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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Monstrous region switch I just found inside a DUO.]

Might as well swap out the power switch with this:

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

Custom painted duo is back.  the buyer must have come to their senses and backed out
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Super-CD-PC-Engine-Grafx-16-Console-rare-very-htf-/231611627691

I should buy it.  I actually have dye the correct color for the system.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Do US TG-16 board revisions exist?]

The story goes that before launch, NEC manufactured way more than they would ever sell. So it is unlikely.

I see. I'm a bit disappointed that NEC used Taicon caps in the US Turbos.  Didn't the PCE's use Rubycons?

Why would you be concerned about the caps on the Turbo? I have never seen an instance of bad caps on them.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: TED Group Buy Round 2! ORDERED!]

Once everyone get's theirs I will test fit one of my everdrive covers and see how well it fits.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: John Romero selling his Turbografx]

I don't believe the story about him buying it in 1990 though.  The box has a 39.99 sticker on it.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

While not directly Turbo related this goes over the problem with the way ebay works

I have done the same experiment except the opposite way. I had several sealed copies of Sidearms. I put one on ebay and the bidding with quite high (to my surprise). I then noticed that other were just buying them cheap on Amazon and trying to resell them. I then sold off the rest of mine at lower and lower prices and now that has seem to have stuck to the point that it rarely sells for more than what you can get it on Amazon for.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: TED Group Buy Round 2! ORDERED!]

Now I don't feel so bad about shipping someone's printed parts to the wrong address in another country once....

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Reproduction DUO card doors now avalible!]

Hmm. Just had a thought. Would replacement briefcase hinges be possible?

Are they a removable part?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Interest check: all sorts of turbo goodness]

Got my box of goodies! Everything is great!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Interest check: all sorts of turbo goodness]

I would be interested in the full case of Power Golfs.  I'm assuming that you have the case box, correct?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: TED Group Buy Round 2! PM's are out!]

I sent it pony express...

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: TED Group Buy Round 2! (Not accepting anymore people. Sorry!)]

Now I will be able to see if my covers will work with the new version.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

Don't let this deal get away!!! This seller lowered the price of Galaga 90 from $200 to $120. Hurry before this deal ends!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GALAGA-90-NAMCO-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/151688178359?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item235151eab7

That's the same guy that had a turbo for sale for $600

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New Turbo Stick]

If you want a TurboStick, you're better off with the PCE version and its weighted bottom.

BOOM!!!! You just struck gold idea!!!

Fabricated weighted plate that screws into the bottom of the US TurboStick, possibly using longer screws/bolts to compensate for the extra added space. Should screw into the existing factory screw/bolt holes.

I would definitely use this controller if it was more weighted. I know, I know, I can superglue it to my floor, but all fun aside, I think that US sticks could be really weighted with a solid plate, even more so than the PCE ones.
I think it would be possible to put the plate on the inside.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New Turbo Stick]

I used my turbostick exclusively back in the day.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WAIT! Don't buy an everdrive on your own just yet! TED Group Buy Round 2!]

I could use another.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Looking for a turbo booster plus]

You use the TG-16 AC adapter. The Turbobooster Plus has a jack on the rear of the unit.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / TG-16 with video memory problem]

I have a Turbo that has a problem with the video memory. It had garbled graphics when I first got it and tapping on the left video ram chip made the graphics change. I reflowed the chip and the problem went away (or so I though). After playing the system for half a hour or so the garbled graphics slowly started to come back to the point that they were at when I first go the system. If I reflow the chip again the whole process starts over. Any thoughts?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Reproduction DUO card doors now avalible!]

I have another batch ready to go!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB - TV Sports Hockey Case]

How about I just forward it to Mr. Jeremy and let him open it for you?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB - TV Sports Hockey Case]

I have an extra sealed copy that I'll part with.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Zone Direct website on the internet archive]

thanks for posting that!!! so cool to see retro store like that. Samurai Ghost was the lowest priced game there lol.

Hey what do you think happened to all the unsold stock once TZD pulled the plug? Could it be that they just junked or incinerated it all?

Where do you think all the sealed games on ebay came from?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Formal introduction..hi everyone]

Nulltard will chime in soon.  Be very cautious of that guy, he has friends in very low places....

