Japanese Saturn - Worth It?

[tracy6697]

Is buying a Japanese Sega Saturn worth it? They aren't exactly cheap (I've seen a new one for �280!). That's a bit out of my price range! What do you think is a fair price for a used one? I love shooters & 2d fighters which I understand are in abundance on the Saturn & also is Radiant Silvergun really worth it's high price?
Thanks ;o)

[Mattk]

I would say you should easily be able to pick one up for less than �50 with loads of games.

I still have mine.Its not for sale but i keep it cos one day i'll probably want a nostalgia trip !

[johntheplamf]

And why does it have to be a japanese one? Why don't you just save your money for the PS3, i know how desperate you are for one of those ;O)

[johntheplamf]

By it now for 40 quid? hmm, seems better than �280
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Japan-Sega-White-Saturn- VCD-Movie-Card-3-Games-RARE_W0QQitemZ120066249 317QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3665QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[tracy6697]

Most of the games I intend to buy are Japanese only (such as Radiant Silvergun & Thunderforce V) so having an actual import console seems the best option.
Maybe I'm being to fussy? Would a pal console and an import cart (like thoses 4 in 1 things I've seen) be just as good? It's certainly a cheaper option!
Thanks for that link john, but I will admit to being extremely wary about buying hardware via ebay, especially from abroad (which also carrys the risk of being stung with import tax when I receive it!). I'd rather buy from a UK based shop so at least I have some kind of protection if it goes wrong!

[goodison1234]

I would say �180-200 would be a fair price - im sure whoever's selling it would be happy to negotiate as it has no standardised price due to its rarity.

[The Mack]

Tracy6697
High end pc owners can enjoy these games already, forget buying expensive import saturns. Another reason for you to bite the bullet and join the leet :)