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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: CGR continuing the love...........Soldier Blade review we are on a roll!]

Classic Game Room - PC-ENGINE DUO console review official

More of a showcase than a review, he basically said, Hey this plays games.......

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?]

My son loves the Ys music,

Oh yeah, it's the best of any videogame I ever played. Nothing ever topped it overall - some tracks in FF games here and there mind you, but nothing overall. I recorded the best tracks from Ys I-III to cassette and used to listen to them in the car for years BITD. Of course now with my cell and a 16 GB card, I get to have 'em all the time in MP3 form.

This reminded me, here go some amazing fan arrangements of Ys tracks you likely enjoy. They are blindingly impressive!

Those are all great tracks, I saved all of them :O

https://www.ysutopia.net/special/fantracks/

I love the "02-Scaredsim-Medley-Morning" one; one minute into it is where it really gets good!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?]

I'm bouncing back and forth between Y's I&II and Soul Blazer on the SNES. My son loves the Y's music, and I'm finding the unconventional battle system to be pretty fun. After Xmas I think I'm going to buy Street Fighter 2.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turboduo Vendor Interview - Anyone care for it?]

EVEN IF we can't determine the "actual date of release", I was hoping to at least confirm "earliest date of sale" that could be gleaned from old receipts. Sadly, I lost a lot of my own receipts and only a handful of receipts have ever been posted at the forum.

I am curious about the relationship between NEC/TTi and vendors, I would love to hear about every aspect, no matter how mundane:
(1) What was typical markup? What were the terms for new stock/old stock/returns?
(2) What were there pricing tiers (older titles vs. newer, HuCARD vs. CD)?
(3) I read that R-Type was expensive at launch because it was more costly to produce...how long before NEC dropped the price?
(4) How often did NEC send promotional material, if any?
(5) Did you order stock as needed, and what catalog/pricing list was referenced? DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS?
(6) Any titles/products that stand out (best/worst sellers)? For example, were you stuck with a dozen TurboSticks that nobody wanted? Was there a game title that sold well? Was there a game that NEVER sold? Did you end up giving unsellable games as gifts to your family/friends? What niece/nephew was most disappointed, and why?
(7) How did you decide what to order/keep in stock? Did you talk to other retailers? Did NEC provide "top selling" lists? Did you keep your own records? Magazine reviews—did they influence any decisions? Did you simply take a gamble with some titles, hoping you would be able to sell them?
( Most returned item (software, accessory, hardware)?

Somehow, I find this detailed level of interested to be interesting....does that make any sense? I'm used to knowing  way more details about things than people around me. lol

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

I'm sorry buddy I didn't mean to harp on your work.  I was hoping to have my DUO R Modded to component.  Right now is S-Video but my TV loves Component on these old machines.  Any chance on getting an NES to do component?  Like my top loader?

To RGB mod the Nes you had to purchase a playchoice board and put its PPU on the Nes. Someone is now making something to do the same thing. http://etim.net.au/nesrgb/  At $100 it's cheaper than the Playchoice board(~$250). Some people on NeoGaf were talking about buying some but I haven't seen anyone talking about results yet.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

You should be able to use the same modification to the component video board on the N64.

Lol, after seeing that diagram and how simple it would be to put one of your boards in I'm tempted to do it, except I was never a fan of the N64, I do have a spare I bought at a yard sale for $5 though.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

hi did anyone test the board on a Nintendo 64?

I know that the N64 doesn't natively support RGB. With the proper modifications the board should work.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turboduo Vendor Interview - Anyone care for it?]

I don't have any specific questions but I'd be interested to here what he had to say about that era. Please report back.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: 2 Games 1 RAFFLE]

Pecan Pie is the shit. Of course I live in Texas, so it is kind of mandatory to like Pecan Pie.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE: R-Type Huey only ENDS FRIDAY THE 13TH at Midnight]

I would love to be entered in this raffle.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

I wonder if I let some solder overlap past the resistor, I'm new to this kind of stuff and have really learned a lot in taking on this project.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

The SNES looks great, the Genesis does too for that matter except for the bleeding. I took a break messing with it, to work on the SNES, I'll look back at it later. Thanks for the input.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

And here is the Snes guide, again if you don't like anything about it or feel its missing some info let me know.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzgVE6j9OyMTX2Ewdlg3X2JpeGc/edit?usp=sharing

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Parasol Star Winner Chosen! Winner sent a PM!]

