Conference rusure::nintendo

    Hi Jim;
    
    So far I've read that the Nintendo has a better selection of games,
    while the Sega system has slightly better graphics ....
    
    - Dave

    Very simple Jim,
    
    Nintendo's track record is better:
    
           - proven games
    
           - graphics are very good
    
           - future looks bright
    
           - customer base solid
    
    What is it about SEGA that has got your son's attention?
    
    NES has games for everyone.....action, adventure, sports and most
    of all the PASSWORD PAK series.....does SEGA have that?
    
    Being able to start a game in the same spot where I left it is very
    appealing to me.
    
    Mike 
    ......erh

I agree with 26.2....all the way around, I just bought the Nintendo game along 
with the Legend of Zenda,Baseball and Spy Hunter.....I like the Graphics very 
much...you have to see the Baseball game when you hit a foul ball back toward 
the screen where your sitting to believe the effects....The Legend of Zenda is
worth the price not to say that it can be very addictive....and fun! Spy 
Hunter is quite challenging. Now back to Zenda.........

Al.

    My 13 year old son has both Nintendo and Sega.  He likes Sega better.
    I'm no expert on either but I must say I enjoy Sega also it seems
    to be more fun and the graphics are great.

    
    Another reason a 13-year-old may prefer SEGA is that they currently
    have many of the "hot" games in the arcades (Space Harrier, Outrun,
    Quartet, Hang On), all of which have been transcribed to the home
    system. Nintendo's heyday in the arcades has passed (they're probably
    too busy writing the home stuff).
    
    
    						Tom Cafarella
    
    

    re: Comparison of Game Machines ...
    
    Does anyone have a comprhensive comparison of the various types
    of game machines ?
    
    
    That is , how do the graphics, game selection, price compare between
    the Atari series, SEGA system, Nintendo System, Computer Games such
    as found for IBM PC or TRS80 series computers ?).
    
    My 12 and 14 year old sons are totally unfamilair with anything
    except for the IBM PC (used another sons' home), and the ATARI
    (the one with the keyboard). They've got about $100 - $150 dollars
    between them to burn, and they'd like to get the best bang for the
    buck (they learn fast ....... ).
    
    (No, they're not from another planet ... just another continent.)
    
    Bob

    Re .6:
    
    Graphics are unquestionably better on video games such as Nintendo and
    Sega.  There is unquestionably more variety on computer games.
    
    Unfortunately, everything varies more on computer games.  Computer game
    quality can go from very low to very high.  This is in part because
    anybody can "write" a program and distributing it on disks is a lot
    easier and cheaper to get into (it can be done on a small or medium
    scale by hand) than contracting to have ROM cartridges made for video
    games.  Computer game prices also vary a lot more than video games; I
    got a new but long-unsold "Othello" game for $1.69, and it claims to be
    unbeaten at its top level.  But there are commonly games that are $40,
    and I am sure you could find some that are more expensive.
    
    For $150, you cannot by an IBM PC.  Stay away from the Atari video
    games.  Atari computers might be okay, but you are going to use up
    money if you go for a computer.  I think the largest selection
    currently available for computers is for the Commodore 128 (which runs
    Commodore 64 programs).
    
    The best bets are the Nintendo and Sega video games.
    
    
    				-- edp 
                              

    re: .6 (close .5)
    Thanks ... After looking at the various alternatives, and talking
    to some school friends, and after I talked to a few Deccies, Chris
    has decided to spend the "extra" buck for a Nintendo.
    
    Challenge #2: Now to find one. Most stores I've checked so afr (Kay
    Bees in Pheasnt Lane and Searstown Mall; Lechmeres in Worcester
    and Child World in Fitchburg seem to all be saying "late Januar",
    or call "next week".
    
    Bob

    Hi BNob,
    
     I just bought mine two weeks ago at TOYS-R-US in Manchester.  Might
    try there.  Also, I was down at the mall yesterday and saw some
    at Kay-Bee.  Toys is by far cheaper (~$10). I paid $79.97 for mine.
    
    After the holiday crunch, seems to be getting back to normal.  I
    stop by Child world in the Nashua mall periodically to see if they
    have any new games in as well.
    
    Enjoy!
    
    Mike <NOTLRAC>
    

    I bought one last week at the Entertainment Warehouse in the Pheasant
    Lane mall.  The store doesn't look like much but the guy told me
    to take a look at Lechmere and K-Bee toys -- "our prices are better".
    Cost was $79.
    
    -Bruce

    Found one at "Games and Hobbies" in TJ Max Mall on So. Willow St.,
    Manchester, NH (USA) : B U T   .. AT  A  P R E M I U M  price of
    99.99 on 1/22/88 (Everyone else was still saying "about 2 weeks
    and they'll be in" ... and some got their shipments without Nintendos!
    
    Note: The clerk told me they have dropped the "Robots" due to its
    unpopularity !
    
    Bob+3
    
    

    I was in Child World in Framingham on Saturday and they were putting
    out some "DELUXE" models.  No basic systems just 2 deluxe is all
    I saw.  Price was $129.99 and it icludes gun and ROB.  Advise to
    call before going.