Best sega saturn games according to redditors

It doesn't matter. All I need is Dragonforce ^and ^^999.99 ^^^dollars

Probably NiGHTS. I always wanted a Saturn as a kid but my parents couldn't afford it, and only a couple years ago did I finally track one down. I have still yet to purchase NiGHTS for it, and honestly I haven't looked much into it. I want it solely based on what others have said, written reviews, and because it's a creative piece of SEGA history in their heyday (at least...I mean not financially, but y'know) along with constant references (other games, comics, etc.).

The best things I've experienced are those I look very little into (movies, games, etc.) and I feel this would be the same. It's a missing piece of my childhood that I read and read about before the days of YouTube existed, and as of yet I really haven't spoiled myself on what the game is about other than...dreams and this spinning purple chick who you twirl around through rings. It will be glorious.

Nintendo nerd from the start, but I do miss my Sega Saturn (for Panzer Dragoon Saga & Dragon Force) and Dreamcast.

Starcraft 64

Warcraft 2 - Sega Saturn

http://www.amazon.com/Panzer-Dragoon-Saga-Sega-Saturn/dp/B000FT61OU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331533931&sr=8-1

At least it wasn't panzer dragoon saga.

I'd probably just get a PS2->PS3/4 converter from Brook and a PS2 controller (not sure if PS1 works). The only thing I have against PS3/4 is that the trigger buttons aren't really ideal for fighting games and PS1/PS2 controllers are cheap and good quality (Luffy won Evo with a PS1 controller I believe). It's the cheapest way to get a high quality pad that'll last. I'm not sure if you have to update the firmware on the converter whenever there is a big PS4 update. For Brook's fightboards, if you don't update the firmware, you get stuck with an 8-minute timeout. Brook has been very good at updating their products' firmware within a day of big PS4 updates so far though.

I myself got frustrated with fightpad options, so I built a converter for a Sega Saturn pad (what the Madcatz pads are based off of, but better build quality). I had to buy an FGWidget Converter board but they don't seem to be available for sale anymore. Then I wired the FGWidget to a Brook PS3/PS4 board. It was a lot of work and soldering, but it's flawless, and I can switch out Sega Saturn pads as needed, though I haven't had to in years.

(BTW, I play on gamepad because I have wrist issues so I can't use fightsticks for very long)

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-SEGA-Saturn-Classic-Controller-Pc/dp/B002LHS70K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348868892&sr=8-1&keywords=sega+saturn+usb

These are gtron branded, I haven't played on them. This is the one I had and abused for many years:

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Sega-Original-Controller-Mk-80116/dp/B000P9GQ7W/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1348868892&sr=8-6&keywords=sega+saturn+usb

If Sega put out an official USB one, I'd consider buying it. If you really want a pad over a joystick, the PDP one received good reviews. I used the MadCatz one and it wasn't all that great after a few hours of abuse -- I'd stick with a stock PS3 controller over it. Here is a review on that unit:
http://kotaku.com/5767903/the-marvel-edition-versus-fighting-pad-is-hideously-wonderful

Sadly, the reviews of the Gtron look poor and many people recommend buying an adapter (which I wouldn't do). Not many solid options for current gen consoles + gamepad + fighting games.

Do you meant a cartridge for the megadrive that had 32 games on it, or a game pack of megadrive games for a modern console/PC?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SEGA-Mega-Drive-Ultimate-Collection/dp/B001P5HX0O and the same is available for PS3.

Yeah I know, it is the boys birthday next week and I've got it for him. I cannot wait to play it give it to him.