Turbografx controller adapter for Duo

Ceti Alpha · 09/09/2007, 05:20 PM

My brother called me the other day and said that he found 2 TG 16 controllers and a TurboTap in a box.

Man, I would love for him to find my Turbografx, but I think I stupidly sold it way back when.

Anyway, I was just wondering if there are adapters for the controllers so I can use them with my Duo. I'm pretty sure there are, but just wanted to make sure. And if they aren't just figments of my imagination how much do they usually go for?

It would be sweet to have some multiplayer action with Bomberman and Dungeon Explorer.

Turbo D · 09/09/2007, 05:21 PM

they do exist, but I've yet to see one.

Ceti Alpha · 09/09/2007, 05:22 PM

Quotethey do exist, but I've yet to see one.

Yayyy....awwwww.....

CrackTiger · 09/09/2007, 09:40 PM

I bought mine when they first came out, but haven't seen any since.

Ceti Alpha · 09/09/2007, 10:15 PM

In the console forum, Mr.Fulci looks like he's using an adapter.

Here's the link to his gaming set up. https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=3347.15 At the bottom of the pick you can see a TurboPad connected to a white adapter so he can use it for his Duo-R. Pretty sweet.

I need to get my hands on a couple of those.

Turbo D · 09/10/2007, 12:59 AM

you can convert them by buying the duo repair cable from tzd. It just plugs in.

Ceti Alpha · 09/10/2007, 01:15 AM

ha! Great idea. Thanks.

There must be a page or instructions on how to do that online somewhere, eh? Or even here in the "mod" forums?

Nazi NecroPhile · 09/10/2007, 12:04 PM

Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/10/2007, 01:15 AM

ha! Great idea. Thanks. There must be a page or instructions on how to do that online somewhere, eh? Or even here in the "mod" forums?

Sure, here's your instructions (pay very close attention - this is one hairy mod):

Step 1 - Purchase or scavenge replacement cord.
Step 2 - Remove screws from backside of controller.
Step 3 - Disassemble controller to expose cord socket.
Step 4 - Unplug existing cable.
Step 5 - Plug in replacement cable.
Step 6 - While it's opened up, clean up inside of controller.
Step 7 - Reassemble controller.
Step 8 - Purchase new screws to replace screws lost in carpet during Step 2.
Step 9 - Install new screws.
Step 10 - Plug controller into console.
Step 11 - Insert Deep Blue.
Step 12 - Turn console on (you know - talk dirty to it, slap it on the butt, or whatever works for you).
Step 13 - Go insane playing this crappy 'game'.

That's right 13 steps; this process is more difficult than AA.

Ceti Alpha · 09/10/2007, 12:29 PM

LMAO!!

I'm going to have some trouble with these instructions.

1. I don't have carpet.
2. I don't have Deep Blue.

hehe.

Thanks man.

I think the only time I played Deep Blue was when TG 16 was being displayed in Radio Shack in the early days. Is this game even worth buying for its crapiness? hehe

nat · 09/10/2007, 03:25 PM

Don't listen to Necromancer.

Deep Blue is actually kind of fun. It's a bit difficult at first but I've made it to the end.

It's truly a one-of-a-kind game.

Nazi NecroPhile · 09/10/2007, 05:59 PM

Quote from: nat on 09/10/2007, 03:25 PMDon't listen to Necromancer.

WHAT?!? I'm gonna punch you right in the pedro.

Deep Blue is worth having only 'cause it's dirt cheap, as it's arguably the worst Turbo shmup (some would nominate Dragon Spirit, but they're wrong). Deep Blue has some good looking backgrounds and a varied collection of beautiful fishy enemies, but the music is mediocre at best and crappy at worst. The ship is slug slow until you pick up a few speed ups, which makes dying an extra kick in the ass, and many places are super cheap where taking a few hits is inevitable (admittedly, the life meter makes this somewhat tolerable). Deep Blue is deeply flawed, but it's still playable and can be a little fun if you have a masochistic streak.

Turbo D · 09/10/2007, 07:05 PM

lmao, a masochistic streak.

Keranu · 09/10/2007, 11:58 PM

Quote from: guest on 09/10/2007, 05:59 PMDeep Blue is worth having only 'cause it's dirt cheap, as it's arguably the worst Turbo shmup (some would nominate Dragon Spirit, but they're wrong). Deep Blue has some good looking backgrounds and a varied collection of beautiful fishy enemies, but the music is mediocre at best and crappy at worst. The ship is slug slow until you pick up a few speed ups, which makes dying an extra kick in the ass, and many places are super cheap where taking a few hits is inevitable (admittedly, the life meter makes this somewhat tolerable). Deep Blue is deeply flawed, but it's still playable and can be a little fun if you have a masochistic streak.

Actually I don't think it's that cheap. I don't think I've ever really seen it for under $15, unlike some other games.

Turbo D · 09/11/2007, 12:16 AM

ya, it is actually pretty costly. Especially if its cib

Nazi NecroPhile · 09/11/2007, 01:22 AM

Really? I didn't realize that the price had gone up so much. I've had mine for a while now and only paid about 2 bucks for it (before shipping).

Turbo D · 09/11/2007, 01:47 AM

I don't own it yet

Ceti Alpha · 09/11/2007, 09:07 AM

Haha. OK, so it's settled. I have to get a copy of Deep Blue eventually.

nat · 09/11/2007, 12:43 PM

I sold my old copy like a month ago to a guy on the Turbo List for $10.

I bought a new CIB copy for $30 or something.

Turbo D · 09/11/2007, 03:53 PM

what is the Turbo List?

nat · 09/11/2007, 04:12 PM

turbo.mindrec.com

Nazi NecroPhile · 09/11/2007, 04:16 PM

More specifically: it's a mailing list for all things Turbo, PC Engine, and PC-FX related. Join now, unless you suck.

nat · 09/11/2007, 04:18 PM

The Turbo List predates these forums by quite a few years. I've been a member of the Turbo List since 1996. It was massively active back in the day. I bought my first TurboExpress, and quite a few games from members of the Turbo List.

EDIT: What's really funny is if you go to the "Technical" section from the Turbo List page, and then choose the first option "Hardware," you'll notice the big writing at the top clearly states "Much more information will be available in the near future!"

Apparently the folks over at the Turbo List know of a different definition for "near future" than what I'm aware of. I remember looking at that page in the late '90s and it looked exactly the same, with the same notice. I'm still on the edge of my seat waiting for that new information.

Ceti Alpha · 09/11/2007, 05:31 PM

QuoteApparently the folks over at the Turbo List know of a different definition for "near future" than what I'm aware of. I remember looking at that page in the late '90s and it looked exactly the same, with the same notice. I'm still on the edge of my seat waiting for that new information. Laughing

hehe. Yeah. I love seeing old sites with "underconstruction-please stay tuned".

But I'll definitely check the Turbo List out.