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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: This community rocks, thank you so much...]

I was literally unaware of this until today, it's nice to see people pull together to help on of their own out...

Same here.

Every time humanity gives me a reason to loathe our species (people with 37 items in the express lane), it gives me another one to feel good about being a part of it.

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

Couldn't help notice the PCE-LT in the related items tab. I'm not familiar with the LT's value, but seeing as how a seller is asking close to $1,000 for it, I'm assuming it might be lower?

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

I wish I was wealthy enough to spend money on a scrap of paper that clearly shows someone else spent money.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What makes Bonk good?]

One thing I really did like about the first compared to the sequels is that the first had an actual story to it in-game. It was very basic but it was there, and it made the experience much more interesting. Its absence in 2 and 3 made it feel less like you were on an important mission and more like you were just killing for sport with no real objective.

As big a fan of Bonk as I am, I keep neglecting to make that same point. Adventure does do a much better job of conveying a storyline as the gameplay continues. Defeating Punchy Pedro, Gladdis, and the other bosses reveals that they were manipulated by King Drool via magical eggshell helmets. After beating T.Ractorhead, seeing Pseudo-Za revert back to Princess Za was a real treat, as was the ending where all the characters you freed from mind-control return to their home on Moonland. It all wrapped up so nicely. Nothing in Revenge comes close to providing that sense of completion.

Ultimately, Bonk is loved because it's Bonk. While the "normal" kids were chasing hallucinogenic mushrooms and being distracted by shiny gold rings, we were headbanging dinosaurs and ripping into prehistoric steak.

Absolutely. Between all three 16-bit mascots, Bonk's consumption of a giant brontosaurus drumstick was by far my favorite invincibility power up. Starman Mario was good, and Super Sonic was pretty cool, but Bonk eating the flesh of giant Paleolithic beasts and having smoke erupt from the inside of his skull before leaving stiches on his scalp is a masterclass in gaming greatness.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What makes Bonk good?]

I don't think Bonk is a good game.

So tell me, where do you live? More importantly, what time do you get home and when do you usually go to sleep? 

Anyway, for me, it's all about the presentation. The first time I played Bonk's Adventure was when friend of mine got a TG-16 for his birthday. Now, me and my brother got a SNES and a Genesis on Christmas about a month earlier, so I'd had my fill of Sonic and Mario by then.

Yeah, Adventure was new for me, but it had all the right ingredients. The titular character was a little primitive guy with a huge noggin, used for bashing his enemies into submission. He also climbed cliffs with his teeth, and got a kickass power-up after eating pieces of meat. Add to this, an amusing story, great characters, memorable enemies, simplistic controls, colorful/cartoony visuals, plus a soundtrack that I've always loved, and I'm a very happy camper.

Bonk's Revenge was even better. Granted, the controls took a bit of a downgrade from Adventure but it improved on everything else IMO. Revenge was even more colorful, with more definitive visuals and a much more diverse selection of stages, enemies, and health/point items. The soundtrack was expanded with newer selections while retaining ones from the previous game. That tune from the snowfields remains as one of my very favorites in all the gaming I've ever done. Revenge was damn near perfection AFAIWC.

Alrighty... Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure. (sighs uncomfortably) Very early in Big Adventure I noticed things were significantly less done than they were in Revenge. Yes, there were colors, new enemies and the like, but they all looked so flat. If I may, I'd like to re-use my beverage analogy from a prior thread. Adventure and Revenge are two tall glasses of a sweet, colorful, fruity, and refreshing beverage on ice. Big Adventure is the same but the ice has melted, causing the color and sweetness to dissipate among the oversaturation. Big Adventure was essentially watered-down. Now I did like the two-player coop, and the growth candy gimmick was neat for awhile, but all in all I claim Bonk 3 as the weakest in the series WRT console titles.

Super Bonk 1 and 2 were great rebounds on the SNES. They brought back everything I loved from the first two Bonk games, plus added some more transformations, power-ups, music tracks, and bonus stages. I wish Super Bonk 2 had an NA release in English; that game was great!

So, I get that Bonk might not be your cup of tea for some reason. It's okay, we all love/hate a game that the rest of the gaming community hates/loves.

