Should I get a Mega Drive (Genesis) or a SNES today?

[Anonymous No.10714256]

Which one is more worth it today?

>t. Zoomer born in '97 who grew up with PS2, GBA and GameCube around

[Anonymous No.10714287]

Those consoles are both shit, GBA has the best selection of 2D titles.

[Anonymous No.10714289]

snes objectively

[Anonymous No.10714292]

>>10711782
Already have a console wars thread up. Use this instead.

[Anonymous No.10714342]

Fellow zoomer here, skip the SNES and go for the Mega Drive and PC Engine. The SNES has aged like milk.

[Anonymous No.10714370]

>>10714256
So I had a Genesis as a kid and I loved it greatly. However as an adult I got to say that the SNES has the more varied library that holds up better. This is not to say the Genesis doesn't have great games since it certainly does. I just think the SNES has a greater number of quality games in a greater variety of genres that aged really well comparatively.

Collect the SNES first but emulate both to play their libraries.

[Anonymous No.10714375]

>>10714292
Not interested in wars, I love both, grew up with both sega and nintendo games.

For limited space and budget reasons I can only get one of these consoles, hence why I'm which should I get (first)

[Anonymous No.10714397]

>>10714342
>>10714370
Thanks mates! Indeed the snes has more a better library from what I've seen, but the genesis/MD seems to have more creative stuff

I also saw in another thread that to this day there is still good and new homebrew stuff getting released on the sega

[Anonymous No.10714406]

>>10714256
As someone who has a $20k+ SNES collection, get both of the mini consoles, hack them and load them up with good games. It’s how I play my games anyway. There are only a few you want to play on original hardware and they are so damn expensive now.


If you’re dead set get the SNES and target getting good cheap games first. You can get a lot and then figure out if you want to get something good and expensive that you’d end up liking, like the chrono triggers, super metroids pocky and Rockies.

[Anonymous No.10714506]

>>10714256
None... emulate both of them 1st, look up the more popular titles from your favorite genres that both of their libraries offer and download their ROMs, also download ROMs for stuff you happen to be curious about, play them and then decide on which one to get, that way you'll take your decision with more certainty that it was the right one and that you'll actually play often too.

I personally prefer the Mega Drive, but I'm 100% biased as I grew up with it, my Nintendo console growing up was the NES, and while Nintendo's great, I'm more of a SEGA guy nowadays still.

If you prefer an arcade direction and love NES, I think the Mega Drive's library feels closer to that still, while SNES feels more modern and like a precursor to the PS1 and N64 in general too.

[Chud Anon No.10714515]

>>10714256
SNES has the greatest library of all time

[Anonymous No.10714535]

>>10714515
Not even close. You need a hell of a lot more than just a dozen great games to be "the greatest library of all time".

[Anonymous No.10714539]

>>10714535
Good thing the SNES has over 100.

[Anonymous No.10714549]

>>10714539
>over 100
List 50.

[Anonymous No.10714559]

Super Nintendo, Sega MegaDrive
When I was dead broke, man I couldn't picture this.

[Chud Anon No.10714571]

>>10714535
Not counting the PC, yes it had the greatest console library of ALL TIME

[Anonymous No.10714575]

>>10714375
Just buy controllers and PC adapters and emulate.

[Anonymous No.10714609]

>>10714515
The PS2 has objectively the best library we've seen yet.

[Anonymous No.10714610]

>>10714549
I would but you’ll just go “nuh uh.”

