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n64-digest         Tuesday, September 14 1999         Volume 01 : Number 883



Re: [N64] PSX2
Re: [N64] PSX2
Re: [N64] PSX2
Re: [N64] PSX2
Re: [N64] Any Colour You Like
Re: [N64] Nintendo
Re: [N64] PSX2 is pretty goofy looking
Re: [N64] PSX2
Re: [N64] PSX2
Re: [N64] PSX2
Re: [N64] PSX2
Re: [N64] PSX2
[N64] First movie of Castlevania: Special Edition / News from IGN64
Re: [N64] PSX2
[N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.
Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.
Re: [N64] PSX2
Re: [N64] Any Colour You Like .... Brain Damage
Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee. (Should have got a PlayStation)
Re: [N64] Sony, sometimes you make no sense
Re: [N64] two sticks not like a Dual Shock
Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.
Re: [N64] three crashes
Re: [N64] PSX2 is pretty goofy looking
Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.
Re: [N64] PSX2 is pretty goofy looking
Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.
Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.
Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 01:01:35 -0500 (CDT)
From: Stryder <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

On Mon, 13 Sep 1999, Elliot Jefferson wrote:

> Anyone else think Sony is too smart to show ALL their cards?  I think
> they're holding back.  We'll see.

I think it is possible.  Especially since Nintendo has already said they
are waiting to see the PS2 final stats. They may indeed be holding back.
Despite Dex's theory that Nintendo is holding back so that Sony does not
copy...I think it is more likely they are holding back so they know what
they need to do...for this reason, i think it is possible Sony maybe
holding back also.

Stryder


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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 09:41:03 +0100
From: Adrian Mander <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

it is a good point that the ps2 can play dvd-movies.
I think they could sell it for more since you are tapping
into a new video as well! I seem to remember this feature
was in doubt and that the dolphin wasnt going to play movies
to keep the cost down.

My second point is that the analog controller is an excellent controller.
Why change it! Also it means that you already have a controller or two
so you might be quite happy about only getting one controller boxed
with the system ;)


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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 13:23:52 +0100
From: Garrett Winters <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

Dexter Sy wrote

>too boxy and why black?
>
>Dex

well that should be obvious. Sony's intention all along was to produce a
games console that tied in philosophically with the rest of their
consumer range of products. Except for Stereo systems ( which are getting
more futuristic) the majority of entertainment products produced by Sony
( and all the other major manufacturers) are square and black ( VCR, DVD,
LaserDisc, Satellite, Cable to name a few). to be honest I'm surprised
they didn't go with a single infrared port capable of dealing with up to
16 infrared joypads, which would have eliminated any ugly wires at the
front of the console( this is is still possible as Sega managed it with
the Megadrive/Genesis whereby you plugged an IR receiver into the joypad
port and then you played with and IR joypad). Also with the popout drawer
for the discs it can now be stacked neatly in a much tighter space
without the need for room at the top. Panasonic tried to do the same with
the 3DO but their timing was wrong, the games industry still hadn't been
accepted by the mainstream and people saw it as trying to be more than it
should be.
Garrett

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 13:23:53 +0100
From: Garrett Winters <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

[e-mail] wrote

>It's an omen, you all know what happens to black systems. I just wonder how
>it would work standing on its side, wouldn't the discs fall out when you
>open
>the drawer? I wonder if it will have the PlayStation's parallel and serial
>I/O ports.
>
>Trey
according to the specs they are going with USB and Firewire (IEEE 1394
developed by Apple) which will allow the addition of Hard drives, DV
cameras and much more. parallel and Serial are pretty much dead in the
water now.
Garrett

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 15:59:08 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] Any Colour You Like

In a message dated 99-09-13 23:11:25 EDT, you write:

> Nope. Clear shells are just tacky.
>
>  !!

How about translucent? Perhpas Atomic Purple?

Trey for PM

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 16:02:59 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] Nintendo

In a message dated 99-09-13 23:33:40 EDT, you write:

> Nintendo's the one holding everything back. don't forget.
>
>  Dex

Yeah, mostly Perfect Dark. ;)

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 16:06:09 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2 is pretty goofy looking

In a message dated 99-09-14 00:24:52 EDT, you write:

> $$$$$$$$$... it costs $$$$ and not everyone will want to shell out more
>  money.  What if you actually do have a party at your house and want to
>  play with 4 players?  "Why don't you go home THEN we can have a game!
>  Yeah that sounds great, then we don't have to see each other"

And the only solution would be a PSX Multi-Tap. If it will even work with the
PSX2. If not, there will be a new one that will cost oodles more.

