Hello! New member here, greetings from NJ! Questions on getting a console?

[Koop]

Hello all,

New member here happy to join the forums. I was told about this place from fellow collectors on Facebook so I wanted to come join and check the place out.

A long while back when I was a kid my older brother owned both a TG-16 and a Turbo Duo which I spent countless hours playing. He had a pretty big library of games so I have a lot of fond memories. One of my favorites was Bonk's Adventure and Bonk's Revenge which I played on that triple disk w/ Gates of Thunder (and Bomberman!). Looking back, I can see I was actually a fan of Hudson titles growing up. Adventure Island, Lode Runner, Bomberman on NES... Always a big fan of Bomberman with friends over the years across many consoles.

Well anyway, unfortunately those days are long gone and so are the TG-16 and Turbo-Duo of my childhood are as well (not by my choice I can tell you that much). So here I am trying to do more research into getting a new console so I can revisit the titles of my childhood. From everything I've read it seems my best option would be to pick up a PC-Engine Duo R or RX. I'd really like to get one in good condition so I figured my best bet was to come here and ask around here where I should pick one up. I've seen the RGB modded consoles by doujindance which are fantastic cosmetically but seem to be pretty pricey. I do not have any type of way to utilize RGB connectivity and I doubt I'll be stumbling upon a Sony PVM anytime soon randomly.

Any idea where I should look to pick up a Duo-R or RX? What a fair price would be for one in great cosmetic condition? I appreciate the insight, and thanks!

[NightWolve]

Welcome.

[esteban]

Welcome, comrade.

[EvilEvoIX]

Welcome!!!!

[Nazi NecroPhile]

Welcome.  Check with Turbokon and Keith Courage for a Duos, and don't be afraid of a refurbed original Duo; once they've been recapped, laser adjusted, etc., they're just as reliable as an R or RX.

[Koop]

Thanks everyone, and thanks for the tip NecroPhile.

[Bardoly]

Welcome to Pcenginefx!

[turboswimbz]

Welcome.  I second Necro's tips.  getting a decent refurb/modded Duo (any duo) is never a bad idea.

[Warbucks]

Welcome!