[Anonymous No.10714619]

>>10714549

1. Super Mario World
2. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
3. Super Metroid
4. Super Mario Kart
5. Chrono Trigger
6. Final Fantasy VI (aka Final Fantasy III in North America)
7. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
8. Donkey Kong Country
9. Mega Man X
10. Super Castlevania IV
11. Super Street Fighter II Turbo
12. EarthBound
13. Secret of Mana
14. Yoshi's Island: Super Mario World 2
15. Super Mario All-Stars
16. Star Fox
17. F-Zero
18. Kirby Super Star
19. Super Punch-Out!!
20. Contra III: The Alien Wars
21. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
22. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
23. Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
24. Super Bomberman
25. Illusion of Gaia
26. ActRaiser
27. The Secret of Evermore
28. Terranigma
29. Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
30. Castlevania: Dracula X
31. Super Mario Bros. 3
32. Super Tennis
33. Super Mario Kart
34. Pilotwings
35. SimCity
36. Super Double Dragon
37. Super Soccer
38. UN Squadron
39. Super Ghosts 'n Goblins
40. Breath of Fire
41. Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
42. Super Adventure Island
43. Super Star Wars
44. Harvest Moon
45. Gradius III
46. Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World
47. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
48. NBA Jam
49. Tetris Attack
50. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (Super Mario Bros. 2 in Japan)

[Anonymous No.10714626]

>>10714619
Now list 50 more.

[Anonymous No.10714651]

>>10714287
Gba, snes, and genesis are all good. Yeah each system has its fair share of stinkers but out of the three I'd probably pick a snes. Mostly because I like the sound chip and controller. But genesis and gba are still up there for me.

[Anonymous No.10714658]

>>10714619
>10. Super Castlevania IV
>11. Super Street Fighter II Turbo
>12. EarthBound
>13. Secret of Mana
Congratulations, you got a dozen titles in before you had to start resorting to unplayable trash and inferior versions. Shit list of mostly shit games for a shit console.

[Anonymous No.10714740]

>>10714658
Awful bait but here is a (you) for your trouble.

[Anonymous No.10714749]

>>10714256
Lots of the biggest snes games have been ported and rereleased dozens of times in some cases. It's hard to go back to except for some deeper cuts like axelay and run saber but many genesis games remain unique to the original system.

[Anonymous No.10714756]

>>10714256
Get both and a flash cart for each

[Anonymous No.10714925]

>>10714619
Splitting out the Mario All Stars Games separately is pretty cheap, it's a single product/cart.

[Anonymous No.10714929]

>>10714256
Don't get either, they both emulate fine.
But if you have to get one, get the Genesis, because emulation for it is slightly below the SNES.

[Anonymous No.10714941]

Just emulate both of them.

[Anonymous No.10714962]

As a Brit who grew up with the Mega Drive, both systems are valid and have a good number of worthwhile games, as is the PC Engine.

[Chud Anon No.10714971]

>>10714609
Why doesn’t anyone ever talk about all the great PS2 classics here? What are the console defining exclusives that put it above even the PSX?

[Anonymous No.10714975]

>>10714971
This is a nintendo board.

[Anonymous No.10714981]

Save your money and emulate both, ya dingus

[Anonymous No.10714982]

If you were living in the Soviet bloc or South America, all you had was Megadrive. If you were a white, it was Super Nintendo.

[Anonymous No.10714986]

>>10714981
>>10714575
>Emufags infesting a real hardware thread with their poor-as-fuck faggotry
Every. Single. Time

[Anonymous No.10714993]

>>10714406
I really want to get one of those consoles, but most of the games I'll play using an everdrive type thing
>>10714506
I am more into the arcade stuff, especially for a console. If I wanted to play jrpg type games I'd prefer playing them on the switch or steam deck
>>10714749
Fair point. Thanks mate!
>>10714929
I really want to get one to see what it was like, and for the looks, I've already emulated over the years

[Anonymous No.10715007]

>>10714975
this is a retro games board

[Anonymous No.10715018]

>>10714993
If you're open to everdrives, the cheap as dirt x3 clone on aliexpress gives access to basically 90% of all games put on the console. I recommend upgrading the SD card to a better one but after that you're only missing a couple cartridge games, 32x and cd games. For $20 it's an easy choice if money is a problem. SNES also has affrodable solutions but an sd2snes is recommended because like NES, many games use expansion chips and that'll open that all up to you.

