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So I just bought the Saturn version
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:02 pm
by DefaultGen
I picked up the Saturn version for a mere 20 bucks on Ebay because every time I manage to save more than a couple bucks I have to go out and spend it right away so I can be perpetually broke.
Anyway, it's the first copy I ever found randomly floating on Ebay, figure this is the place to ask what it's worth, not that I really plan on reselling.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0206871007
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:38 am
by 87th
It's hard to say. Judging by the jump in price the PlayStation version got, I expect it will change quite a lot when the Saturn translation is finished.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:40 pm
by gatse_becker
I would say that it is definitely worth the price. That is still one of my most prized games in my collection, and to me next to the PC-9821 version was the best edition of the game. The art book alone is worth it... and eventually, probably a few years down the road, when the Saturn version is patched, that will be the one to have and play.
From the looks of it, it is in pretty good shape as well... so congrats on the awesome find!
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:43 pm
by JimboKudo
The one thing about the Saturn version is that it's going to be a bit difficult to emulate properly. It's hard enough to saturn on the computer, but it's going to be even worse fixing all the bugs that will come from the game. Still, I'm sure in time there will be an excellent emulation process. Just curious, does anybody know where I can find some other versions of Policenauts? I'm more of a collector (I have the PSX game since I know I'll be able to play it soon), but I'd still like to play the games I buy. If anybody knows any good websites for buying other versions, besides the PSX, then that would be helpful.
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:56 pm
by Marc
JimboKudo wrote:The one thing about the Saturn version is that it's going to be a bit difficult to emulate properly. It's hard enough to saturn on the computer, but it's going to be even worse fixing all the bugs that will come from the game. Still, I'm sure in time there will be an excellent emulation process. Just curious, does anybody know where I can find some other versions of Policenauts? I'm more of a collector (I have the PSX game since I know I'll be able to play it soon), but I'd still like to play the games I buy. If anybody knows any good websites for buying other versions, besides the PSX, then that would be helpful.
I heard newer Saturn emulators have emulated PN perfectly.
Hmm, other versions. Honestly, ebay and Yahoo Auctions Japan are pprrrrrrobably your best bet.
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:42 pm
by JimboKudo
Osiris wrote:JimboKudo wrote:The one thing about the Saturn version is that it's going to be a bit difficult to emulate properly. It's hard enough to saturn on the computer, but it's going to be even worse fixing all the bugs that will come from the game. Still, I'm sure in time there will be an excellent emulation process. Just curious, does anybody know where I can find some other versions of Policenauts? I'm more of a collector (I have the PSX game since I know I'll be able to play it soon), but I'd still like to play the games I buy. If anybody knows any good websites for buying other versions, besides the PSX, then that would be helpful.
I heard newer Saturn emulators have emulated PN perfectly.
Hmm, other versions. Honestly, ebay and Yahoo Auctions Japan are pprrrrrrobably your best bet.
Wow, I'm surprised that they emulate it well. Normally games have all sorts of problems for the saturn emulators. So now all I need is a better computer to run the emulator (after I buy the game). I guess I'll just keep looking on ebay and stuff for the games
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:57 pm
by gatse_becker
JimboKudo wrote:Osiris wrote:JimboKudo wrote:The one thing about the Saturn version is that it's going to be a bit difficult to emulate properly. It's hard enough to saturn on the computer, but it's going to be even worse fixing all the bugs that will come from the game. Still, I'm sure in time there will be an excellent emulation process. Just curious, does anybody know where I can find some other versions of Policenauts? I'm more of a collector (I have the PSX game since I know I'll be able to play it soon), but I'd still like to play the games I buy. If anybody knows any good websites for buying other versions, besides the PSX, then that would be helpful.
I heard newer Saturn emulators have emulated PN perfectly.
Hmm, other versions. Honestly, ebay and Yahoo Auctions Japan are pprrrrrrobably your best bet.
Wow, I'm surprised that they emulate it well. Normally games have all sorts of problems for the saturn emulators. So now all I need is a better computer to run the emulator (after I buy the game). I guess I'll just keep looking on ebay and stuff for the games
Yeah I am replaying Policenauts for Saturn as we speak on SSF... and the emulation is pretty much perfect. Honestly most of the games I have tested out work almost perfectly. Most modern computers, bought within the last two years or so, should easily be able to emulate the Saturn.
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:16 am
by JimboKudo
gatse_becker wrote:JimboKudo wrote:Osiris wrote:JimboKudo wrote:The one thing about the Saturn version is that it's going to be a bit difficult to emulate properly. It's hard enough to saturn on the computer, but it's going to be even worse fixing all the bugs that will come from the game. Still, I'm sure in time there will be an excellent emulation process. Just curious, does anybody know where I can find some other versions of Policenauts? I'm more of a collector (I have the PSX game since I know I'll be able to play it soon), but I'd still like to play the games I buy. If anybody knows any good websites for buying other versions, besides the PSX, then that would be helpful.
I heard newer Saturn emulators have emulated PN perfectly.
Hmm, other versions. Honestly, ebay and Yahoo Auctions Japan are pprrrrrrobably your best bet.
Wow, I'm surprised that they emulate it well. Normally games have all sorts of problems for the saturn emulators. So now all I need is a better computer to run the emulator (after I buy the game). I guess I'll just keep looking on ebay and stuff for the games
Yeah I am replaying Policenauts for Saturn as we speak on SSF... and the emulation is pretty much perfect. Honestly most of the games I have tested out work almost perfectly. Most modern computers, bought within the last two years or so, should easily be able to emulate the Saturn.
Hmm, I don't think my computer will cut it. I've got a 500mhz laptop with 24 bit graphics. I'm more of a console gamer, so that's why I've got such an old computer. I've also got a desktop pc, but that's 500mhz with *shock of amazement* an 11 mb graphics card. I really need to get a new computer soon. It would be pretty cool to play the saturn version of policenauts. By the way, do you speak Japanese, or do you just know how to get through the game? I started playing the PSX version in Japanese, but I only know a little of the language (and barely any kanji or hiragana). I eventually stopped because I figured it'd be more fun to play the game with english subtitles, but I actually didn't get stuck at all. Now I'm just waiting for the english patch.
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:58 am
by gatse_becker
No... I don't know how to speak Japanese. I got through the game mostly by trail and error the first time I played it, back in 1998 I believe, although I tend to understand it a bit better now. I went online shortly after finishing it the first time looking for help, and a way to get the game released in English, and met up with several people that are on this board today including Marc. I have been able to gain a fairly significant understanding of the game, from multiple play throughs, and from the people I have spoke to that can understand Japanese, although only one comes to mind at the moment.
Its crazy... I don't think I have ever gone back and beaten most games more than once, twice in some extreme circumstances, but I have played through Policenauts probably over 8 times. Not sure why really, other than that I just love the game, easily probably my favorite game of all time.
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:29 pm
by JimboKudo
gatse_becker wrote:No... I don't know how to speak Japanese. I got through the game mostly by trail and error the first time I played it, back in 1998 I believe, although I tend to understand it a bit better now. I went online shortly after finishing it the first time looking for help, and a way to get the game released in English, and met up with several people that are on this board today including Marc. I have been able to gain a fairly significant understanding of the game, from multiple play throughs, and from the people I have spoke to that can understand Japanese, although only one comes to mind at the moment.
Its crazy... I don't think I have ever gone back and beaten most games more than once, twice in some extreme circumstances, but I have played through Policenauts probably over 8 times. Not sure why really, other than that I just love the game, easily probably my favorite game of all time.
I just beat Snatcher for the Sega CD about a month ago. Two months before that I beat the MSX version. I think these adventure games with voice acting and good plotlines are excellent no matter how many times you play them. I really wanted to continue playing Policenauts, but I didn't want to spoil the game for myself by not knowing the in depth plot. Do you suggest that I pick it up again? It was definetly fun from what I played, even though I couldn't understand much except from context.
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:10 am
by gatse_becker
JimboKudo wrote:gatse_becker wrote:No... I don't know how to speak Japanese. I got through the game mostly by trail and error the first time I played it, back in 1998 I believe, although I tend to understand it a bit better now. I went online shortly after finishing it the first time looking for help, and a way to get the game released in English, and met up with several people that are on this board today including Marc. I have been able to gain a fairly significant understanding of the game, from multiple play throughs, and from the people I have spoke to that can understand Japanese, although only one comes to mind at the moment.
Its crazy... I don't think I have ever gone back and beaten most games more than once, twice in some extreme circumstances, but I have played through Policenauts probably over 8 times. Not sure why really, other than that I just love the game, easily probably my favorite game of all time.
I just beat Snatcher for the Sega CD about a month ago. Two months before that I beat the MSX version. I think these adventure games with voice acting and good plotlines are excellent no matter how many times you play them. I really wanted to continue playing Policenauts, but I didn't want to spoil the game for myself by not knowing the in depth plot. Do you suggest that I pick it up again? It was definetly fun from what I played, even though I couldn't understand much except from context.
Boy that is a tuff call man... when I beat it the first time all those years ago the internet was a very different place. There was pretty much no hope for a translation, and virtually no information existed in a very tangible form anywhere on line. With the prospect of a patch being created and released in the near future... I would honestly wait... of course I am not always the most patient person, so that would probably be pretty hard for me!

