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[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Wtb: supergrafx?]

In my opinion the sgx is worth owning for daimakaimura alone. It's a wonderful and technically impressive port of one of my all-time favorites. One of the best nec cards imo.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: RAU-30 Rubber Caps/Feet?]

4K: https://fs5.directupload.net/images/160603/6nnvwa7w.jpg

It is mentioned on the included wiring instructions (above, next to no.1)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: RAU-30 Rubber Caps/Feet?]

They are intended as a protection for the 2 stereo plugs from the av cable, since you are instead using those from the ifu when using the rau-30

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: ZEROIGAR RELEASE!]

How great!! Thank you for this and your efforts spent with this project. I highly appreciate it

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: RAU-30 to CD-ROM2?]

It'd be interesting to see a side by side photo of the two CD-ROM adapter's ext port connection ends.

I made some pictures for you. Please see below.


Side by side comparison RAU-30 (above) vs. PA-AD18 (below)


Guts of the PI-AD18. As you can see, it's nothing more than an ext. bus extension with additional power  port.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: RAU-30 to CD-ROM2?]

Both look identical

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: RAU-30 to CD-ROM2?]

It's the PI-AD18. Looks like a simple extension for the LTs ext bus. Never opened mine though.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: RAU-30 to CD-ROM2?]

That picture actually includes the rare lt scdrom adapter. so no reasonable option.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Ten Key Controller on Yahoo Auctions]

Wow, congratulations for finally grabbing this uber-rare gem.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Watch out when recording PCE chip soundtracks...]

Some years ago I'd experimented a bit with the SNDin (Pin 1B) on a white PCE to realize that indeed there only seems to be monaural audio coming into the PCE from the CD Redbook. The big drawback with the white PCE is that it doesn't use the SNDin at all, so on a RGB mod you can't get CD-Redbook from the console that easily.

On the Core/Super Grafx the monaural redbook never bothered me since I only use the DIN connection with my TV. My stereo equipment is always connected to either the Headphone- (Duo) or the Cinch- connectors (IFU).

Although I've never checked it I'm quite confident that the Duo variants deliver stereo redbook on the DIN connectors.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Haitai Vistar 16 (Korean Turbografx 16)]

I love that price tag sticking on the cover.
I wonder what the 126.750 price tag represents.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Difficulty tiers for PC Engine/TG-16 shoot-'em-ups]

Extreme as hell: Rayxanber II

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FT: Coryoon and others (lots of sealed games) - Please buy stuff for me]

My still missing games are:
- Darius Alpha
- Shougi Database

If you could get me these, I'd really appreciate.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: PI-AD18 adapter]

Thank you for the quick and safe shipping and the friendly communication.
I can highly recommend this seller to everyone.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB pc engine rare games and goods]

Congratulations!! Especially for finding the letter with PLG.
The paper seems to be much more htf than the actual PLG with Hudson sleeve.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / PCE@arcade]

Hi all,

i just realized (somehow i haven't been aware of this until now) that there have been a number of arcade games utilizing Hudsons HuC6280.
Ref.: http://www.mamedb.com/list.php?category=&cpu=HuC6280&fuzzy_name=&manufacturer=&start_year=1985
According to this list, Hudson and DECO were the major publishing companies for it.

I wonder if anyone here has some more information about it. I'd love to know in how far the hardware driving these games is based upon PC Engine. As the list includes some ported PCE bootlegs it seems to be at least related to it. Would be great to have some more (and partly unknown) games with that unique PCE style.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Mysterious Song is now released]

I just ordered mine and am very looking forward to receiving it. Thank you for your work!!
I'd be very happy to get one of the specials, but i guess i've missed the first 100, did I?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Space Fantasy Zone]

The SFZ comes on a (well-made) color-printed CD-R. It's NOT a pressed CD!
But the inlay, poster, backprint etc. are of a very good quality - and it looks very nice in the shelf. So for me it was totally worth the money.
As already said - if you like to have one of these, you won't come around supporting Tobias in any way. But if you eventually decide to get it, just make him an offer. I bought mine for far less than officially offered.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Any german members here?]

Hamburg City  

I remember Gamesworld from the 90s. Didn't know they are still in business.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: REPAIR GUIDE - TG16 CD/PCE CD laser swap guide (pictorial)]

Thank you for this guide. It was a practical assistance for my laser pickup replacement.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: IC: Boxed Supergrafx]

Isn't the console baggie supposed to have a tinge of blue in it?

