Huge TZD Sale!

Arjak · 09/21/2007, 09:13 PM

If you are interested in any of the games at Turbo Zone Direct, they are having a mega-sale right now. If you buy something, you get an item of equal or lesser value free. Just write BLOWOUT in the comments section. It ends midnight, on October 1st.

They sent this out in their mailing list. Also, in the message was a special thanks to Aaron Nanto and bt Garner for creating the new site.

Just thought I'd let you know...

Turbo D · 09/21/2007, 09:28 PM

those bastards didn't send me an email

rag-time4 · 09/21/2007, 10:33 PM

Quote from: turbo D on 09/21/2007, 09:28 PMthose bastards didn't send me an email

I got the email, but it was sent directly to my junk mail folder.

Well, I guess I've got no more excuse to wait to buy the stuff I've been thinking about buying for the past 6 years!

Arjak, thanks so much for the heads up!

Keranu · 09/21/2007, 11:02 PM

Arr, too many good Turbo deals going on!

rag-time4 · 09/21/2007, 11:19 PM

Quote from: Keranu on 09/21/2007, 11:02 PMArr, too many good Turbo deals going on!

I know! Today is a huge day in the Turbo world... First D-Lite's huge sale, then the TZD mega blowout! To top it all off, I bought my UC Davis books today, and received my Bakushou in the mail as well!

A veritable smorgasbord!

Turbo D · 09/22/2007, 01:50 AM

I finally got their e-mail, haha. It took them long enough

nat · 09/22/2007, 01:53 AM

Those douches sent the e-mail to an account I never check.

Wait a minute.... I'm the one that gave them that address.

Who's the douche now?

Kitsunexus · 09/22/2007, 01:54 AM

Quote from: nat on 09/22/2007, 01:53 AMThose douches sent the e-mail to an account I never check.

Wait a minute.... I'm the one that gave them that address. Who's the douche now?

Kitsune Rule #1: It's ALWAYS someone else's fault.

Turbo D · 09/22/2007, 02:20 AM

I like that rule

esteban · 09/22/2007, 01:38 PM

Wow, maybe I'll buy Madden Football now. On second thought, I'm in no rush to get that game.

But I would like to get Riot Zone.

kid_rondeau · 09/22/2007, 02:54 PM

I'm probably alone on this one, but I think Madden is WAAAYYY more fun than Riot Zone for at least the following reasons:

-It has a 2P mode
-It has any sort of replay value (after beating Riot Zone as both Tony and Hawk, what's left?)
-Unintentionally humorous Japanese referee (FIRST DOWN!!!)

"Check out these stats! Scroll up and down using the arrow key!"

SignOfZeta · 09/22/2007, 03:51 PM

Madden is way better than Riot Zone...and this is coming from a person that really hates football.

Keranu · 09/22/2007, 04:07 PM

Quote from: esteban on 09/22/2007, 01:38 PMWow, maybe I'll buy Madden Football now. On second thought, I'm in no rush to get that game.

But I would like to get Riot Zone.

Dude I'm in the same predicament right now! I also want to get Shadow of the Beast and that System Card 2.0!

shubibiman · 09/22/2007, 05:25 PM

Thanks for the info. As I've been tempted by some of their games for months, I think I shouldn't miss that opportunity but :

Quote from: Arjak on 09/21/2007, 09:13 PMJust write BLOWOUT in the comments section.

where can I find that "comments section"?

nat · 09/22/2007, 05:58 PM

Quote from: shubibiman on 09/22/2007, 05:25 PMThanks for the info. As I've been tempted by some of their games for months, I think I shouldn't miss that opportunity but :

Quote from: Arjak on 09/21/2007, 09:13 PMJust write BLOWOUT in the comments section.
where can I find that "comments section"?

When you checkout there is a space at the bottom of the form for comments.

nat · 09/22/2007, 05:59 PM

I bought Meteor Blaster DX and got World Sports for free. World Sports probably sucks, but since it's free I guess that's OK. It's one of the few US titles I don't have. At this point I now have just about everything TZD has left.

Keranu · 09/22/2007, 06:18 PM

World Sports is cool if you're into olympic video games like me

. I also love how you can choose to wear a hot pink suit in World Sports.

nat · 09/22/2007, 07:18 PM

I kind of enjoyed California Games on the Genesis to some weird extent. If it's anything like that I might dig it.

Keranu · 09/22/2007, 08:13 PM

Nah it's not really like California Games, it's more like the Track and Field games. I always enjoy playing the shooting events in those kind of games

.

California Games has AWESOME music though (at least the Genesis one, despite the crunchiness at times)! The surfing level music was by far the best.

