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[Delcion]

so, with prices being sky high, I wonder which would be the best to get
1. Turbo CD
2. US TurboDuo
3.  JP TurboDuo
4.  Duo-R

All are expensive on ebay anyway, even the broken ones.  Any advice greatly appreciated since I'm new to TG16 collecting.  I have a TG16, just no games and no CD.

Oops!  Edited to avoid offense!

[VestCunt]

Welcome to the forums. Buy some Turbochips first. Take your time. Then either a PC Engine Duo or Duo-R.

[HailingTheThings]

Welcome to th.......

*slams door*

[esteban]

Welcome, comrade 

Most folks will steer you in the right direction: Japanese DUO-R

[cabbage]

wait... you already have a TG16 but no games? Get some games and play them. (or at least a flash cart)

for CD stuff, there's no reason to get a US setup since the discs are region-free. Grab a JP Duo/R/RX. Since you've already got a TG, wait around for a good deal, whether it's beat to hell, broken, or minty fresh... there's no need to rush out and buy-it-now from some price gouger.

[wolfman]

Welcome! And thanks for the nice intro!

I would advise getting a JP Duo (jap is not the way to abbreviate it unless your aim is to offend) with a Turbo Everdrive as well as a CD burner.

also, hi! Welcome to the forums.

Why is the term "jap" offending? I was pointed out to that a few months ago, but since I am not a native english speaker I´d like to know what the reason is behind that term.

[NightWolve]

Welcome! And thanks for the nice intro!

I would advise getting a JP Duo (jap is not the way to abbreviate it unless your aim is to offend) with a Turbo Everdrive as well as a CD burner.

also, hi! Welcome to the forums.

Why is the term "jap" offending? I was pointed out to that a few months ago, but since I am not a native english speaker I´d like to know what the reason is behind that term.

When they were trying to take over the world back in the WWII era, "dirty jap" was acceptable since they were the villains. Now it can be deemed offensive by itself. It's just shorthand to me and still used like the former dejap.com. If the intent is to insult, the context will be clear that you're doing so. I don't think it's offensive by default, but that would be relative of course, some people would take it that way.

[toktogul]

Welcome to the forums! As many said, get a Pc engine duo+ everdrive. Let me know if you need advice, i can check online in Japanese auctions sites for you. they usually go for like 120$ with the full setup.

An easier version is getting one without the controller and cables from super potato in tokyo. they sell it for 120$, and you are sure it will work and in ok shape.

Ebay is definatly not the place to shop for pc engine stuff.

PM me if you have questions. I was able to hook up 2 members with a pc engine combo (super cd/core grafx) for about 90$, just need to pay attention to those sweet auctions on yahoo auctions japan.

[Keith Courage]

Welcome to the forums! As many said, get a Pc engine duo+ everdrive. Let me know if you need advice, i can check online in Japanese auctions sites for you. they usually go for like 120$ with the full setup.

An easier version is getting one without the controller and cables from super potato in tokyo. they sell it for 120$, and you are sure it will work and in ok shape.

Doesn't shipping cost an arm and a leg?

Ebay is definatly not the place to shop for pc engine stuff.

PM me if you have questions. I was able to hook up 2 members with a pc engine combo (super cd/core grafx) for about 90$, just need to pay attention to those sweet auctions on yahoo auctions japan.

Doesn't the shipping end up costing an arm and a leg?

[Nazi NecroPhile]

As recommended in three or four hundred other "what console should I get" thread, get a Duo/R/RX.

[Lochlan]

Regular duo has a headphone jack, and also IMO just looks way cooler.  I mainly play US Hus and I have a diving board converter so US Duo for me all the way.  If you get a PCE duo you have to get it modded, no converter can disable the region protection.

Also, this thread could have been avoided by searching the forum, pretty sure this has all been discussed to death.

[Lochlan]

Also, if you want to play certain Hentai PCE titles you need a Duo or a SCD.  A minor point.

[Gentlegamer]

Welcome to the forums! As many said, get a Pc engine duo+ everdrive. Let me know if you need advice, i can check online in Japanese auctions sites for you. they usually go for like 120$ with the full setup.

An easier version is getting one without the controller and cables from super potato in tokyo. they sell it for 120$, and you are sure it will work and in ok shape.

Ebay is definatly not the place to shop for pc engine stuff.

PM me if you have questions. I was able to hook up 2 members with a pc engine combo (super cd/core grafx) for about 90$, just need to pay attention to those sweet auctions on yahoo auctions japan.

I may take you up on your offer of help in the future to obtain a Duo R.

[toktogul]

Welcome to the forums! As many said, get a Pc engine duo+ everdrive. Let me know if you need advice, i can check online in Japanese auctions sites for you. they usually go for like 120$ with the full setup.

An easier version is getting one without the controller and cables from super potato in tokyo. they sell it for 120$, and you are sure it will work and in ok shape.

Doesn't shipping cost an arm and a leg?

Ebay is definatly not the place to shop for pc engine stuff.

PM me if you have questions. I was able to hook up 2 members with a pc engine combo (super cd/core grafx) for about 90$, just need to pay attention to those sweet auctions on yahoo auctions japan.

Doesn't the shipping end up costing an arm and a leg?

Nope, i did plenty of exporting in the last 2 years from Japan to Usa/canada and it was fair. A pc engine, isnt that heavy, and if you dont buy it with the cords, then its even lighter. if u want it shipped in 3 days, the price would be around 40$, but if u have patience, its about 25-30$. If you are doing business with companies in japan to imports ur goods for you, you will pay a lot more, but its definatly not to cover shiping costs, you are paying them a lot.

