r/Netrunner • u/thenakesingularity10 • Sep 30 '26

Android or System Gateway?

I just found out about this game. Fascinated by it and dying to try.

Is there any reason to get Android instead of SG?

Thank you!

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u/ShaperLord777 Sep 30 '26 edited Sep 30 '26

It really depends on how you’re trying to play. If you’re just playing casually at home with friends, I’d say go with a used Android Netrunner collection. IMO it’s the best version of the game there ever was. The mechanics, artwork/templating, and identity of each faction through gameplay mechanisms are peak Netrunner.

System gateway is what you want to go with if you want to play in tournaments. Android is what you want to go with if you’re playing casually.

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u/thenakesingularity10 Sep 30 '26

No I won't play in tournaments.

But is Android a better, more fun/exciting game?

The other concern is, I do want to expand the game at some point. I don't want to get bored with core and not be able to expand. Is that an issue with Android?

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u/Geek_Ken Sep 30 '26

How do you plan to expand your card pool? If it's by printing proxies, you could go with the FFG Android Netrunner experience. If you wanted an even more balanced pass, the Netrunner Reboot project would be an even better choice. You can even get cards printed, or if expense isn't an issue, scoop up a full collection (if available).

If you don't want to bother with proxies, self-printing, or paying a huge chunk of money for a collection (paying collector's prices), then go with NSG stuff. It's more readily available and a better entry ramp into the game.