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[Console Repair/Mod Center / Modding a Core Grafx to play US Hucards]

Hello Everyone,

I've been out the PCE loop and inactive on the forum for a couple years.

Long story short, is it possible to mod a Core Grafx (i or II) with a switch to play both Turbo and PCE Hucards? Are there any recommendations where to have the mod done?

Thanks!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS - PC Engine Duo-RX w/ region switch, S-video, SCART, and box.]

Hello!  For sale I have a PC Engine Duo-RX system.  The system comes with original AC Adapter, original arcade 6 pad, A/V cable.  This system also has a push button region mod so that you can play US and Japanese HuCards, S-Video and RCA direct out, and a SCART output. Also included is the original box and foam.  The foam has seen better days.   I purchased this system from this forum last year.  Sadly, it sits unused Every thing is in tip top shape, the region mod, direct AV, and S-Video all work nicely.  The system is in really nice shape, no yellowing.  Same with the controller.  Asking $315 including shipping in the lower 48.  System will be responsibly packed and shipped USPS priority.  PM if interested!

Image of complete system



Image of mods

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Vasteel (US Version)]

Thanks E'rybody for the help.  I ended up finding and uber-minty Vasteel w/ map!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTS/WTT/WTB Turbo stuff (Updated 3/15/2013)]

Roy Vegas is tops!  Games were shipped quicky and packed responisbly!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE!! CIC Shape Shifter Super CD-ROM Raffle 3-29-13]

Um, put me in the raffle?  Which translates as a reluctant "enter me."

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Vasteel (US Version)]

Bump.  Still looking.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB - PC Engine Duo RX]

I'm pretty sure Tats has posted it previously. But maybe I'm imagining things...

I have the thread saved just not the image.  Dear lord was that a funny thread...

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB - PC Engine Duo RX]

Thanks everyone for posts.  I have been able to score an RX from a forum member.

I've conversed with D-Lite in the past.  I'm off/on this forum every year or so too. Hard to juggle so many hobbies with life/work/fammy.

85% new...

DUDE! Welcome back. Remember you had the wireless PCE controllers, like... two or three sets? Now you're re-purchasing a console? DAMN

Actually, I have horrible memory, but I do remember something vaguely about PCE controllers.

GODSPEED.

Good to be back.  Yep, this shit is like crack to me.  Consider this a relapse, thanks Nintendo for giving up on the Virtual Console... 

And yes, I had the wireless controllers and taps, a couple sets.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTS: Games up for grabs]

PM sent

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Vasteel (US Version)]

PM sent

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Retro Game Cave AC adapters]

Got my Turbo CD AC adapter from Retro Game Cave and it's good work.  The AC Adapter is black and has a "Turbo Grafx CD" label on it.  I'll likely buy one as back up for my Duo-RX.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB: Vasteel (US Version)]

Like the title says, looking for a US version of Vasteel.  Hoping for one in very good/excellent condition with original case and instructions.  Thanks!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB: Arcade Pad 6 (aka Duo-RX) controllers]

Hello Everyone,

Just getting the word out that I'm in the market for one or two Arcade Pad 6 controllers.  These are the controllers that came with the Duo-RX.  My son has taken a liking to all things PCE /TG16 so its time for him to join in the 2 player games!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Retro Game Cave AC adapters]

For $18 I'm going to give it a shot.  Thanks everyone for the input.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Retro Game Cave AC adapters]

have any of you fine folks purchases or used an AC adapter from Retro Game Cave for a Turbo system?  I am truing to revive my kid sisters Turbo CD system and need an AC adapter.  The retro game cave adapters seem reasonably priced.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB - PC Engine Duo RX]

Thanks everyone for posts.  I have been able to score an RX from a forum member.

I've conversed with D-Lite in the past.  I'm off/on this forum every year or so too. Hard to juggle so many hobbies with life/work/fammy.

85% new...

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB - PC Engine Duo RX]

I'm still in da market for an RX.  I'll bump this post every now and again.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB - PC Engine Duo RX]

If you have one for sale or know of one for sale, please let me know.

Thanks

Offsidewing

I've been in touch with Dean (D-Lite) who thinks he might possibly have one. I'm waiting to hear back but that might be someone to reach out to.

IS D-Lite still active on Multimods.com?  I sent him a email through that site.  If not, I'll hit him up with a PM.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB - PC Engine Duo RX]

If you have one for sale or know of one for sale, please let me know.

Thanks

Offsidewing

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hucards, SCDs, TG Accessories - For Sale - One week only]

Email sent.  Pics are too big to post...

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hucards, SCDs, TG Accessories - For Sale - One week only]

Everyone who has paid has had their items shipping.  Those folks state side should start receiving them soon!  A couple more items left.  Get 'em before ebay does.

Does no one want this awesome cordless tap with TWO controllers?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Dangerous Journeys: Necropolis]

There is a screen shot in the Turbo Force Vol 1 Issue 4 Spring 1993.  I should probably scan an post it before I mail it off...

