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[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Reproduction DUO card doors now avalible!]

Once you do black ones I will take one!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Obsessed]

The newness factor always helps when you first get into collecting for a different system. I find that I have temporary tunnel vision when it comes to retro gaming... when I first get into a new system, I'll collect for it almost exclusively for a month or two. After that, I'll get back into a regular groove of jumping from system to system.

There are certain ones I go back to more than others, though. I really have a soft spot for the early-to-mid 90s CD-based consoles for some reason... it's interesting to see how developers were trying to figure out what to do with this new format. Plus, I really love the semi-sort-of animated cutscenes that were so popular at the time. For that reason, I don't think I'll ever get tired of the Duo (or its slightly "special" cousin, the Sega CD).

I feel very similar.

What really drew me in additionally is the feel of the controller.  Man I just really like the way it feels, better than any other retro console I own (30 + consoles and I own every major console from NES on).

The games feel fresh and new to me,because I never played them as a child and I really enjoy some of the silliness that some of the Japanese games show.  I have never been into imports until this system.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Games you beat.]

Can you even "beat" sim earth?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTS: All sorts of TG and PCE]

I see you lowered your Ys price

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Selling pce engine games (Moving Fast!!)]

This is a good guy to deal with.  Got my games fast and in great condition.  Is there a way to give good rep or feedback around here?

I believe yer doin' it now ;)

I thought it had to do with the faces under your name.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTS: All sorts of TG and PCE]

I hope by "negotiable", he means "offer me half, because I'm not as dumb as the first post looks by coming here with ebay prices".


And Mr Wunder:  if you pay anywhere near $85 for the duo Ys disc, please dont come back here. Its for you own protection.

I wasn't planning on it, don't worry.  This isn't my first rodeo.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTS: All sorts of TG and PCE]

I sent you a pm about ys1 and 2.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Selling pce engine games (Moving Fast!!)]

This is a good guy to deal with.  Got my games fast and in great condition.  Is there a way to give good rep or feedback around here?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: (4/2/2014 - 4/8/2014) Game of the Week: Veigues Tactical Gladiator]

Yep hold both, bullets will fly out of your chest cannon, you can even adjust the direction of the bullets with the directional buttons while firing. Do not underestimate it as it is quite powerful when you upgrade it to 3+.

Oh ok that makes sense. I was just tapping them.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: (4/2/2014 - 4/8/2014) Game of the Week: Veigues Tactical Gladiator]

II + I... this is how you beat ground enemies.

At the same time?  I thought I tried that. I will give it another shot.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: (4/2/2014 - 4/8/2014) Game of the Week: Veigues Tactical Gladiator]

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This is the part I could not beat.  I cannot for the life of me figure out how to kill those little sleds!  I just end up taking a pounding from them until they take off.

I really enjoy the controls except for the fact that you cannot turn around unless you are firmly on the ground.  That has screwed me up a couple times.

@esteban  Powering up vernier is awesome.

Ps. how do you use your chest cannon?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Rare titles]

I tried to dig up a copy of mysterious song but I could not.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Rare titles]

What are these discs of, just pictures?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Ebay Sale - MAGICAL CHASE]

Such mint
Wow
Very  manuals
Many HTF

It almost looks fake!

[Off-Topic / Re: Documentary: The Evolution of Your Own Personal Happy Place]

I love looking at other guys game rooms!  I will post my "corner" if I have some time.

[Off-Topic / Re: Action Figure collectors out there?? what do ya have…]

I've been recently into collecting lego mini figs- that's all I have room for!

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Hey Hey Hey]

I was hoping you guys would comment on the fat albert reference lol.

There is so much good info around here.  I really wish I had another duo, or tg 16 or something to tinker with.

oh btw here is my modded duo from keith courage:

i.imgur.com/NZwAatgl.jpg?1

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Lucretia - Demon Princess (鬼姫の呪い in Japan) NOW IN BETA TESTING]

Awesome- I just placed a preorder! Looking forward to this.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Hey Joe, still a newb to this site so I didn't know you were a mod here.

Love the videos from you and Dave (i have watched all of them).

Keep up the good work and thanks for taking the time to do all of the videos.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: F/S: Turbo Express modded by Turbokon]

Great deal.  I wish I could afford this right now, good luck with the sale!

