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Title: Most obscure system? Post by: nester on April 16, 2007, 12:26:46 PM What to you think is the most obscure console system of all time? My money's on the Arcadia 2001. I've seen lots of pictures of lots of collections, but I've never seen anyone with much of an Arcadia collection. I've also noticed that it's much easier to find the games complete in their boxes. I guess it didn't get played much back in the day. I'm sure some of you on here have some Arcadia games, but I sure don't see them very often.
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Tynstar on April 16, 2007, 12:36:49 PM I would think the RDI Halcyon rates up there.
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Grim Fandango on April 16, 2007, 12:51:10 PM I hadn't heard of a Memorex VIS until it was my user title, even then I thought it was older like in the days of the Spectrum. Didn't realize what it was until I saw some games on eBay looking for some CD-i stuff.
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Tondog on April 16, 2007, 01:07:21 PM Gizmondo???
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Tynstar on April 16, 2007, 01:12:09 PM Soon the PS3 ;)
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Tondog on April 16, 2007, 02:15:37 PM Or 360 about a year after Halo 3.
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: DefaultGen on April 16, 2007, 03:14:23 PM Whatever it is, i've never heard of it.
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: BadEnoughDude on April 16, 2007, 04:08:44 PM I would think the RDI Halcyon rates up there. I'll second that. I think that the Pippin @mark could be considered up there, too. Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: nester on April 17, 2007, 12:58:33 AM Hmm, I'm not convinced that some of these are even video game systems. Can we count the Memorex VIS? It really didn't seem to have any games. Mostly just informational stuff.
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: wrldstrman on April 17, 2007, 03:40:50 PM there are a ton of systems that had games built in like bently or are you talking about systems that had games cartridges
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Tondog on April 17, 2007, 05:46:11 PM Would LaserActive count?
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Tynstar on April 17, 2007, 05:48:31 PM Would LaserActive count? No. I know someone with the complete library plus they are on Ebay all the time. Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Funk_Buddy on April 17, 2007, 05:50:22 PM Super A-can or however it's spelled.
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: ganonbanned on April 21, 2007, 06:54:53 PM Or 360 about a year after Halo 3. why is your avatar the 360 logo then? Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Rejinx on April 29, 2007, 01:17:38 AM Memorex VIS, I can't find anything for mine.
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: northern_gooner on April 30, 2007, 05:15:25 PM what about the Adventurevision? I have heard about it, seen pictures but dont know anyone who has one.
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Tynstar on April 30, 2007, 05:17:14 PM I know a user on DP has or had a few of them. They show up on Ebay from time to time.
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Izret101 on April 30, 2007, 06:14:38 PM I think the most obscuree system is one that noone has mentioned yet ;)
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Marriott_Guy on May 03, 2007, 04:53:55 PM I would definitely rate the RDI Halcyon as the all-time most obscure system, not too mention the most expensive system ever at the time of it's release (1984 for $2,000). I have over 95 console systems (not including pong-clones or handhelds) and this system is the most sought after by serious collectors. I do have the previous mentioned systems all CIB and are relatively easy to find from international sellers (Super A'Can and the Pippin Atmark / @World).
Other obscure systems (non-clones) that hard to locate: o 1978 Voltmace Database (UK release of a variation of the Interton VC-4000) * o 1981-1984 Epoch Cassette Vision series (original, Junior & Super (Yeno)) *** o 1983 Casio PV-1000 * o 1984 Casio PV-2000 * p 1989 Daewoo Zemmix o 1991 FM Towns Marty * - systems are out there but they are big money for a CIB o 1994 Capcom CPS Changer o 1994 Casio Loopy * o 1995 Olevetti Envision o 1999 Nintendo 64 DD * * indicates I own this system I have around 40 titles for the Memorx VIS. Drop me an email and I can pass the website of a dealer in California that came through for me (both the system and the games). Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Izret101 on May 03, 2007, 11:51:12 PM I argue against the Halcyon.
It isn't nearly as obscure as many other systems. I think the most obscure system is one that we no considerably less about. Not that there is tons of information on the Halcyon availabe but there is info available never the less. Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Marriott_Guy on May 04, 2007, 02:29:10 AM Izret - good point. What then would be your answer for this question/poll?
Title: Re: Most obscure system? Post by: Izret101 on May 04, 2007, 03:30:29 AM Your list had some systems i know i had never heard of before and know thing about.
I guess it is really just all relative. Depending on what region your in or search thru. IMO the most obscure system would be a Euro, Japanese or South American system(i know i hadn't heard of Cougarboy/Mega Duck before Rene informed us.). That being said i also have not looked into consoles from those regions nearly as much as i have ones that came out stateside. GP32 and its subsequent releases are pretty unknown to most people i would bet. Same with the Zodiac. Or what about the digiBlast thats out in Europe and has unique releases in each country. The X6800 from Japan? All i can remember about that from when i found it was it was a computer system. My memory on that is even fuzzy. I still stick to my original statement that the most obscure system is probably one that hasn't been listed yet. There are still dozens not in our database i would bet. With all that being stated i wouldn't say i know much about 50% or probably more of the consoles listed in our own database. |