Turbo/PCE Flash Cart SPECIAL

nat · 11/15/2007, 12:39 AM

If anyone is interested in picking up one of those flash cartridges from ic2005.com, now is THE time to do it.

We're getting together a group of people so that we can do a bulk order and get a significant discount ($40 off per unit). That brings your cost to $69 + shipping for the 64M carts and $109 + shipping for the 128M carts. However, in order to get the bulk discount everyone either gets the 64M or everyone gets the 128M. Personally, I'd like to see everyone walk away with a 128M unit but majority rules. We've got 9 people signed up so far. If you're interested, feel free to PM me or e-mail BT Garner at bt@mindrec.com.

Shipping looks to be about $12 per person for priority w/ insurance if you're domestic. International folks, sorry, you're still eligible but it will be a bit more on the shipping.

If you're interested let me (or BT) know ASAP so we can get this order wrapped up real quick like.

td741 · 11/15/2007, 08:38 AM

E-mailed BT.

Nazi NecroPhile · 11/15/2007, 10:25 AM

I'm one of those nine.

nat · 11/15/2007, 11:10 AM

Great!

Keranu · 11/15/2007, 04:59 PM

I talked to BT about this before on IRC. I really want to do this, but I can't really afford to at the moment.

nectarsis · 11/15/2007, 05:26 PM

Not to sound ignorant...but what are these for??

nat · 11/15/2007, 05:44 PM

They are cartridges you can download ROMs onto from your computer via USB and then insert into your TurboGrafx and play on the real system.

Great for playing translated versions of Japanese games that you otherwise would have to play via emulation.

Nazi NecroPhile · 11/15/2007, 05:53 PM

Quote from: Keranu on 11/15/2007, 04:59 PMI talked to BT about this before on IRC. I really want to do this, but I can't really afford to at the moment.

Sell some of your plasma or go make a 'manly donation' at the local sperm bank.

Quote from: nat on 11/15/2007, 05:44 PMGreat for playing translated versions of Japanese games that you otherwise would have to play via emulation.

..... or test driving games before buying.

CatBoy · 11/15/2007, 05:58 PM

Quote from: nat on 11/15/2007, 12:39 AMIf anyone is interested in picking up one of those flash cartridges from ic2005.com, now is THE time to do it.

We're getting together a group of people so that we can do a bulk order and get a significant discount ($40 off per unit). That brings your cost to $69 + shipping for the 64M carts and $109 + shipping for the 128M carts. However, in order to get the bulk discount everyone either gets the 64M or everyone gets the 128M. Personally, I'd like to see everyone walk away with a 128M unit but majority rules. We've got 9 people signed up so far. If you're interested, feel free to PM me or e-mail BT Garner at bt@mindrec.com.

Shipping looks to be about $12 per person for priority w/ insurance if you're domestic. International folks, sorry, you're still eligible but it will be a bit more on the shipping.

If you're interested let me (or BT) know ASAP so we can get this order wrapped up real quick like.

I'd be interested in a 64M... if majority goes for a 128M I might buy one.

nat · 11/15/2007, 06:00 PM

Quote from: guest on 11/15/2007, 05:53 PM
Quote from: Keranu on 11/15/2007, 04:59 PMI talked to BT about this before on IRC. I really want to do this, but I can't really afford to at the moment.
Sell some of your plasma or go make a 'manly donation' at the local sperm bank.

That's funny, when I was like 18 me and a friend used to drive around Seattle trying to find places to do that because we were unemployed and didn't want to get real jobs if it all possible.

Turbo D · 11/15/2007, 06:03 PM

I'd like to get a 128, but I too am low on funds right now. When is the deadline to sign up? Maybe I should search for a sperm bank

nat · 11/15/2007, 06:06 PM

Not sure there is a definite "deadline" but I think the idea is to get things together within 24 hours. That doesn't mean you need to pay your share right this second, we're just trying to get a group together that is interested.

nectarsis · 11/15/2007, 06:49 PM

I might be...short on funds...but I am interested

Turbo D · 11/15/2007, 09:12 PM

Alright then, sounds good. Could you please put me down for 2 128mb cards. Thanx

JoshTurboTrollX · 11/15/2007, 11:16 PM

I hope I am on the list- my email is justjoshman@yahoo.com

I would be interested in whatever the majority wants. But- the least expensive the better ;)

Soviet Conscript · 11/16/2007, 12:21 AM

i'm intrested. i'm on turbo list but whenever i reply to anything on it i always get it returned....i'm probibly doing something wrong

but anyways, yhea, i'm definatly intrested

nat · 11/16/2007, 12:36 AM

Josh, yes, you are on the list.

