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Should I get an NES, Master System; or an Atari 7800? (lemmus.org)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

My personal preference is NES -> Master System -> Atari due to the game libraries.

With that said, do you have any favorite games that are exclusive to either console? That might help make the decision. Are you able to gettl the games? I would argue without games to play, it probably isn't worth it. Do you have the means and ability to repair or make needed upgrades? These systems are getting on in years and I find myself repairing my consoles more frequently as the years go on.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It depends on my mood, really.

I kind of know how to repair them, though.

Fixed a Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, and somewhat fixed a Saturn that won’t read cartridges well.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

If that is the case, I would go with your favorite library of games, and if not that, then go with the console that has your favorite game. I recommend the NES not only because it has an amazing original library, but there are also still some small niche studios making games for the NES today and it is amazing what they have learned to squeeze out of that hardware.