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[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: TurboGrafx CD Power Supply]

The only place I know of that makes a custom PSU for the Turbo CD, is Retro Game Cave.
http://retrogamecave.com/#/shop/4577155957/all-nec-power-supplies/5885729
To see a pic of it, you can click the Photo of the Duo system, and then mouse over the bigger pic, then click the right (>) or left (<) that appears in the middle of the image, along the side.

They're currently sold out, though.
If you follow them on Facebook, you'll be notified when they are gonna be back in stock.
https://www.facebook.com/retrogamecave

Also have their M1 and M2 Sega Trio PSUs. Bought em a year or so ago.
They are still working pretty good.

Anyone else have any experience with Retro Game Cave's PSus?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: NEW HuCard Sleeves. Made in the USA.]

Thanks for stickying this thread!

Aaron, your 3D Printed cases look awesome. 
I don't plan to start making Injection-Molded HuCard Cases anytime soon, and will talk to you about it, before I start to get into that.
I haven't read your Making Of thread, but am assuming you've purchased an expensive 3D Printer and/or may have already printed a lot of cases, and wouldn't want to interfere with recovering the $ you've invested into that project. 

Sorry I haven't been on the forums much, and missed the development of your 3D Printed cases, as well as a lot of other developments by other members. I got a lot of catching up to do!

As for what's up at Onion HQ:
I still have well over Ten Thousand of my HuCard Sleeves in stock. Supply is not an issue. Can also make more if/when stock gets low.
My sister is still helping out with Shipping, when she's not making fanarts of MLP: FiM stuff.  Website & eBay orders are filled within 24 to 72 hours.

Still working on the detached garage remodel. All that remains to be done is:
1. The drywall. Must buy more, and put it up. Also need to mud and tape the seams.
2. Installation of the air ducts, and moving the Window AC Unit to a different location. The #10-3 240v wiring is already in place.
3. Bathroom venting/exhaust system install, Bathroom Light Fixture installation, Water Heater Install, Hot & Cold potable plumbing install.

Strange work-schedule, and oddball weather, is slowing down completion of the above, making it hard to give an estimate on when I'll be finished.

Things I can do and/or finish, after switching focus back to new product development:
1. Sewer plumbing and hookup to be installed by a pro sometime in the future.
2. Toilet, Sink, and small walk-in shower installation.
3. Lowering the level of the dirt/land around the perimeter of the Detached Garage, and installation of the rest of the roof's gutter system.

Speaking of New Product development, I'm still going to wait until I finish the Detached Garage Remodel, before picking what to make next. Going to need the additional free time of not needing to work on remodeling, in order to catch up with, and research, the current state of retro gaming projects, and availability of other retro gaming products.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: PCE Briefcase System (Refurbished by Keith Courage) w/CD-ROM2 & more]

Um, the 4th line down you mention that you want to just break even, then on the 3rd paragraph down you mention you have a 75$ mark-up???

Anyway, good luck with your sale.

Sorry about that; looks like I'll be making a profit of about $0.26, if someone sends me a money order, instead of paying through PayPal.  
Oh wait; I forgot to add $1.08, for the cost of the shipping box!  
I'm not going to increase the price for that; and doing the math for the peanuts and bubble wrap is too much work.

Oh hey, just realized I forgot to mention the 30-day warranty.
I'll even cover return shipping.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: PCE Briefcase System (Refurbished by Keith Courage) w/CD-ROM2 & more]

  $   0.43  for four color prints (Two envelopes, and two 8DPC Inserts)
  $  15.00  estimated max shipping charge for USA (it gets lower the closer you are to Texas)
  $  33.92  for the US System Card 2.0 (eBay)
  $  15.48  for the controller ext cable (retro game cave)
  $   0.90  for the two HuCard Sleeves (based on the Reseller Pack Pricing, that's offered on my website)
  $   2.34  for the two 8 Disk Poly Cases (From a 10-pk from meritline, for $11.68 w/shipping to 77581)
  $   3.80  for the S-Video Cable (monoprice.com w/shipping to 77581)
+$   2.87  for the RCA Stereo Audio Cable (monoprice.com w/shipping to 77581)
  $74.74

Hmm...
Math is weird.  
Well, at least my $75 estimate was close!  

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: PCE Briefcase System (Refurbished by Keith Courage) w/CD-ROM2 & more]

Gonna gather my receipts, and re-check the paypal fees, and my math.
TBH, looking at this after grabbing a nap... $75 does seem kinda high for the extras.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / SOLD: PCE Briefcase System (Refurbished by Keith Courage) w/CD-ROM2 & more]

UPDATE: (July 7'th 2013) SOLD via e-Bay.
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I hate to let this baby go, but I need the $, to pay for new tooling, to make more GBA Trays (It's kinda OT and a long story).

