When does a console\computer become Retro? - Page 2

Graham Humphrey · 17 October 2008, 12:19

I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment.

A good game is a good game regardless of age, format, genre etc, that is the most important thing. I'm sure most people on here feel the same way too.

AmigaFriend · 17 October 2008, 13:08

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Originally Posted by Graham Humphrey

I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment.

A good game is a good game regardless of age, format, genre etc, that is the most important thing. I'm sure most people on here feel the same way too.

I subscribe that.

i.e., Every time I think Turrican II, I don't think retro per se, because for me, even today, has the same appeal that had in 1991. One of the best games ever.

My Amiga was not retro in 1999. Because was my main computer for eleven straight years. It did at that time everything I needed it to do for my life.

When it started to go retro for me? When my PC started to be my main platform in 2001. The same for my PS1, when I bought a PS2. And the same for the PS2 when i bought the PS3.

For my 5 year old daughter the A500 she plays is not retro. It's the main computer!

To point out that retro is also what was said before on previous posts, but when it starts, it's utterly subjective.

cosmicfrog · 17 October 2008, 13:12

talkin of buzz words like "retro" I remember when my c64 became a mulitmedia machine Too me it still looked the same and did the same

Anubis · 17 October 2008, 13:51

I see.... bunch of strange people..

I like the word retro, it reminds me of.... wait, what was that word....

Of course Turrican 2 is retro - I found it in 'Retrogamer magazine'.

Isn't that proof enough??

TCD · 17 October 2008, 17:41

Oh dear, it's like I thought it will be... at least we have something to talk about

Let's modify the Wikipedia (look for 'Retrogaming') entry till it fits our needs

Merlin · 17 October 2008, 20:18

Elite is timeless, that game will never be retro.....

gimbal · 19 October 2008, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Merlin

Elite is timeless, that game will never be retro.....

The concept of the game is timeless, the implementation of it is quite retro though

Galahad/FLT · 19 October 2008, 18:21

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Originally Posted by RobClassic

I was reading the forums just now particulary the perfect game thread and someone mentioned Final Fantasy 9 which lead me to thinking about the original playstation and the memories i have of playing classic games and the ones i still dig out every now and then (final fantasy IX being a perfect example as i play through it a least once a year maybe more)

Anyway i began wondering about wether that was technically retro now seing as its now two console generations behind so i thought id ask for your opinions on this. I know this isn't directly an amiga related thread but the amiga still has people developing for it correct so if your definition of retro heads down that route then is the amiga retro?

Personally i think that two or three generations behind is a good standpoint for classification but what do you think?

Retro is for machines that are no longer made, but people still have fond memories of the machine and its games.

Age of machine and capabilities isn't entirely relevant, as the Sega Dreamcast was better than the Playstation 2 in quite a few areas, still a shame that machine didn't get the full life it deserved.

Merlin · 20 October 2008, 10:51

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Originally Posted by gimbal

The concept of the game is timeless, the implementation of it is quite retro though

Have you seen Oolite? You should......

DamienD · 20 October 2008, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Dizzy

Retro is when your post a link and it's not removed by an evil mod

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Originally Posted by gimbal

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Originally Posted by Dizzy

Retro is when your post a link and it's not removed or moved to OT by an evil mod

fixed

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Originally Posted by Dizzy

Hey, where did your original posts go?

Dizzy · 20 October 2008, 23:15

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Originally Posted by DamienD

Hey, where did your original posts go?

Hmmm guess some bunghole stole it

Andec · 21 October 2008, 02:27

For me, retro is is when you sit down with the kids at a machine like the C64 and say something like "This game was the best game ever" with fond memories of playing it when you were their age.

Photon · 21 October 2008, 14:26

To deep for this crowd. meh.

s2325 · 21 October 2008, 14:28

retro computer: http://www.alrincon.com/destacado/pu...otos-52/26.jpg

Avanze · 21 October 2008, 19:00

When production stops.

gklinger · 22 October 2008, 23:47

When I buy one.

