zetastrike's growing Saturn Collection

I got my Saturn back on Veteran's Day weekend in 2012 after wanting one since 2004. So, I've had it for about 15 months. Here's what I have so far. I like collecting Japan releases because I hate the longboxes, they're usually cheap, and the artwork is usually better.


US Releases

Virtual On Netlink
Manx TT
Slam and Jam
Fighting Vipers
F1 Challenge
Earthworm Jim 2
Galactic Attack
Sonic Jam
Wing Arms

Japan Releases

Daytona Circuit Edition
Virtua Racing
X-Men COTA
Burning Rangers
GunGriffon 1
Steep Slope Sliders
Assault Suit Leynos 2
Clockwork Knight 1
Marvel Super Heroes
Virtua Fighter 1
Street Fighter Zero 1
Vampire Hunter
Wipeout
King of Fighters 97
Steamgear Mash
Willy Wombat
Panzer Dragoon Zwei
Astal
Columns Arcade Collection
Sega Rally
Gundam Gaiden Ep 1
Dead or Alive
Grandia
World Heroes Perfect
Shining Wisdom
Shining Force III Sc 1
Rockman X3
Konami Antiques MSX Ultra Pack

 

Added some new items to my collection:

CIB Japan Saturn model 1 HST-3200. Until now, I've been using a US model 2 with an action replay cart.

A few Japanese CIB games: King of Fighters 96 w/ RAM cart
Touge King the Spirits
Daytona USA
Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
Winter Heat

 

Good call with getting JP Saturn games, I do the same thing for games that have really no language barrier, saves a lot of money (Panzer Dragoon JP is like $20 USD, US copy is $40 USD)

Also how is the Konami Antiques MSX Ultra Pack? I've been entertaining the idea of picking up a copy but I'm not sure how good the emulation would be.

 

I don't think the games are emulated. I doubt Konami wrote an emulator for the Saturn. They're likely ported. I haven't tried all 30 games, but the ones I have tried do play/sound good. Then again, I have no experience playing MSX games so take my opinion for what it's worth. They're fun, though. I recommend it. I mainly bought it for the 3 Gradius games, Salamander, and Parodius. The other games I've tried so far, like King's Valley, Magical Tree, Tennis, Hyper Rally, and Time Pilot are all top class.

 

Pics?

 

they play EXACTLY like on a real MSX in my opinion, and they're awesome, parodious is a blast! lol

 

Cool thanks for letting me know, I'll be picking that one up for sure now.

 

I would, but I'm living at school right now and I keep all the cases at home. I just bring all the discs in a binder.

 

cool to hear about Konami Antiques being spot-on...and agreed on JP cases/art typically being better but how do you get by with text-heavy stuff like SF III sc 1, Shining Wisdom etc? lotta moonspeak there if you're not playing with a guide!

 

I just have a script translation with me whenever I play Shining Wisdom. The gameplay itself doesn't really require you to read anything. I'm almost done with it and I've had no trouble getting through it. I haven't actually tried SFIII yet, but I do have a translation ready. It's definitely more daunting, especially since I've never played a strategy RPG before. If I have problems getting through it, I'll just remind myself I only paid $10 for it.

 

true, true...here i am busting my balls to find III for less than $80, so that's not a bad plan man.

 

Pics!

 

Even if you were to get Shining Force III/Scenario 1 you still would need 2 more scenarios to go through mate. Good news is that there are translation patches for those 2 games already. Good Luck on your search for SHIII

 

I gotta get some sega games from japan I'm definitely missing out. I really don't even use my saturn much, I need more software. No idea where to start with jp games though.

 

I can get you on the right track. It just depends what kind of game you are wanting to get into because here is the thing. There are lots of rpgs, visual novels, arcade ports, and shmups for the JP saturn. It just all depends on the kind of gamer you are though. If you are an rpg lover you will definitely save money from rather gettin the US ver. that also goes along with visual novels(eve burst error fantastic btw), but again that all depends on your ability for japanese. The other 2 genres like arcade ports, shmups, or fighters is where things will definitely get $$$. Anyways just ask away mate

 

new additions:







My phone's camera isn't so good, so sorry for the blurriness

 

very nice additions to your saturn collection. the gradius pack is quite nice. I got to try it out at my friends because he owns that one in particular. Also that Castlevania one is a nice addition too man. Seems like you are going on a right track to nice JP collection

 

Yeah, the Gradius Pack is fantastic. I really want to get the Salamander Pack next. I actually found a seller who had a copy of each up for bidding. I set up a snipe for both of them for the same amount, but I only won Gradius. Castlevania was weird. I was new to ebay and just put in a bid as soon as I saw it, and I won. No one tried to snipe me. I thought things like that never happen on ebay, especially with a desirable game like that.

 

The Japanese saturn is definitely the way to go, looks amazing on a shelf and so many great titles