The Console Wars: Saturn vs. PlayStation

Honestly? I think this is a silly debate... Whether you're a fan of PlayStation's awesome 3D Platformers and RPGs or the Saturn's gorgeous 2D platformers, shmups and fighters, there's a lot to love here on both sides of the trenches! Now, I don't work for Sony or Sega, and I'm not a fanboy, so I've decided to keep this comparison refreshingly positive. I refuse to focus on the negatives. That's already been done to death! If you feel there's a clear winner here, then you might be somewhat biased or perhaps you aren't quite as familiar with the other console as you might think. Honestly, both systems had a fair share of crap titles, and you might argue that the PlayStation had 2,418 games to Saturn's 557, but believe me, more titles means more shovelware too. So, let's look directly at what both systems did well. I won't be scoring, so it's up to you to decide which machine merits your vote. More >>

(Posted on the Saturn page)

Sony PlayStation "Crash Course" Playlist

To be honest, the PlayStation kind of snuck up on me. I was a 14 year old in 1995, perfectly happy with my Genesis & SNES and completely oblivious to Sony's plans for world domination. At the time I was familiar with the Sega Saturn, and wanted one badly, but I was extremely skeptical about any new company attempting to enter the gaming hardware realm. I mean, think about it... Many had already tried and failed. There was the 3DO, Amiga CD, Phillips CD-i, Atari Jaguar and the Pioneer LaserActive just to name a few. Hell, even the Neo•Geo and TurboGrafix met with only modest success in the States, despite being well established back in Japan and both great consoles in their own right. So, when I walked into my local EB Games, I had no idea what this flat gray box was or where it came from, but I remember being extremely doubtful that it would be anything more than another CD-i... More >>

(Posted on the PlayStation page)