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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: VenomMacbeth on June 21, 2013, 02:44:33 PM
Title: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: VenomMacbeth on June 21, 2013, 02:44:33 PM
Discuss. Anything from technical data to personal preference. Although, I have a feeling I can guess the winner. ;)
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: EvilEvoIX on June 21, 2013, 03:02:55 PM
You are basically arguing MD Vs PCE, I'm not getting into that again. But strictly based upon a portable basis, Turbo Express hands down. It was out years earlier and was a stellar device to have in the day and to be able to play home consoles games on the go. As bad as the battery life is it kicks the nomads but as well. I myself would rather have a turbo express.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Black Tiger on June 21, 2013, 03:05:33 PM
Nomad has a better catalog of games for me, since I prefer RPGs and adventure type stuff. Genesis carts can save and RPGs don't suffer from blurring like action games do. Flashcarts make it all the more attractive now.
I think that the TurboExpress is the nicest looking video game system ever made, eclipsing even the PCE GT.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: syphic on June 21, 2013, 03:11:08 PM
Comparing the 2 right now the Express screen just looks nicer.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: turboswimbz on June 21, 2013, 03:20:10 PM
I've never had a nomad, but the express is just cool. I'd always pick it first. I have to believe though that if your going just of game catalog that a good case could be made for either.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: PunkicCyborg on June 21, 2013, 03:56:45 PM
I have both and play my GT all the time. Nomad... not so much but it looks cool
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: turbokon on June 21, 2013, 04:23:51 PM
The express, as bulky as it is, still more portable then the nomad. The express has way better lcd and it came out like 5 years before the nomad.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Tatsujin on June 21, 2013, 05:05:10 PM
The Nomad looks just like a piece of junk compared. I don't mean its hardware itself, but its design. That came right out of hell.
The ugly oval buttons, the not so good D-pad, the asymetric screen outline and all around casing. One could not have designed it more ugly than that.
But it serves its purpose as the GT does, plays home games on the go. Just many years later the GT did, and even in a lower quality.
So undoubtly the GT gets its vote here, even if I were a sega fanboy.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Arkhan on June 21, 2013, 05:29:53 PM
You are basically arguing MD Vs PCE, I'm not getting into that again.
Nope.
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But strictly based upon a portable basis,
There you go.
:)
I would choose the Turbo Express for a few reasons:
1) The controls are nicer. This is extremely important. 2) It's portablerer 3) The card games are yknow, portable! 4) Better selection of arcade style games, which are what I'd likely be playing on the go. I tried taking Phantasy Star 2 on the go once. What a joke.
Better battery life too.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: esteban on June 21, 2013, 05:30:03 PM
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: BigusSchmuck on June 21, 2013, 06:01:17 PM
But you can't do this with your express! Seriously though, the express seems a whole lot more portable than the nomad due to the hucard format. I can carry 20 hucards easily and neatly in a small bag, can you do that with the nomad and genesis carts without looking like a hoarder? Not to mention the weight associated with carrying 20 genesis carts... I guess if push came to shove you could always use that fat sack of games as a weapon.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Duo_R on June 21, 2013, 07:05:24 PM
Everdrives on both removes the game haul issue. I like both but Turbo better overall.
Now if we spin off into which plays Street Fighter 2 better a clear winner
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: TR0N on June 21, 2013, 08:03:04 PM
Don't have either so i wouldn't know which i prefer :P
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Joe Redifer on June 21, 2013, 08:32:43 PM
The Turbo Express definitely has the better form factor for all the reasons Tats touched on. As far as screen quality I don't really remember. Not sure which one eats through batteries faster.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: EvilEvoIX on June 22, 2013, 01:41:54 AM
Quote from: Duo_r
Now if we spin off into which plays Street Fighter 2 better a clear winner
Nomad, six buttons alone does this.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Tatsujin on June 22, 2013, 01:56:38 AM
We can also eliminate the need for both the nomad and express with a modded PSP or one of those chinese portable emulators. :P
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Duo_R on June 22, 2013, 06:34:42 AM
No it doesn't
Emulation < Real Hardware
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Tatsujin on June 22, 2013, 06:39:43 AM
One "<" is not enough.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: VenomMacbeth on June 22, 2013, 07:23:55 AM
That & there's no decent PC Engine emulator for the PSP. I have yet to find one that doesn't glitch.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Black Tiger on June 22, 2013, 07:41:54 AM
For over a decade, I played both on the go regularly. I found that portables get as much use at various destinations with power sources TVs, etc as they were used on a bus. If these two systems are being judged on functionality, then a huge pro for the Nomad is being able to hook it to a TV like a regular Genesis and add extra controllers. Even on the go, you can have 2-player SSFII matches with 6 button gameplay.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Joe Redifer on June 22, 2013, 12:15:31 PM
But can you WATCH TV on the Nomad? As we all know from the very existence of the Xbox One, it's all about TV TV TV TV TV. The Turbo Express can watch TV. And that's what videogaming is all about.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: geise on June 22, 2013, 03:11:50 PM
The ugly oval buttons, the not so good D-pad, the asymetric screen outline and all around casing. One could not have designed it more ugly than that.
