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Note: The SuperGrafx is also its own format, however is considered part of the “HuCard” family and thus does not have it’s own official logo. SuperGrafx HuCards are only compatible with the SuperGrafx system.

1: The TurboGrafx-CD can play Super CD-ROM2 games if equipped with the Super System Card v3.0.
2: The TurboGrafx-CD can play Arcade CD-ROM2 games if equipped with the Arcade Card PRO + HuCard converter.
3: The TurboDuo can play Arcade CD-ROM2 games if equipped with the Arcade Card DUO+HuCard converter.

1: The PC Engine CD-ROM2 can play Super CD-ROM2 games if equipped with the Super System Card v3.0.
2: The PC Engine CD-ROM2 can play Arcade CD-ROM2 games if equipped with the Arcade Card PRO.
3: The PC Engine DUO consoles can play Arcade CD-ROM2 games if equipped with the Arcade Card DUO.
4: The PC Engine LT can play CD-ROM2, Super CD-ROM2 and Arcade CD-ROM2 games if equipped with a LT Super CD-ROM2 Adapter+Super CD-ROM2 unit and appropriate System card. The LT can also be used in conjunction with the PC Engine CD-ROM2 system/interface unit without an adapter.
5: The PC Engine CoreGrafx consoles can play CD-ROM2, Super CD-ROM2 and Arcade CD-ROM2 games if equipped with a Super CD-ROM2 unit and appropriate System card.
6: The PC Engine SuperGrafx can play CD-ROM2, Super CD-ROM2 and Arcade CD-ROM2 games if equipped with a Super CD-ROM2 unit and appropriate System card. The SuperGrafx can also attach to the PC Engine CD-ROM2 unit using the RAU-30 adapter.
7: The Pioneer LaserActive+PAC-N10 can play Arcade CD-ROM2 games if equipped with a Arcade Card DUO and HuCard converter (converter needed for US model only).

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