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The RFG Pulse - Best Looking Console
Posted on May 13th 2009 at 03:12:09 AM by (Marriott_Guy)
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Best Looking Console

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Hello all.

It has been a little while since we have had our last installment of The RFG Pulse - the formal, but most importantly fun, opinion survey of our community.

This poll will examine a simple, yet highly controversial and personal topic - "Best Looking Console".

I tried to list a little bit of everything in the options provided and I know there are some that were unfortunately left out due to space (Turbo Duo - I am talking about you).

Anyway, I added text for each entry for some flavoring/perspective.

There are some heavy weights in this poll.

Who will win?

Vote and add a comment to state your case!



(extra space needed here to incorporate the poll and the table below)



1977 - Atari 26001983 - Nintendo Famicom w / Disk

It was difficult to leave out this classic.  Many companies tried to incorporate the popular wood-grain look into their consoles, but few could duplicate the simple, clean and elegant look of the Atari 2600.
 


OK, so this is a bit of a combo-stretch on my part.  The Nintendo Famicom with the optional Famicom Disk System truly looks awesome.  The blood-red against the black works perfectly.  Another classic that is hard to beat.
 

1990 - Daewoo Zemmix Turbo

1990 - Neo Geo AES


You bet - beam me up Scottie!  This UFO-styled console was only released in South Korea and could easily be placed on a 'Worst Looking Consoles' poll.  Personally, I rather like it due to its sheer uniqueness.
 


The sleek, uncluttered design emotionally portrays a ravenous lion hiding in the brush and ready to release its fury on some unsuspecting prey.  Well, that may be a bit overstated, but it is pretty cool looking still.
 

1994 - JVC X'Eye

1995 - Bandai Pippin ATMARK

I thought about including the Victor Wondermega version instead of this North American version.  The more I compared them though, the fluid contour of the JVC X'Eye won me over.  Both are stylish in their own right.
 


Yes, I admit, this may be my 'fan boy' inclusion on this list.  From the the concave design of the front CD drawer to the top control pad, I love it all.  This console is extremely professional looking and oozes class.

1996 - Nintendo 64 w / 64DD2001 - Panasonic Q

Another combo-stretch.  The Nintendo 64 is just OK by itself, but pop the 64DD optional disk drive underneath it and you have yourself a completely different look.  They work so well together aesthetically it is scary.
 


Purple GameCube versus this gem - no contest.  From the mirrored front to the high-tech top LCD display, everything about this system is first class in design.  This system is always an eye-catcher and rightly so.

2003 - Sony PSX2006 - Sony PS3

Maybe not specifically a console, but I was hard pressed not to include this PS1/PS2 gaming compatible machine.  Released exclusively in Japan, this is kind of a standard AV unit, but the ceramic white color and PSX logo rock.
 


Yes, I am aware of the George Foreman Grill similarities, but the fact remains that the high-gloss finish really pops.  All of the models are visually appealing (as long as you don't touch them).
 

 



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Comments
 
The look of chrome always caught my eye. Thus, the reason why my vote goes to the Panasonic Q. However, that doesn't mean to say that the others have real merit either; The PS3 is downright sexy, the PSX is cool, yet brick-like. The N64 with DD is in the same league as the Famicom with the FDS, they both just look intriguing, the X'eye is just pimp because it is, the AES is beastly, that Daewoo thing is creepily awesome, and the 2600 just has that classic late 70's early 80's look to it.
 
I voted for the PSX, but I'll admit that I only did because of that gorgeous ceramic white exterior. I love it. The X'Eye and the Pippin ATMARK were the other two that got consideration.
 
I always wanted N64 DD to come here, but......oh well I voted for it
 
@logical123:I so agree. I would've prefered the PS3 not to have that chrome (plastic) part. Touch it once and there's fingerprints all over it. I also don't like the fact that it's reflecting. Japan got a matte black version in a bundle with MGS4, that's pretty awesome.

@BadEnoughDude:Same here, that PSX looks so stylish and cool, what an amazing machine.
 
I had to vote for the  Daewoo Zemmix Turbo because its so unique. Every other console up there (except the panasonic Q) is just a rectangle. More companies should break away from the "box" design and come up with something cool like that.
 
I'm into Sega, and I believe the X'eye is just so cool. I do agree though that the Xemmix Turbo looks really futuristic (I never knew that console existed) and the Famicom with the Disk system should've been here instead of the toaster model, but what can I say?
 
I have always been a fan of panasonic Q. Very cool that that was an option.

I actually REALLY want one still....
 
@Crabmaster2000:There's a reason for that. A console as crazy looking as the Zemmix Turbo (especially with that telescopic "thing" sticking out) can break much easier when dropped or something. A square/rectangle design is simply much more durable.
 
I had to vote for the Q simply because of its sheer awesomeness, and the fact that I want one Tongue.  However, it was a close match between the PS3, N64DD and the Q.
 
I went with the Neo...because I like how clean the less is more design is.
IMO though you cant beat how mean a fully loaded Genesis 2/32x/Side CD combo looks.
 
Sony makes sexy hardware! I voted for the AES though I like the clean matte black finish with a huge cart sticking out of its sleek little body. Brilliant. Sega makes nice hardware to. Love hardware regardless of good appearance though
 
PS3

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