I think the D-pad is freaking amazing! I also think the system had to be a little larger since it had to deal with "carts" not hu cards. I do agree the buttons are ugly as all hell though, but I think for it's time it was a decent hand held. I can't say wich one I'd rather have since I've never owned an express. I do know I want one though. I guess I can deal with R-Type getting cut off.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Punch on June 22, 2013, 03:58:27 PM
As we all know from the very existence of the Xbox One, it's all about TV TV TV TV TV. The Turbo Express can watch TV. And that's what videogaming is all about.
Not the Nomad, but the Game Gear does, and I'm sure you're aware of that! How awesome it is to be able to watch the superbowl and then switch to a quick Columns play between the commercials! ! !
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Tatsujin on June 22, 2013, 04:05:10 PM
The main problem with the nomad was clearly its country of origin.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: VenomMacbeth on June 22, 2013, 04:09:15 PM
Don't hate on the Nomad's style. It's totally a testament to Sega's awesome 'tude of the era.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: turbokon on June 24, 2013, 01:56:02 AM
For over a decade, I played both on the go regularly. I found that portables get as much use at various destinations with power sources TVs, etc as they were used on a bus. If these two systems are being judged on functionality, then a huge pro for the Nomad is being able to hook it to a TV like a regular Genesis and add extra controllers. Even on the go, you can have 2-player SSFII matches with 6 button gameplay.
My turbo express is modded with TV out and external controller port:)
For over a decade, I played both on the go regularly. I found that portables get as much use at various destinations with power sources TVs, etc as they were used on a bus. If these two systems are being judged on functionality, then a huge pro for the Nomad is being able to hook it to a TV like a regular Genesis and add extra controllers. Even on the go, you can have 2-player SSFII matches with 6 button gameplay.
My turbo express is modded with TV out and external controller port:)
Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express Vs the Hyperkin Supaboy. ;)
Turbo Express. That Supaboy thing is not something that would be good on the go haha. It's so tiny. Not bad for sitting on the couch at home though. Man I thought the Nomad was huge.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Necromancer on June 24, 2013, 03:52:01 AM
'Express, hands down.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: soop on June 24, 2013, 04:30:30 AM
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the not so good D-pad,
whut, u crazy, Tats. That D-pad is really good. Better than any MD pad I've used. Plus, 6 buttons are great, and I've always liked that form factor more than buttons-below. As Biggus says though, Hucards are waayyyy smaller, coupled with the fact that I tend to take the entire box out with MD games.
As for the screen, I remember the nomad being a bit blurry, but it's so damn easy to mod with a 3.5" screen, and then it's superdoopersharp. Battery life is roughly the same now, which is enough for a playthrough of most action titles.
I'd (perhaps unfairly) say a modded Nomad with a flashcart is slightly better than an unmodded PC GT with a flashcart. And I hate the idea of taking a knife to a GT.
Oh, and don't forget, Nomad has simultaneous, if akward, 2 player. Definite advantage.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: esteban on June 25, 2013, 12:19:52 AM
Hahahhahaha. I'm not sure if you are serious or joking about this!
Personally, I'd love to use the SMS --> Genesis adapter with the Nomad. Same goes for the 32X.
Nomad + 32X = The Next Level (literally!) (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: turbokon on June 25, 2013, 12:35:58 AM
I think duo_r was able to modify the nomad to also accept SMS cartridges.
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: turboswimbz on June 25, 2013, 12:55:55 AM
IDK but all this, but all I'm saying is when I'm sitting in the Bathroom, Releasing a Fudge Dragon, or Hiding from a party full of people. I ain't reaching for no chunky nomad or even an express. I'm sitting there grunting and sweating, even doing a bit of moaning, passing a kidney stone or two. I am drowning the sounds out with a classic brick Game Boy, with a Tetris cart in it. I don't need no fancy mods, I got an extra pack of Duracells under the vanity, and all the time in the world. :-"
Title: Re: Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express
Post by: Duo_R on June 25, 2013, 02:33:59 AM
that's right, SMS mode enabled just a simple connection inside makes it work. It's funny some of the shortcomings of both systems can be improved with some modifications. Stock screens I think Turbo wins - the Nomad was really washed out. But then again both screens look pretty dated.