MrFulci · 09/23/2007, 01:22 AM

I ordered 1 Turbo grafx controller, and 3 of the "Duo Grafx" controllers.

Can never have enough controllers......

The other item of interest is the TV Tuner, though it's more for completion than actual use. Due to that, I can pass on it's $80 price.

I would be interested in some manuals, for my few worn copies, though many times I've asked for certain manuals and they are out of stock.

nat · 09/23/2007, 04:33 PM

Yeah, it seems all the manuals they have left are for super lame games.

And speaking of the TV Tuner.... I have been thinking about getting one, but I have a GT not a TE. Does anyone know if the American tuner will work on a GT?

Turbo D · 09/23/2007, 07:03 PM

It probably will. I wouldn't recomend getting the Japanese tuner anyways because it would display odd channels with nothing on them, haha.

Keranu · 09/23/2007, 07:13 PM

I really want to get Turbo Vision (god what a rad name) as well, but I'm just not willing to pay the price yet for something that's not of much use. However I do need to get one before terrestrial television is gone.

Turbo D · 09/23/2007, 07:41 PM

ya, it sure would be bad-ass to have a portable t.v.

Keranu · 09/23/2007, 08:38 PM

My brother spent a whole summer saving up money for a TV tuner for his Game Gear one year and it was a pretty cool device, despite the fact that we rarely used it

.

VestCunt · 09/27/2007, 07:50 PM

I'd recommend World Sports. They're plenty of activities to hold your interest even if you don't like sports games (like me). Beating the records and best times is fun and it's nice that you can save your game and results.

Anyway, got my stuff today. The controller repair cables kick ass! I just fixed two busted controllers for $10.

nat · 09/27/2007, 08:41 PM

Got my stuff today too. Haven't had a chance to try World Sports yet. I wish TZD sold Duo/PCE pad repair cables instead of TG repair cables. The small Duo cables are much more useful to have around.

Ceti Alpha · 09/27/2007, 09:22 PM

I wish they had the Duo Pad adapters. I have 2 TG controllers and a TurboTap from back in the day that are no good to me. And I can't find any on eBay.

But I'm definitely getting a couple of the extension cables. Those controller wires are too damned short!!!

Well...so much for that idea. TZD charges $31 for international shipping!!! eek!! I'm not paying 60 bucks for 2 wires and a duo tap. Sucks

VestCunt · 09/27/2007, 11:28 PM

Quote from: nat on 09/27/2007, 08:41 PMGot my stuff today too. Haven't had a chance to try World Sports yet. I wish TZD sold Duo/PCE pad repair cables instead of TG repair cables. The small Duo cables are much more useful to have around.

I think the Duo/PCE cables last longer as long as you don't bend the pins. In ten years of using Duo controllers I've never had one go bad (other than a used one that was already screwed up when I received it). On the other hand, I've had two TurboPads break in the two years since I repurchased a TG. I think pulling those bigger pins in and out damages something inside the cable even through the pins look fine and don't bend. A Turbo Tap has also died on me already and I've heard other complaints about Turbo Taps.

Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/27/2007, 09:22 PMI wish they had the Duo Pad adapters. I have 2 TG controllers and a TurboTap from back in the day that are no good to me. And I can't find any on eBay.

Keep your eyes open, someone sells an adapter every couple months or so. IIRC you can buy a Duo Tap and just swap the cable with the one inside your TurboTap, using your TurboTap as a converter.

nat · 09/27/2007, 11:41 PM

Quote from: guest on 09/27/2007, 11:28 PM
Quote from: nat on 09/27/2007, 08:41 PMGot my stuff today too. Haven't had a chance to try World Sports yet. I wish TZD sold Duo/PCE pad repair cables instead of TG repair cables. The small Duo cables are much more useful to have around.
I think the Duo/PCE cables last longer as long as you don't bend the pins. In ten years of using Duo controllers I've never had one go bad (other than a used one that was already screwed up when I received it). On the other hand, I've had two TurboPads break in the two years since I repurchased a TG. I think pulling those bigger pins in and out damages something inside the cable even through the pins look fine and don't bend. A Turbo Tap has also died on me already and I've heard other complaints about Turbo Taps.

Actually, it's not because I'm afraid of my Duo/PCE pads failing, it's because I want to convert some of my TurboPads to DuoPads.

SNKNostalgia · 09/28/2007, 10:50 AM

I own Lords of Thunder but non of the other games on the site. Any suggestions on which is the best two titles listed?

nat · 09/28/2007, 11:11 AM

I've had a lot of enjoyment from Shape Shifter. Implode is some simple mindless fun, too. I hear Buster Bros. is also good, but I still haven't opened my copy yet.