Game I love that everyone hates: Shaq-Fu (I have SO much fun with this game! Kickass music too!)

Game I hate that everyone loves: Super Mario 64 (sorry, but I like my Mario games in 2D)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Epic eBay Snipe: Lord of Thunder under $5!]

I love Dr. Thunder. In fact, I love off-brands and their silly names. Harris Teeter has a Fruity Pebbles knock-off called Fruit Rocks. It's just as tasty and geologically labeled as Fred Flintstone's cereal.

Awesome score on the Lord of Thunder! I assume the soundtrack is in musical notations at the bottom of each page.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Ever wonder what the inside of a hucard looks like?]

My copy of Jackie Chan is dead.

My condolences. To honor your loss, I have elected to watch 'Rush Hour' and 'Drunken Master' on my day off.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Ever wonder what the inside of a hucard looks like?]

(eagerly enters thread out of curiosity)

(sees Cadash)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Official Pioneer LaserActive Player thread-]

I don't know, I kinda like the plain packaging.  It keeps the half science teacher / half 70s porn actor a secret until it's too late to decide you shouldn't watch it.

Post of the week. 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Hey Everyone !! lOL Just Recently Scored On This Giant POS !!!]

Goddamn... That thing is HUGE. Be that as it may, treat her real nice, my good man. She may be big, and been expensive in her day, but she's the kinda' console who presently demands good, wholesome loving fit for--

PiPP!N: Hey, I was expensive too!

Nobody was talking to you! Now go back to the storage shed and get in your fuckin' box next to the mattresses and laundry hampers!

Where was I? Oh yeah... consoles need love, y'know what I'm saying?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Sweet TG16 lot I found in the wild]

That is an excellent find. Congrats, man!

The Turbo-Grafx box alone takes me back to the good ole' days. I remember walking through Kay Bee toys and seeing all three 16-bit consoles in the glass case. The TG section wasn't nearly as prominent as Sega's and Nintendo's was, but it had a little nook carved out at the tail-end of the case. As usual, boxed consoles were placed at the bottom; there were four TG-16's compared to the dozen or so SNESs and Gennys.

Oh, if I could do the late 80's/early 90's all over again...

[PC-FX Discussion / Re: Saturn vs PC FX; Which was the better 2D machine?]

Also, this is a pretty nice example of the PC FX graphics wise.

You might want to watch this video instead ...

That shit is utterly amazing. I admit I've never heard of Choujin Heiki Zeroigar before this thread, but it's hitting on all the right notes for me.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Have Some Hudson Tunes... On Me -CLOSED-]

Very cool of you to offer this up!

No prob.  I was having a good week.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: 25 Years Later... King Me]

I never could get into this game, but I absolutely love your passion for it.

Thanks, I appreciate it. 

I can't prove it, but I'm fairly certain the periods of anxiety and utter heartbreak I experienced with King of Casino in the Championship Round shaved off about 7 months of my life. Nothing serves up a hearty "Fuck you," like being up $2.7M in the closing set of a crucial round, only have one of your competitors hit four of a kind on a $65K bet for a 400-1 payout. Just by typing this and mentally reliving it, I died a little more just now.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: 25 Years Later... King Me]

I'm pissed. Lost your auction because is was on the shitter when it ended. Usually I have my phone in there. Sad!

If you decide to get rid of the ironing board, please hmu. Perhaps we can strike a deal off eBay?

You know what sucks about ironing boards? If you don't put them away after you've used them, you start placing shit on them. I ironed a shirt and some pants but didn't put the board up, now I have a roll of Scotch tape, an empty shipping box, some paystubs, and a can of Hot Shot sitting on it. I should probably put it up before it becomes a shelf.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: 25 Years Later... King Me]

Nice!  I played this endlessly back in the day, but certainly never got that far!  All my friends used to ask me why i owned a "boring" casino game...  Hey, i thought it was fun and addictive!    Congrats!

Thanks. It is fun and addictive. 

There was a quote from the movie 'Casino' about a high-roller who places a small bet and wins, buts sees his winnings as a loss because he didn't bet big.