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 16:08:51 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

In a message dated 99-09-14 01:52:17 EDT, you write:

> > 2. "Only 2 controller ports"
>
>  Yeah...still not sure what is going on here. But if you think about
>  it...it does have 2 USB ports wich could easily be used as controller
>  ports.
>

You know, this could just be a mock-up.

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 16:11:50 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

In a message dated 99-09-14 04:42:18 EDT, you write:

> My second point is that the analog controller is an excellent controller.
>  Why change it! Also it means that you already have a controller or two
>  so you might be quite happy about only getting one controller boxed
>  with the system ;)

But every button being Analog? Does this include the digital pad? Are L3 & R3
also Analog?

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 16:13:26 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

In a message dated 99-09-14 08:28:49 EDT, you write:

> parallel and Serial are pretty much dead in the
>  water now.
>  Garrett
>

Nobody has a Gameshark or Link Cable for their PlayStation?

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 13:20:05 -0700 (PDT)
From: Geoff Finger <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

On Tue, 14 Sep 1999 [e-mail] wrote:

> In a message dated 99-09-14 04:42:18 EDT, you write:
>
> > My second point is that the analog controller is an excellent controller.
> >  Why change it! Also it means that you already have a controller or two
> >  so you might be quite happy about only getting one controller boxed
> >  with the system ;)
>
> But every button being Analog? Does this include the digital pad? Are L3 & R3
> also Analog?

I don't know, i'm a litle suspicious of analog buttons. I can't think of a
lot of situations where analog buttons would be very useful, and as
someone with not the best manual dexterity who already has enough problems
acomplishing tasks using analog joysticks, i'm concerned about what evil
plans developers are currently scheming up to make things more dificult
for me =)

In any even, i certainly don't see why you'd need _all_ the buttons to be
analog. If they are, i'm guessing that ssoner or later the buttons are
going to get gummy and dirty and start malfunctioning. Especially if
enough games use the analog feature, and encourage you to pound down on
the buttons as hard as you can =)


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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:06:44 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

Wrong. Let's look, shall we? Original Nintendo. Relatively gray, was #1
console in its life span. SNES vs. Genesis. SNES eventually won with games
like DKC, was gray, and was the dominant system in the 16-bit wars. Then
comes N64, PSX and Saturn. the gray system, PSX, is on top, and it's gray.
Game Boy: originally gray, save GBC, but the name was so recognized it might
as well have been gray. It beat the Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket, the Nomad, and
the WonderSwan. Virtual Boy: red. See, all the gray systems have been the
industry leaders.

~Matt

<<No.  Gameboy, and N64, come in more than one color.  I believe there is
also a white version of the PSX, right?

- --David>>

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 16:25:58 -0600
From: N64 News <[e-mail]>
Subject: [N64] First movie of Castlevania: Special Edition / News from IGN64


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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:33:14 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

NO! GREY, GOD DAMN YOU! GGGGGRRRRREEEEEEYYYYYY!!!!!!!

~Matt

<<Wouldn't it cool if it [Dolphin] was in a transparent shell?

Elliot>>

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:39:16 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.

Man, what a way to drop the ball. Sony had so much to gain by going all out
with a kick ass system. They turn out an ugly, powerful yet unimaginative
system. Same controllers? Sorry, I want better control to go with my better
looking games. Crap look? Could be worse, but WTF? Two controller ports?
You'd think this would have been on the top of the list. All in all, Sony has
pulled an Atari. I only hope Nintendo can come in, turn their foot sideways,
and stick it STRAIGHT up Sony's candy ass.

~Matt

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 19:10:28 -0500 (CDT)
From: Stryder <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.

