Why is the TG-16 way fatter than the PC-Engine?

[Keranu]

Oh yes, the Hudson bee logos on the chips rock.  

[Dark Fact]

I've got nothing against having the bee on the chips, I'm just saying it looks amusing to have a company's cartoon insect placed on real electronic hardware.

When it comes to shameless product placement, Hudson capitalizes!

[esteban]

And speaking of the Hudson Bee logo, someone else mentioned to me that they also found that funny.  I personally think it's very cool.

It's friggin' kool! PCB's and internal hardware can be so sterile, Hudson injected some cute aesthetics with their logo.

[Dark Fact]

Now if only Nintendo did that with Mario, all would be attractive in the inner console anatomy world.

[Keranu]

That would be great.

[Dark Fact]

It sure would.

Nintendo chips with the Mario facestamp seal of approval!

[del2d]

Hey all; I'm new to the forum and just read this post.

To answer the original question:  I recall the FCC had a hand in the reason why the TG-16 is so much bigger.  Something about the larger casing putting out fewer waves of interference.

I'm not 100% sure on that (I am going back over ten years in memory) but I believe that's the same reason why so many cool electronics and gadgets never make it to the U.S.

 - Del