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbo Grafx Magazines, Mailers, and Game Catalogs for Sale]

Make an offer.  Some stuff I thought was worthless went for $20.  Stuff I thought was worth millions sold for $2.  Make an offer.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Which announced but unreleased Turbo game are you most disappointed about?]

Interesting tid bit, as I package off stuff I'm selling, I flipped through the pages of Turbo Force Vol 1 Issue 4 and noticed there is a screen shot of Dangerous Journeys in the 'Coming Attractions' section for the Winter CES 1993.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Which announced but unreleased Turbo game are you most disappointed about?]

Doesn't really count, but:   Mortal Kombat.

Ditto

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Wow...]

Of all the goofy things I've done in life, being part of this thread is certainly one of the most memorable.

We have a sales campaign in my region at work, and we have a customer category called "85% probability."  I squirted coffee out my nose when I read the power point deck for the first time.

This thread always has, and always will be, a day brightner.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Turbo Grafx Magazines, Mailers, and Game Catalogs for Sale]

Sale Over.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Hucards, SCDs, TG Accessories - For Sale - One week only]

SALE ENDED 11/2.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Wow...]

BEST. THREAD. EVER.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Misc PC Engine Goodies for Sale]

Hello Folks.

Got some stuff on eBay if anyone is interested. 

Core Grafx System
Core Grafx System (console only)
Brand New PC Engine Wireless Controller Tap w/ Controller
Ten No Koe 2
New TV Sports Lames, I mean games.


TTFN

http://shop.ebay.com/offsidewing/m.html

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Wireless/Cordless PCE Pads]

There are some homebrew adapters available.  I think Red Ghost has some listed on his website...

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Wireless/Cordless PCE Pads]

Sweet.  The price is so good I may buy another one (as I was contemplating selling the one I have already).  NCS is still rocking after all these years, and I love their random sales.  I picked up a NIB Tennokoe 2 for $40 six weeks ago.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Subtle Difference with VC Rondo of Blood]

Fliege Maus!!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Favorite/memorable game moments]

There are two memorable moments that immediately spring to mind: Ys Book I & II's opening sequence with a stormy sky over Darm tower nearly made me jizz in my pants the first time I saw it, and if robots had tear ducts, I would've cried when Laura bought the farm in Cosmic Fantasy 2.

That whole Laura thing still chokes me up almost 20 years later.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Backing up CD Games]

personally for my kids to experience Turbo, I set up two soft modded Xbox's put MednefenX on them and used TURBORIP and TocFixer to play all the best Turbo CD games directly off the harddrive. 

Otherwise let them play your CD-r's on Magic Engine on an old PC or something....

I'm keeping CD-r's away from any Turbo CD's or Duo's in the future... THEY ARE CD-ROM KILLERS!!!

Is there a tutorial for this?  And is it an Xbox or and Xbox 360?  Either way, I have both and LOVE this idea.  The Turbo's and the Core Grafices are built like tanks, but the Duo's are a gentle, testy breed.

You can soft mod it, but it requires a bit of knowledge and finesse.....

or you can do the mod-chip method instead.

Xbox or Xbox 360?

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

  There can only be one thread named "Wow" and it is 85% new.    All other threads titled 'Wow' are posers.

Neat find BTW...

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Backing up CD Games]

personally for my kids to experience Turbo, I set up two soft modded Xbox's put MednefenX on them and used TURBORIP and TocFixer to play all the best Turbo CD games directly off the harddrive. 

Otherwise let them play your CD-r's on Magic Engine on an old PC or something....

I'm keeping CD-r's away from any Turbo CD's or Duo's in the future... THEY ARE CD-ROM KILLERS!!!

Is there a tutorial for this?  And is it an Xbox or and Xbox 360?  Either way, I have both and LOVE this idea.  The Turbo's and the Core Grafices are built like tanks, but the Duo's are a gentle, testy breed.

Except for those made by Taiyo Yuden, of course; they've been rebranded by all sorts of other companies (Sony, TDK, Maxell, Fuji, etc.), though I unfortunately don't know how to identify 'em without sticking 'em in a drive.

I don't either, that's why I only get the actual name brand ones.  No sense buying the other brands on the off chance they're rebranded.

Another pretty solid plan, on paper at least, is to teach your kids how to take good care of CD-Roms!  Maybe get them started on cheap, useless CD-ROMs like your backups you make, or something.

I don't have kids so I don't know how much of a PITA is to teach these things... but I am thankful I was taught how to handle CDs when I was realllly young.

Otherwise my Sega CD, DOS CD-ROM, and PSX libraries may not be so shiney and useful now

Children are the most destructive force on earth.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Backing up CD Games]

I use Roxio Blu-Ray and DVDFab.  Other than the click, click, burn those interfaces offer - I'm pretty ignorant with backing up media.  TOCFIX a rip on the .CUE sounds like a bunch of 'thrashers' talking at a skate park to me...

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Backing up CD Games]

Ok, so the search function in this forum is about as helpful as an abstinence program in a whore house.  So please forgive me that I grew tired of searching "19 percent matches" that are 4 years old to answer these questions.

