Turbo Grafx CD or Duo

Keith Courage · 05/14/2011, 11:53 PM

I am just curious what system people think looks better out of a Turbo grafx CD system and a PC engine DUO-R. I currently own both and am deciding which one to keep cause I want to sell one.

Arkhan Asylum · 05/14/2011, 11:57 PM

I really like the briefcase setup because it just looks all like retro high tech. It's got just the right trim and contrast between black and white plastics/paint that it just pops the fuck out and says WELCOME TO THE 1980S. WE'RE AWESOME.

Second in line is the duo-r. It is so sleek and sexy.

The TGCD looks fucking retarded. There is so much wasted space on that setup. It is unnecessarily big.

chany60126 · 05/15/2011, 12:33 AM

I think the T-16 CD attachment looks really cool. It makes the original T-16 look more complete. Behind the Super Grafx, I'd say that combo is the best looking NEC console. And besides, the CD attachments are much harder to find than Duo-Rs. If you have one that is in good working condition, I would hold on to it.

CrackTiger · 05/15/2011, 12:41 AM

I'd stick with the Duo R because it is more functional.

Arkhan Asylum · 05/15/2011, 12:51 AM

The TG shouldn't have been made like it was. It was such a stupid idea to do that and then release that mongoloid mounting dock. It looks special ed.

termis · 05/15/2011, 04:22 AM

Overall, Duo-R's probably the best setup for most people if you're going to just keep one system. Style wise, I think the Duo-R is middle of the road amongst all the PCE variants, but that's just personal opinion (still better than TG16+CD setup, though).

Functionality wise, the Duo-R trumps the TG16+CD. It's easier to maintain, repair, get parts for, better compatibility (not just with wide selection of games, but with periphrals such as controllers, etc), TG16 can't use arcade cards without a mod, etc, etc...

About the only reasons to prefer the TG16 setup might be for nostalgic reasons, or if you HAVE to play US cards and you don't want to mod the Duo-R (which you must do in order to play US games.)

To add the cherry on top, you'll probably get more cash for the TG16 setup than the Duo-R setup.

Arkhan Asylum · 05/15/2011, 05:42 AM

if you want the best, cheapest route to playing everything ever, you wants you a duo-r.

If you want the best cheapest route to playing everything plus 5 extra games, you wants you a SuperGrafx, RAU30, IFUthingy and CD attachment, or SCD addon

Itll cost a dickload, but Aldynes is worth the load. and by load I mean, the money you spend to play it, and the mess in your pants while you play it.

Ceti Alpha · 05/15/2011, 06:01 PM

Quote from: guest on 05/15/2011, 12:41 AMI'd stick with the Duo R because it is more functional.

Agreed. The US Duo looks awesome, but it's touch and go. The TGCD, while a great piece of gaming history, can also pose problems with the gears. The DuoR is really the best solution, especially for a first entry into the realm of NEC. Later on, you may want to pick up a US Duo or the TGCD.

SignOfZeta · 05/15/2011, 07:21 PM

Quote from: chany60126 on 05/15/2011, 12:33 AMI think the T-16 CD attachment looks really cool. It makes the original T-16 look more complete. Behind the Super Grafx, I'd say that combo is the best looking NEC console. And besides, the CD attachments are much harder to find than Duo-Rs. If you have one that is in good working condition, I would hold on to it.

I would do the opposite, but for the same reason. Ditch the Turbo CD while its still working and let the next guy try to find a gear for it when it craps out.

MasonSushi · 05/15/2011, 07:32 PM

Stay with the duo-r. The other is just so stinking big.

Tatsujin · 05/15/2011, 08:16 PM

PCE & CD-ROM IFU30 = damn best looking thing on earth and probably beyond of that.
DUO = most functional + still a hell of a cool design.
TG16 & CD-ROM = looks like someone shitted in the backyards.

themegaman · 05/15/2011, 08:42 PM

I am in the market for TG-CD!

turbogrfxfan · 05/15/2011, 08:45 PM

Yeah I like the looks of the tg better. I have both aswell and think its the way to go cause then u don't nEd a mod or converter. Ple you can extend the life of the tgcd by using the doU rs

Tatsujin · 05/15/2011, 08:51 PM

let me guess TGfan, you typed that with one of these fancy phones?

SuperDeadite · 05/15/2011, 11:22 PM

LaserActive baby! Sticking a tiny HuCard into a massive LD player is just awesome.
And the LD games are fun too. If only I one could connect a SuperGrafx to the LA.
Would be the ultimate rig.

Ceti Alpha · 05/16/2011, 12:15 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/15/2011, 08:16 PMTG16 & CD-ROM = looks like someone shitted in the backyards.

Nazi NecroPhile · 05/16/2011, 11:12 AM

I don't give much of a fuck which one looks better (it's the R), as what they put on the screen is of utmost importance; since they're equally capable of that task, I'd keep the much more reliable R.

turbogrfxfan · 05/16/2011, 04:46 PM

Ha ha tats I sure did. Keep em both!!!

xcrement5x · 05/16/2011, 05:02 PM

I really like the Duo-R/RX, they just look so slick. And they were pioneers too, there wasn't another console with purple (indigo?) coloring on it that I saw until the Gamecube.

TurboGrafx+CD just looks a bit chunkier to me, plus it'd be harder to reach back to the CD unit if you have it on some shelves.

Nazi NecroPhile · 05/16/2011, 05:19 PM

Quote from: guest on 05/16/2011, 05:02 PMAnd they were pioneers too, there wasn't another console with purple (indigo?) coloring on it that I saw until the Gamecube.

*cough... SNES... cough*

xcrement5x · 05/16/2011, 10:18 PM

Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/16/2011, 05:19 PM
Quote from: guest on 05/16/2011, 05:02 PMAnd they were pioneers too, there wasn't another console with purple (indigo?) coloring on it that I saw until the Gamecube.
*cough... SNES... cough*

Derp, you're right. But I'll just ignore the SNES since I didn't have one as a kid :p

MasonSushi · 05/16/2011, 11:07 PM

Quote from: guest on 05/16/2011, 11:12 AMI don't give much of a fuck which one looks better (it's the R), as what they put on the screen is of utmost importance; since they're equally capable of that task, I'd keep the much more reliable R.

The RX looks better. It has a purple button and a cooler logo. Plus its what I have.

blueraven · 05/17/2011, 12:11 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/15/2011, 08:16 PMPCE & CD-ROM IFU30 = damn best looking thing on earth and probably beyond of that.
DUO = most functional + still a hell of a cool design.
TG16 & CD-ROM = looks like someone shitted in the backyards.