Sega had better action games but super nintendo often had slower paced ones that were more polished. There's nothing quite like Demon's Crest on Genesis as there's nothing quite like Ranger X on Super. If you're more into arcade stuff you might find what Genesis offers to be more impressive. The big titles on there are paced like the best arcade games and will be throwing a new exciting scenario at you every few minutes like Shinobi 3. There are similarly paced games on Super but outside of mostly Natsume games I can't think of too many.

[Anonymous No.10715025]

I wouldn't recommend a SNES unless you can be sure you're not getting one of the early production models with self-destructing CPUs.

[Anonymous No.10715051]

>>10715025
If the serial on the bottom starts with un2 or un3 it's usually a later model.

[Anonymous No.10715062]

>>10715051
S/N of at least 26xx is recommended. That should guarantee you don't get one with the bad chips in it. Also if it's a one chip SNES (starting at about 31xx) the plastic shells aren't as prone to yellowing.

[Anonymous No.10715067]

>>10714986
He said he wants to save money and space.

[Anonymous No.10715081]

Definitely do not get a SNES with a 1xxx serial number or you're fucked.

[Anonymous No.10715090]

Do you like boring, slow games or fast paced fun action games?

[Anonymous No.10715103]

>>10715090
Boring games give me more time to shove foreign objects in my body cavities so let's go with the sega

[Anonymous No.10715109]

>>10715090
I wish there was a way to remove all the slowdown in Castlevania Bloodlines. It gets so annoying.

[Anonymous No.10715137]

>>10715018
thanks mate! I think I will get the cheap af ones

>>10715025
i saw that thread mate, that's why also made this one. In my country the snes is going for 150€, more than double of the mega drive, which was quite common. It's the only retro console anyone knows around, besides the n64
>>10715067
True, but my objective is to fill a single space I have next to my ps2 and wii, for looks purpose

>>10715090
I mean, I dont have the patience to put on long games for consoles, for things like that I use the steam deck or switch.
I want games mostly for local multiplayer and the grab play a match and let go type of thing mostly, unless it's nostalgic for me, which neither console is because I only saw either irl after my teens

[Anonymous No.10715175]

>>10715137
If you have a Wii, that's even less reason to get one of these consoles. Just hack that and buy some other console to fill the gap.

[Anonymous No.10715338]

I have a SNES but I got it back in the Bush years when Gamestop was selling them for $20. Also it's a 26xx S/N so not one of the hexed models.

[Anonymous No.10715362]

>>10714256
You're a 27 year old man. It's time to make your own decisions in life.

[Anonymous No.10715367]

>>10714256
Emulate retard

[Anonymous No.10715381]

>>10714256
Indirect trolling by OP. Get deez nuts.

[Anonymous No.10715645]

>>10715175
The other option I was looking into was an n64, but I'd rather have one of the other two.

An atari 2600 could be awesome, but the coax video connection is such a pain
>>10715338
Awesome mate
>>10715362
26. Who said my birthday was in January or this month? Thanks for making me feel old

>>10715367
I already do, but that's not the point
>>10715381
Knock it off, I said I like both sega and nintendo, my most played retro games are crazy taxi and melee.
If you cant have a discussion about which console is more bang for buck without attaching your self worth to it that's not my problem. Console wars are stupid, clickbait op image aside

[Anonymous No.10715682]

>>10715645
Get an N64 then. That would actually expand the library of games you can play as opposed to just being an ornament.

[Anonymous No.10715710]

>>10715682
Neither the genesis or snes would be i think. Although the n64 is also very different from everything i've had

[Anonymous No.10715719]

>>10715710
You might use the SNES/Genesis, but almost any game you play on it you'd already be able to play (for free) on your Wii. Meanwhile, there are plenty of N64 games that you couldn't play on any of your current consoles.

Also, in a social setting, people are probably going to be more interested in playing the N64 with its 4 controller ports and great party games than a SNES/Genesis with only 2 ports and less renowned party games.

In the end it's your call, but it's worth considering those points.

[Anonymous No.10715721]

>>10715719
That's true, you make a good point. I'll think about it.