Anywho, this PCE Briefcase System was refurbished by non other than Keith Courage, last month! (May of 2013).
I'm only asking for enough $ to break even:
  $308.31 For the System, and all of the Accessories shown.
+$  14.00 for Shipping via Parcel Select or UPS Ground or FexEx Ground (within the USA).
  $322.31 Total

Shipping overseas will cost more, and I'll look into it if you PM me your Country, City, and Zipcode.
Also, if you live in the USA, shipping might cost less than $14.00.
If you have an e-Bay Account, you can use their Shipping Calculator:
http://payments.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?EmitSellerShippingCalculator&guest=1
The package is 14 x 10 x 9 (inches)
and weighs 7 Pounds, and 5 Ounces
Origin is USA, Zipcode 77581

NOTE: If you are looking for a better deal, and/or don't want the extras I'm including in this bundle, you should contact Keith Courage.
He charged me $175 for the PCE Briefcase System (PCE, IFU & CD-ROM2), Japanese 3.0 SSC, Controller, 3'rd Party AC Adapter,
and $15 for the S-Video Mod,
and $40 for the Region Switch Mod (USA/Japan)
as well as $18 for S&H.
In other words, I paid him $248, and my markup is about $75, if you include my $14 S&H charge.
I purchased the S-Video Cable, RCA Stereo Audio Cable, 2.0 USA System Card, and Controller Ext Cord, separately, from other sources.

Photos of what ya get in this bundle:























You also get two 8-Disk Poly Cases (for the System Cards) with the two Cover Inserts Here and Here
and the two System Card Envelopes, from my other thread,
and two of my HuCard Sleeves.

The USA System Card (2.0) is mostly for convenience, when managing Game Save Data, as it's menus are all in English.
The Japanese System Card (3.0) works with US and JP CD-ROM2 games, as well as US and JP Super CD-ROM2 Games.
If you wanna play Arcade-Card games on this system, you'll need to get the PRO version of it.

Pro Tip: You can also use CD System Cards to manage Game Save Data on the Turbo Booster Plus, and it's variants from overseas.

[Off-Topic / Re: Random Pictures Thread]

...and stay up all night, working on alternate versions, for games that don't exist...

[Off-Topic / Re: Random Pictures Thread]

You Know You've Made Too Many HuCARD Envelopes When...



..This makes sense! 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread [USA]]

Here is a link to a RAR File, that contains all of the USA Game and System Card Envelopes:
All_USA_TG16_HuCARD_Envelopes.rar [284 MB]
It's pretty big, but it's a great alternative to browsing this thread, and clicking several hundred times. XD
Allthough, if you only want a few of the Envelopes, then there's no need to download that big archive.
When ya un-rar it, it'll take up about 2.62 GB of space.

~I added the above to the OP.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Aaaaand... Done!]

Click on an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

That's the last of em!
Whew, man.. That took a while. 

I'll add a link to a RAR file, containing all USA Game Envelopes,
and the two USA System Card Envelopes,
as soon as it finishes uploading to my website.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / V is for Veigues Tactical Gladiator Victory Run Vigilante! O_o]

Click on an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread [USA]]

The TV Sports Envelopes will come in handy, for those of ya'll who are using it's HuCARD Tray with other games, and didn't have the heart to toss out the loose sports games. 


Click on an Image, to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

To be honest, I haven't played any of the TV Sports games, so I dunno if they're any good.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread [Japan]]

Because most of these really need them:

   
   

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread [USA]]

I'll get to the last 13 American HuCard Envelopes as soon as I can,
but first, here are some Envelopes for the System Cards:



I also went ahead and made Japanese System Cards too.
I'll post them on the other thread. XD

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Everdrive PC Engine / Turbografx 16 Flash Card Nearing Release]

Is the white version smooth?

It feels kinda rough/grainy on the top, but the sides feel smooth.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread [Japan]]

Thanks.  Do I need to wear blue safety gloves and use the same wooden ruler that I had back in public school?

Seriously though, thanks for this.  I wouldn't have thought to use a regular knife.

Heh heh. No need to wear Nitrile gloves, unless ya have any skin allergies to paper, ink, or toner,
or if ya try and use Super Glue, instead of a mild (non-toxic and washable) glue stick.

Wooden rulers are cheaper than metal, and they tend to not slide around as much as a metal ruler, unless it comes with a rubberized-grip backing.
Plastic rules can be used too, but most of them tend to be too thin.

