Anyone got an fm towns marty?

[rainbow_bright]

Yeah they look cool and seem kinda interesting, but as for software? I'm not sure.

[TR0N]

Yeah they look cool and seem kinda interesting, but as for software? I'm not sure.

It does have a good port of viewpoint.
I don't know much about the fm town marty either other then that,is expensive to collect for and it has some good ports of arcade games.

[Tatsujin]

that damn console is a damn bad ass and even can't be found easly in japan (except for yahoo.auction). most of the 2D arcade games are almost 1:1 ports.

[quoth09]

I would own one, but everything for it is too damn expensive, and the games don't warrant the cost. Splatterhouse on it goes for stupid prices, and I can buy the actual arcade board for as much as it sells for, if not cheaper.

As for the games, depending on the model, some were on CD, others diskette. Essentially it is a consolized PC.

Dare I say it reminds me of a consolized version of the X68000 PC, in terms of collectability and software prices.

[rolins]

that damn console is a damn bad ass and even can't be found easly in japan (except for yahoo.auction). most of the 2D arcade games are almost 1:1 ports.

The arcade ports are great, and they also come with redbook audio. Some with remixed tracks too. The shmups on the system is the only reason I would want one though, but all the vertical shmups are in wobble mode. Not exactly the easiest way to play those games. 

[16-bit]

The coolest thing about owning the FM Towns Marty is the fact that you own one.  I haven't played my Marty2 in 6 years, but just knowing that I own one is strangely satisfying.

[Necromancer]

However I need about 40 more disks so I can have the complete sample library, and at $17 + $5 shipping BIN for a box of 10 DSDD disks, I'm looking at spending $63 almost, not counting the $39.99 for the CD-ROM that contains all the disk images, and the 4 sticks of 128kb sample RAM at $4.95 each. 0____0

I found a mostly unused box of floppies in the back of my desk; you can have 'em if you want to cover shipping.  There's 44 out of the original 50, and I'm fairly certain that they're virgins (most still have a cellophane band around 'em - four groups of 10).

Back to the topic at hand: I don't have a Marty, and I don't want one.  It's a neat little system, but far to expensive for my tastes.

[rag-time4]

Is the music on regular game CD's playable on a regular CD player? Particularly Image Fight? If so, I may have to get a copy, even though I don't own the system!

[WoodyXP]

I noticed the pricing of the games only get sickening when it comes to complete games.  Games that only come with a jewel case
are more reasonably priced.  I got Splatterhouse with a jewel case for $40 off ebay not too long ago.  If you can settle for less than CIB
you'll be alright.