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Title: PC Engine Setups
Post by: SGTJAMMA on August 09, 2012, 06:04:19 AM
Please forgive me if there's a thread on this already, but I'm always curious of member's current PC Engine setups. I'd love to see how you're playing your consoles and what Televisions/Monitors you're using.
Currently right now I've got the Duo R running on a Samsung GXTV. It's been a great gaming TV for the older systems.
Duo R Playing and Audio CD (New Order Live at the BBC).
Gaming setup (Minus the Capcom Mini Cute) Duo R @ 0:40.
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: MottZilla on August 09, 2012, 10:41:02 AM
Nice room you have there. My setup isn't terribly fancy since I don't have alot of room. I have a 32" Samsung LCD TV for my modern consoles, 360 and PS3. Some random sound system that wasn't terribly expensive to go with that. Then I have the far more important 19" Sony PVM monitor which accepts Composite and RGB video. I really wish it accepted S-Video! Mainly for the N64 and GameCube. Maybe I need to get a S-Video to RGB decoder and use the second RGB input for that. Anyway, I have connected the BNC RGB input to a BNC to VGA cable that connects to a box with a Euro SCART connector. Through SCART cables I run most of my older consoles. The older consoles I have out right now are:
Composite Video: Nintendo 64 GameCube NES
RGB Video: SNES Sega Genesis + Sega CD PC-Engine DUO-R Sega Saturn Playstation 2 PSOne NeoGeo MVS
Having a good CRT for your retro gaming is critical. If you don't, you'd better hope you have a HDTV that actually does a good job with them as most are crap. The real deal is way better than emulation. I have most of my bases covered for old school gaming. No Atari though.
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: wilykat on August 09, 2012, 10:50:10 AM
My room is a mess as I've taken some consoles out. I need to replace power strips (4! dumb fat AC adapters hogging 2 slots) with something a bit neater, do S-Video mod on 2600, TG-16, X'Eye (for genesis and SMS games), Genesis+32X (for 32x games only), and get S-Video cable for SNES, N64, GC, Wii, PSX, PS2, and build a 12 port S-Video switch box (4p12t rotary switch are cheap on eBay), and curse at Nintendo for making NES not S-Video capable without very expensive and very hard to find RGB chip from arcade machine.
My LCD TV is a weird one, it has 2 composite and 1 S-Video input. I could switch to either composite 1 or 2 but if I plug (yeah just plug) into S-Video, composite becomes unavailable. Asinine design to lose 2 composite ports for ONE S-Video port.
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: esteban on August 09, 2012, 02:03:01 PM
I really wish it accepted S-Video! Mainly for the N64 and GameCube. Maybe I need to get a S-Video to RGB decoder and use the second RGB input for that.
The N64 is actually not too difficult to RGB mod, especially if you can convince beemer to sell you a video amp. There's also a guy on neo-geo.com who sells pre-modded N64s for like $80 or so (bare console.)
And I agree totally with your comment about a good CRT bring the heart of a classic gaming setup. I have a Sony BVM-20F1U RGB monitor as my "main" display (I don't remember the size, but around 19,") but without adding some spendy expansion packs to it, it accepts nothing but RGB (and component, but that does nothing for me.) I also have a smaller 13" Sony PVM that accepts RGB, composite, and s-video. I primarily use this one with my NES in the RGB inputs, and my Atari 2600 in the s-video input.
My PC Engine is a Duo-R that I bought from doujindance on eBay. New laser, region switch, and RGB mod. It's the only NEC console I have, and the only one I need unless I want to give the SuperGrafx a go. This system is usually the one plugged into the BVM, but I also play Genesis, SNES, PSX, Saturn, and a little bit of Dreamcast on it. At some point I'd like to buy an RGB-modded 3DO from doujindance, but we'll see.
I actually just moved into a new house, so when I get my game room or whatever finished, I'll snap a few pics.
Chris
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: ProfessorProfessorson on August 09, 2012, 05:22:00 PM
Currently right now I've got the Duo R running on a Samsung GXTV. It's been a great gaming TV for the older systems.
I purchased one of these tvs when they came out back in 98 or early 99, and after 2 months the subwoofer died. It took them a month to replace the Tv. Instead of fixing it they sent me back a new one, which I then just traded, did not bother to open the box or anything. I thought the tv picture quality was decent and all, but it seems like I remember it had no svideo input and the image was unnaturally dark so I could never get it exactly the way I wanted it to look.
Also have an SGX but I can't be bothered taking a photo of it.
I do kind of want a Duo but I can't justify the expense when I already have a working Hu/CD setup.