On Tue, 14 Sep 1999 [e-mail] wrote:

> Man, what a way to drop the ball. Sony had so much to gain by going all out
> with a kick ass system. They turn out an ugly, powerful yet unimaginative
> system. Same controllers? Sorry, I want better control to go with my better

I really don't the big deal about the same controllers.  First, people are
already used to them and since you can play all your previous PSX games,
you won't have to get used to a new controller.  Maybe that is is their
thinking?  I don't know.  Anyway, I think they should have at least done
an LCD screen like the DC. I really like the LCDs on my DC controllers.
But the dual shocks are already great controller.  The dual analog stick
are great...especially for games like Critical Depth...it controls
horribly unless you use the dual analog.

I personally think the Sega or Nintendo need their own dual analog
controllers...they are very versatile.  The problem is, it might be hard
to make a dual analog controller without it looking similar to the Dual
Shock.

It may cost a bit, but I think Nintendo should one-up Sega and come out
with controllers that have color LCD screens (like the GBC), that would be
cool.

Stryder


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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:21:23 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2

In a message dated 99-09-14 18:08:39 EDT, you write:

> Wrong. Let's look, shall we? Original Nintendo. Relatively gray, was #1
>  console in its life span. SNES vs. Genesis. SNES eventually won with games
>  like DKC, was gray, and was the dominant system in the 16-bit wars. Then
>  comes N64, PSX and Saturn. the gray system, PSX, is on top, and it's gray.
>  Game Boy: originally gray, save GBC, but the name was so recognized it
might
>
>  as well have been gray. It beat the Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket, the Nomad,
> and
>  the WonderSwan. Virtual Boy: red. See, all the gray systems have been the
>  industry leaders.
>
>  ~Matt

Don't forget, like I'd let you, the PC Engine. Originally it was white, but
it's second incranation, the PC Engine Core Grafx, was gray and it kicked
Mega Drive butt all the live long day and held its own with the Super FamiCom
quite nicely.

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:22:46 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] Any Colour You Like .... Brain Damage

In a message dated 99-09-14 18:36:25 EDT, you write:

> NO! GREY, (gosh Darn) YOU! GGGGGRRRRREEEEEEYYYYYY!!!!!!!
>
>  ~Matt


Keep your temper in check, kid. Remember's it's just a game.

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:24:27 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee. (Should have got a PlayStation)

In a message dated 99-09-14 18:41:03 EDT, you write:

>  All in all, Sony has
>  pulled an Atari. I only hope Nintendo can come in, turn their foot
sideways,
>
>  and stick it STRAIGHT up Sony's candy ass.
>
>  ~Matt

No, if Sony pulled an Atari it would not be backwards compatible. (The
biggest gripe about the 5200)

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:29:39 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] Sony, sometimes you make no sense

In a message dated 99-09-14 18:41:03 EDT, Matt wrote:

> ? Sorry, I want better control to go with my better
>  looking games. Crap look? Could be worse, but WTF? Two controller ports?

The controllers have me sceptical, but I'll wait & see until I can try them
out. The Dual Shock is a nice controller, I'll reserve judegement on the Dual
Shock 2.

The look of the system, I think it looks better than the N64, that's for
sure. The N64 design is silly with it's front feet bigger than its back feet.
Like somebody else said, it looks like an amplifier. I just wonder why Sony
went with a front loader? A top loading system would be cheaper to produce, I
guess it's to avoid piracy.

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:34:39 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] two sticks not like a Dual Shock

In a message dated 99-09-14 20:11:16 EDT, you write:

> I personally think the Sega or Nintendo need their own dual analog
>  controllers...they are very versatile.  The problem is, it might be hard
>  to make a dual analog controller without it looking similar to the Dual
>  Shock.

Not really, How about a Staurn 3-D pad (sometimes callec the NiGHTS
controller) with a second analog stick (ball) on the upper right hand side
and have the face buttons (A, B, C, X, Y, Z) a tad bit lower?

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:48:03 -0400
From: "Eddy Wu" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.

I never liked the PSX controllers much, they're not curved enough for my
tastes ;-). No, don't take this as bias Stryder, 'cause I know you like to
do that, I really hated the original NES square controller too.
Personally, and this is just my opinion which I am not trying to force on
anyone, the LCD screens strike me as stupid. I like my controllers light and
streamlined, not with stuff sticking out of it. Maybe it's just me. BTW, I
doubt Nintendo will go with an LCD controller, probably instead they will
allow you to hook a CGB into a controller port.

- -----Original Message-----
From: Stryder <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.


