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Should I get an NES, Master System; or an Atari 7800? (lemmus.org)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

7800 is the best bang for the buck. 2600 games + 7800 games.

If you have a Genesis or a Game Gear, all you need is an adaptor for Master System games.

https://www.howtoretro.com/emulation/sega-power-base-converter/

https://handheldlegend.com/products/master-system-player-for-sega-game-gear

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

The 7800 had 59 games released for it, so for most it's an irrelevant console. Being able to play 2600 games is nice, but not worth the $100 or so someone would charge you for the system. From a value perspective, the NES is a much better bang for your buck as it has a monster library of great games that have tons of replay value while the 2600 is an arcade machine with quaint single serving experiences.