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Hey Hey Hey]

Welcome aboard!

I also collect NES, SNES, genesis and more modern consoles as well.

Bah, throw that shit in the trash. 

Haha Never!

I will def. admit the tg16 is far better than the snes and genesis for many reasons. I just never had a tg16 and did have Nintendo products and have a nostalgic attatchment. Plus I really enjoy the homebrew community nes still has.

I was looking for tg16 homebrews and hacks, are they common?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Dracula X (PC Engine) Vs Super Castlevania IV (SNES) - which game is better?]

That's what I did along with Gradius II to get an initial taste of the PCE, before spending money on the actual hardware.

All i had to do to get hooked was feel the amazing controller and play shadow of the beast once.

Dat parallax scrolling!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Dracula X (PC Engine) Vs Super Castlevania IV (SNES) - which game is better?]

I am trying really hard to dig up a copy right now. I am cool paying around 100$ too (yay tax return). All i hear is how great this game is and I cant wait.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Shanghai raffle]

Add me please.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Everdrive]

Those 3ds cases are really slick. Kudos.

[NEC Console Resource / Hey Hey Hey]

I figured I would do an intro thread because I hope to be a fixture here for a long time.

Im 31, an Electrician from northern CA.

I have been a gamer my whole life, and just started collecting pce/tg16 with my purchase of a modded duo from keith courage on this site. I have also bought some games from 2 other members.

I also collect NES, SNES, genesis and more modern consoles as well.

Looking forward to learning more about these awesome systems!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Selling pc engine games]

Sent you a pm about some games!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB PC-Engine Duo]

There are some avenue pad 6's on ebay if you dont want to wait.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Avenue pad 6 story]

You can always make a new custom nec faceplate if it's too messed up

How would you go about that? 

I would imagine it would need to be cut out like a decal.

I really like those pads with the extra buttons. Might need to get one from japan

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Did the Chinese obey the PCE on this one?]

Can someone explain or link me what all this OBEY stuff means?  I am a n00b.

Just do it, like alot and by that I mean your PCE/Turbo stuffs.

Oh ok I see.  Well I guess I do obey then.  I would love to obey more, if people would just sell me MOAR GAEMS

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Has anyone already scanned the game boxes?]

Here is a link to the cover project for TG16 games.  I am not familiar with if it is just the cd case cover art, or the original cardboard.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cat_id=42

I think they are derivatives of the original boxes.

Is that what yours are?  I tried the dragon spirit one and it didn't work for me.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Did the Chinese obey the PCE on this one?]

Can someone explain or link me what all this OBEY stuff means?  I am a n00b.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What happened to hit-japan?]

He has a ton of lots of hueys for sale right now.  I was tempted to buy from him.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB Hastings Gift Card Case For Hu Cards]

yeah it looks cool.  I did a quick google search and found nothing- I am on the West coast though, and have never heard of a Hastings!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: TurboGames for sale (won't be cheap but good price)]

I shot you a PM about commons

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Turbo Duo]

Go ahead and post another thread with the games you are looking for. I'm sure it would't be a problem

I figured out how to update the first post with a new title.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Ys map]

We need the actual size of the map and then get someone to print up some sweet but cheap outputs of it!

That would be an awesome idea.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Has anyone already scanned the game boxes?]

Here is a link to the cover project for TG16 games.  I am not familiar with if it is just the cd case cover art, or the original cardboard.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cat_id=42

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New to forums]

I am in the same boat as you.  I just picked up a modded PCengine duo and have been playing it a ton!  I also collect NES but there is just something about that pce duo.  I really like the way the controller feels too, really well made.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: How did you find out about the Turbo Grafx 16 PC Engine.]

Turbo Zone (Retail Island Mall Store) at Serramonte Shopping Center, Daly City, CA.

Circa 1990-1991.

Thats funny. I grew up in san bruno.

I always wanted a tg16, but just never had enough money. Fast forward a lot of years, I got really into NES collecting, then retro in general. That brought me here.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Turbo Duo]

What is the etiquette around here for having more than one thread open? I want buy some commons, but not sure if I should start another thread. Thanks.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Turbo Duo]

I know Keith Courage here on the forums is getting a PCE Duo R in soon. He can region mod it for you so you'd have your options wide open. I would contact him, his price was pretty reasonable. Or if you do wind up getting your hands on one you could always contact him for a region mod.

