Hey another MN guy into shmups!
PC Engine = everything you need
Sega CD version sucks.
Is there any Cave stuff that hit the consoles?
Air Zonk. Not Super Air Zonk in Rockabilly Paradise. Just plain old standard Air Zonk.
Great freak'n game.
If you like oldschool stuff the PC-Engine as PJ noted would be a good choice. The Mega Drive also has some great shooters. I just picked up a copy of Gleylancer and it's quite good.
Air Zonk. Not Super Air Zonk in Rockabilly Paradise. Just plain old standard Air Zonk.
Great freak'n game.