Topic: So...I just bought a Sega Saturn..

[jrlibrarian]

I think there is a way to digitally copy Vinyl records by putting them on a scanner and then scanning it and there is software which can analyze that and spit it out as an MP3 or other audio format.

There most definitely is. On one of my eBay trips, I came across a record-player briefcase that plugs into your computer and can rip the music straight from vinyl. However, too expensive at $70 for someone with absolutely no vinyl collection.

[Chozo Ghost]

I knew there was that. But I meant there is also a way Vinyl can be optically scanned and software can analyze the grooves and create a perfect digital copy.

[noname2200]

I'll have updates on this one soon. Hell, I might even throw together a blog to talk about my Saturn experiences. Thoughts?

NiGHTS will probably be next. It is worth it to find the 3D controller too? Or does the game play fine without it?

Re: blog, I usually enjoy reading through people's reactions to retro stuff, so I'd probably read it.

Re: NiGHTS, it plays alright without it, but it was definitely intended to use that controller. The best analogy I can think of this early in the morning is playing House of the Dead on Wii without using a gun shell.

[Kon]

Man, I'm happy to hear people still have interest in exploring the old Saturn today. I got mine around launch (european) and I still have it to this day and still play it semi regularly.


I actually purchased a new asian white model around a year ago. I'll tell you, holding a new Saturn in 2010 and smelling the new smell was one the best game related experiences I had in a long while.


If you like action strategy in some fashion, please do try The Horde. It's made by Toys for Bob, who very recently made Skylanders. The ridiculous FMV alone is reason enough to try the game out, though the game itself is very engrossing if you can connect with its unique blend.


Also, for all your Saturn needs -> http://www.segagagadomain.com/saturn-no.htm and http://www.segagagadomain.com/RetroCorepage-main.htm. Most complete english Saturn resource on the net, with a great store to boot.

[SixthAngel]

If you like action strategy in some fashion, please do try The Horde. It's made by Toys for Bob, who very recently made Skylanders. The ridiculous FMV alone is reason enough to try the game out, though the game itself is very engrossing if you can connect with its unique blend.

I would also recommend The Horde, I had the pc version though.  I talked about it in my old pc games/nostalgia thread.

Before I go any further about this game and get myself banned by talking about something, I would like to know if we are allowed to talk about abandonware that you can download for free all over the place or if it isn't allowed.

[S-U-P-E-R]

IGN used to have a Saturn site, and I always wondered why they took it down. I mean, their N64 site still exists!

[noname2200]

IGN used to have a Saturn site, and I always wondered why they took it down. I mean, their N64 site still exists!

They can't take down their N64 site. That'd be removing a key part of their corporate history!

[Kon]

IGN used to have a Saturn site, and I always wondered why they took it down. I mean, their N64 site still exists!

Too true that there are far too few Saturn resources from its time still alive on the web. I did find a few Saturn reviews on gamespot some months back. The Deep Fear review is an interesting read (mind the reviewer).


Thankfully I still have all my CVG's issues from back in the day when the magazine was alive and Paul Davies was the EIC. Good times! 

[BranDonk Kong]

The N64 site was their first game related (console at least) site wasn't it? IGN64.com

[S-U-P-E-R]

heh, it was n64.com when it first started! but n64hq.com was way better