Oh, forgot to say, before applying the Glue from a Glue Stick, you should probably tape some Wax Paper to your desk first (although, it is pictured). XD

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread [Japan]]

I use a strait edge, and the back-side of a dull knife.


First, place the ruler along the line where ya want a fold,
then back it off a bit,
to compensate for the width of the dull knife's backside.



Next, Position the Knife like so.
Use your free hand to hold the Strait-Edge (Ruler) in place.

Gently pull the knife across the paper, while pressing it a bit against the ruler.
Don't push too hard.
It may take a couple tries, but ya'll get the hang of it, in no time.

Make sure to score the unprinted side, or you'll scrape off ink/toner.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Everdrive PC Engine / Turbografx 16 Flash Card Nearing Release]

I just got mine.



Now I gotta get a TED... 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread [Japan]]

They're the same size as my USA HuCARD Envelopes.
I used 8.5" x 11" Paper, but they'll also fit on A4.
If you have a Color Printer, they'll print in Color.
If you have a Colour Printer, ya ain't a Texan, but that's ok, cause they'll still print out real nice, in Color. XD



How to make em', after ya print em', and cut em' real good:

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / The First 5 games that start with the letter T]

Click on an Image, to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread [Japan]]

I recently made a single template, for a Japanese HuCard Game Envelope, and posted it to the Auction for Bernie's Daughter thread.
I'm not sure how many HuCard Games were released in Japan; last I heard it was somewhere around 300.

Anyway, if any of you wanna tackle making Envelopes for the Japanese Games, and like my Template, here it is:


^Open^.......................................................................................^What it'll look like when Folded Closed^
I pretty much just rearranged some logos, that were made by the guys at TCP, for their DVD-Style Covers, for PCE Games.  

Here are some white (English Alphabet) TG-16 Style letters you could use, as well:

Takin' it to the Hoop is shown as an example, so you can see how the yellow box spacers work, when building a Game Title.
You'll need to change the Yellow to Black, before ya copy and paste the text.
MS Paint has an easy-to-use tool for that...  


The inner dimensions of the Black Box, that surrounds the Game Cover Photo, is 1180 x1180 Pixels.

The top-most part, of an Upper-Case letter, should be 26 pixels away from the Right Edge of the Blackened Game-Name Area.
If you'd rather opt for a more traditional, Japanese Alphabet, that's cool, but I can't help ya there.

If ya'll could post some PCE Game Database Links, it would help anyone interested in doing this.

[Off-Topic / Re: Let's help our pal Bernie - AUCTION IS UP]

If it's not too late, have a nice printer, and wanna do it, you could add these:


Click on an Image, to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

It's been a while since I put something up for auction on eBay, but i think you can't edit the listing, after you get at least one bid. 
Erm.. better late, than never?  :-

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / The last Six S's]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

Only 17 more to go, for a complete set, for all official US Releases.
I've got a block of free time this evening, and will try to get them all finished.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Samurai Ghost, ShockMan, Sidearms, Silent Debuggers, Sinistron, Soldier Blade]

Here's the first half of the S's.



Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

Have you all run out of ink, or toner, yet? 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Power Golf, Psychosis, Raiden, R-Type]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

Up next are the 12 S's.
I'll divide those Envelopes into two sets; 6 Envelopes Per Post.

[Off-Topic / Name That Anime ~ [Warning: Lots of Pictures]]

Anyone can play this game.
Just post a Screenshot or GIF from an Anime, and see who guesses correctly.

Here's one that even I can't identify: 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Order of the Griffon, Ordyne, Pac-Land, Parasol Stars]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Neutopia, Neutopia II, New Adventure Island, Night Creatures, Ninja Spirit]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

Only 37 more to go...

After I do the remaining 37, I'm going to see if I can help out with making more Covers/Inserts for Phase's 8 Disk Digi-Pack Cover Project.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

I posted Envelopes for Legendary Axe 1 & Legendary Axe 1 Alternate, and Magical Chase & Magical Chase Alternate, but that was before I started posting Alphabetically.

Up next are the five N's:
1. Neutopia   
2. Neutopia II   
3. New Adventure Island
4. Night Creatures   
5. Ninja Spirit

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Kieth Courage in Alpha Zones, King of Casino, Klax]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

It took some doing, but I managed to fit the whole 'Keith Courage in Alpha Zones' title on the side area.

These ate neat, great ideas

SOMEBODY has the munchies, I suspect.

CAD guy eh?  TG-16 repro-cases perhaps?  :-

Last I heard, jelloslug is working on making TG16 Replacement Trays. https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13611.105

I remembered, but that thread has been pretty quiet recently.