But do remember that the wii also has and n64 emulator on the homebrew emulator, i think

[Anonymous No.10715730]

I would suggest both. The biggest issue is the market for most Nintendo games (and systems) is out of control right now. I remember being hesitant about buying a used SNES for 40 dollars almost 15 years. Now it's almost a 100 dollars for a lose system. Collecting games for the system is a whole different ball game.

[Anonymous No.10715741]

Ignore the emubabies in this thread, OP. Its cool to own original hardware and carts, especially if you've got a CRT to hook them up to.
SNES has a more "timeless" library I think, but I'm really starting to come around to the Genesis's library. Its games are simpler and more arcadey, making it feel more like an extension of the NES if you like those kinds of games. They feel grungier and more metal, reminiscent of a specific time frame (the really early 90s/late 80s) unlike the SNES's previously mentioned timeless feel. Also, the Genesis is cheaper to collect for than anything you'll find on the SNES, as there's still tons of games you can find CIB for decent prices.

[Anonymous No.10715889]

>>10714342
>skip the SNES and go for the Mega Drive and PC Engine

fag
a normal person should play all 3

[Anonymous No.10715898]

>>10714256
The Super Nintendo has deeper games that have more atmospheric, exploratory, and adventurous style, while the Sega Genesis/MD has generally better platformers and ports, as well as really distinctive music and sounds (that I generally love, whether synthy or "farty"). You gotta play both.

The TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine Hucard) is a good system, but doesn't even come close to either of these systems. It's worth emulating, though (especially the Bonk series and many other games). It's CD add-on IS equal to SNES and Gen games, however (try Ys I-IV on it and of course Rondo of Blood, but there are many others, as well).

[Anonymous No.10715998]

>>10715889
>play everything, and don't you DARE form any opinions or preferences!!
I'm not playing your Nintendo shit.

[Anonymous No.10716028]

>>10715998
>preferences

telling people to skip the snes isn't a "preference", its just autistic contrarianism

its like telling people to play gamecube/xbox and skip the ps2, and getting pissy when youre called out for it

[Anonymous No.10716117]

>>10714256
If you're truly a zoomer you can literally play them both on Switch

[Anonymous No.10716128]

>>10714256
Buy an SF2000, it's basically a portable SNES but can also play Genesis and other 8-bit and 16-bit platforms

[Anonymous No.10716716]

>>10716128
>emulation
>on one of the worst available chinese e-waste handhelds

[Anonymous No.10716742]

>>10714256
You should not get the model 2 Genesis pictured. You should get a model 1 "with HD graphics" because it has the best sound chip out of all of them, and can output stereo, only through its front headphone jack, never from the rear like everyone would assume

[Anonymous No.10716915]

>>10714256
SNES

>>10716117
stfu nintendo

[Anonymous No.10716979]

>>10715730
I see, maybe it's just a nintendo thing? I just checked, the cheapest I can get a snes in my country is 150€, while Mega drives can be had for 60€, PS2 as well.
I thought it was because my country before the internet was 20 years behind the world but maybe I was mistaken.
>>10715741
Thanks mate, I think the Mega Drive is more of what I'm looking for. Cheers!
>>10715898
I see...I have emulated both systems, I just am now checking for which system is more bang for buck at the moment.
But I'll also emulate some turbograf games, I heard it was pretty famous in Brazil back then.
>>10716117
Of course I can but that's not the point mate, I WANT to get the og hardware.
>>10716128
Looks cool, but same as above. Plus I have a steam deck already, so I'd rather use that for that use case.
>>10716742
I'll keep that in mind. Thanks anon!

[Anonymous No.10718725]

>>10715898
>It's CD add-on IS equal to SNES and Gen games

the cd add-on was the system's primary format post-1992
it doesnt have any extra hardware except a RAM upgrade

[Anonymous No.10718847]

>>10714375
In this market if you can only buy one console you should look into investing that money into an emulation setup and enjoy both.

[Anonymous No.10719626]

If you don't have a CRT, get an snes.

The megadrive leaves a lot of garbage on the overscan area, so unless you can configure your screen, it won't be great. If you don't invest on an A/V cable, you will be stuck with an RF out that it's the absolute worst. The composite out is also icnredibly murky.