I sold for about 10 000$ items to help the racket boy community, the highest the shipping cost a member was 200$ for 20+kilos of games shipped express. that guy paid me to go all around Tokyo to find the cheapest games on his list. well worth it for him. took me 3 days, a real treasure hunt.

anyway, point is, shipping isnt as scary as people might believe/

[toktogul]

[/quote]I may take you up on your offer of help in the future to obtain a Duo R.[/quote]
cool i have a mission. can it be rx or duo, or are you set for the duo r only?

[Gentlegamer]

cool i have a mission. can it be rx or duo, or are you set for the duo r only?

The time is not yet for the mission, I think, but I'd be looking for a Duo R or RX. Those are the models with the Arcade card built in, right?

[Nazi NecroPhile]

All Duos have Super System Cards built in; nothing has a built in Arcade Card.

[wolfman]

When they were trying to take over the world back in the WWII era, "dirty jap" was acceptable since they were the villains. Now it can be deemed offensive by itself. It's just shorthand to me and still used like the former dejap.com. If the intent is to insult, the context will be clear that you're doing so. I don't think it's offensive by default, but that would be relative of course, some people would take it that way.

Ok, thanks for the clarification!

[Gentlegamer]

For some reason I have the Duo R and RX as superior to the Duo in my head. Are they of better build quality, less worry about leaking caps?

[toktogul]

For some reason I have the Duo R and RX as superior to the Duo in my head. Are they of better build quality, less worry about leaking caps?

Its more esthetical at that point. I prefer the duo R because it is well built. The black duo feels a little cheap compared to the duo R, but in the end the inside is very much the same. it wont do anything more that a regular duo can do. duo r and rx usually go for way higher prices. I'm watching a few auctions, most of them are finishing today, please pm me if you wanna know more about the prices and if you want me to bid on anything. ill give you all the informations needed

[cabbage]

For some reason I have the Duo R and RX as superior to the Duo in my head. Are they of better build quality, less worry about leaking caps?

That's my understanding--better quality caps in the R/RX. (I'm sure someone can correct me if I'm mistaken)

[CrackTiger]

For some reason I have the Duo R and RX as superior to the Duo in my head. Are they of better build quality, less worry about leaking caps?

Yes. Regular Duos have the cap problem. R/RX systems might need them replaced someday, but it's not a common issue yet like regular Duos. I punched a hole through a TurboDuo once while cleaning it with a q-tip. R/RX systems are much sturdier and easier to use in places because the AV cable doesn't go out the side. The HuCard door in particular is not flimsey and does not come off easily on Duo R/RX systems.

[Gentlegamer]

I may have a copy of Dracula X coming my way, so I think I'm actively in the market for a Duo R/RX.

Edit: Just completed transaction for Dracula X, so now I'm in the hunt for a console to play it on!

[elderbroom]

Got my Duo-R very recently.  Really like the look, quality feel of this console. Mine is complete stock (no mods) so paired with a TG-16 and my Everdrive to cover the games I've yet to collect, or will never afford .. It's been a rocking good time. Alot of my larger retro (and current gen) collection is collecting dust as I obey !  So many in this forum where instrumental in my waiting for and pouncing on a solid deal. Expecting a Duo-RX and a Avenue 6 controllers in the mail.

[NightWolve]

I may have a copy of Dracula X coming my way, so I think I'm actively in the market for a Duo R/RX.

Edit: Just completed transaction for Dracula X, so now I'm in the hunt for a console to play it on!

Just an auto FYI reminder about the fully English patch for it.

[Gentlegamer]

I may have a copy of Dracula X coming my way, so I think I'm actively in the market for a Duo R/RX.

Edit: Just completed transaction for Dracula X, so now I'm in the hunt for a console to play it on!

Just an auto FYI reminder about the fully English patch for it.

I've tried the patch before, but Magic ISO won't mount the patched .cue

[NightWolve]

Try Alcohol 52% if it's a matter of wanting a mounted image to play it with an emulator. If it's a matter of burning it to CD-R for playing on real hardware, try burning the CUE with ImgBurn. If you're gonna do it, and you still get errors, PM me the CUE file and I'll troubleshoot it for ya. Or, I know where there's a prepatched image to download, would be easier if you want.

[Gentlegamer]

I just tried the pre-patched image from isozone, but it won't mount either. I guess the problem is with MagicISO.

Fun Fact: I actually have a single file .nrg image that is partially text translated that works perfectly fine.

[NightWolve]

I just tried the pre-patched image from isozone, but it won't mount either. I guess the problem is with MagicISO.

The last freeware version of Alcohol 52% or Daemon Tools are other virtual CD emulators to try.

[ctophil]

so, with prices being sky high, I wonder which would be the best to get
1. Turbo CD
2. US TurboDuo
3.  JP TurboDuo
4.  Duo-R

All are expensive on ebay anyway, even the broken ones.  Any advice greatly appreciated since I'm new to TG16 collecting.  I have a TG16, just no games and no CD.

Oops!  Edited to avoid offense!

Well, I owned a regular Turbografx-16 for like 10 years with one game, Keith Courage.  So, I decided last month to shop for a Turbografx-CD, since I already had a TG-16.  I got it for $200.00 on Ebay, which is not bad considering the CD add-on alone can go for $250 - $300.  I'm about to buy an import converter from DB-Elec (he makes homemade converters) so I can use the Japanese System Card 3.0 to play Super CD games and imported titles.  So in total, I will spend about $310 to have full CD capabilities (minus the Arcade Card, which only had a few titles anyways) on the Turbografx-16.  To me, that's cheaper than spending $400 - $500 on a Turbo Duo, which I heard breaks more often.  Plus, I like to go with the original system rather than the "upgraded" Turbo Duo.   But that's just me.  :-)