Yes, the original baggie is colored blue. And the manuals of console and controller are missing, too.
I think a reasonable price would be somewhere around 170~180 USD.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Kung Fu - Printing on back of HuCard is upside down!]

The very first Hudson HuCards were sometimes backprinted that way.
I know it from Kung Fu, Bikkuriman World and Shanghai.
I'm unsure if it only affected the first production runs or it was a misprint.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Grafx/PC engine CD Gear replacement available! $12 shipped]

Received the gears today. Thank you very much!!
I'll try to repair my broken drive the next days if i can find the free time.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Strange AV-Box in ebay auction]

The strange thing is the similar look to the Core2 design. I think it's not an official product, but it looks pretty neat in this combo. Maybe a Sodipeng product?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Strange AV-Box in ebay auction]

I stumbled across this auction: http://www.ebay.de/itm/390419401952 and was wondering what kind of AV-box there is attached to the Core2.
Any ideas anyone?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Analog CyberStick Demo Vid]

Wasn't Battle Ace designed for the Power Console (although the rare demo pics show the SGX/PowerConsole combo with a development cart)?
Would be very interesting to give that one a try with the CyberStick.

oops, sorry for the double question :-(

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: LIVING THE DREAM!!!!]

The tune of the first Gomola Speed stages belongs to the stickiest i've ever heard.
I looove that unique PCE chip sound.  

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Kid Friendly PCE titles]

I'd suggest
- Doraemon (Hudson 22)
- PC Genjin 1
- Batman
- Parasol Stars
- Dondokodon
- Niko Niko Pun

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS (Florida) Region+RGB modded white PC Engines]

Great price. And quality looks awesome!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Anyone have these hudson/bose speakers in your collection?]

What are those Sega branded speakers? Never heard of them ...

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Anyone have these hudson/bose speakers in your collection?]

They had a bunch of different models in the acoustimass series, even the acoustimass 3 had a few different generations.
I first saw this type of subwoofer somewhere in the 90s.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Anyone have these hudson/bose speakers in your collection?]

I have them ^_^
Found them on yahoo one day. The one and only time i ever saw them in auction.
The sound is really cool, although the subwoofer isn't that powerful.
As far i could figure out it is similar to the Bose Acoustimass 3 set. Only difference is the Hudson label on the satellites cover.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PCE Duo Monitor Question]

I own two of those monitors and both have this issue.
Seems to work as designed ... not quite satisfying for such a high-priced gadget.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Special Versions?]

Anyone on the forum own Allstar Powerleague Gold?

Thibaut and the Adol bros. (supposedly)

Me too ^_^

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: A friend of mine found a Boxed CoreGrafx for $5 but.....]

Please note that usually the PAL standard is connected with a 50 Hz Framerate.
I never saw a 60 Hz PAL modded console so far.
If this is the case with your friends CoreGrafx it could be quite a bit more than just re-soldering the AV DIN-Port

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS : PCE Samples + Games + Mags + Flyers + Humor Network +.... 27/07]

Got my package today. Super quick and reliable shipment. Thank you!!

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: is there a good laser for a turbo grafx 16 cd rom?]

Hello,

compatible CD pickups are KSS162A or KSS 220A.
http://www.electronix.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/435_440_450_456/products_id/8444

Regards,
 herr-g

[Console Repair/Mod Center / PC Engine LT video issue]

Hello,

i recently got hand over a loose defective PCE LT.
I basically works (game-sound and controls) but doesn't show any picture on the LCD. The backlight works, but nothing else up there.
I already checked and re-plugged the internal flat-cable contacts but everything is tight and well-contacted.
I'm well aware of the common TE / GT video-issue which can be repaired by replacing the small cap on the outer edge of the circuit board, but i never experienced a corresponding LT counterpart.
Since there are lots of the commonly affected caps on the LT PCB and none of them can be measured without removing it, i'd really love to hear anybody who could already solve the problem by replacing only some of them.
If not i'll start replacing any possibly defective caps within the next days and post my solution if i find one...

Best regards to the PCE community,
 herr-g

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB: My PCE search list]

Hello,

thanks to pcedaisakusen.net i thought i'd post my entire search list.
Please PM me if you got something to sale. Games should be complete (Reg, Spine, etc.) and in reasonable condition.