I'm grateful to just have been considered for the raffle considering I'm a total newb here. Gratz to the winner!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

Turbo here is a guide, if you want more information or pictures or anything just let me know. It's my first time doing a mod like this and doing a guide also. I want it to be good.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzgVE6j9OyMTQ0p2V005MnhSeXM/edit?usp=sharing

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

Here is my order of events:
I wired up the board, and adjusted POTS, everything looked good. I then wired up the audio,resistor for LED(on different 5v feed of course) and then hot glued everything so it would stay in place.

The purple goes away if I adjust until the white turns green, but of course all the colors are off. If the sync was off would that cause something like this?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

Well I'm close to being finished but I'm having a problem


Hopefully the picture works, there is a some purple lines coming off of anything white, all other colors look good. Any ideas?

Once I get this solved I'm going to put together a guide for the Genesis, I've been taking a bunch of pictures.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzgVE6j9OyMTQTQyeU1jSFlxU0pKUzlZUFloaW1VbmpZMF93/edit?usp=sharing

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

Do you know where I can find a labeled pic of the Genesis encoder like the one of the SNES? Everything I find online is just the pic you posted since most people out there have been using RGB cables then going through a component converter. 

On a side note does anyone know where to purchase the male SNES multi plug?
A lot of websites recommend these rgb scart cables, they have to get the plugs from somewhere.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200948949594

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

Awesome, yesterday I took my project Genesis apart and start taking some pictures. I'm looking forward to putting this together.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Rampage and other missed opportunities]

My cousins had Trojan on the NES, but it was hard as hell. I always liked the look of it though and the box art is pretty good.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

I don't have any wires, I was going to try to scavenge some or hit up radio shack. I placed an order last night on digikey for some RCA jacks and some oscillators to over clock the genesis later


Wow, thanks for sending 2, I hope the guide turns out well I'm going to try to take a ton of pictures and make my wife help me.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

Ok order placed, I'm a newb at this but I'm going to try to make a guide. I choose the Snes/Gen option, does that mean it will come with the 1k resistors?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

I'm going to order one of these from you on Friday,I've already spent my mad money for this pay period lol.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo/PCE/Genesis/SNES RGB to Component Video (YPbPr) Mod Chip Now For Sale!!!]

Is there anyone out there who would like to create an install guide for the Genesis & SNES for me in exchange for free component video boards?

I wouldn't mind doing this but I would need a guide to show me how to do it so I could make a guide...........

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: THE TURBOSWIM HOLIDAY RAFFLE (year number 2)]

... I need something to play besides Fantasy Zone lol.

Blasphemy.

I'm starting to have dreams that Opa-Opa is inside my head and all the enemies are my brain cells.

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Which ac adapter can I use for a PC Engine Duo-R?]

I recently purchased a Duo-R and the  seller had these listed as compatible AC adapters. I have a Genesis 2(3?) Adapter that is 10v and .3 amps and it works but I'm not sure if its safe to keep using. I'm afraid to risk it. Also I have  PsOne adapter but its only 7.5v so I don't know. The Duo-R I bought was refurbished and fully modded(rgb/region) so the seller was pretty knowledgeable.

--- Sega Genesis2
--- Sega MegaDrive2
--- Sega 32X
--- Sega CDX
--- Sega WonderMega RG-M1
--- JVC WonderMega RG-M1
--- JVC WonderMega RG-M2
--- JVC X'EYE
--- Sega MegaJet
--- Sega Pico
--- Sony PSone
--- Sony PS2 slim

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: THE TURBOSWIM HOLIDAY RAFFLE (year number 2)]

Please Add me! I just bought a Modded Duo-R from ebay. I need something to play besides Fantasy Zone lol.

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Hey I'm also new]

Well I ordered a pre-modded Duo-R from ebay. Let the game hunting begin! Are there any good online shops to try besides ebay? I used to occasionally go to TurboZoneDirect and drool over stuff but I see its not there any more.

[NEC Console Resource / Hey I'm also new]

Well I'm generally a lurker and don't post very much but I figured I should at least introduce myself. Shortly, after the Turbografx 16's life in the U.S. I purchased once from a yard sale.  I had Fantasy Zone and Ninja Spirit. I'm finally at a place in my life where I can revisit these games and I'm looking forward to experiencing many more.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Wonderboy Series]

Same game. Different soundtrack, player and boss sprites. Dynastic Hero has some cinematics, increased color/shading and no(?) parallax.

https://www.tg-16.com/screenshot_comparisons_rpg.htm#Dynastic_Hero

Great Link, I love looking at these comparisons.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Wonderboy Series]

I always loved Wonder boy in Monster World for Genesis. I'm curious how it compares to Dynastic Hero? Is the gameplay the same? Is it longer?

Also, I'm new to the board so hello everyone.