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[Console Repair/Mod Center / Duo-R Won't Power On]

Hey guys, ltnp here. 

I went to hook my Duo-R up to a different TV today. It'd been a while since I played it (in a Management-in-Training kind of program and busy with life) and was feeling like molesting my Duo Controller a bit today. XD

Unfortunately, I couldn't get the unit to power on. I tried the 9v NEC adapter that came with my Duo-R and a 10v SEGA adapter that also fit (I've only used the 9v NEC adapter since I got it). I tried them both in multiple outlets just to be sure. There are two small kids in the house, so I'm a little worried that they might've done something to magically transform my Duo-R into a brick and/or nice-looking paperweight. Cosmetically it looks fine from the outside and there doesn't seem to be any loose parts.

Any suggestions on how to find out what the issue is? I don't have enough time to take it apart and look at it until tomorrow, but thought I'd post here and see if anyone had a good idea of what to look for.

[General Gaming / Awesome Insurance Commercial]

What does this remind you of ?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Opinions Needed]

Going to be buying some PCE CD games soon and wanted your guys' opinions on some of the ones I'm looking at.


Far East Of Eden : Tengai Makyo Kabuki Den
Dynastic Heroes
Bukkiriman World CD
Record of Lodoss War
Shin Megami Tensei
The Legend of Xanadu
Ys 4 : Dawn of Ys

Most of these are being offered for a pretty cheap price. I played the two "Wonderboy" games on the SMS and Genesis back in the day and I LOVE WONDERBOY. I also like classical RPGs, so most of these seemed right up my alley. The Megaten game was a natural purchase, as I love SMT: Nocturne and Persona's atmosphere and presentation.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Feedback for new site]

Hey guys, I was wondering if I could get some early feedback on an idea I've had for a site. Usually, when I start getting into something, I read up on it a Lot. Eventually, I end up with a lot of notes and have started a number of websites in this manner. I started SegaFans back in August of 1999 after spending a summer with my "newly" purchased Saturn, and it looks like it's the PC Engine's turn now. ^^

The basic idea behind it is to provide some general info on PC Engine and PC Engine Duo games for English-speaking gamers. This means some plot, explanation of Japanese menus, controls, screenshots, and whatever big secrets or cheats that are available. This example page was just kind of thrown together to provide a few ideas, but I'm sure I'd take more time with the real deal.

Dracula X

Let me know what you guys think.

In addition to game information, I'd also include some hardware help, like how to operate the Tennokoe Bank, internal memory, etc. Some of this stuff isn't completely obvious if you're clueless.

Just so you know, I'm not fluent in Japanese or anything. I can hunt and peck through my resources and do plenty of trial and error. I figure if I can save myself and other gamers time and OMFGIFORMATTEDMYMEMORY trouble, it's worth it.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / N00b Question]

I'm interested in playing me some NEC games and was wondering what model you fine folks would recommend for me. I want something reliable that will play Turbo and PCE games with as few add-ons/mods as possible (especially if the converter is rare and/or expensive). Of course, I'm very interested in many CD-based games.