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2/13/2025: Localization News - Cosmic Fantasy 3-4!Rather earth-shattering news in the PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 community: Cosmic Fantasy 3 & 4 has been officially localized to English by Edia 30 years later for the Switch! Hard to believe! I know their script quality is poor given the 1&2 port but still good to see. 
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#21
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo AC Adapter HES-A...
Last post by rag-time4 - 10/28/2026, 08:59 PM
Quote from: NightWolve on 10/28/2026, 12:06 PMEric!? No way, and your account logged in fine without help! Wow, welcome back! ; )Doing my part to drive traffic!!
Sorry to say it's pretty much a skeleton crew here (namely me).
Hm, as to your problem, I still have my original Turbo Duo PSU, I'll see if I can find it for you later. I bought a modern one with internal regulation from Bernie since the OG is just a dry transformer, 4 diodes and a smoothing capacitor. I figured it's better for internal voltage regulators if the exact needed voltage is coming in.
But yeah, I think I can actually help you with this one.
Curious the resistance you get. Seems mine is very high for a transformer coil but who knows.
I've got a replacement cap and fuses on the way.
#22
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo AC Adapter HES-A...
Last post by NightWolve - 10/28/2026, 12:06 PM
Eric!? No way, and your account logged in fine without help! Wow, welcome back! ; )
Sorry to say it's pretty much a skeleton crew here (namely me).
Hm, as to your problem, I still have my original Turbo Duo PSU, I'll see if I can find it for you later. I bought a modern one with internal regulation from Bernie since the OG is just a dry transformer, 4 diodes and a smoothing capacitor. I figured it's better for internal voltage regulators if the exact needed voltage is coming in.
But yeah, I think I can actually help you with this one.
Sorry to say it's pretty much a skeleton crew here (namely me).
Hm, as to your problem, I still have my original Turbo Duo PSU, I'll see if I can find it for you later. I bought a modern one with internal regulation from Bernie since the OG is just a dry transformer, 4 diodes and a smoothing capacitor. I figured it's better for internal voltage regulators if the exact needed voltage is coming in.
But yeah, I think I can actually help you with this one.
#23
Console Repair/Mod Center / Turbo Duo AC Adapter HES-ACA-0...
Last post by rag-time4 - 10/28/2026, 04:22 AM
Tried to power up teh Duo after many years of disuse and not getting any power output from the AC Adapter. Opening it up, the fuse is blown. The coil smells like it may be cooked, but I was wondering if anyone could test a good one and give me the ohms reading between the plug prongs. Mine reads 36.7 ohms.
The four diodes appear healthy but give inconsistent readings.
D1 2.88 Mohms
D2 2.62 Mohms
D3 2.99 Mohms
D4 2.94 Mohms
The four diodes appear healthy but give inconsistent readings.
D1 2.88 Mohms
D2 2.62 Mohms
D3 2.99 Mohms
D4 2.94 Mohms
#24
Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Xanadu I and II - General ...
Last post by NightWolve - 10/28/2026, 03:19 AMPC Engine CD Localization News: 15 YEARS later, SamIAm's quest to localize #Falcom's Legend of Xanadu I & II series finally paid off! A day-one, 100% English patch was the goal but dubbing kept talking/taking too long... In the end, subtitles got the last word!
https://gitlab.com/legend-of-xanadu-translation/
https://pcengine-fx.com/reviews/duomazov/2009/11/legend-of-xanadu.html
SPECIAL: By popular demand, if you can't patch it yourself, I made a CD image for someone so link below. Final output is in ISO/WAV/CUE format, just load the CUE in most emulators (though BIN/CUE is the most compatible, convert if need be):
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/downloads/
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/downloads/Legend-of-Xanadu-US.7z
https://gitlab.com/legend-of-xanadu-translation/
https://pcengine-fx.com/reviews/duomazov/2009/11/legend-of-xanadu.html
SPECIAL: By popular demand, if you can't patch it yourself, I made a CD image for someone so link below. Final output is in ISO/WAV/CUE format, just load the CUE in most emulators (though BIN/CUE is the most compatible, convert if need be):
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/downloads/
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/downloads/Legend-of-Xanadu-US.7z
#25
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Coregrafx color via extent...
Last post by NightWolve - 10/17/2026, 02:06 PM
Hm, gotta get krikzz to honor a return/exchange I guess?? So definitely a bad EDFX...
Good luck!
Oh and for all you PCE turbros in France, stay safe out there amidst all the fiery protests/riots, instability!
Good luck!
Oh and for all you PCE turbros in France, stay safe out there amidst all the fiery protests/riots, instability!
#26
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Coregrafx color via extent...
Last post by gvia66 - 10/16/2026, 08:41 AM
With Megadrive 2 - RCA cable it work.
Thanks
Guillem
Thanks
Guillem
#27
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Coregrafx color via extent...
Last post by gvia66 - 10/15/2026, 11:15 AM
Thanks for your answer (blue pin C23), it looks good to me exept maybe the transistor. I buy some extra Megadrive 2 cables to test [one with RCA (composite, audio left right) output : sure this one will work].
#28
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Coregrafx color via extent...
Last post by NightWolve - 10/15/2026, 01:34 AM
Hm, interesting, looks like you're not getting the blue color signal in the mix when using EDFX... You're just getting red and green for sure.