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Pictures of your turbo/pc engine collection]

So jello do you keep the boxes separate from the games then? 

I do have some sealed games (duplicats only) but yes, I keep the boxes seperate. I made (make) ridgid foam box inserts to go in the empty boxes to help them hold their shape.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Formal Introduction and Hello to Everyone! :)]

Welcome! Don't let Nulltard get his goo on you.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Reproduction TurboExpress / PC Engine GT battery doors now avalible!]

Nicely done!

Now buy one!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: looking for a few US games]

You can get Sonic Spike new for $10 on amazon.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Let's Buy Hudson!]

I'm in!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Pictures of your turbo/pc engine collection]

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Reproduction TurboExpress / PC Engine GT battery doors now avalible!]

Can you post a picture of one on a TE? These look great!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: TED Covers for Sale]

Mine are better 

Pfft! Mine include extra OBEY love sauce!

I send all of mine to Nulltard first for a covering in the True Obey Love Sauce™

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: TED Covers for Sale]

Mine are better 

[Off-Topic / Re: CJamesLV 3D Printing Thread]

I would like to get into 3d printing...

Any recommendations on a good printer and a good read?

Yes, i would recommend Makerbot as it seems to have the best customer support currently. I was actually interested in the Craftbot but with ship times taking months and really bad support from Hungary, i deemed ill pass even though the printer looked like it was a great build. If you want to save a few bucks you could get the FlashForge series which is basically a clone of the Makerbot Dual/Replicator 2 (depending which model you get) and it will run Makerware software/upgrades etc and they provide descent customer service from what i was reading as well.

It's hard to recommend a site to read as my quest took me a couple months of reading across the web, youtube & discussions with people before i made a decision. Best to try and read on forums from printers you may wish to get to see how the owners are loving/hating there printers.

I've had nothing but trouble out of the Makerbot that we have at work. Their customer support depends on if you buy the optional MakerCare warranty. With it, it's OK; without it you are basically on your own.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE TIME! LARGE TG16/PCE COLLECTION!!!! WINNER ANNOUNCED!!]

I'm won!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo CD and base matching serial number]

I always try and keep the serial numbers together when repairing CD-rom systems. And yes, the box does have the serial number on it.  There is also a smaller box inside the huge box that just holds the CD-ROM drive itself and it has the serial number on it also.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE TIME! LARGE TG16/PCE COLLECTION!!!! WINNER ANNOUNCED!!]

Can I enter many times?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hot Raffle Part Deux: galam's DE box || Wiener chosen!]

Go away for a few days and look at what happens!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Plastic]

The pcimca cases work perfectly:

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Reproduction DUO card doors now avalible!]

I can print it in optically clear plastic for $120. 

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Reproduction DUO card doors now avalible!]

Could these be made transparent?

They can be made "clearish" I can print it in "frosted ultra detail" and then it could be polished to get a more transparent finish.  It would cost more for that though.  I do know that there are printers that can print optically clear plastic but I don't know of any printing services that offer it right now or even how much something like that would cost. I will look into it though.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: So, anyone on here get these?]

The SN sticker sure looks like it's be applied atop another sticker.

It sure does. 

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: Misc CIB TG16 Hardware & Games]

Here is how this thread makes me feel:

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Most Common TG-16 Games]

Marble Madness, Fantasy Star Soldier, Bonk's Quest.

I must have ten copies of TV Sports Baseball.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hot Raffle Part Deux: galam's DE box]

That one is better than mine.  If I win I will raffle my box.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: galams annual THIS AIN'T EBAY sale (TG and PCE stuff)]

My monies have been paid and my cardboard shall be shipped!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: pcengine-fx.com - TurboGrafx commercial remake contest]

I will only accept an entry from Nulltard if the dad is Ron Jeremy.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Reproduction DUO card doors now avalible!]

That pic is making me mad jelly.

Why be jelly when you can covet your own door!

you drive a hard bargain!!!

It can all be yours for $25

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Reproduction DUO card doors now avalible!]

That pic is making me mad jelly.

Why be jelly when you can covet your own door!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Which TG16 game should I raffle ? Help me decide]

Dragon Spirit!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Hi everyone, new here!]

This is most likely the issue you saw: https://jelloslug.com/TG-16/VG&CE%20Turboexpress%20preview.pdf