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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Dungeon Explorer 2 and Exile]

You should just play the Genesis version Keranu; it's has way better graphics, its in english, and its cheap.  That game is TOO RAD to play in japanese.

Genesis version of what? If you are talking about Exile you're way off....

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Dungeon Explorer 2 and Exile]

I find the Wizardry games pretty damn boring...but those screens have me curious.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Dungeon Explorer 2 and Exile]

Wizardry 3 and 4 looks english though?

http://pcecp.com/index.php?mode=catalog&action=images

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Dungeon Explorer 2 and Exile]

uh-oh!
http://pcecp.com/.img/PCE/w/wizrdry5/game.jpg
heheheh

link no workey

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Dungeon Explorer 2 and Exile]

See, that's the thing I'm most curious about. From the screenshots I saw on the back of the CD case, it's in English. At least, the names and menu options were in English. I'll let you know when it arrives. That's the whole reason why I bought it!  

yes! please post after you get it, I'm VERY curious now.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Dungeon Explorer 2 and Exile]

I just got Bonk 3, but haven't a chance to play it yet. So that's top on the list.
You've got me now itching to replay DE2 as well!  
I've got Wizardry 5 coming in the mail soon, so that's high up there as well.

I wish I could play Wizardry 5, but the Japanese would make it painful if playable at all for me.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Dungeon Explorer 2 and Exile]

This was my plate this weekend. I finished up Dungeon Explorer 2 which was the highlight of my weekend. I can't say how much I've always wanted to play this game. I wanted it the day it came out but didn't have the money at the time then new stuff started to come out and I got into newer consoles and it fell by the wayside. Shoot forward to now where I recently snagged a copy. I gotta say, this game was awesome. Tons of replay value too, I almost wanted to hit reset and start over again with one of the numerous characters you unlock along the way. The ending was awesome, and I loved how Natas wasn't the final boss. GREAT GAME!!!

I also picked up Exile [I never got rid of my copy of Exile 2] since I traded my copy YEARS ago. I'm about an hour or two into it, forgot how great THAT game was. I've been so burned out on all the next-gen stuff that getting back into my turbo stuff is SO refreshing.

Currently on the list of games to finish:

Exile [play through entirely]
Cosmic Fantasy 2 [play some, but random battles frustrate me too much to finish it]
Spriggan [Act 5 is trying my patience]
Magical Adventure Fray [very fun so far!]

whats on everyone else's "plate"?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Turbo Duo for sale or trade]

gone.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Turbo Duo for sale or trade]

updated...with pics. Few people interested, but nothing solid.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Turbo Duo on it's last legs?]

I'm not of the belief that CDRs actually "wear the system out" faster.  I feel it's an old wive's tale.  It's fair tou use your own judgement though.  Everyone does things their own way.

Ditto on that, I rarely use CD-Rs on my Duo because it just didn't like them. Sometimes they worked, other times not. I've read MANY stories about U.S. Duo's not consistently playing back CD-Rs. PCE duos apparently have no probs though.

Yeah.  I just prefer to buy the real things.  Sounds like you do too.  

EXACTLY

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Turbo Duo on it's last legs?]

Actually that's what I have, a PCE Duo modded to play US/jap hucards.  At least I think it's a PCE Duo, the writing on the bottom is all in japanese and it says PC Engine Duo on it, although I can't be sure since sometimes US versions of hardware still have the jap writing and it's modded so I have no idea which region is the original one.

Yeah, the model 1 Duo's  all seem to have that issue. I meant to say Duo-R or RX's do not. Although I have a Dracula X burn that always worked fine on mine. But a burn of Spriggan Mark 2 which only worked sometimes...weird.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Turbo Duo on it's last legs?]

I'm not of the belief that CDRs actually "wear the system out" faster.  I feel it's an old wive's tale.  It's fair tou use your own judgement though.  Everyone does things their own way.

Ditto on that, I rarely use CD-Rs on my Duo because it just didn't like them. Sometimes they worked, other times not. I've read MANY stories about U.S. Duo's not consistently playing back CD-Rs. PCE duos apparently have no probs though.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Wanted: Dracula X! Many items for trade]

Looking for Dracula X, Strider ACD, etc...make me some offers. Here's what I have up for trade:

U.S. Turbo Duo [moved to ebay]
PC Engine GT [fair shape, works okay, but sound is kinda shot as on most of these, has a couple F1 PC Engine hucards with it]

MVS:
Matrimelee MVS [with English art and shock box]
Zed Blade MVS

JAMMA:
Vasara 2 [sold]
Blazing Tornado [nifty wrestling game]
Aerofighters [sold]
Knuckle Heads [early Namco fighter, 1993]

I have tons of references on neo-geo.com

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Question about worth of a few PC-Engine things...]

Depending on the games...$300?

PC Engine [hookups and 1 pad]=$40
Supergrafx [hookups and 1 pad]=$120-150
AV Booster= ?
Games= ?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Turbo Duo for sale or trade]

I have an excellent shape Turbo Duo [I was the only owner] everything works perfect, in excellent cosmetic shape. All hookups and controller.

