Turbo Duo question/opinions

Stjho01 · 03/08/2018, 03:35 PM

I am new to the forum and in need of some advice. I recently noticed my Duo system was stolen along with a few other of my systems while I was moving. So now Im looking to purchase a system to play my games. Is it better to buy one that has been recapped or one that just has been barely used. I had my system forever and it was never recapped. I'm looking to purchase one with its original box similar to what I had. Is ebay the best place to find them?

Thanks

SignOfZeta · 03/08/2018, 03:52 PM

I think if you play them all the time you somewhat fend off the need for caps. At this point though most 16-bit systems have spent a few years down and conventional wisdom is that there is a list of things you want to recap. The main ones are black Duos and Express/GTs. I'd look to buy one from a reputable repair guy.

NecroPhile · 03/08/2018, 04:38 PM

I'd want recapped. A new in box one would likely have dead caps and leaked juice eating through the board.

Stjho01 · 03/08/2018, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the advice. Originally I was looking for an untouched duo because you dont know who touched the ones you buy on ebay. The thought scares me. I would only want someone experienced capping it. Most of the people on it are just trying to make a quick buck.

NecroPhile · 03/08/2018, 05:22 PM

Fellow member Keith Courage often has nicely refurbished systems for sale (he fixes 'em himself), but he's probably not going to have a US Duo let alone a boxed one.

Keith Courage · 03/09/2018, 12:34 AM

yeah, that's going to be hard for you to track down a US DUO whether it is boxed or not. I do have plenty of JP pc engine DUOs on hand that I recap before selling. If you would be interested in one just let me know. I think I have one with the box as well. Not sure of the condition of the box. I'll have to check.

SignOfZeta · 03/09/2018, 05:38 PM

Quote from: Stjho01 on 03/08/2018, 05:15 PMThanks for the advice. Originally I was looking for an untouched duo because you dont know who touched the ones you buy on ebay. The thought scares me. I would only want someone experienced capping it. Most of the people on it are just trying to make a quick buck.

Don't be "scared". It's just an old toy. If you want to not risk blowing your money on a corroded PCB just buy a white Duo instead.

crazydean · 03/09/2018, 08:00 PM

Quote from: SignOfZeta on 03/09/2018, 05:38 PM
Quote from: Stjho01 on 03/08/2018, 05:15 PMThanks for the advice. Originally I was looking for an untouched duo because you dont know who touched the ones you buy on ebay. The thought scares me. I would only want someone experienced capping it. Most of the people on it are just trying to make a quick buck.
Don't be "scared". It's just an old toy. If you want to not risk blowing your money on a corroded PCB just buy a white Duo instead.

I think the "scared" part is in reference to buying a re-capped Duo off eBay. But the entire problem can be circumvented by buying on here.