Sengoku Blade - which version?

[Spyke]

Hi,

Just wondering whether there are any differences between the PS2 Pal and Japanese Saturn versions of this game? Both are tricky enough to find but I don't mind holding out to get the better version - if there's a clear winner...

Thanks!

Ant

[Fudoh]

Saturn version is 240p and has no lag. PS2 version is 480i and has at least a frame or two of extra lag due to the emulation. Winner: Saturn

[Spyke]

Hmm... old style lo-res and smooth play? Yes, Saturn sounds nice. Thanks. So far...

Ant

[BulletMagnet]

The Saturn version (if I recall correctly) also has Marion from Gunbird as a secret character, and comes with a second disc full of fan art and the like.

The PS2 edition is basically a straight emulation of the arcade version; serviceable and probably cheaper than its Saturn equivalent, though the latter is generally considered the "primo" purchase if you can manage it.

[dukenukems]

I would say the saturn version since many have said the ps2 version has lag.

[BIL]

I've never gotten noticeable lag in the PS2 version, at least through the first loop and into through the second. Using a CRT, stock NTSCJ PS2 and a wired pad if it makes any difference. I've only kept the SS one for the resolution.

[antron]

how do the ports handle the region differences of the PCB? I think the later stage forced a restart on death in Japan?

[BIL]

IIRC, both go by the Japanese board's rules - continuing after a game over in the later stages will restart that stage.

[dukenukems]

Well i just ordered the saturn version:).

[Spyke]

Thanks for the info. I'm keeping an eye open for SS version now...

Ant

[Hagane]

I haven't noticed any input lag on the PS2 version on the little time I had with it.

[RNGmaster]

The PS2 version also lets you fix stage order, which is very helpful. IDK if the Saturn version also has that feature.