Nazi NecroPhile · 09/28/2007, 11:17 AM

It kinda depends on what type of game that you prefer, but I'd shoot for Forgotten Worlds and Shape Shifter. F.W. is a better port than what the Genny got, but the goofy satellite aiming can be a real pain in the ass. Shape Shifter isn't flawless (shitty controls), but can be quite rewarding and entertaining if given a chance. If you'd rather get some simple, mindless games, pick up Implode, Meteor Blaster DX, or Buster Bros. B.B. is great fun, especially with a second player.

nat · 09/28/2007, 11:21 AM

I forgot about Forgotten Worlds (no pun intended).

FW is definitely a top-notch port of the Capcom classic. Lots of fun. Like Necromancer said, aiming the satellite is akward so I suggest having either a three-button controller or Turbo Stick available for playing the game. These will reduce the akwardness by a factor of 20.242.

rag-time4 · 09/28/2007, 02:35 PM

As part of my order, I got both Shapeshifter and Shadow of the Beast... (both are 2d platformers)

If I only could recommend 1 of the 2 it would be Shapeshifter. There seems to be more to the game.. more people to talk to, more different kinds of attacks...

Shapeshifter has lots of nice voice acting.

nat · 09/28/2007, 04:12 PM

Quote from: rag-time4 on 09/28/2007, 02:35 PMShapeshifter has lots of nice voice acting.

It also has some really nice still visuals reminiscent of Beyond Shadowgate. No surprise considering the same people developed both games.

SNKNostalgia · 09/28/2007, 04:35 PM

Yeah, I was definitely thinking of Shape Shifter and maybe Forgotten Worlds. Problem is, I own the Capcom Classics Vol 1 with the arcade version. I may have spoiled myself with it.

nat · 09/28/2007, 09:44 PM

The Turbo version duplicates the arcade almost perfectly in the graphics department. I think you lose some multiplane scrolling here and there but the graphics themselves are virtually identical-- hard to find differences without side by side comparison.

nat · 09/28/2007, 10:08 PM

Did anyone else notice since TZD started this current sale that TurboExpress units are now gone from the catalog?

I guess they finally sold off the last of them. Gone for good! I hope that one member who was trying to get his mom to pay for one got it.

VestCunt · 09/28/2007, 10:38 PM

Did the US 2.0 CD card ever come with a case or insert? Just wondering because the TZD one comes loose without so much as a sleeve.

MrFulci · 09/28/2007, 11:27 PM

The 2.0 card was packed with the TG-CD addition. There was no need to sell the 2.0 card seperate, as the Duo had the 3.0 card built-in. I'm sure the Turbo Grafx folks had spares stocked away in case someone lost their 2.0 card. That is probably why these are listed for sale.

No, never a case or insert.

VestCunt · 09/29/2007, 12:32 AM

Quote from: MrFulci on 09/28/2007, 11:27 PMNo, never a case or insert.

Maybe we could talk Joe Redifer into into making an insert/cover. He seems to have a knack for it...

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 02/21/2007, 02:15 PMYou have your choice (these are smaller versions of the ones I did so they wouldn't kill anyone who looked at this thread):

This is the classic version. It rocks hardcore and lets your friends and everyone else on the block know that you mean business.

Nazi NecroPhile · 09/29/2007, 01:03 AM

"Snort Blo" - still makes me giggle. Bravo, Joe!

nat · 09/29/2007, 02:08 AM

I myself enjoy the actual screenshot which clearly shows the Turbo's technical superiority to systems such as the Playstation and Nintendo 64.

Keranu · 09/29/2007, 02:27 AM

Haha, the screenshot is great. Same shot they use in the Johnny Turbo comics!

shubibiman · 09/29/2007, 04:42 AM

I'd like to buy some stuff form TZD but damn, 32 bucks for international shipping,it fucks up the good deal I could make.

Turbo D · 09/29/2007, 06:59 AM

I can't see how or why they would charge that much and expect people to pay it

haha, maybe they don't want to ship it oversees and use that price as a deterrent

Ceti Alpha · 09/29/2007, 11:32 AM

Quotehaha, maybe they don't want to ship it oversees and use that price as a deterrent Think

Well, it's not just overseas, it's international. I'm in Canada and to pay 31 bucks for shipping a couple extension cables and a duotap is a little much.

hehe. Especially now that the Canadian dollar is above par with the US dollar. DEALS!!!

I'm going to call TZD Monday and see what exactly the deal is. Maybe by "international" they meant overseas....maybe?

SpaceRunaway · 09/29/2007, 08:14 PM

Out of curiosity, does the discount only show up on the credit card charge? I just got an email for my order (not sure if it's automated or not) that shows the cost at full price.

rag-time4 · 09/29/2007, 10:03 PM

The discount will show up on your invoice that you'll receive with your order.