MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin - Re: Are there any retro systems (PC/Console) you wish you could own?

> Are there any gaming systems you would like to own? I know I'd like an Amiga, but in
> my small efficiency apartment, I don't have the room and I have too many systems I
> rarely play as is to buy another one.
>
> I have thought about buying the Amiga Emulator that comes will legal BIOSes / etc,
> the $29.99 version which has some programs, but I've never gotten around to buying
> it.
>
> There are several reasons people may want to own a system and don't buy it, rarity of
> the system or games, prices of the games, fragility of the system and/or games,
> limited space, inability to use with modern TVs/Monitors.
>
> The thing is, no matter how accurate emulation may be for a console or a computer,
> sometimes there's a feeling playing games on original hardware that can't be
> duplicated on a PC playing emulation.

I'm not much of a collector - it's too hard to keep a million systems connected, and if they're not set up and easily accessible, they'll just end up gathering dust. I much prefer the convenience and ease of emulation.

I do have my NES which I got new circa 1987. I found it in my mom's basement a while back and refurbished it, which was a rather fun project. I also have a PS1 that my wife bought new in college... I haven't touched it in years, though. I have no idea if it still works.

As far as things I'd like to have, I wouldn't mind a Turbografx-16. They were reasonably uncommon, and it had some pretty entertaining games. A buddy of mine had one when we were kids, and I have a lot of good memories of playing it back in the day. I'm mostly satisfied having it emulated, but for nostalgia's sake I wouldn't mind having an actual one hooked to my TV.