I would prefer trading for some good PC Engine / Duo CD games. Will consider offers for sale.

I can email pics tonight, will also post photos in the thread as well if there is any interest in this.

I have tons of references over at neo-geo.com.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Stupid question regarding AC adapter]

It should be okay.  If you're using a Japanese power supply, you're probably putting a higher voltage across it if you are in North America.  If you are in Europe, it's likely that you are using a third-party AC adapter.  Voltage regulators, within the supply and the console, will get warm.  This is normal.  They will probably get warmer than usual if you are using a Japanese supply in North America.  The North American voltage is a bit higher (but not by much).  Regardless, the DC voltage (at the console's plug) is going to be the same no matter what.

I am using a Jpn adapter in the U.S., that has to be it. Do I need to get some sort of converter, or will it be okay?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Stupid question regarding AC adapter]

Hi pixeljunkie,

I have a DUO-R, however I have not played an extended session with it.  How much gameplay time does it take for your console to get really warm?

I notice it after 15-20 minutes.

Its not CRAZY hot, just enough that I noticed it and thought I should ask someone

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Stupid question regarding AC adapter]

I just got a PCE Duo-R. Works perfectly. However, the AC adapter gets pretty damn warm as does the back left [around where the power plug goes into the Duo] of the console....is this normal?

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

i picked up Syphia yesterday at a small shop for $70.  pretty darn good shooter and the music is a nice change of pace from the heavy metal soundtracks of Gate/Lords of thunder.   really good, but i wouldn't pay huge sums of money for it.  it plays like Soldier Blade with cd sound, better graphics and a sword/socerery theme instead of lasers and space ships.

I wish we had "small shops" in Dallas

Nobody around here carries old stuff, ESPECIALLY imports

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / good arcade card games?]

I too am curious about this...is there a list somewhere of all Arcade card games?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / TurboDuo audio problems maybe someone can solve?]

He seemed shady....but he had a Duo R I wanted...overpriced as hell though. Ended up getting one from D-Lite, who of course kicks ass

OK, who the heck is D-Lite.  He came up in an older thread (modding systems).  

I know D-Lite from neo-geo.com forums. He's the go-to guy for all things Turbo/PCE. I just got in my region modded Duo-R today from him. He's a badass.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / TurboDuo audio problems maybe someone can solve?]

"Bullseye's Ripoff Games and Collectibles"-I like that!  

I have never bought from the guy, but just looking that the manic way that he lists his items on eBay kept me away...  not to mention his auctions that had titles something along the lines of "Turbo Grafx 16 Turbo Duo System collectable"  that is really for a Keith Courage Comic....   IDIOT!  

I purchased a game from him.  It was "Super Dodgeball".  It took at least a week for it to arrive, shipped from *within the same state* (I've had games arrive faster than that from Japan).  He also claimed it was "mint", and it was not even close.  His feedback has been pretty terrible, and it seems as if people often try to contact him and can't get a response.  When they post negative feedback, he replies with an insult (every time).  He sells printouts as hint/strategy guides.  He never leaves *any* feedback for other users, unless it's negative (in response to their negative feedback).  On top of all of that, his prices are about twice that of everyone else's.

Not the kind of guy I'd really want to buy games from.

He seemed shady....but he had a Duo R I wanted...overpriced as hell though. Ended up getting one from D-Lite, who of course kicks ass

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / TurboDuo audio problems maybe someone can solve?]

Pardon my ingorance, but what does the 'briefcase' refrence mean?

 "Bullseye's Ripoff Games and Collectibles"-I like that!  

I was wondering about this seller....glad I avoided!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Dracula X Problem]

oh well...the morons buying it were never gonna drop the cash on the real thing. Still very crappy and annoying.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / PC Engine CD/SCD/ACD translation resource.]

I think it would be great if there was a thread with links to all known English translation patches.

I know of these:

Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys	Xak III: The Eternal Recurrence
ysutopia.net/projects/ys4/	ysutopia.net/projects/xak3/ ysutopia.net/projects/xakiii/

Wonder Boy in Monsterland (Bikkuriman World)
zeograd.com/download_presentation.php?id=257
https://www.romhacking.net/translations/511/



Any more out there?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Dracula X Problem]

I just bought Dracula X but I haven't
gotten it yet.  I'll tell you when I get
it so I can help you out with your problem
okay.  

Hey boog, sounds like he's having a prob with a CD-R version. [booo!] So, I doubt you could help. How much did you pay for your copy?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / TurboDuo audio problems maybe someone can solve?]

My recollection of issues with the Duo units was that the heat/audio problem only occured in launch units.

So how can you tell if your unit is a launch unit or not?  I know on the bottom of the Duo is a serial and date.  Would this identify?

I too would like to know this. I have a Duo that I've had for YEARS, no audio problems....it does wig out when i put CD-Rs in it though, which makes me think it was a launch model. Anyone have any clue on how to tell?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Special Duo-shaped HuCard Converter with built in Booster+]

Apparently Duo's break down and are a tough fix....but who knows?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Fun with CF2]

I wish this was a code I could use on my Duo.