Nazi NecroPhile · 11/16/2007, 10:23 AM

Quote from: Soviet Conscript on 11/16/2007, 12:21 AMi'm intrested. i'm on turbo list but whenever i reply to anything on it i always get it returned....i'm probibly doing something wrong

but anyways, yhea, i'm definatly intrested

Same problem here (I'm a retard) - just e-mail bt directly.

kokuryu · 11/16/2007, 07:08 PM

Definitely interested in two of the 64Mb ones or one of the 128Mb ones... would love to get two of the 128mb ones but too short on cash...

nat · 11/17/2007, 01:02 AM

PM sent.

TR0N · 11/17/2007, 11:47 PM

Quote from: kokuryu on 11/16/2007, 07:08 PMDefinitely interested in two of the 64Mb ones or one of the 128Mb ones... would love to get two of the 128mb ones but too short on cash...

Same here heck ebay sellers got my money eariler this month.

chop5 · 11/19/2007, 01:33 AM

aw man why cant you do this during tax refund time. i would so jump on this.

nat · 11/19/2007, 11:18 AM

Too late!

nat · 11/20/2007, 01:04 PM

Everyone interested should have received a payment breakdown e-mail this morning. Looks like we're going with the 64M cards. Get back to BT quickly so we can get our order processed and receive these just in time for Christmas!

Turbo D · 11/20/2007, 03:11 PM

This sucks that its not going to be the 128mb ones

Once you play around with the 64mb one, you really wish you had the extra memory. Its especially apparent if you throw street fighter on there.

nat · 11/20/2007, 03:12 PM

Yeah, I'm really upset about that. I was one of two people that wanted the 128M carts. So I'm buying two 64M carts instead.

But I don't need SF2 on there since I own the game anyway. I'm mainly going to use this to run English-patched versions of games and certain independent games that certain independent parties won't convert to ISO format.

Nazi NecroPhile · 11/20/2007, 04:10 PM

Quote from: nat on 11/20/2007, 03:12 PMBut I don't need SF2 on there since I own the game anyway. I'm mainly going to use this to run English-patched versions of games and certain independent games that certain independent parties won't convert to ISO format.

Same here - damn you Tasteorgandude's Deduction!

Nazi NecroPhile · 11/29/2007, 04:49 PM

Does anyone have an update on the order status? I'm not overly impatient, but I am worried that bt didn't get my confirmation email last week and I'd hate to miss out on this deal.

Seldane · 11/29/2007, 05:30 PM

Aaah! Is it too late for this?

If not, sign me up for a 64M cart too.

nat · 11/29/2007, 05:33 PM

No update yet, NecroPhile. bt's been busy. Expect an update shortly along with payment information.

Seldane, I think it's too late. Where were you when I posted the notice two weeks ago?

MissaFX · 11/29/2007, 06:56 PM

I was moving when you posted this and missed out

If you guys do this again in the future I hope to catch it.

Turbo D · 11/29/2007, 10:08 PM

Hopefully if there is a next time, it will be the 128mb version.

nat · 11/29/2007, 10:52 PM

UPDATE: Apparently we had a large number of people back out and now we are short to meet the bulk discount.

Seldane, Missa, PMs sent.

Anyone else who is interested PM me ASAP.

MissaFX · 11/30/2007, 01:25 AM

Email sent, I am interested in 1 64M card. (I'm mostly posting in the event my mail is filtered)

Oh yeah, and this card looks like liquid sex! I was honestly worried about how it would look since there wasn't a pic listed on the first page. Oh, the card is in megabytes, not megabits. I was worried about 64 megabits, which it could have been, being a bit small. 64MB sounds like a lot to me though. I could see one of these being so nice to pair with a core grafx system as a travel/vacation console.

Nazi NecroPhile · 11/30/2007, 09:25 AM

Quote from: Missa on 11/30/2007, 01:25 AMOh, the card is in megabytes, not megabits.

No, it's in megabits - just like the sizes listed for HuCards.

MissaFX · 11/30/2007, 11:42 AM

Quote from: guest on 11/30/2007, 09:25 AM
Quote from: Missa on 11/30/2007, 01:25 AMOh, the card is in megabytes, not megabits.
No, it's in megabits - just like the sizes listed for HuCards.

Ah, I just went over the site again and apparently I was getting said info from a user review. I was kinda wondering how the PC-E could handle a 64 or 128 MB card, but I figured they had figured out some kind of trick. It's still a very sexy card as far as these things go

Nazi NecroPhile · 11/30/2007, 12:23 PM

Indubitably. If it were in megabytes, the 128MB version would hold 256 games with an average size of 4Mb. That would likely be overkill for most, but I wouldn't complain one bit (or is that byte?)

Turbo D · 11/30/2007, 01:44 PM

when I got it it was white, not black. The r-type label was the same; its just a sticker.

schnuth · 11/30/2007, 02:37 PM

Quote from: turbo D on 11/30/2007, 01:44 PMwhen I got it it was white, not black. The r-type label was the same; its just a sticker.

I got mine a month ago, and it was white with the R-Type graphic as well.

nimtene · 12/28/2007, 02:36 AM

Got this in the mail yesterday; Thanks again for organizing this purchase.

