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[Console Repair/Mod Center / Turbo CD won't always spin]

Hi, my Turbografx CD player won't always spin when I press the run button at the system card screen. When I press run, the PC light comes on, I hear the system try to engage the CD (it makes a noise for about a second), but then it stops and nothing happens.   

It's been like this for maybe 6 months, but it's getting worse. I finally got a cd to play today, but it took many tries. I've noticed, though, if I play frequently, maybe a few times a week, the cd will usually spin fine. But I have trouble when I let the system sit for longer periods.

Anyone have any ideas? Maybe the laser gears need lubrication? It sounds like it's gummed up. Once the CD plays, it plays fine and the load times are normal. Thanks for your help.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Question about controller adapter]

I recently bought a Hori 6 button pad to use on my Turbografx using a controller adapter. It doesn't work- the controller doesn't respond. I've noticed that when I gently move around the end of the adapter that connects to the turbo, the games will react to that. For example, I was playing Blazing Lazers and the ship started moving in one direction, but I wasn't pressing anything. The adapter also seems to connect the the turbo pretty loosely, so maybe the connection is poor.

This is the adapter-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Duo-Core-Grafx-1-2-Supergrafx-PC-Engine-To-Turbografx-16-Pad-Controller-adapter-/261605384169?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce8e55fe9


I don't think the issue is the controller. I can't test the adapter since I don't have another pc engine controller. Does this sound like a common issue for a faulty adapter? Or maybe the controller and adapter are incompatible some how? Thanks for any help.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Reverse duo tap?]

Several years back, TZD sold reverse duo taps, which allowed one to use duo and pc engine controllers on the turbografx. Does anyone have one of these they would like to sell? I'd like to use the avenue 6 pad on my turbografx, and figured this might be the way to go, (as opposed to buying a single controller adapter), although I imagine they are hard to find. Thanks.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Dragon Slayer Trade]

Hi,

I have an extra copy of Dragon Slayer: Legend of Heroes that I would like to trade for another turbo game(s). This game was recently purchased on ebay for $80. The game comes with its manual and jewel case (no box). The game is used, but is in good shape.

I would prefer CD games, but I'm open to any offers. Some games that interest me: Godzilla, Super Air Zonk, Dungeon Explorer II  , Cotton, Beyond Shadowgate, The Dynastic Hero, Forgotten Worlds, Exile games, Fighting Street, Cadash.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / JB Harold]

Hi everyone,

I tried searching the forum on JB, but found no solutions to my problem.


I guess there are potential spoilers in here, so just a heads up.




Has anyone beaten (or even played  ) JB Harold?  I'm pretty far-- 100 on everything except I have an 87 on interrogation.  Even though I have all the evidence, information, and have interviewed everyone, I have not been able to arrest one person: Ralph Carrington.  Has anyone else had this problem?  At this point, I think arresting Ralph is the only way to progress- I've spent a long time interrogating everyone thoroughly, so I don't think that is the problem .  Problem is, there is no more information and evidence to gather that I could use against Ralph! 

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / USB turbo pad?]

I don't know if this has been brought up before, but is there a usb adapter for the turbo pad so I can use it on magic engine?

Thanks

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Roms]

What's the best site for roms?  I can't really find any good ones.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / CD-R's]

Quick question... is it a bad idea to play CD-R's is the tg 16 cd player or duo?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Ys I, II, IV]

I recently got me a copy of Ys 4 and its seems very cool, except for the fact that the voices are in japenese, everything else is english tho.  Just wondering, does anyone think this was the best Ys game?  Visually, it looks much better than Book I and II but is it a better game?  Just want some thoughts on which game is better.  

Also, is Ys III worth picking up?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Holy Crap!]

Did anyone else see Magical Chase on ebay?  I didn't see the ending price but when it had one day left it was almost $500 (like 485) and it had like 20 bids on it... seems a lil crazy to me especially sinced I played it on an emulator and it didnt' seem that great.  I know its rare but man 500 dollars???  That has to be one of the most expensive video games ever.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Favorite turbo games??]

I'm sure this topic has come up before, but I was wondering what are your favorite games?  I'd have to go with Ys book I and II, it is hands down my favorite game of all time for any console.  And you can never go wrong with Lords of Thunder.  

I also would like to mention that a lot of people don't like shapeshifter because it is tedious and pretty freakin hard... I have to say, even tho I had to start my game over like 10 times so I could master each level without dying a lot, I had a lot of fun playing it and beating it made all the starting over worth while.  Well, I'm just babling away here but what are your favorites?