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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: How much of the Japanese market did the PC Engine control]

So according to that chart sales of both turbo chips and CD-ROM's were better as the system was around longer so why does it suddenly stop.

Also it doesnt seem like the Mega Drive and the PC Engine were that far apart....yes CD unit sales were a lot more for the PC Engine but still....if Sega had 15% of the market at its best than NEC might have had 18% and these are of course not actual numbers but still

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / How much of the Japanese market did the PC Engine control]

At its most popular of course. As far as the Japanese market goes a lot of publications always talk about how Nintendo had such a strong hold on the market that it was almost the only choice after a while and how the Mega Drive for example had such a small percentage of that market. Well its been stated that the Sega Mega Drive had around a 15% of the market and while that certainly isnt good it certainly isnt horrible either. A lot better than the TurboGrafx 16 or even the Sega Saturn had in the NA market. So with the Mega Drive 15% and the PC Engine much better maybe 25% how much control did Nintendo really have

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Complete PC engine Briefcase setups for sale. Plus Some DUOs :)]

Was negotiating a deal for a unit for a little bit and we finally agreed on a kind of package deal.

Well I received my unit and it works great thanks a lot

Also would like to mention that when I got to the box it was soaked because it happened to be raining and the box was nearly falling apart. However because of the great packaging everything was fine thanks again

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Wanting to buy the following games]

Twin Bee
Parodius
Cotton
Star Parodius
Spriggan
Star Parodius
Salamander
L-Dis

doesnt matter if its complete or not however I would prefer if the CD games at least had a case and manual thanks

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: So which PC Engine/CD games can the community recommend]

I remember reading about that game in an old issue of EGM except it was a Playstation game not a TurboGrafx game so im assuming its a series but yeah....no thanks haha

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / So which PC Engine/CD games can the community recommend]

Yes I know that their are many lists of best games all over but I was looking for a more personal opinion. As most gamers are going to have differing opinions on games what PC Engine (turbo chip) and CD games are good first starts or must haves? They can be any genre really just if possible english speaker friendly lol

Oh and since the PC Engine CD can also play American CD's how about the best of that library as well

P.S.
A little background....so Ive had a TurboGrafx 16 for a while and enjoy it very much....however I can only enjoy American turbo chip games but since I should be getting a PC Engine with the CD add on that greatly opens up many options as far as games

[Feedback / Re: How to see sent private messages]

ok that must be the problem then because under sent items no messages are on that page thanks though

[Feedback / How to see sent private messages]

Dont know why I cant figure this out....all Im trying to do is see the private messages that I sent

[Off-Topic / Re: Collecting: Waiting or Buying]

Perhaps I should have been more clear when I said debt I meant that I bought a copy pf Panzer Dragoon Saga because for one I wanted it and I figured a game like that will just continue to go up in price. Thats all the "debt" if that could even be considered that

[Off-Topic / Collecting: Waiting or Buying]

Personally I buy things on impulse it seems. I see something that I want....its a good deal and I might not come across another one for the same price so I buy it. Thats my problem even though I have already mounted a few hundred dollars worth of debt because of the exact same scenario I continue to buy. I think maybe they wont be around later on or maybe the price will go way up later on and I continue to pile myself in debt. I mean not thousands of dollars or anything but enough so that buying more stuff to add to the pile doesnt let me pay off what I already have to. So I recently finally decided to back out of a deal for something that I wanted. Im not happy about it but I was responsible on this one and decided I had to pay off those Saturn games that are just sitting on the shelf. That leads me to the question. Do people prefer to just wait and wait for a good deal then buy or do people just buy regardless of the situation. More of a buy it now mentality I guess. I dont know I seem to think that "oh this item will never be on sale again" and then I buy even though its not right

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Complete PC engine Briefcase setups for sale.]

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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What are some of the must have PC Engine games]

The thing is no CD games first and also im looking for Japanese PC Engine games so if there was an American release of the game then there is no need to list it

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / What are some of the must have PC Engine games]

Been thinking of buying a PC Engine since many more games were released on it then what was brought over for the TurboGrafx 16. Im trying to see what are the must haves for the console on turbo chip only not CD. I have a TurboGrafx 16 already and was thinking of adding a PC Engine to the collection. Prices for the system dont seem to be too expensive but maybe i havent done enough searching thanks

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Was it nostalgia or curiousity]

How did the everyone first try out the TurboGrafx 16 and then decide to buy it and really get into it. For me personally it isnt nostalgia at all. While I do like 16 bit graphics I never had this console back in the day and didnt even know about it at all. I had a Sega Genesis and later got a Nintendo 64 along with other consoles that I bought myself. I was just curious about this one and decided to buy it and really like it a lot. While I dont own the CD attachment Im happy with the regular console

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Another find at the game store how is this game]

The game might have been like $120 and also I'm going to post a post from another thread here since its getting no replies there On another note I completely forgot I have Super Bonk for the SNES sealed in the box that I got directly from Hudson Soft not too long ago they had some extras and I got it for free

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Another find at the game store how is this game]

The game I am talking about is Super Star Soldier and was curious how is it compared to say Blazing Lazers both for the TurboGrafx 16 the copy that was at the store was behind the showcase so I didnt get to see it close up but it even had the big box the games came in. The game was kinda pricey so I didnt pick it up figure ask a little bit

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Bonk 3 Bonks Big Adventure]

Going to kinda respond to a few posts all in one firstly I was already aware that the game was more towards the rare side and wanted to buy one of the Bonk games. Since that was the only one they had at the store I bought it. I am a gamer first and a collector second and $100 is not that much for a game in my opinion so I bought it and no I am not looking to put it for sale and get rid of it. On another note I completely forgot I have Super Bonk for the SNES sealed in the box that I got directly from Hudson Soft not too long ago they had some extras and I got it for free

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Bonk 3 Bonks Big Adventure]

ok

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Bonk 3 Bonks Big Adventure]

Yeah to be honest after I bought the game and looked at ebay for a general idea for prices I actually had trouble finding the game at all. A few Japanese versions and an American version (CD version) later I still found myself asking questions. I saw 1 or 2 copies for like outrageous prices which I didn't think were true ($300-$400) for complete copies. But yeah I'm just glad I picked it up especially the hardest Bonk game to get. I got the TurboGrafx 16 a few months ago after being interested in the console and also wanting an NES type system. What I mean is an older system that I could just plug in and play and have tons of cheap and random games for. I know the library of the TG16 is not even comparable to the NES or even the Sega Master System but still if the explanation makes sense thats the kind of console I wanted to add to my collection (Still have my Sega Genesis and already have an SNES which is very RPG heavy as far as the collection of games I have but I wanted something I could just buy arcade games and platformers and the like.) I'm not going to get the CD attachment and if I do it will be much later on as I'm currently focused on collecting for the Sega Saturn. Anyway aside from Bonk 3 I did manage to get a nice little collection started.

Bonk 3 Bonks Big Adventure
Ninja Spirit
Bomberman
Dungeon Explorer
J.J. & Jeff
Blazing Lazers
Keith Courage in Alpha Zones
Fantasy Zone

I think that's it but most of them are complete except Bonk 3 and Fantasy Zone so far

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Bonk 3 Bonks Big Adventure]

I bought this game not too long ago at a video game store. It came with a pretty hefty price tag of $100 but after buying it I could barely find anything about it online including auctions. I bought the card version of it and it came with no case or manual. I've never played the other 2 so how does this one compare and more importantly how much is this game worth thanks