I am actually working on a deal with him right now (great guy BTW, he is very patient with all my noob questions)  Probably going to pick up some games too.


Great Idea!  I do that with my gameboy games.

I just need to figure out how to store loose hu cards........

Welcome! 3-ring binder and collectible card sheets are the way to go.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Turbo Duo]

I got my system in today.  Keith courage is a great guy, and gave me an awesome deal!  I am really really happy with my purchase. If anyone was ever wondering about his work/service, he is top notch.

PS.  If anyone has any loose hu cards they want to sell me in lots or whatever, shoot me a PM!  I need to buy more!

i.imgur.com/NZwAatgs.jpg?1

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Mini lot loose Huey raffle ...]

I guess I need to post more huh?  Good luck to whoever wins, I could use all of those games (just got my system in the mail today from another member)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Any interest in new replacement HUcard cases?]

Are these going to be considered the best replacement storage option for hu card cases (aside from the sleeves?)

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Turbo Duo]

I know Keith Courage here on the forums is getting a PCE Duo R in soon. He can region mod it for you so you'd have your options wide open. I would contact him, his price was pretty reasonable. Or if you do wind up getting your hands on one you could always contact him for a region mod.

I am actually working on a deal with him right now (great guy BTW, he is very patient with all my noob questions)  Probably going to pick up some games too.

I just need to figure out how to store loose hu cards........

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Turbo Duo]

Were you specifically looking for a US model system, or just a system that plays US model games?[/quote]
Just a model that plays us games.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Turbo Duo]

Welcome to the club!

The Turbo truly is an amazing console, one of the most underrated ever, and considering the fact that you like shmups, I have a feeling that you'll love it. There are many excellent shooters for the system, many of them exclusive to it. Definitely look for the following:

-Blazing Lazers (HuCard)
-Gate of Thunder (Super CD)
-Lords of Thunder (Super CD)
-Star Soldier series (HuCard)

Those are just a few of the very best (that I've played). There are many others that will be worth your time. And, of course, there are many other different genres of games to play.

Still, I recommend you at least consider looking for a Japanese system. The PC Engine (as the Turbo was known over there) was much more popular there and will most likely be easier to find. They're also easy to get modded to play both American and Japanese HuCards (CD games are not region locked). If you're looking for an American Turbo Duo, you might be looking for a while, especially if you're looking for a good price.

Thanks for coming here! I hope your stay is long, yet pleasant.

Awesome advice! Thanks so much

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Turbo Duo]

Wow everyone thank you for all the responses!  I think I was wrong in what I was looking for, pcengine duo was what was recommended to me. I got them confused!  I will try to reply to pm's as well as I can (i am on my phone and wont be home until 8pm PST)

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB: TG-16 Common Games. Loose or CIC]

Looking to buy NTSC-US  TG-16 Games (common and maybe not so common) in lots.  Yes even TV sports games.  They can be loose or CIC but I have some decent cash right now and I am looking to build up my library fast.  Please PM me or link me to your FS thread if you have any games for sale.

I am looking for PCengine hu and cd games too, but only if they are cheap- I want to focus on the North american games mostly.

I have already bought from keith courage (hope he can vouch for me as my payment is very fast) and I have bought some games off another member but I have not received them yet so I will not say his name.

Specific games I am looking for:

Splatterhouse
Ys 1 and 2

I use paypal.

Thanks- looking forward to getting some games!

Corey



This post is a re-labeling of my first post, I did not want to create another thread.
Original post

Hey everyone,

I am a new member. I found this site VIA Nintendoage, from a member whose username here is Red Ghost (I guess he sponsored me).

I am looking to buy a Pcengine duo, to get into playing the games on this system (mainly shmups).

I will need a controller and cords, and I am not too concerned about it being modded (if it is, great!)

I have a 30 successful transactions on Nintendo age (same username) over 260 100% feedback on ebay, and I am a paypal verified member. If you would like to know anymore please message me.

I would like to see your references as well and hopefully pics too. I have paypal money ready and waiting to pick up one of these amazing consoles.

Thanks for reading.