>On Tue, 14 Sep 1999 [e-mail] wrote:
>
>> Man, what a way to drop the ball. Sony had so much to gain by going all
out
>> with a kick ass system. They turn out an ugly, powerful yet unimaginative
>> system. Same controllers? Sorry, I want better control to go with my
better
>
>I really don't the big deal about the same controllers.  First, people are
>already used to them and since you can play all your previous PSX games,
>you won't have to get used to a new controller.  Maybe that is is their
>thinking?  I don't know.  Anyway, I think they should have at least done
>an LCD screen like the DC. I really like the LCDs on my DC controllers.
>But the dual shocks are already great controller.  The dual analog stick
>are great...especially for games like Critical Depth...it controls
>horribly unless you use the dual analog.
>
>I personally think the Sega or Nintendo need their own dual analog
>controllers...they are very versatile.  The problem is, it might be hard
>to make a dual analog controller without it looking similar to the Dual
>Shock.
>
>It may cost a bit, but I think Nintendo should one-up Sega and come out
>with controllers that have color LCD screens (like the GBC), that would be
>cool.
>
>Stryder
>
>
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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:48:47 -0400
From: "Eddy Wu" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] three crashes

Let's not start the SSB thing again.

- -----Original Message-----
From: Stryder <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 1:30 AM
Subject: Re: [N64] three crashes


>
>On Tue, 14 Sep 1999, Alex wrote:
>
>> Yes 1999 has been appalllingly dissapointing. I haven't bought anything
>> since Zelda. There are only three games will buy this year: Smash Bros.
JFG
>> and Donkey Kong. Although this a cliche, next year could be Nintendo's
year.
>
>First, i think Super Smash brothers sucks.  I had heard a lot of talk
>about it on this list and did not really know what to think.  Then over
>the Labor Day weekend I went to visit some relatives in texas.  My cousins
>had SSB (I think mostly because it has Pokeman in it...they would always
>turn all the power-ups off except for the Pokeballs).  I played it with
>them and was not impressed at all.  The characters are much too
>'floaty'...you float all over the screen...the controls are sluggish by
>fighter standards and I hated how the camera kept zooming WAAAAY out to
>keep everybody on the screen.  If it did not have Nintendo characters in
>it, it would likely have gotten far less attention
>
>second...for the past several years, people on this list keep saying that
>'next year will Nintendo's year'.  Time to give it up...it will never the
>the N64's year.
>
>Stryder
>
>
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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:53:20 -0400
From: "Eddy Wu" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2 is pretty goofy looking

I agree. I'm as big a booster of online gaming as anyone. It lets you find
people to play with 24/7, and can in some cases support thousands of times
more players than a console. Still, there's a lot to be said for having
someone by your side when playing games. It makes communication a lot
easier, for one thing (yeah, I know, there is voice software for the net,
but it only works well for LPBs). If I'm playing a basketball game or
something, I'm not going to type "Pass to ME!," by that time my partner(s)
will have starting driving or taken a shot already. There's also the latency
factor.. when I'm playing a game with someone on a console, I don't have to
worry about being disconnected or the speed slowing down to a crawl. There
are also some types of games that because of their focus on reaction time
just can't be played over a 56k connection.

- -----Original Message-----
From: D Fentie <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 12:24 AM
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2 is pretty goofy looking


>$$$$$$$$$... it costs $$$$ and not everyone will want to shell out more
>money.  What if you actually do have a party at your house and want to
>play with 4 players?  "Why don't you go home THEN we can have a game!
>Yeah that sounds great, then we don't have to see each other"
>
>[e-mail] wrote:
>>
>> In a message dated 9/13/99 6:54:50 PM Central Daylight Time,
>> [e-mail] writes:
>>
>> << So you think that because sports games are popular because only 2
people
>>  can play at once there should only be 2 player ports?  Would it hurt to
>>  have 4 in first person shooters, racers, Cooperative, and fighting
>>  games? >>
>>
>>     Isn't the PSX going to have internet compatability?  Maybe that is
the
>> reason?  Most people have more than one phone line in the house (present
>> company excluded).  It would be easier to just call up a friend or two
and
>> say "Hey, you wanna play some street-fighter?"
>>
>> --David
>>
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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:53:19 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.