That was me at the blackjack table; I had an up card of 6H so I bet a paltry $5 (I had $1.5M). My hole card was a QC and took a hit. I expected to bust, but I got 5D for 21 and won a whopping $10 (just over four gallons of gas). 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Your best hero..]

Keith Courage as mech.

That robot is damn near unstobable (unless you have to jump and can't see that you are about to land on spike or water).

lol I always hated that!

"Oh, what's down here?"
(dies)
"Fuck!"

Other than that, not even a Soviet-era nuke could dent Keith's mech.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Your best hero..]

I'll go with Ripple. Being able to fly and shoot makes her very useful in a number of instances. Plus she's the apprentice of a powerful witch, so there's a decent amount of magic she may understand. Throw in Topsy and Turvy, and we've got ourselves a solid heroine.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Have Some Hudson Tunes... On Me]

ME!

Sure. PM me your mailing address and I'll send it on its way.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Have Some Hudson Tunes... On Me -CLOSED-]

I've had a pretty damn good week. I beat finally beat King of Casino, I returned to my second job (seasonal), I had the week off from my first job, I've been sleeping a lot better, the temperature has been hovering around my preferred comfort zone (50-55 degrees and sunny), the Persian speedwell in the yard is starting to bloom, and I just had a great lunch that took me back to my college years.

I came across my copy 1994 Hudson Soft Complete Music Works CD II.
https://musicbrainz.org/release/85c75abe-c401-4744-809f-6891be4c9f15 

I bought it awhile ago and listened to it a few times (some really good tracks on it!), but it's just taking up space and there are other game OSTs that I listen to a lot more. So, I'm offering it up completely free to the first person who posts that they want it before 3:30pm EST (the time at which I'm leaving to ship a couple of other things as well).

Congrats, Dicer. 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: 25 Years Later... King Me]

That is awesome!
Now I need to go home and play it. I've always liked the game, but never got that deep into it.

Thanks. 

Yeah, give it another go. Just seeing the money total increase was the motivation to carry me to $10M. Then the game threw four CPU opponents at me, all of whom treated me to that hugely depressing avatar you have. Seriously, that image scarred a piece of my mental well-being.

King of Casino is a very good and challenging game in its simplicity. Vegas Stakes on the SNES seems to have directly lifted a few things from King of Casino.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: 25 Years Later... King Me]

Awesome!

Thanks!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: 25 Years Later... King Me]

Mad props on reaching this goal...

Congratulations on reaching your goal!

Nice!  Some day, I'd like to beat just the regular game.

I really appreciate it guys. This quaint, unassuming casino game was an absolute beast! I've tried to complete the Championship Round again a few times since and I think the croupiers and blackjack dealers hate me now. It's okay though; the redhead and blonde receptionists with the Southern accents in the Strawberry Casino lobby still love me. 

Very cool!  Do you by chance have a screen cap of this accomplishment for this thread?

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=20326.390

-EDIT- After a dozen more failed attempts, I realized something and decided to try a VERY RISKY strategy that miraculously paid off. If any CPU opponent gets a large payout in poker, the whole thing crumbles. Luckily (this time), they never got poker payouts big enough to threaten the scheme (although one came excruciatingly close).  Here are some better looking pics of my second triumph over the other 4 CPU opponents.

-The five casinos where I won my five rounds. Some of my favorite fruit in there. 


-The screen where the game crowns the 'King of Casino'.


-Game developer, Victor Musical Industries, Inc. at the end of the credit roll.


-One final affirmation from the game. It felt even MORE deserved this time.


Oh, just in case anyone wants to get the $10 million without doing any of the work, here's a code for $9.999M:
EYOY UZSZ GYPA JEHW

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / 25 Years Later... King Me]

It was my sophomore year in high school when I first played King of Casino. It was fun, but I was a youngster. I wanted games where I could shoot up the screen, pull off roundhouse kicks, or run through stages collecting coins or rings. I allowed King of Casino to escape me. Ah, the impetuousness of youth. 

It was a couple years ago, that I reunited with King of Casino and had a much deeper respect for the kind of game it is (thanks in part to these forums). Just this morning, 25 years after first popping it into my Turbo-Grafx 16 and two years after reacquiring it, I finished King of Casino to completion. 

