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Game or VCD card???

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:40 pm
by Trip Mercy
I'm a fan of RTS games and was thinking about getting command and conquer for my Saturn but then I also thought that maybe I should get a vcd card I found one for about 35 dollars, and then I can download vcd files burn them and watch all kinds of movies on my Saturn. What would you guys do?

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 4:12 pm
by HoboJoe
Get the game....and watch movies on a DVD player.

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 4:22 pm
by xDerekRx
I assume you got the idea from my posting, but its not really worth it.

VCDs are such low quality.

The real value of the VCD is playing higher quality cutscenes in Japanese RPG games.

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:49 pm
by Rogue
I agree with Derek. Why use the Saturn to play low quality movies.

I'm not one of that who download movies, so in my case I'll like to play someday some real VCD just to experience the thing. But if you aren't a enthusiastic (I often browse the web via NetLink, lol), get the game.

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:24 pm
by xDerekRx
In all seriousness - I plan to buy that VCD card in the future but mostly for collection purposes and maybe comparing a games cutscenes with and without it.

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:24 pm
by Warp2063
xDerekRx wrote:The real value of the VCD is playing higher quality cutscenes in Japanese RPG games.
This I did not realize. What games access it?

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:41 pm
by xDerekRx
Warp, check this page out for all the info. It lists the games in the middle

http://www.sega-saturn.us/beta/viewpage.php?page_id=5

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:14 am
by Warp2063
Interesting! At least three of those games I have some interest in... maybe I will hunt one down after all!

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:43 pm
by Trip Mercy
Well in that case should I get command and conquer or should I get Shining the Holy Ark. Any opinions?

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:06 pm
by xDerekRx
Get CC if you want an RTS game or get Holy Ark if you want an RPG FPS

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:01 pm
by Trip Mercy
I want both, I wonder which one will give me more play time

Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:00 pm
by Warp2063
I am now looking for a VCD/PhotoCD card for my Saturn using this guide: http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/saturn/ ... 6393/12540

I'm trying to track down a card that supports both the PhotoCD and VCD modes. This means that I need the Victor RG-VC2, RG-VC20, or RG-VC3. The cheaper the better. If anyone can help me track one down, that would be much appreciated.

I've already found several that claim to play PhotoCDs, but I either can't verify it, or can verify that according to the guide I'm using, it should not be able to play PhotoCDs.

I also found one that claimed to be a rare US version, but I don't know much about it, and it's $200. I'd rather not pay that much.

Sometimes they go by the name "Twin Operator".

Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:51 am
by cathyv
You can download vcd files burn them and watch all kinds of movies.

Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:56 am
by DELETED
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PHOTO CD OPERATING SYSTEM and the VCD CARD

Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:00 pm
by phatgamer
I own each of them.

The PHOTO CD OS is the PAL VERSION and my VCD Card is the USA produced version.

I also have a few VCD movies for viewing, but haven't watched them on my Saturn YET.