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:28 am
by JimboKudo
gatse_becker wrote:JimboKudo wrote:gatse_becker wrote:No... I don't know how to speak Japanese. I got through the game mostly by trail and error the first time I played it, back in 1998 I believe, although I tend to understand it a bit better now. I went online shortly after finishing it the first time looking for help, and a way to get the game released in English, and met up with several people that are on this board today including Marc. I have been able to gain a fairly significant understanding of the game, from multiple play throughs, and from the people I have spoke to that can understand Japanese, although only one comes to mind at the moment.
Its crazy... I don't think I have ever gone back and beaten most games more than once, twice in some extreme circumstances, but I have played through Policenauts probably over 8 times. Not sure why really, other than that I just love the game, easily probably my favorite game of all time.
I just beat Snatcher for the Sega CD about a month ago. Two months before that I beat the MSX version. I think these adventure games with voice acting and good plotlines are excellent no matter how many times you play them. I really wanted to continue playing Policenauts, but I didn't want to spoil the game for myself by not knowing the in depth plot. Do you suggest that I pick it up again? It was definetly fun from what I played, even though I couldn't understand much except from context.
Boy that is a tuff call man... when I beat it the first time all those years ago the internet was a very different place. There was pretty much no hope for a translation, and virtually no information existed in a very tangible form anywhere on line. With the prospect of a patch being created and released in the near future... I would honestly wait... of course I am not always the most patient person, so that would probably be pretty hard for me!

Yeah, you're probably right. I think I'll wait. That way I won't ruin any surprises that might come from context. Thanks for the help.
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:39 am
by gatse_becker
No problem!

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:45 am
by BlackChamber
Hi. Do you guys know if the Saturn Emulator will run a burned copy of Policenauts. I have a real copy of Policenauts but I don't want it to get damaged so I have always wanted to find a way to play the copy.
Thanks for your replies.
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:30 pm
by Pulstar
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:20 pm
by BlackChamber
thanks Pulstar.