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Title: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Jairo on 03/13/2015, 10:54 AM
Hello everyone. I'm new around here and new to the turbo.

As a kid I always wanted one but we didn't have much when I was growing up so I never got one. I did have an Nes and a genesis. I still have most of my old collection and now I've caught the retro gaming bug.  But I guess  I'm a bit late to the party seeing how some of the games I've always wanted to play tend to be over priced.

Anyway I came across 2 relatively cheap TG16's and I was super excited..... only to find out I can't get them to work. I've been searching through the forums hoping I can find an answer before I even have to ask so maybe soon I'll be finally able to actually play some proper TG16.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 03/13/2015, 11:06 AM
Welcome aboard!

Some TG-16 are indeed kinda pricey, but there's a lot that are fairly reasonable and even more if you get a region mod and get the PCE equivalent.  Or just get an everdrive.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: esteban on 03/13/2015, 04:03 PM
Welcome, comrade. :)
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/13/2015, 04:32 PM
Welcome aboard.  I hope you get your turbos working soon.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Galder on 03/13/2015, 06:52 PM
Hi and welcome! I got my turbo really late too (like 6 months ago lol) but I LOVE IT. Good luck with the repairs.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: HailingTheThings on 03/14/2015, 12:38 AM
Welcome. Hold my hand.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Bklyn4ever on 03/18/2015, 06:27 AM
Welcome, always great to have a fellow New Yorker aboard!
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Jairo on 03/25/2015, 08:14 PM
Holy crap got one working! I doubt anyone has ever been as excited as I was to see the Keith Courage title screen. This one unit in particular had sound but no picture. After changing caps and having no luck I reflowed solder where ever I thought it looked a bit meh and bingo. Hopefully I'll be able to get the second one going soon.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Sarumaru on 03/27/2015, 02:17 AM
Awesome! Congrats on getting one of your units up and running. Sounds like you're on your way to great fun in no time :)
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: EvilEvoIX on 03/27/2015, 08:58 AM
Great work!!!  A true fan in the making!
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Warbucks on 03/28/2015, 07:34 PM
Welcome Aboard!
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: esteban on 03/28/2015, 10:06 PM
Quote from: Jairo on 03/25/2015, 08:14 PMHoly crap got one working! I doubt anyone has ever been as excited as I was to see the Keith Courage title screen. This one unit in particular had sound but no picture. After changing caps and having no luck I reflowed solder where ever I thought it looked a bit meh and bingo. Hopefully I'll be able to get the second one going soon.
DUDE! Don't forget to report back here. We don't care if you only played the first level of Keith Courage, we just want to hear that you haven't betrayed us for FEKA.

Wait, that's it, isn't it?

You've been playing FEKA 100% of the time since your last post, haven't you?

Damn.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Jairo on 03/31/2015, 09:23 AM
Sorry I don't know what FEKA is :oops:

I've been real busy but have been able to play a few minutes here and there and everything looks good.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: esteban on 03/31/2015, 05:23 PM
Quote from: Jairo on 03/31/2015, 09:23 AMSorry I don't know what FEKA is :oops:

I've been real busy but have been able to play a few minutes here and there and everything looks good.
FEKA = SEGA :)
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 03/31/2015, 05:50 PM
Like este said, it's Sega.  Search out the "johnny turbo" advertisements for more info. (and a few lulz).
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Jairo on 04/02/2015, 08:26 AM
Oh wow I vaguely remember Sega being called Feka by some back in the day.
I don't remember Johnny Turbo though but did find the whole story behind the character and comic rather amusing. Thanks for helping increase my knowledge on some Turbo history.   :)
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: esteban on 04/02/2015, 01:57 PM
Quote from: Jairo on 04/02/2015, 08:26 AMOh wow I vaguely remember Sega being called Feka by some back in the day.
I don't remember Johnny Turbo though but did find the whole story behind the character and comic rather amusing. Thanks for helping increase my knowledge on some Turbo history.   :)
Johnny Turbo, back in the day, made absolutely no impact. It didn't register a blip on anyone's radar.

A few years ago, when sardoose (I forget) wrote about the comic, it became more widely known.

While I enjoy his commentary, he lacked the historical knowledge/experience evaluate Johnny Turbo accurately. Otherwise, it's quite humorous.

:)
Title: Re: New guy saying hello from NY
Post by: Bardoly on 04/27/2015, 05:14 PM
A belated welcome to PCEnginefx!