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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Did I get a decent deal?]

I spent 180 for one at a local shop last month. Had the tv tuner too. But needed a recap and no box.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Express -my Grail]

Yeah, I messaged Keith about my screen. As I was curious about what options there were concerning it. He suggested just keeping it stock unless there's a major issue with it. Which is what i'm going to do.

If I had gotten a screen, I wanted something that would have fit in the existing space. No cutting and definitely didn't want to loose the black overlay that says "TurboEXPRESS".

As to the recap, I ended up sending it to a friend. As he's already repairing a Neo-Geo motherboard for me. Else I would have sent it to Keith. After doing a little reading I discovered the caps are no joke on the express. I hadn't realized they were surface mounted. URGH..

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: List of Stores That Sell Turbo Games]

Anything in Colorado? Denver or Colorado Springs area? Going to be there next month for a few days...

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Express -my Grail]

here is one too if you dont want to worry about tracking a compatible one down.  be warned that this seller's supplies usually have really short cables though so you may need to play close to the wall.
http://gamedoctorhk.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_21_123&products_id=708

Interesting. That's actually a 9v power supply. So the Express can handle 9v? If so, that makes the AC Adapter search much easier.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Express -my Grail]

I would contact Keith courage here on the forums he did a spectacular job on mine including a screen upgrade making it much more playable with a modern screen .

Thx. Always hear great stuff about Keith. Just don't know if I want to mod the screen quite yet. At the moment I'm wanting to keep it stock (just with new audio caps)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Turbo Express -my Grail]

Been dreaming about having one since being a kid and seeing the commercials and the ads in the game mags.

Local shop just got it yesterday and I scooped immediately. One owner and no scratches. Just needs a cleaning and an audio recap.

Any suggestion where to buy a trust worthy AC adapter? And a cap kit?

[Off-Topic / Re: The Anime Thread: Finding Good Anime]

I just got sucked into the PSO2 animation on Crunchyroll. Was bored so watched a few episodes. Didn't expect it but I couldn't stop watching.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The most WTF TGX related piece of news EVER !]

Man, that guy just makes my blood boil.

Crossing fingers that he changes his mind again on the title.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: could we get a HU tray insert for jewel cases?]

I've been reading up on resin casting... I'm starting to think that's probably the best bet. It's just the hassle of materials and setup. off to do more research..

[Off-Topic / Re: The Anime Thread: Finding Good Anime]

Thanks for posting about that series. They were taking so long I completely forgot about the 3rd movie.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: could we get a HU tray insert for jewel cases?]

Sorry, if i'm a little late to this discussion. Also sorry if I repeat what others have said above. I read most of the first page and then started skimming.

I have two 3d printers I build plus I go to a TechShop once a month or so to laser cut.

For the tray inserts, I see a few different options (none perfect to original).

• One you CAD a version of the tray and just print away on a 3d printer (as someone is already doing in different thread)
• Take that 3d printed model and clean it up and make a silicone mold (or a bazillion molds if you want to scale up). This youtube video shows the same process done to make a Fallout4 Nuka Cola bottle in resin (
  Course if you're making a mold, why not take an original Hucard tray and make a silicone mold with that instead.
• The best way to mass produce would be an injection mold, but it's expensive and you need the machinery. Yes, you could use a Techshop. (I sat across from their injection molding machine earlier this week). The problem is that I doubt you're going to sit at a techshop for hours and hours to crank them out. I doubt their machine is meant for that kind of work load even. Plus you would need to take their injection molding class. Then pay $50 for a day pass.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FOUND: PCE controller]

Thanks for the links Keith. A few hours previously I ended up just order this 5 pin din (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QDF1V04). So I could just mod an old RCA cable. Hopefully it fits or I'll end up just ordering your solution.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FOUND: PCE controller]

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Just randomly snagged a PCE Duo-R and it should be here later this week.
...but of course it doesn't come with anything.

Anyone have an extra controller they want to sell? $20 a reasonable price?

Also if someone has a cheap AV cable that would rock too. Else I'll probably just make one.

[Off-Topic / Re: Classic Gaming Quarterly shameless plugging thread...]

Man, never realized you were doing these videos. I've watched a few previously and just finished the one about the launch of Turbografx. Thanks for making these. Keep it up. *subscribed*

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Hello, yes i'm a noobie]

thanks. Was reading about the everdrives last night.

I noticed on the official site that the creator notes that region modded systems might have trouble with the everdrive. Is this true??

[Off-Topic / Re: The Anime Thread: Finding Good Anime]

If mixed military and fantasy is your thing, maybe Outbreak Company? http://myanimelist.net/anime/19369/Outbreak_Company  Quite funny.

Thanks. I'll check that out. I was looking for something new.

[Off-Topic / Re: The Anime Thread: Finding Good Anime]

Anyone watching Crunchyroll? At the moment I'm digging "Gate". Modern military in a fantasy world. Fun

Now to start Captain Harlock. Been so long I can't remember the story.

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Hello, yes i'm a noobie]

Thanks for the feedback.

I've been going back and forth. Wait and save for the DUO-R. Or since this all new anyway just get a CoreGrafx to start playing some games sooner. Then either sell and upgrade to a Duo, or buy a briefcase. Which I kinda dig the look of. Just know that setup can be a little fickle. (CD drive anyway)

[NEC Console Resource / Re: Hello, yes i'm a noobie]

Thanks.

I've never purchased an everdrive, but i've heard the same advice. As I guess many of the games, especially US, have become rather expensive.

At the moment this is the only game I owe for the system. I grabbed it when I thought I was getting the Turbografx-16. I guess it's just another reason to buy a region modded pce duo-r.

[NEC Console Resource / Hello, yes i'm a noobie]

Hey guys, I'll go ahead and get it out of the way and say i'm a complete noobie to PCE.

Last month I tried to buy a turbografx w/ boost from a local shop. It was missing the power and a controller. So the shop owner asked that I come back when he had everything, but of course it was gone the next time I came it. So now, i'm just researching and trying to figure out what system I really want. Which so far i've been told repeatedly to grab a DUO-R (guess I need to save up)

I'm a gamer (not a collector). Have good many of the systems from the 80 and 90's, but as a kid I never played or had a Turbografx-16. Like many others I dreamed of playing those awesome games listed in the mags of the time. I still remember those Ys CD ads. I even did one of those Bonk challenge where they asked kids to draw the next game's cover. Can't believe I never received a response back lol

If you think i'm just a leech or anything feel free to check my alias at NeoGeo or Klov. I'm not hugely active, but I'm also not grabbing or selling systems/games left and right.

i'm not sure how much new info I can add to the forum discussion, but i'll definitely try as I soak up everything

On a side note, i'm also a hacker, builder, maker (whatever term you want to call it). A few years ago I even sold off some of my arcade stuff to help fund building my first 3d printer.

later,
~Bill