Reaching $10 million is the easy part; the Championship Round after hitting $10M is where the real challenge lies. Repeatedly stacking your chips on '0' and '00' at the roulette table won't work here since each casino game is played in sets of three (six for slots) against four CPU opponents at each casino. I am in no way exaggerating when I say the Championship Round in King of Casino is one of the hardest challenges I've faced on any game I ever played. And after what seemed like endless attempts, I won by the skin of my teeth in a play off with CPU #4 ($11,000 to $9,000).

I have so much newfound respect and admiration for King of Casino. The money wasn't real, but dammit, the competition was! 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Worst US Turbografx CD Game]

I didn't vote because I haven't played very many CD games. The "worst" I played on the list was Bonk 3, and that's only because it falls so far behind 1 and 2 that it's such a letdown.  It's still a decent platformer featuring our beloved caveman, Bonk, but anything coming after 'Revenge' had better be damn good.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Top 10 Turbo Games]

In no particular order:

Legendary Axe- Still legendary

Bonk's Revenge- That's how a sequel is done
 
Air Zonk- Bonk + scrolling shooter = fun!

Lords of Thunder- 'Nuff said.

Bonk's Adventure- Start of something good

Bomberman- Fun with explosives

Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu- 真棒!

Cadash- Priestess for the win

Gate of Thunder- That intro tho

King of Casino- I enjoy the payout

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Bonks Adventure,Legendary Axe,Dungeon Explorer,Neutopia,KeithCourage BOUNTY]

I have the Bonk's Adventure. Shoot me a PM if you're still interested.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FREE GAME: Fighting Street]

Also of note was Birdie's appearance.

This...



suddenly turned to this.



That's one helluva sickness, Birdie!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: My Boxed Duo Tap FS? No. FT? No. For Nostalgia? Sure!]

Well, sad to say I didn't find it....but I tried my best with me being over in Romania for a little bit. Maybe when I get back stateside I can do some hardcore research but he is what I got. This is a copy and paste from my email (I added "friend" and the last part to really drive home the email" hope it's ok....



May 12, 2015


Dear Lucas,

Thank you for taking the time to contact Nestlé® Nesquik® strawberry regarding viewing an old commercials from the 90s. We welcome questions and comments from loyal consumers such as yourself and appreciate this opportunity to assist you.

We do apologize for the inconvenience.  We do not have copies (history) of older advertisements (commercials/photos/labels).

At Nestlé, we are dedicated to you and your family throughout every phase of your lives. Your feedback is valuable to us, as it helps us to improve our products and services.

We appreciate your interest in our products and hope you will visit our website often for the latest information on our products and promotions.

Sincerely,
Beverly Watson
Consumer Response Representative

Ref:26504968

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Hello,
I am writing to seek help as a friend has challenged me to find a beloved strawberry quik land TV spot from the early 90s. The original is on YouTube but the strawberry version is not and would ask if it possible to view it anywhere. I do not want to post it on any site such as YouTube just to win a small quest by a friend to relive a long ago memory.  Thanks and just so you know he supports you almost every day with a glass....

I appreciate the effort, man. I really do.    I did the same thing as well, so I'm familiar with Nestle's business-like reply lol.

I emailed Nestle once asking them to bring back the Alpine White candy bar.... no luck   Dat white chocolate and almond tho...

I remember calling Hostess and asking them to bring back Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pies. When they said that the license to use TMNT had run out, I immediately suggested just making a vanilla pudding pie without them. I didn't eat the damn things cause of some turtles, I ate them b/c they were fucking GOOD.

Well, I guess I need to get a VCR and go through my old taped cartoons from childhood, maybe I can dig it up.. what are the chances lol. I remember the ad, so maybe it is on one of the tapes. Ninja Turtle cartoon show, here I come.

That's pretty much what I thought it would come down to.

[Off-Topic / Re: Mathius (Matt & Ash) accident fundraiser]

Get better soon. We're pulling fer ya'. 

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: My Boxed Duo Tap FS? No. FT? No. For Nostalgia? Sure!]

