Comment on What If History Had Taken a Different Path?
JakobFel@retrolemmy.com 1 week ago
I feel like console add-ons would have been better for everyone. I like the idea of being able to squeeze more life out of an existing console because it means not everyone has to rush to get the new one. Modular upgrading is one of the bigger reasons I’m a PC gamer.
Psythik@lemm.ee 1 week ago
Couldn’t agree more. Consoles not being upgradable is the reason why I exclusively play PC games.
It’s no surprise that the 32X failed; I don’t know what Sega was thinking when they decided to go back to a sound chip after everyone already got used to PCM audio with the Sega/Mega CD. I think if the Sega CD was delayed long enough to add a 3D accelerator, they could have canceled both the 32X and Saturn, dropped the upgraded Mega CD in 1994 for $249, and absolutely dominate the 5th gen before the PlayStation ever got a chance.
JakobFel@retrolemmy.com 1 week ago
Well said. It also doesn’t help that for many, the 32X was viewed as being just as effective as buying a Saturn, due to its timing.