I had a custom made RGB cable for the megadrive 1, with the audio from the headphone jack routed through the Euroconnector.

[Anonymous No.10719692]

>>10719626
I prefer the mega drive as real hardware because it already supports RGB on stock hardware. Also an HDMI converter is dirt cheap (get the once from ali express, "retroscaler rgbs upscaler", which is a lagfree RAD2x clone but costs less than 30 and is actually available)
The SEGA is also cheaper in general, with a system selling for less than half as a snes.
And you still get new licenced controllers for it from retrobit which are both cheap and work great.
Also a flash cart for the mega drive tends to be cheaper since it doesnt have to support any enhancement chips like on the snes.
For the rest emulation is a perfect alternative for your other systems,

[Anonymous No.10719704]

Genesis/MD

[Anonymous No.10719705]

>>10719692

If you are going to invest on the extra stuff required to make those systems look ok on modern tvs, sure go for it. My recommendation is mostly for people who plug things straight to the TV.

I don't need chinese garbage copies of upscaling hardware.

[Anonymous No.10719720]

>>10719705
>I don't need chinese garbage copies of upscaling hardware.
Except they are not.
They literally got their hands on the sourcecode from RetroTink via social engineering.
The output of these are identical to the retrotink stuff except that these are actually available and costs half.
But have fun with your overpriced nonsense I guess.

[Anonymous No.10719729]

>>10719720
>overpriced nonsense
Not really an issue for people with real jobs.

[Anonymous No.10719745]

>>10719729
>I have a job so I don't mind spending 2 times as much on the same product and call everyone else poor instead.
Whatever....
But you are ignoring the fact that their stock availability is extremely poor, try getting a RAD2x and tell me how fast they can ship. Now at the same time there is another company that sells effectively the same product and has it actually in stock and you tell me it's bad....

[Anonymous No.10719767]

>>10719720
>But have fun with your overpriced nonsense I guess.

Have fun letting china getting even more used to stealing your work and fucking your economy.

[Anonymous No.10719930]

>>10719767
I hate chink clones as much as most here, but to be fair RetroTink products are pretty much unavailable. So if they refuse to restock their products then its on them really.

[Anonymous No.10720460]

>>10714256
>>10714370
I grew up on Genesis and I have to agree with this guy.
I don't have a SNES though but I've played many of the popular titles and they do seem to hold up better in general.

However I still find myself booting my Genesis #2 behind GameCube at #1 as far as frequency in my collection.

Honestly go with whichever you feel like you will enjoy most. I grew up on GBC, GBA, NDS, GC, Wii, and Genesis. Those are my staples. N64, SNES, and anything Sony didn't make an appearance in my collection until much later.

Being as objective as I can here, while stating subjective opinions:
I feel like Genesis has better sound and graphics in general, despite having "less" colors than SNES.
I feel like SNES has consistently higher quality games, Genesis has higher peaks but lower valleys, whereas SNES is more level. I think SNES has a better library overall.
I feel like you can get into a working Genesis for cheaper.
I feel like Genesis is generally the technically superior system but not all games make good use of this power.
I feel like most games that are on both Genesis and SNES end up looking and playing better on the Genesis.
The Genesis does not get any Nintendo titles of course.

[Anonymous No.10720464]

>>10714256
Just get Retroarch.

[Anonymous No.10720725]

>>10720460
Thanks mate, that really helps! I always like to hear from guys who had back then. Cheers
>>10719626
Oh yeah I have to get an AV cable for it to connect to my tv anyways
>>10719692
>>10719704
>>10719705
Thanks mates!

[Anonymous No.10720738]

>>10714256
snes has better games overall but genesis had way more stereotypical 90s vibes. toe jam and earl for instance. also genesis had outrun (80s holdover rad vibes). if I had to only pick one console it would be snes, but rad 90s nostalgia isn't complete without genesis doing what nintendidn't

[Anonymous No.10721669]

>>10720738
I really love outrun, outrun 2006 is one of my favorite games ever