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I was thinking it would be a simple and fun thread to talk about which gaming systems have the best visual design. Try to stick with original main releases of hardware as much as possible (so no consoles with limited edition paint, shells, etc, unless you absolutely must ). However, new iterations of hardware would count (ie, Sega Model 2, any "slim" versions of consoles, etc). Handhelds are good, too!
Try to remove any personal feelings about whether or not you like the console, or if it was a complete failure. It's ok as long as it looks great
Sega SG-1000
I have absolutely zero nostalgia for this system but I think I'm a sucker for simple and clean design. I really like the color scheme, and the blue and white contrast on the Sega logo and "Computer Video Game" text looks really nice. Perhaps there is indeed some subliminal nostalgia where I associate "blue" for Sonic and "orange" for Tails. I wouldn't be able to fit this console anywhere, but would love some sort of small model of this and the Master System.
Famicom
I grew up playing the much uglier NES, but I think I like how this system looks for many of the same reasons I like the SG-1000. I like that the shape of the console has a sort of futuristic feel to it, too (fine, maybe that means it's not "simple" like the SG-1000, but I still like it).
Panasonic 3DO
It just looks like a premium, towering device worthy of it's (insane!) pricetag of $699. It might be the first gaming console I can think of that looked like it belonged with other high end equipment in a home theater set-up (perhaps the CD-I could be considered the same way, but I think this looks better). I like the look of the columns in the corners mixed in with the flat sides and top. For those who don't know, The 3DO company licensed out their specs to other companies who could then design the system as they wanted, so there are consoles made by Panasonic, Goldstar, and Sanyo, but I think the Panasonic ones look best.
I had a few others in mind, but it would be dumb for me to just list 6+ consoles in the first post. Looking forward to what you come up with!
Try to remove any personal feelings about whether or not you like the console, or if it was a complete failure. It's ok as long as it looks great
Sega SG-1000
I have absolutely zero nostalgia for this system but I think I'm a sucker for simple and clean design. I really like the color scheme, and the blue and white contrast on the Sega logo and "Computer Video Game" text looks really nice. Perhaps there is indeed some subliminal nostalgia where I associate "blue" for Sonic and "orange" for Tails. I wouldn't be able to fit this console anywhere, but would love some sort of small model of this and the Master System.
Famicom
I grew up playing the much uglier NES, but I think I like how this system looks for many of the same reasons I like the SG-1000. I like that the shape of the console has a sort of futuristic feel to it, too (fine, maybe that means it's not "simple" like the SG-1000, but I still like it).
Panasonic 3DO
It just looks like a premium, towering device worthy of it's (insane!) pricetag of $699. It might be the first gaming console I can think of that looked like it belonged with other high end equipment in a home theater set-up (perhaps the CD-I could be considered the same way, but I think this looks better). I like the look of the columns in the corners mixed in with the flat sides and top. For those who don't know, The 3DO company licensed out their specs to other companies who could then design the system as they wanted, so there are consoles made by Panasonic, Goldstar, and Sanyo, but I think the Panasonic ones look best.
I had a few others in mind, but it would be dumb for me to just list 6+ consoles in the first post. Looking forward to what you come up with!