Anynow, no matter what I do, I can't get the USB Slim Loader IV working.
I always get a 'connecting fault', when I run the writing software. I am
using Win98se. Any help would be very greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Kitsunexus · 12/28/2007, 02:40 AM

WOW a turbo GBA hybrid! AWESOME!

nat · 12/28/2007, 11:27 AM

Quote from: nimtene on 12/28/2007, 02:36 AMGot this in the mail yesterday; Thanks again for organizing this purchase.

Anynow, no matter what I do, I can't get the USB Slim Loader IV working.
I always get a 'connecting fault', when I run the writing software. I am
using Win98se. Any help would be very greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Nimtene, I haven't received mine yet so I'm just speculating but two things spring to mind:

a) Perhaps the Slim Loader is not compatible with Windows 98. Is Win98 compatibility specified anywhere on the box or website?

b) I'd guess that the Slim Loader uses USB 2.0 technology. If your computer is older and only has USB 1.0 ports it's possible it won't be able to communicate with your computer.

When/if mine shows up I'll let you know more after I run through the process.

Nazi NecroPhile · 12/28/2007, 11:48 AM

Quote from: nat on 12/28/2007, 11:27 AMa) Perhaps the Slim Loader is not compatible with Windows 98. Is Win98 compatibility specified anywhere on the box or website?

b) I'd guess that the Slim Loader uses USB 2.0 technology. If your computer is older and only has USB 1.0 ports it's possible it won't be able to communicate with your computer.

I don't know about Win98 compatibility, but it should work with USB 1.0, as certified USB 2.0 products are required to be backwards compatible with USB 1.0. You never know with those crazy Chinese though; they sometimes get a bit artful when applying terminology.

nat · 12/28/2007, 11:50 AM

That's why I said "it's possible."

I've had devices in the past that refused to work over USB 1.0 but worked fine over 2.0.

esteban · 01/06/2008, 03:55 PM

Hey folks, what's the scoop? Have you received the flash carts, and if so, what is the consensus?

MissaFX · 01/06/2008, 06:51 PM

Quote from: esteban on 01/06/2008, 03:55 PMHey folks, what's the scoop? Have you received the flash carts, and if so, what is the consensus?

Yes we have recieved them.
If you have a mac with a slot CD drive, you need to have another computer to read the "CD single" sized CD.
Some of the cards arrived a little bit dirty. They hate region modded systems, but will work in any region of a PC-E (the region is selected right before you write to the card).
They will work as a System 2.1 card (with a 2.1 image on it).
Takes 2 minutes and 30 seconds or less to fill the card with USB 2.0.
In some cases, the reset button might conduct your static electricity.

I think they just about sums up the range of comments.

I personally think they are a wonderful product.

esteban · 01/06/2008, 08:03 PM

Quote from: Missa on 01/06/2008, 06:51 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/06/2008, 03:55 PMHey folks, what's the scoop? Have you received the flash carts, and if so, what is the consensus?
Yes we have recieved them.
If you have a mac with a slot CD drive, you need to have another computer to read the "CD single" sized CD.
Some of the cards arrived a little bit dirty. They hate region modded systems, but will work in any region of a PC-E (the region is selected right before you write to the card).
They will work as a System 2.1 card (with a 2.1 image on it).
Takes 2 minutes and 30 seconds or less to fill the card with USB 2.0.
In some cases, the reset button might conduct your static electricity.

I think they just about sums up the range of comments.

I personally think they are a wonderful product.

Sounds great... I was waiting for the 128 version to be released. Well, I didn't have any extra $$$ either. That was certainly a factor as well.

Nazi NecroPhile · 01/07/2008, 01:17 AM

Quote from: esteban on 01/06/2008, 03:55 PMHey folks, what's the scoop? Have you received the flash carts, and if so, what is the consensus?

Missa summed it up perfectly.

Quote from: esteban on 01/06/2008, 08:03 PMSounds great... I was waiting for the 128 version to be released. Well, I didn't have any extra $$$ either. That was certainly a factor as well.

D-lite is working on a group buy of the 128Mb version, so you might be able to get in on that deal.

esteban · 01/08/2008, 09:18 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/07/2008, 01:17 AM
Quote from: esteban on 01/06/2008, 03:55 PMHey folks, what's the scoop? Have you received the flash carts, and if so, what is the consensus?
Missa summed it up perfectly.

Quote from: esteban on 01/06/2008, 08:03 PMSounds great... I was waiting for the 128 version to be released. Well, I didn't have any extra $$$ either. That was certainly a factor as well.
D-lite is working on a group buy of the 128Mb version, so you might be able to get in on that deal.

D-Lite! How is it looking? I'm in for the 128Mb version.

JoshTurboTrollX · 01/09/2008, 09:37 PM

I could jump on that boat as well!!

Especially if its later in the month of January!

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Turbo/PCE Flash Cart SPECIAL