Dizzy · 22 October 2008, 23:55

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Originally Posted by s2325

retro computer: http://www.alrincon.com/destacado/pu...otos-52/26.jpg

hmm show this picture when clicked on

while I guess you would like to show this picture

lazy git

Ian · 23 October 2008, 01:06

I'd say it when it's no longer supported by the manufacturer and you can no longer buy one by going into a shop.

23 October 2008, 13:15

About a year after Ive finally seen sense and threw all that old junk in the bin after Im never going to use it again...
I wonder if my bro still has my old beeb and rainbow dec in the loft...

DH · 23 October 2008, 13:25

I had one of these

Cool cause I got it for 20 GBP, back in 1984-85, the company I worked for built them 'n' the order was cancelled so they had loads to sell really cheaply. I'd call this retro cause I don't really think it even got off the ground

Edit: Quote from wikipedia 'After the initial manufacturing run of 80,000 units it is not believed that any further units were made, making the Enterprise an extraordinarily collectible item in Europe. When Enterprise (the company) was wound up in Europe, 20,000 units were shipped to Hungary where it appears a strong user community formed'

23 October 2008, 13:25	#40
DH Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Might as well be WORK :( Age: 57 Posts: 4,110	I had one of these Cool cause I got it for 20 GBP, back in 1984-85, the company I worked for built them 'n' the order was cancelled so they had loads to sell really cheaply. I'd call this retro cause I don't really think it even got off the ground Edit: Quote from wikipedia 'After the initial manufacturing run of 80,000 units it is not believed that any further units were made, making the Enterprise an extraordinarily collectible item in Europe. When Enterprise (the company) was wound up in Europe, 20,000 units were shipped to Hungary where it appears a strong user community formed' Last edited by DH; 23 October 2008 at 13:31.

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17 October 2008, 12:19	#21
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,168	I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment. A good game is a good game regardless of age, format, genre etc, that is the most important thing. I'm sure most people on here feel the same way too.

17 October 2008, 13:12	#23
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	talkin of buzz words like "retro" I remember when my c64 became a mulitmedia machine Too me it still looked the same and did the same

17 October 2008, 13:51	#24
Anubis Retro Gamer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Underworld Age: 51 Posts: 4,072	I see.... bunch of strange people.. I like the word retro, it reminds me of.... wait, what was that word.... Of course Turrican 2 is retro - I found it in 'Retrogamer magazine'. Isn't that proof enough??

17 October 2008, 17:41	#25
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,942	Oh dear, it's like I thought it will be... at least we have something to talk about Let's modify the Wikipedia (look for 'Retrogaming') entry till it fits our needs

17 October 2008, 20:18	#26
Merlin AmiBay MegaMod Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Age: 62 Posts: 1,163	Elite is timeless, that game will never be retro.....

21 October 2008, 02:27	#32
Andec Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Age: 53 Posts: 83	For me, retro is is when you sit down with the kids at a machine like the C64 and say something like "This game was the best game ever" with fond memories of playing it when you were their age.

21 October 2008, 14:26	#33
Photon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eksjö / Sweden Posts: 5,652	To deep for this crowd. meh.

21 October 2008, 14:28	#34
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 44 Posts: 17,789	retro computer: http://www.alrincon.com/destacado/pu...otos-52/26.jpg

21 October 2008, 19:00	#35
Avanze Amiga User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 47 Posts: 565	When production stops.

22 October 2008, 23:47	#36
gklinger Vegetable Lasagna Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, CANADA Age: 54 Posts: 711	When I buy one.

23 October 2008, 01:06	#38
Ian Global Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 46 Posts: 2,299	I'd say it when it's no longer supported by the manufacturer and you can no longer buy one by going into a shop.

23 October 2008, 13:15	#39
MrFluffy Posts: n/a	About a year after Ive finally seen sense and threw all that old junk in the bin after Im never going to use it again... I wonder if my bro still has my old beeb and rainbow dec in the loft...

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