This isn't the advert you're looking for
But
I WANTS A DUO TAP

Oh man, that was great! Remember that segment on Sesame Street with the song that counted up to the number 12? That's the vibe I'm getting from that one. 

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: My Boxed Duo Tap FS? No. FT? No. For Nostalgia? Sure!]

This is the closest I've found for strawberry Quik in a commercial. Good luck with your search!

Edit: Oops:

Thanks for the attempt my good man! Ah yes, nice tall glasses of sugar flavored milk... Good times. lol

[Off-Topic / Re: What do you depise AT THIS MOMENT, literally....]

I feel like you must not be married.

No kids either. Its pretty damn sweet.

I don't have any kids, either.  But at my age, I can't imagine not being married.  I'm too old to be out on the dating scene.  I got lucky and met my wife when we were in college, though...

Seriously, I'm happy for you, bro. I'm 38 ATM and marriage just seems like such a HUGE deal to me. Maybe I'm over-thinking the steps that are involved. Selling my condo. Moving in with her. The wedding. The honeymoon. House shopping with my GF. Am I over-thinking the whole thing? Married guys help me out here. lol

People who put a make offer button on ebay and then refuse reasonable offers.

Guy had an uncommon Japanese naval history book I wanted. It normally goes for about $75. His Ebay page lists the bidding price at $95. The auction winds down to about a day and some change. I offer $80. He rejects it. Auctions ends with me having no book, and him having no money. Grrrr.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: My Boxed Duo Tap FS? No. FT? No. For Nostalgia? Sure!]

I'd love to buy your Duo Tap, been wanting one for a while now (plus at least 1 extra controller).  However, I can't help you with the Strawberry Quik ad.  I *can* tell you a funny story about Strawberry Quik.

When I was 11 or so, I stayed at my cousin's house overnight.  We had Strawberry Quik for breakfast and went riding bikes.  I had to ride my older cousin's bike since I didn't have my own.  I had a hard time riding it since it was too big for me, lost control and fell over the handlebars.  Hit my head on the street and had a concussion.

My aunt called my mom who rushed over and took me to the hospital.  All the while I'm throwing up Strawberry Quik everywhere.  I only barely remember any of this, but my mom later reminded me that she was covered in pink Strawberry Quik puke and had to ride in the hospital elevator with other people who stood as far away from her as someone can when stuck in an elevator.  Yuk!

That was the last time I ever drank Strawberry Quik.  I'm glad your memories of it are a bit nicer than mine!

I've puked up a lot of good stuff, and it didn't keep me from eating it. I remember seeing a bologna and cheese sandwich with a glass of Sharkleberry Fin Kool-Aid twice in one day. The first time was fine since I was eating it. The second time was on my Etonic sneakers after partial digestion. Getting it off the shoe laces was a challenge.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / My Boxed Duo Tap FS? No. FT? No. For Nostalgia? Sure!]

I've had my boxed Duo Tap for awhile in hopes that I would one day run into someone who I could play Turbo games with. So far, I've run into countless people who eagerly play Candy Crush and Farm Heroes (the happy, little sun is just TOO cute).


Dawwwww..... 

At any rate, I've come to the conclusion that my Duo Tap would be better in capable hands; hands that are attached to the bodies of people who have friends that would play PCE/Turbo Duo games with them. But instead of initially selling it here, I was hoping to offer it as an incentive to help me locate something.

I loved Nestle Quik growing up; hell, I still drink NesQuik to this day. I wish it still came in those metal containers with the lid you had to pry open with a spoon handle. I drank the chocolate and strawberry Quik with equal consistency because they not only tasted so good, but because Nestlé's marketing team put some pretty effective TV ads.

This is the 'Quik Land' commercial for Chocolate Quik.

As a kid, chocolate 'Quik Land' would be several degrees of sweet, sugary kickass. As an adult, floating around in brown milk would just raise questions.

Now for the 'Quik Land' commercial for Strawberry Quik...

...

And there lies the predicament I'm in; I simply can't find it. I know the Strawberry Quik Land ad exists because it came on regularly alongside the Chocolate version. I remember seeing it quite frequently during commercial breaks for Eureeka's Castle.