My eight year old son is getting into the Turbo.  I want to back up games he enjoys playing like Dungeon Explorer 2 and Bonk 3 SuckyCD so he can scratch the daylights out of those like he does his Wallace & Gommit and Hiayo Miyazaki DVD's.

1.  What's the best process to back up CD games?  I have a DVD burner and a Blu-Ray burner on my 1 year old PC so I can do disc to disc.

2.  What's the best program to use to back up Turbo Games?

2a.  How do I do it?

2b.  Can I save the game data on my hard drive to poop out another copy when the back up inevitably becomes scratched?

3.  Is there blank media that is better quality than Verbatim? - there's some Japanese CD-R I can't rember Tayao Yupi or something that I obviously can't remember the name...

I just want to be able to back up my games.

Thanks

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Wireless/Cordless PCE Pads]

 She throws them away not knowing they're rechargeable.  She really doesn't throw them away.  She puts them in a calf skin purse, drives her hummer H2 to the nearest nature preserve and looks for the first water table she can contaminate and throws the batteries there. 

Once 100% off all cigarette butts are properly disposed of, the earth will begin to heal.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: pcengine supercdrom]

Bonk 3 SCD is the Coca-Cola II (aka "New" Coke) of the Turbo Grafx 16 world.  I just dated myself with that one.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: PC Engine SuperCD-ROM set with 54 Games (Bonk3, Bomberman Special & more!)]

Plan is to list this massive set on Ebay but wanted to give the fellow PC Engine friends on this forum the first stab 

It sounds like he has a plan in mind... a reserve or a buy it now after getting an idea what it is worth, not that there is anything wrong with that & i could be wrong but i would not get your hopes up robnava.

Seems to be a lot of "price checking" going on around here.  More like 'cup checking' if you ask me...

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Wireless/Cordless PCE Pads]

Actually, they're pretty good with batteries.  They take AAA and have a small, but usable "On/Off" switch on the bottom of the controller.  There is no lag and they're well built.  This seller typically has a couple of extra wireless controller for $25 to $30 a piece.  I'm thinking it's about 20-25 hours of serious button mashing with cheapo AAA batteries.

I buy the cheapest batteries possible.  My wife, the one with the masters in mechanical engineering from U of M, throws away rechargeable batteries ALL THE TIME.  Cheapo BOGO 16 packs at CVS for $6 please.  I had to buy a Harmony One remote with the built in battery because she kept throwing out the two dollar a piece rechargable AAA I kept in the Harmony 550 when the lost charge.  Seriously, the girl could build a nuclear missle equipped mecha-godzilla from a 1972 zenith television, but she throws out rechargable batteries without realizing it ALL THE TIME.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: using turbopad on duo]

Do not use Sting to strip the wires; use a decent quality wire stripper (tee-hee, I said stripper).

My replies to this type of comment typically result in emails from Nanto.  It is with much regret that I excercise some self restraint and not comment on sloppy titties or how bad nipples can ruin good boobs. 

Oh, and I believe there is even some difference in the Turbo Taps as well.  15 years ago I swapped a PCE Tap cable for the TG one in a Turbo Tap.  With out soldiering, it essentially became a one controller TG to PCE converter.  Two weeks ago, I scored a couple TG-16 controller cables and decided to swap the PCE cord for the TG controller cord in my 15 year old hybrid tap.  The pin connector on the TG controller cord was fatter that the pin plug in the TG tap.  I realized this after initially seating the cord on the pins.  When I went to gently unseat the cord from the pins, the Turbo tap slipped and I bent the lasnt two pins a full 80 degrees to the right.  Now, no TG tap

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: PC Engine SuperCD-ROM set with 54 Games (Bonk3, Bomberman Special & more!)]

Macro economics alive and well in the pcengine-fx.com forums!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS - Turbo Booster with box and foam tray]

So you got the BIN $60 booster plus?

Sho nuff.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Parcel's here! But have a UK power issue with my Super CDROM2...]

The I/O port on the bottom of the SCD-Rom unit is actually called the "WTF Port."

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Wireless/Cordless PCE Pads]

Actually, they're pretty good with batteries.  They take AAA and have a small, but usable "On/Off" switch on the bottom of the controller.  There is no lag and they're well built.  This seller typically has a couple of extra wireless controller for $25 to $30 a piece.  I'm thinking it's about 20-25 hours of serious button mashing with cheapo AAA batteries.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: So, another Magical Chase on eBay...]

Box art with Bond sporting anything other than a Walther PPK and some serious eye candy gets the editing room floor, or a seat next to the SGX Strider Eprom in the land of lost left socks.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS - Turbo Booster with box and foam tray]

Just like the yearbook says, I have a fully functional and wonderfully working Turbo Booster with box and foam tray insert.  And no, My car is not broken, I'm not expecting a baby, rent isn't due.  I have a Turbo Booster Plus on the way and want to find a happy home for this now unneeded Turbo Booster.

I'm really not sure what they're worth, but it's worth it if you want composite video and stereo audio for your Turbo Grafx 16. 



I still don't know how to properly post pics in forum posts, so feel free to make fun of me if this is wrong.