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Title: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2 *ALL FOUND*
Post by: Mathius on May 08, 2011, 05:42:31 PM
I am looking for a Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 (model 1, first gen). It needs to be in good (gamers') condition w/ all hookups and one original controller. If you have a complete copy of Star Control 2 also that would be awesome! Please make offers. Thanks!
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: DragonmasterDan on May 09, 2011, 02:31:59 PM
I am looking for a Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 (model 1, first gen). It needs to be in good (gamers') condition w/ all hookups and one original controller. If you have a complete copy of Star Control 2 also that would be awesome! Please make offers. Thanks!

Just curious, any reason you're looking for the giant original model?
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: BlueBMW on May 09, 2011, 04:04:55 PM
Just curious, any reason you're looking for the giant original model?

Because its bad ass! :P  And because its less reliable and bad ass.  And because Star Control 2 on 3DO is absolutely awesome! :P

Good luck Mathius :P  Star Control 2 is super awesome.  Probably my number one favorite PC game from childhood (right up there with Master of Orion and Civilization)
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: Mathius on May 09, 2011, 06:18:37 PM
I am looking for a Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 (model 1, first gen). It needs to be in good (gamers') condition w/ all hookups and one original controller. If you have a complete copy of Star Control 2 also that would be awesome! Please make offers. Thanks!

Just curious, any reason you're looking for the giant original model?

That's the model I had growing up, and like Bemby said, it's BADASS! :D I have never heard of any reliability issues, but that doesn't mean anything. :mrgreen:

There is just something about the look and feel of it that I like. Someone put a lot of thought into it I would assume.

And yes Star Control 2 is my favorite PC game of all time, and my favorite 3DO game. I am playing through the PC version now but it doesn't have any of the voice clips during gameplay which for me was one of my favorite things about the game. I could play the freeware version, but I have a hell of a time getting a control pad to work with it. Plus, nothing beats playing it on a TV. :)
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: SamIAm on May 10, 2011, 06:04:11 AM
For the record, the FZ-1 is definitely the most reliable system from what I've read. The CD drive especially is very robust. Avoid the Goldstar units at all cost.
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: BlueBMW on May 10, 2011, 07:06:01 AM
Maybe I've just had bad luck with fz-1s. But I will say they have the best controller!  Long cable and heaphones jack / volume knob built in!
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: Mathius on May 10, 2011, 08:13:41 AM
For the record, the FZ-1 is definitely the most reliable system from what I've read. The CD drive especially is very robust. Avoid the Goldstar units at all cost.

I had a Goldstar unit too bitd. I did prefer the Panasonic version.

Maybe I've just had bad luck with fz-1s. But I will say they have the best controller!  Long cable and heaphones jack / volume knob built in!

Love them controllers! :)
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: guyjin on May 11, 2011, 10:30:40 PM
something that made me scratch my head when the 3d0 came out: how can you ship a controller with less than 6 buttons in a post SFII world?
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: Mathius on May 12, 2011, 04:59:17 AM
something that made me scratch my head when the 3d0 came out: how can you ship a controller with less than 6 buttons in a post SFII world?

That's something the 3DO and Jaguar got horribly wrong.
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: Mathius on May 15, 2011, 07:41:08 PM
Well I found one piece of the puzzle!  :dance: :dance: :dance:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290566095314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Working with a guy on Racketboy for an FZ-1. Wish he would get back with me! ](*,)
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: vestcoat on May 15, 2011, 08:01:34 PM
I was looking at that earlier, glad you got it.
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: Mathius on May 16, 2011, 07:40:12 PM
Found one. Took a chance on a Buy it Now. Hope it's not a lemon. :pray:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=220782313507&si=ZJa37DWC2uam%252BP7O%252B4yTiXANUgU%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: Mathius on May 16, 2011, 07:40:43 PM
I was looking at that earlier, glad you got it.

Me too! It will have a good home now. :)
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: incrediblehark on May 18, 2011, 01:04:55 AM
was just going to post a link to an fz-1 for sale, but it looks like you found one already. congrats!
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: majors on May 18, 2011, 08:00:13 AM
I could play the freeware version, but I have a hell of a time getting a control pad to work with it. Plus, nothing beats playing it on a TV. :)

Because it did not support a controller?!...mouse/key only. GS on the acquisition, enjoy that sucka (SS, Turbo, Road Rash...what was the 5th good game for 3DO?)
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: BlueBMW on May 18, 2011, 01:19:13 PM
I always played Star Control 2 on PC with an old Gravis gamepad... still do if I ever go back and play it.  Too bad modern computers dont come with joystick ports anymore (or ide connectors, or FDD connectors, or serial / parallel ports, or ISA slots, or .... :lol:)
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: Mathius on May 18, 2011, 02:38:04 PM
I always played Star Control 2 on PC with an old Gravis gamepad... still do if I ever go back and play it.  Too bad modern computers dont come with joystick ports anymore (or ide connectors, or FDD connectors, or serial / parallel ports, or ISA slots, or .... :lol:)

Ha ha!

If you download the version from GOG.com it comes with Joypad support. No voice acting though.
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: BlueBMW on May 18, 2011, 02:57:17 PM
I have to admit, the voice acting was done really well in the 3DO version.  While I like the DOS version for nostalgia.. the 3DO version really didn't do anything to hurt the core game, they only improved it.  That in itself is an amazing feat!
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2
Post by: Mathius on May 18, 2011, 03:16:22 PM
I have to admit, the voice acting was done really well in the 3DO version.  While I like the DOS version for nostalgia.. the 3DO version really didn't do anything to hurt the core game, they only improved it.  That in itself is an amazing feat!

100% agreed. :)
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2 *ALL FOUND*
Post by: vestcoat on June 14, 2011, 07:14:34 AM
Well I found one piece of the puzzle!  :dance: :dance: :dance:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290566095314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I'd say you got a good deal.  Less than half of what this non-new copy went for:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=270761246254&si=%252FgOi%252BSHRr8RM2Gai9Flmks%252FTzWE%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2 *ALL FOUND*
Post by: Mathius on June 14, 2011, 08:18:31 AM
Well I found one piece of the puzzle!  :dance: :dance: :dance:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290566095314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I'd say you got a good deal.  Less than half of what this non-new copy went for:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=270761246254&si=%252FgOi%252BSHRr8RM2Gai9Flmks%252FTzWE%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT


Good Lord!!!! I feel lucky...
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2 *ALL FOUND*
Post by: BlueBMW on June 14, 2011, 12:13:13 PM
I've got my cibbler Dos version copy, so I'm good :D  IF you need help Mathius I might let ya borrow one of my original strategy guides for the game :P
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2 *ALL FOUND*
Post by: vestcoat on June 14, 2011, 12:23:50 PM
I've got my cibbler Dos version copy, so I'm good :D

I've got my free, less-than-legitimate copy, pdf manual, and pdf star map, so I'm good!
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2 *ALL FOUND*
Post by: Mathius on June 14, 2011, 01:44:18 PM
I've got my cibbler Dos version copy, so I'm good :D  IF you need help Mathius I might let ya borrow one of my original strategy guides for the game :P

Beat it 5 days after it arrived. Thanks anyway Bemby! :D
Title: Re: WTB-Panasonic 3DO FZ-1 & Star Control 2 *ALL FOUND*
Post by: BlueBMW on June 14, 2011, 03:00:55 PM
I've got my cibbler Dos version copy, so I'm good :D  IF you need help Mathius I might let ya borrow one of my original strategy guides for the game :P

Beat it 5 days after it arrived. Thanks anyway Bemby! :D

Its such an awesome game yes?  Enjoy the sauce!