Thanks and regards,
 herr-g

Akiyama Jin No Suugaku Mistery - indo no honoo shishuseyo
Alshark
Basted
Bishoujo Jyanshi Idol Pai
CD Bishoujo Pachinko 4 Sisters
CD Mahjong Bishoujo Chuushinha
CD Pachisuro Bishoujo Gambler
Crazy Hospital: Fushigi No Kuni No Tenshi
Darius Alpha
Develo Magazine Vol. 1
Develo Starter Kit - Assembler
Develo Starter Kit - BASIC
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari
Faceball - Sample Disc
Gensou Tairiku Auleria
Hi-Leg Fantasy
J Thunder
Kiaidan 00
Laplace No Ma - Sample Disc
Lodoss Tousenki Taikenban + Guidebook
Mahou No Shoujo - Silky Lip
Mamono Hunter Youko - Touki Yobikoe
PCEngine Hyper Catalog 5
PCEngine Hyper Catalog 6 - disc A
PCEngine Hyper Catalog 6 - disc B
Power League All Star Gold HuCard
Quiz De Gakuensai
Seisenshi Denshou - Jantaku No Kishi
Sexy Idol Mahjong Yakyuuken No Shi
Shinsetsu Shiawase Usagi
Shinsetsu Shiawase Usagi F - Yuujiyou Yorimo Aiyoku
Shougi Database
Space Fantasy Zone
Super Real Mahjong P II/III Custom
Sylphia
Tekipaki Wakin - Love
Terra Cresta II
Tsuru Teruhito No Jissen Kabushiki Bai Bai Game
Virgin Dream
Yami No Ketsuzoku Haru Kanaru Kioku

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: "Angelus 2 - Holy Night" on Yahoo]

I'm not sure whether you're agreeing with D-Lite or if you just pwned him.

For sure it isn't my intend to pwn anyone. If it looks like, then sorry, please excuse my stile.
I just meant it as i wrote it.

Anyway, i'm hoping someone knows more about the game.

.. Meanwhile i could find it in the release list in PC Engine Fan 12/94
Announced for unknown date by Asmik.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: "Angelus 2 - Holy Night" on Yahoo]

I'm pretty sure a plenty of folks out there would pay even more for that.
Most protos are only handwritten. Who cares about a machine printed and pressed CD-ROM in an early state of developement?
I guess nobody would pay 100+k-en for playing an adventure game. Think about Akihima Jin no Suugaku Mistery. It's just for having it.
Only hardcore collectors would spend that much for something that common people would call just a plain CD-R.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / "Angelus 2 - Holy Night" on Yahoo]

On Yahoo there's currently a sample copy of "Angelus 2 - Holy Night" within the PCE Adventure category for a quite hefty price.
As i've never heard of that title i'd really like to know if someone has a few infos about it.
h**p://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m47358616

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Scans of unreleased games]

Chris, Very good work. You forgot the unreleased Missile Fighter.

@Thibaut: What about your PCE Unreleased Book? I can't wait to see what you guys are preparing for years. 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Tsushin Booster up for auction on yahoo]

Very nice Chris. Thanks for sharing it with us PC Engine lovers.
I'm sure this baby has a good daddy now.

Krgds,
 herr-g

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Price Check: Tengai Makyou - Fuun Kabuki Den 'Mook']

It's not hard to find in Japan. You can often find it on YJ.
I'd say a price around 25$ is quite common for this one.

Krgds
 herr-g

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: complete DUO S-Video mod]

I've never seen a complete guide and doubt it even exists for public.
As the PCE's video processor has no output for croma and luma you'll have to use a RGB => SVideo IC (like the one you ment above).

I know D-Lite has done it before (with the help of matt from gamesx) and even modded some PCEs for forum members. I suggest contacting D-Lite if he can hand you out a draft.
If you're gonna build it by yourself it would be great to publish it to Lawrence for the public.

Rgds
 herr-g

Btw. It's a damn mess that RGB is still such an alien in all those NTSC regions.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Tsushin Booster up for auction on yahoo]

Yes, somebody please explain exactly what this device does. And what's the "NEC SAMPLE" HuCard converter-looking-thing.

It was NECs very early project for network playing. Unfortunately it never made it to practise.
As far as i'm aware the project started in 1987 (according to a prototype draft) while the hardware we know has been built around early 1989.
At the back of it you can find a phone jack connector.

Regarding the HuCard i guess it holds the OS for establishing the network service connection. But it's only a guess.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Tsushin Booster up for auction on yahoo]

Congrats Chris 
The auction has ended for 374.000.
Phew 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Tsushin Booster up for auction on yahoo]

http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r35052835
Unfortunately nothing for my wallet currently...

Greetings,
 herr-g

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: Seiya Monogatari - An Earth Fantasy Stories]

Edited some details today.