In a message dated 9/14/99 10:49:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[e-mail] writes:

>  The LCD screens strike me as stupid. I like my controllers light and
>  streamlined, not with stuff sticking out of it.

The VMS goes inside the DC controller. So I take it you dislike the Rumble
Pak?

Trey

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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:55:13 -0400
From: "Eddy Wu" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2 is pretty goofy looking

I have only one phone line, but probably 80% of my friends have one. Of
course, I live in an upper middle class town, so that's by no means a valid
measure of how many people have multiple lines.

(BTW, I only know 2 people who are getting/have gotten DC's)

- -----Original Message-----
From: Geoff Finger <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Monday, September 13, 1999 11:28 PM
Subject: Re: [N64] PSX2 is pretty goofy looking


>On Mon, 13 Sep 1999 [e-mail] wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 99-09-13 22:36:29 EDT, you write:
>>
>> > Most people have more than one phone line in the house (present
>> >  company excluded).  It would be easier to just call up a friend or two
and
>> >  say "Hey, you wanna play some street-fighter?"
>> >
>> >  --David
>>
>> Are these the people that D. Fentie know or just some statistic? I don't
know
>> anybody with a second phone line.
>
>i've got a second phone line, but i'm the only one i know of. With three
>people in the family trying to get on the net, second line really helps.



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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:59:23 -0400
From: "Eddy Wu" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.

Actually, yes, I do dislike the Rumble Pak. I only use it if it is used VERY
effectively in a game (basically, only 1080 Snowboarding). I didn't even
leave it in for half of Zelda.

I know the VMS goes inside. But when you don't have one in, you have these
two huge gaping slots at the top of the controller.

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 10:54 PM
Subject: Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.


>In a message dated 9/14/99 10:49:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>[e-mail] writes:
>
>>  The LCD screens strike me as stupid. I like my controllers light and
>>  streamlined, not with stuff sticking out of it.
>
>The VMS goes inside the DC controller. So I take it you dislike the Rumble
>Pak?
>
>Trey



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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 20:29:48 -0700 (PDT)
From: Geoff Finger <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.

On Tue, 14 Sep 1999, Eddy Wu wrote:

> I never liked the PSX controllers much, they're not curved enough for my
> tastes ;-). No, don't take this as bias Stryder, 'cause I know you like to
> do that, I really hated the original NES square controller too.
> Personally, and this is just my opinion which I am not trying to force on
> anyone, the LCD screens strike me as stupid. I like my controllers light and
> streamlined, not with stuff sticking out of it. Maybe it's just me. BTW, I
> doubt Nintendo will go with an LCD controller, probably instead they will
> allow you to hook a CGB into a controller port.

What does the dreamcast use the lcd screen for anyway? THe only thing i
could think of was perhaps keeping stats secret in a strategy game, or
maybe if you wanted to move the lifebars off the screen in a fighting
game.

am i just not being creative enough in thinking up uses for it? =)


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Wilderness of mirrors
World of polished steel
Gears and iron chains
Turn the grinding wheel
I run between the shadows
Some are phantoms, some are real
- --Rush


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Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 00:03:00 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: [N64] Sony ... I hardly knew thee.

I agree entirely. Powerful or not, I personally abhor the Playstation
controller as I find it incredibly crowded and goes against basic ergonomics
- -- at least for my hands. Quite simply, my hands aren't an inch and a half
wide and my fingers aren't a millimeter in diameter. I need some love handles
on my controller! So a repeat kills me. And I could possibly live with the
horrendously tacky design (I don't care what anyone says, the N64 looks like
a work of Michaelangelo in comparison; as does my PC mouse) except to have to
go for a multitap AND modem, well, that along with a total lack of any real
PSX exclusives of interest (Namco's Tekken is the only thing of interest, and
hey! I got Soul Caliber, so...), well that about kicks it right there. But
let's not forget the real pain in the butt -- a whopping $300+ (that's about
where it'll wind up I imagine when it gets released here, and that's a $70
cut from the Japanese price). And when you had all the stuff you'd need to
get a good ol' system running (extra controllers, a mem pak, multi-tap,
modem), we're running quite a bill. Screw them, bring on the real Next-Gen
system!!

Aldo Merino
- -Nintendojo/Segadojo!!

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