Gosh, I fuckin' miss old Nickelodeon.

Brass tacks; you help me find Strawberry Quik Land's ad, you get a boxed Duo Tap in the mail. ***The only money you pay is for the shipping.*** Simple.


Quid pro quo. Yes or No?   

[Off-Topic / How Did They NOT Get an Oscar?]

Have you ever been so thoroughly impressed with an actor/actress/director/musician's performance in a film that you were a little peeved when you found out that they didn't get an Academy award, or even a nomination? Sure, there are plenty of other people who did work worthy of an Oscar, but damnit, YOUR guy (or gal) should've got it that time!

One performance I'll never forget was Will Smith's portrayal as Chris Gardner in 'Pursuit of Happyness'. I mean, Smith nailed that one. I actually forgave him for 'Wild Wild West' after I watched him in POH. Oscar? No, but I'm not too miffed about it since Forrest Whitaker got it for an excellent performance in 'Last King of Scotland' that same year. I'd really hoped Smith would win, but I admit Whitaker was a fine choice.

Got any remarkable performances you've witnessed that came up empty on the Oscars?

[Off-Topic / Re: What do you depise AT THIS MOMENT, literally....]

I feel like you must not be married.

No kids either. Its pretty damn sweet.

[Off-Topic / Re: What do you depise AT THIS MOMENT, literally....]

I hate when people see your downtime as a challenge to get you up and going.

When I say,

"I'm not doing anything this weekend,"

that's not a fucking request for someone to try and get me to do something. Granted, if I'm invited to something I would probably enjoy, I'll politely decline the invite and that'll be the end of it. But if I'm offered a chance to pluck swollen ticks off of livestock, I'll issue a firm rejection followed by an assault on the offender's throat with the chiseled end of a rusty crowbar. And that's usually the end of it as well. But sometimes, I'm rebutted with,

"You said you weren't doing anything."

That's the whole fucking POINT. I don't want to do anything. Monday through Friday, for me, is spent doing things, many things, a lot of which I don't want to do but have to. The weekend is quite commonly the only bastion where I have the opportunity of being free of obligations. When I wake up on Saturday and Sunday, there are times where I want an itinerary as empty as a police precinct in Detroit. If 'nothing' is on my to-do list, then damn it, consider that list complete. I don't care if I'm asked to help drag disintegrating corpses from a swamp in mid July, or attend a party where I'd be able to squirt whipped cream on the smooth, supple perineums of high class strippers. When I say, "I'm not doing anything," I'm NOT doing anything.

As for the party with the strippers... yeah, I'd make time for that.

[Off-Topic / Breakfast AFTER Breakfast]

"Breakfast served all day"

I love when restaurants have that line on the front of their menus or displayed just above the business hours on the front door. Its such a happiness builder.

I mean, it's nothing for me to scarf down some bacon and eggs at 4 in the afternoon, then later that night polish off a Belgian waffle. But I realize that many people have time-sensitive tastes, and once 11a.m. rolls around, breakfast for them is a fad that just passed. Biscuits and sausage patties had better damn well be morphed in to sesame seed buns and ground beef when they walk into the dining establishment. And hashbrowns must be replaced with French fries. I don't hold a thing against these folks. Some people like breakfast anytime, and others like it provided they wake up in time to get it.

What's your preference?


Its gotta be 6 P.M. somewhere.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Champions Forever Box Variant?]

Ditto on the remarkable find.

BTW, this thread reminded me of the time me and friend met Joe Frazier about 15 or so years back at a fundraiser. He was really cool and down to earth. And just before we left, my friend asked, "Which hand did you use to put Ali on his ass?" Joe smiled, held up his left fist and starting nodding. It was great!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: POLL Sexiness of PAL GRAFX]

I partially agree with toymachine; the Mark III looks like it should be sitting on a cart next to an ICU bed, on which an elderly patient refuses to finish the scrambled eggs and toast from the cafeteria. Yet, I don't find it ugly, but rather interesting.

No love for the top loader? Hehe. Oh well, one man's trash...