Ah, I see what you mean.
On a related note, I have some upgrades in mind, for the 8 Disk Poly Cases that Phase is making covers for,
but it's going to be a while before I can announce anything about that, officially.
I need to work out all of the details, first.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread]

CAD guy eh?  TG-16 repro-cases perhaps? 

Last I heard, jelloslug is working on making TG16 Replacement Trays. https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13611.105

I'm currently working on fine-tuning my NES Game Case Designs.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=10153.msg108683#msg108683

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf, Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu, J.J. & Jeff]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

Looking at the end of Jack's Golf Club, makes me think there's an OBEY joke in there, somewhere...

I gotta get up early again, tomorrow (gotta meet with the CAD Guy).
I should have enough time just before, or just after, the meeting, to finish off the K's.
1. Keith Courage in Alpha Zones
2. King Of Casino
3. Klax

After work, I'll start in on the L's and M's. 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread]

Hahaha... No spare time mr. onion! Sorry for my no post... I will tomorrow ((blush))

That's cool.
Life has a funny way of making us do what must be done, instead of what we'd like to do.  

I added Alternate Versions to the following Envelope Posts, on Pages 1, 2, and 3, of this thread.
Aero Blasters, Air Zonk, Alien Crush, Andre Panza Kick Boxing, Ballistix, Bomberman.
If you see any Identical Envelope Images, within the same Post, Reload that page. ~_^

Gonna grab some dinner, then resume working on:
1. Jack Nicklaus' Turbo Golf
2. Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
3. J.J. & Jeff
4. Keith Courage in Alpha Zones
5. King Of Casino
6. Klax

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Galaga '90, Ghost Manor, Gunboat, Hit The Ice, Impossamole]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

Next up, are Six more titles:
1. Jack Nicklaus' Turbo Golf
2. Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
3. J.J. & Jeff
4. Keith Courage in Alpha Zones
5. King Of Casino
6. Klax

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Falcon, Fantasy Zone, and Final Lap Twin]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

There's only three G's, one H, and one I, so I'm going to post them as a set of 5 Envelopes, in my next post. After I scarf down some dinner.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / The Last Five D's]

You're Welcome.
You should also thank galam for this.
He encouraged me to share my Legendary Axe cover, and that's what kicked-off this project. 


Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

I was really tired last night, and almost skipped Disney's Darkwing Duck.
Also, I'm not sure if the word Disney is suppose to be on the spine, or not.

If I skip any US Games, or get the Border Coloring wrong for any title, be sure to let me know.
I'm going by this list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TurboGrafx-16_games
Since it's Wikipedia, there could be missing, or incorrect data.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / The First Five D's]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

That's it for tonight.
Gotta get up early tomorrow.
I'll resume this project later today, or tomorrow. 

Had a couple of people ask me if I'd re-do a few of the early ones, making alt versions with BoxArt, like these, instead of the Fan Art.
I will, but I wanna finish the rest of the Envelopes, before I start in on that.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / China Warrior, Cratermaze, and Cyber-Core]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

That covers the seven C's! (no pun intended) 
Now, on to the ten D's.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / The First Four C's]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread]

The Envelopes are a tiny bit bigger than a HuCARD Sleeve.
There's more size comparisons, and close up photos, on the first page of this thread. ;)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Boxyboy & Bravoman]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

Aaaand, that's all of the USA games that start with A and B. 

Eighteen Down, 76 to go... 

I'll pick this up again, after a power nap.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Bonk Trifecta]

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

Once I do Boxyboy and Bravoman, it's on to the C's. 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Bloody Wolf, Bomberman, Bomberman (Alternate) and Bomberman 93]

I'm trying something a little different this time; cropping the Flaps off of their Thumbnails.
The Larger Versions still have flaps.


Click the Images to download their Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

>> If the two Bomberman Envelopes look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

Edited To Add Bomberman 93'

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Blazing Lazers]

Click the Image to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Battle Royale]

Click the Image to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Ballistix & Ballistix Alternate]

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

>> If they look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Andre Panza Kick Boxing & Andre Panza Kick Boxing Alternate]

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

>> If they look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Alien Crush & Alien Crush Alternate]

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

>> If they look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

Alien Crush FanArt by Mister Raroo
http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2009/05/love_stung_my_affair_with_huds.php

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Air Zonk & Air Zonk Alternate]

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

>> If they look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

The Lightning Sunglasses Logo is based on Sparky's awesome Air Zonk Halloween Mask!
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=10326.0

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Aero Blasters & Aero Blasters Alternate]

I'm looking forward to Sparky's version of the Envelopes.

In the meantime, I'll start making Envelopes for all of the US Games.
I'm going to go alphabetically.

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

>> If they look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

I'm going to make a website for these, once we start making a bunch.