If you can check/test the RGB pins on the expansion bus with another means of connection (like a Turbo Booster), it'd rule out a broken solder joint for the blue signal pin, I guess. Maybe you got a bad EDFX...
But, as a general maintenance principle regarding capacitors, you should've already replaced every one. It's a good rule of thumb to prevent unpredictable failure. If this unit never had total capacitor replacement you should do it eventually, but I don't think it'll solve this RGB issue. It's likely a connection/contact issue.
If you can check/test the RGB pins on the expansion bus with another means of connection (like a Turbo Booster), it'd rule out a broken solder joint for the blue signal pin, I guess. Maybe you got a bad EDFX...
But, as a general maintenance principle regarding capacitors, you should've already replaced every one. It's a good rule of thumb to prevent unpredictable failure. If this unit never had total capacitor replacement you should do it eventually, but I don't think it'll solve this RGB issue. It's likely a connection/contact issue.
#29
Console Repair/Mod Center / Coregrafx color via extention ...
Last post by gvia66 - 10/13/2026, 08:35 AM
Hello,
I'm having an issue with my CoreGrafx connected to the TV via Krikzz's EDFX; everything works normally with the standard connection. But have color problem with the EDFX. See picture.
- a capacitor issue on my CoreGrafx (and if so, which one)?
- Can be also the Megadrive 2 (pal) cable? I have to use an NTSC cable ?
No-one leave in Perpignan to test this ?
Thanks.
I'm having an issue with my CoreGrafx connected to the TV via Krikzz's EDFX; everything works normally with the standard connection. But have color problem with the EDFX. See picture.
- a capacitor issue on my CoreGrafx (and if so, which one)?
- Can be also the Megadrive 2 (pal) cable? I have to use an NTSC cable ?
No-one leave in Perpignan to test this ?
Thanks.
#30
Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Saber Rider and the Star S...
Last post by NightWolve - 10/11/2026, 12:09 PMYeah, not surprising he still hates DarkKkobold (Kyle) at least (many of us did), hahaha! He's another argumentative forum bully/psycho from day one, and it was a nightmare to finally get rid of him (though I believe he still stalks me)! The root cause was not laying down the law in acceptable forum behavior/lack of serious moderation to prevent escalation, keep the group friendly/professional.
In principle I never should've met Arkhan because if PCEFX had a real mod team like Reset Era/NeoGAF, he would've been tossed out long ago, and he'd be someone else's problem. But since PCE is niche, the groups are so much smaller, it's easier to get away with abusive behavior. And Arkhan, like other arrogant bullies, thinks his game port/development contributions should "protect" him from bans, bestow upon him "rockstar" status as a "a productive member of the PCE community..."
Anyway, it feels a bit wrong to hijack your thread too much in this negative tangent, but there's not much talking here anyway. Sorry about that.
I think the anti-AI mobs though are worth bringing up because they're sabotaging people who are listening to them instead of learning how to use it right now! The future IT jobs/work will require being the best at using AI or you'll be replaced! Abstaining/boycotting may feel good online, but you'll be left behind in the end! I feel I'm already behind the curve, only started learning how to use ChatGPT last August when it launched 3 years prior. There's a lot I want to learn that you've already done, like text to voice for dubbing, songs, etc.
Initially I was really excited about seeing projects finished that were started years ago and other new possibilities but then all these angry anti-AI activists showed up that put everything in a sour mood. AI helped so much for my Langrisser III localization project but now I know admitting the AI usage will lead to it getting sabotaged, called slop, being yelled at, etc. so I don't look forward to publishing it as much as I used to. I thought people would be happy, but now I know different... On reddit, a localizer used AI for Langrisser 5 and they tore him apart, that also put me a sour mood. I wasn't as aware about the AI backlash as I am now, it's gotten really nasty. You have to ignore them I guess and live with it...
In principle I never should've met Arkhan because if PCEFX had a real mod team like Reset Era/NeoGAF, he would've been tossed out long ago, and he'd be someone else's problem. But since PCE is niche, the groups are so much smaller, it's easier to get away with abusive behavior. And Arkhan, like other arrogant bullies, thinks his game port/development contributions should "protect" him from bans, bestow upon him "rockstar" status as a "a productive member of the PCE community..."
Anyway, it feels a bit wrong to hijack your thread too much in this negative tangent, but there's not much talking here anyway. Sorry about that.
I think the anti-AI mobs though are worth bringing up because they're sabotaging people who are listening to them instead of learning how to use it right now! The future IT jobs/work will require being the best at using AI or you'll be replaced! Abstaining/boycotting may feel good online, but you'll be left behind in the end! I feel I'm already behind the curve, only started learning how to use ChatGPT last August when it launched 3 years prior. There's a lot I want to learn that you've already done, like text to voice for dubbing, songs, etc.
Initially I was really excited about seeing projects finished that were started years ago and other new possibilities but then all these angry anti-AI activists showed up that put everything in a sour mood. AI helped so much for my Langrisser III localization project but now I know admitting the AI usage will lead to it getting sabotaged, called slop, being yelled at, etc. so I don't look forward to publishing it as much as I used to. I thought people would be happy, but now I know different... On reddit, a localizer used AI for Langrisser 5 and they tore him apart, that also put me a sour mood. I wasn't as aware about the AI backlash as I am now, it's gotten really nasty. You have to ignore them I guess and live with it...