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: POLL Sexiness of PAL GRAFX]

Genesis 1 is an ugly wart. It looks like a kid's toy, but an ugly toy. I feel it is one of the goofiest-looking designs, ever—I'll give it that  (the SuperGrafx is goofy, too).

Up to the 16bit generation, consoles weren't hitting on much in the looks department (save the remodeled NES). The Genny1 was pretty damn sweet upon arrival.

To each their own.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: POLL Sexiness of PAL GRAFX]

Genny1 does appear a tad crowded, but of the three initial 16-bit machines, I think it's the best-looking of the lot. Genny2 was a nice makeover, and the charmingly compact Genny3 was brilliant. The greatness that is the Sega CDX not only beats the other Sega CD variants IMO, but I rate it higher than a number of other gaming machines. 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: POLL Sexiness of PAL GRAFX]

I must admit that shade of gray is nice as it highlights the shape and casing mold of the console better than solid black, but I feel the TG (PAL or NTSC) overall was unfortunately devoid of any physical features.

To me, the SNES and Genny looked better.

Ninty's console wasn't winning any beauty contests IMO, but the power/reset buttons and the eject lever were nifty constructs on an otherwise physically dull machine. The white/gray scheme with indigo buttons is a very welcome selection.

The Genny was pretty sexy with its dome-like cart slot (complete with logo), headphone jack and audio slider. The shiny black finish is boss; angles and curves can be accentuated as light reflects off the console.

The TG-16 just didn't have a visual feature to remember other than the huey slot (and that looked like it was missing something). And the black finish didn't shine like the Genny's either.

That said, NEC would eventually produce the best-looking console of the 16-bit generation (and one of the best looking consoles ever).


*sighs in rapt admiration*

As much as I adore the cute, little wonder that is the Genesis 3, the PCE Duo R/X is just all orders of aesthetic sexiness. I favor the RX in particular since that lovely combination of snow-white and delicately pale lavender graciously extends to the 6 button d-pad.

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

I was just going to mention the GB Bonk. While I can't speak for the NES Bonk, the GB version has nice visuals and control but the game just doesn't click with me. Kinda like Bonk 3. Just play Adventure and Revenge over and over. They never get old.

I agree. Adventure and Revenge (and even Super Bonk on the SNES/SFC) are the titles to play.

As a long time owner and player of the game, I can speak for the NES Bonk. And the TG/PCE versions are superior in every aspect IMO. The NES version is a decent play, but compared to the 16-bit offerings, it's far short on quality.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: "TurboGrafx-16 at 25: Remembering the Little PC Engine That Could"]

I enjoyed the article, but groaned every time the author went out of his way to emphasize that the PCE was not a "true 16-bit" system and that it "doesn't hold a candle" technologically to other 16-bit consoles.

That bothered me as well. The article was a good read, but damn it to hell, those bits just rubbed me wrong entirely.

When old gamers wax rhapsodic about the 16-bit console wars, they're really talking about the conflict between Nintendo's Super NES and the Sega Genesis. ... If Hudson and NEC's TurboGrafx-16 enters these console war conversations at all, it's strictly to serve as a footnote or distraction.

(shouts unintelligibly @ the Genny and SNES on the shelf)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: PC Engine Shuttle]

I've seen Shuttles for sale on eBay for at least fifteen years straight.

I saw a loose one on eBay at a reasonable price, so I bought it

I never could find one CIB for a decent price when I looked for them. I was (and still am) big on consoles CIB. What would be a good price for one? I've seen the JPN seller prices, and the shipping is quite considerable.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: PCE shuttle on ebay]

And I've been thinking about a Shuttle lately. Hmm...

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / PC Engine Shuttle]

I have been obsessed with the Shuttle lately (again). I've owned a Core Grafx II for quite some time now, but originally it was my intention to get a Shuttle first. One never surfaced for me so I ended up with my CG2, but the desire still manifests itself. For you Shuttle owners, when did you get your Shuttle and how was the availability at the time?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: First new TG-16 game in 20 years sells out in one day...]

I'm just glad to see another TG release has occurred after so many years. Oh, and good job on the girlfriend catch. The last one I reeled in was an angry old broad with attachment issues.