/vr/ - Retro Games

>>5612542
I really like the look of the original PC Engine. There's something really appealing about it's design to me, the way it's a perfect square with a little slot for the game card and the controller input. I love how small it is as well, all that power is such a little console. I love all the little markings and engravings too, really makes it feel like a machine in a way. I also love how it can be combined with the CD Addon, and how the CD addon is also the perfect size of the PCE sitting next to it.

To me, it just seems really appealing to look at.

The Duo-RX posted in >>5607162 on the other hand is just a smooth rounded design, it's kinda boring and I've seen similar designs in consoles as well, the PCE is unique but this just seems like any other console like a PS3 slim painted grey. All the cool shit aesthetics of the original are gone with this, there's no cool engravings and even the logo is a boring shade of lavender instead of the striking "PC ENGINE" in red. I do like how the hu-card slot can be flipped up and down and how you can see it on the system, but otherwise I don't like it

In terms of what you get though, it's a much better deal (PC Engine + CD 3.0 compatible) and I actually own a Duo , but I just really dislike how it looks.

Obviously, it's all just my own opinion. Some people like Brutalist structures and others don't, so it's all understandable. I just love the look of the original a lot.