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15 October 2008, 14:52
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Wrestler\SWOS Fanboy
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When does a console\computer become Retro?
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? |
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15 October 2008, 14:57
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Lesser Talent
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Next wednesday.
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15 October 2008, 14:58
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Workbitch 1.3
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Well said KG, well said.
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15 October 2008, 15:00
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HOL/FTP busy bee
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One more week? Drats I hoped it will be on saturday...
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15 October 2008, 15:25
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uber cool demi god
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Ooh, you bitches, I'd say around 10 years after the plug has been pulled.
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15 October 2008, 15:38
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HOL/FTP busy bee
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Hehe, okay a better answer : It lies in the
 
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15 October 2008, 15:48
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Moderator
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Nicely summed up
There is no definitive answer to the question, it's a matter of personal opinion, personally I'd say any console that's no longer available or supported is retro, but then that would include a console like the GameCube which is only about six or seven years old. Then again the Dreamcast is from the same generation, albeit earlier than the others, and I think that's considered retro by a lot of people now. No black and white answer, I think. |
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15 October 2008, 16:01
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The 1 who ribbits
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I`d say as soon as they stop selling them in the shops
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15 October 2008, 16:05
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Targ Explorer
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When the last new one that you got was a Christmas present from your folks....
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15 October 2008, 16:11
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Zone Friend
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Computer become retro when your parents/wife want to throw it away.
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15 October 2008, 18:23
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Registered User
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Speaking for myself, it's everything from the 16-bit era and before but Cyberdruid sums it up perfectly well
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15 October 2008, 18:53
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Moderator
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When it comes out of the closet...
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16 October 2008, 11:24
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AmiBay MegaMod
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As soon as you open the box......
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16 October 2008, 12:02
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A-Collector, repairments
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16 October 2008, 19:44
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Retro Gamer
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Console is retro when they stop producing and selling it. Games might not be retro at that point, as there still might be some developers with new titles even at the time console is retro.
IMHO DereamCast, GameCube and xBox are retro, while PS2 is still being sold by $ony. Everything older is retro as well. |
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16 October 2008, 20:10
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Thalion Webshrine
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I would say that a console has gone retro only when it can no longer be bought new AND when it's second hand price starts to go up instead of down.
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16 October 2008, 22:05
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Retro Gamer
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My friend, are you mixing rare and retro??
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16 October 2008, 23:04
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Ya' like it Retr0?
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A platform is "Retr0" when there is no longer
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17 October 2008, 11:41
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uber cool demi god
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EDIT: It's not even 10 years old, shit. |
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17 October 2008, 12:17
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Registered User
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This "Retro" buzzword must be dropped, IMO !
I still play C64 games because they're fun and addictive as hell to play, not because of some trendy "retro" feeling !! |
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