Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express

[turbokon]

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:)

[Black Tiger]

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:)

A Nomad can be modified for SMS and 32X support.

[VenomMacbeth]

Alright, here's one for you guys...

Sega Nomad VS Turbo Express Vs the Hyperkin Supaboy.

[geise]

Alright, here's one for you guys...

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.

[Necromancer]

'Express, hands down.

[soop]

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.

[esteban]

A Nomad can be modified for SMS and 32X support.

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!)  

[turbokon]

I think duo_r was able to modify the nomad to also accept SMS cartridges.

[turboswimbz]

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.  :-"

[Duo_R]

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.

I think duo_r was able to modify the nomad to also accept SMS cartridges.

[GohanX]

We can also eliminate the need for both the nomad and express with a modded PSP or one of those chinese portable emulators.