd rather discover more games for any of these consoles than the entirety of the gaming industry combined. I'm not sure why. Glad discussion around here has gotten you interested in the 3DO and Jaguar, I know it has been informative to me as well.

[Barone]

Finally got around to getting myself a 3do system! Always wanted one.

Welcome to the 3DO world, buddy!

At any rate, I was wondering if there are any sites out there, similar to this one, that are dedicated to 3do?

Well, with all honesty, no matter what platform are you talking about, there's nothing like Sega-16 IMO. Nothing.

Most sites I come across are extremely outdated. If such a site does not exist, what about a website that has a 3do section that gives fair, detailed reviews (rather than the quick "this game sucks" reviews I see on a lot of VG sites)? Any links would be appreciated!

Reviews:
Well, here's a good place for several 3DO reviews with a more detailed and non-brainwashed approach:
http://www.defunctgames.com/archive/reviews/system/3do

The Video Game Critic has a lot of short and superficial reviews (some are more detailed though...) but I actually found they useful, especially if the guy has already reviewed the same game in other platforms; here and there he provides some valuable pieces of information:
http://videogamecritic.com/3do.htm

Honest Gamers' 3DO section (some in-depth reviews but several shitty ones by idiots; take care!):
http://www.honestgamers.com/platforms/32.html



Some other interesting links IMO:
Retro Sanctuary's TOP 40 3DO games list:
http://www.retro-sanctuary.com/Top-40-3DO-Games.html

Sega Saturn Vs. 3DO Multiplayer quick comparison of several games:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/blogs/re...player-555.php

3DO manual scans with direct links in DP Library:
http://www.digitpress.com/library/ma...3do/index.html

Compatibility lists for the most useful 3DO accessories:
http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/conten...-games-gamegun
http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/conten...lightstick-pro
http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/conten...-jm1-3do-mouse

Some very interesting video comparisons done by sheath using real hardware:
3DO vs PS1 vs SAT: http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/conten...ps1-and-saturn
Samurai Shodown: http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/conten...nes-comparison
Samurai Shodown: http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/content/samurai-shodown-7
Rebel Assault: http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/content/rebel-assault
Doom: http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/content/doom-comparison
BC Racers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0nzASlj3XY

liquidpolicenaut's real hardware 3DO videos (some very nice and very rare footage here):
Shockwave: Invasion Earth 2019: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRKat11MW18
Shockwave: Operation Jumpgate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIy5eXc8RJE
Shockwave 2: Beyond The Gate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_26xjYJ65Q
Night Trap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnw-eAZnpCk
Policenauts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRr3nTQ1G18
Policenauts Version Differences: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQa4XXm5XUM
Policenauts Pilot Disc Playthrough: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddJK_nYPNMg
The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUu8npHkZFo
Pyramid Intruder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMJ3yhqU8VU
Burning Soldier: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Olciq_uMNKI
Starblade: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XdXNqYAKVA
Firewall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0a0xW4ULmw
Moon Cradle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwGiZnsmGHU

3DO's Starblade Playthrough (Japanese version):
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzQXv8dAvoQ
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JXExGJI6Qw

Vyse & Bel's Gaming Sanctuary 3DO Game Samples:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Vysethe...ample+-+3DO%22

Sega-16 3DO thread:
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthr...1074-3do-topic




Purgatory:
Some very outdated reviews:
http://users.polytech.unice.fr/~buff...esReviews.html

More outdated/superficial reviews:
http://www.gamezero.com/team-0/final_word/3do.html

3DOKid's blog (self-entitled 3DO fanboy and avid collector; take his analysis with a pill of reality):
http://fz1-3do.blog.co.uk/

[TheSonicRetard]

I have to spread around rep before you can get more barone. hopefully someone will pick up the slack and properly compensate you fit that outstanding post.

[ThunderForce]

And I just got back to 3DO games once again. But this time since I have no TV I'm using the 4DO emulator for my 3DO action. Pretty much I buy the games then copy them on my computer. I still own the software and when I get around to a 3DO system again I already have games ready.

Starblade is cool shit on the 3DO. Tons of great cheap games on the 3DO if you know where to look.

[bgpjr]

Thanks Barone!

[mrbigreddog]

3DO is great! This site right here got me into 3DO and Atari Jaguar as well... Enjoyed them both!

[goldenband]

BC Racers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0nzASlj3XY

Whoa, there are some seriously bizarre transitions in the 3DO intro between mono and stereo (or in any event between two different audio streams), starting around 1:08. What's going on with that, I wonder? Is the game dynamically selecting a soundtrack based on disc read performance, or...?

[sheath]

Whoa, there are some seriously bizarre transitions in the 3DO intro between mono and stereo (or in any event between two different audio streams), starting around 1:08. What's going on with that, I wonder? Is the game dynamically selecting a soundtrack based on disc read performance, or...?

If you watch the top of the screen I'm switching back and forth between the Sega CD and 3DO intro on the fly.

[goldenband]

Oh. Heh...uh...

(In my defense, I've watched a lot of public domain movies with "bugs" in the corners, so I'm used to tuning those out. Yeah, that's my story.)

[sheath]

Yeah, I found those corner logos confused more people than they helped, so I switched to a widescreen format shortly after this video was done and use the whole side of the screen to dictate what platform the footage is from. I really need to finish up a MKII cart version comparison video this week, no more excuses for me.