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: reno5 on August 10, 2012, 01:55:59 AM
I have 2 differents setups in my house (i'm lucky enough to have a 3300 sqft house).
first one for modern gaming (~2000) in the basement home theater room:
LG 50" Plasma 7.1 Home Theater with enough power to shake the house. XBOX 360 Wii PS2 PS1 Dreamcast
Old School in my office (had enough spare room to fit a sofa, a x-rocker chair and a small tv stand): 14 inch tv with build in DVD and stereo (looking for a decent 32 inch LCD or DEL screen to replace it). TG16 PC-Engine Duo (modded) Sega CD/Genesis Sega Saturn NES SNES
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: Drakon on August 10, 2012, 02:13:04 AM
I'm still working on mine. My second avenue pad 6 showed up recently. This morning I ordered a confirmed working briefcase cdrom and interface unit. I also ordered the pce super cd card 3.0 this morning. I've already got the turbo everdrive and built a cheap cover for it. Pictures coming when the rest of my hardware shows up.
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: tpivette on August 10, 2012, 02:25:37 AM
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss211/tpivette/necside.png) Games and system setup on the "NEC side" of my gameroom. TV is a 40in Samsung LCD, and all systems are setup with composite cables. Top shelf houses a PC-FX, middle shelf is a TG16 with CD attachment (left), and a PC Engine Duo (right). Bottom shelf houses a pair of wicker baskets that store my extra controllers/cables/multi taps
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: majors on August 10, 2012, 04:21:05 AM
Composite and S-vid run to the KV-35v35 (2600, Genny, Duo, SS, PS2, GC, LD and computer). The KV-30HS420 has the HD stuff only (360, OTA DTV and a 2nd PS2). Sound runs on an older 100w JVC RX-505v to some refurbed 2-way floor standing speakers.
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: turbokon on August 10, 2012, 05:00:57 AM
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: turbokon on August 10, 2012, 05:04:25 AM
Here is mine:)
I have region modded turbo duo, tg16/cd combo, pce/cd combo, duo-r and supergrafx along with some other systems all hook up to a projection Tv. (http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/superkon316/625622bc.jpg)
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: Opethian on August 10, 2012, 05:11:13 AM
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/opibucket/beamerhaul3.jpg) this on (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/opibucket/beamerhaul2.jpg) this
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: Black Tiger on August 10, 2012, 05:40:38 AM
I never saw these TG-16 cases back in the day, but in the last 3 years I picked one up from someone here? I can't remember, but it fits a TG-16 + TurboBooster + games + AC adapter + controllers.
It's a friggin' huge box with solid, molded plastic interior. No foam cushions or anything.
I don't think it was made my NEC (a third party licensed it, I reckon), but I could be wrong.
I wanted to get a similar hardcase for TurboExpress (IIRC, "TurboExpress" logo was on cover), but some bastard here snagged it before I had a chance.
Again, I had never seen these hardcases available for sale back in the day...so the novelty of the item is part of its charm (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png).
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: PunkicCyborg on August 10, 2012, 01:02:02 PM
RGB modded duo r on my PVM monitors in my office and a IFU in my living room crt tv with composite
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: Firebomber7 on August 11, 2012, 07:04:18 AM
SGTJAMMA, the exact same basic thread already exists. There is a very predominant search bar at the top-right of the site. I suggest using it.
Seriously though, it's not really a huge deal. I just needed to raz you a bit. :P
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/fjs/PCE_IFU_30.jpg) Yup, that's why I use. My PCE was modded by Turbokon (I bought the whole thing from him, and sold/traded my old PCE to T2Kfreeker). I make sure to hook it up with RF, just to annoy you guys.
Before that, I had a PCE/Super CD-ROM2 combo that I liked to play in stretched widescreen with composite and mono, despite having a component hook-up. Again, just to annoy people like SuperDeadite.
I've added s-video and a stereo headphone jack to this one. I didn't install the audio low pass filter I can build that into an external box if I feel like it. I'm waiting for the cd system 3.0 card to show up in the mail. That's my turbo everdrive in the hucard slot.
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: spenoza on August 20, 2012, 02:13:55 PM
WTF? I have also edited my post!
That is one mighty fine looking system... How can I get one?
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: Drakon on August 20, 2012, 02:15:32 PM
WTF? There is absolutely NO reason to simply bump this thread without actually providing some new content or insight. Try participating without simply trying to pad your post count.
I was editing my post..
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: Drakon on August 20, 2012, 02:25:01 PM
drakon you cant use the svid though for cd games, right? dont you have to mod the IFU?
lol wrong it works fine with cd games. I can make a s-video cd capture after work if you want some proof. The cd unit / ifu doesn't have anything to do with making graphics it's just a cd drive, some ram, and a circuit that mixes in the cd audio. People who rgb mod their turboduo just tap the rgb from the same hu-chip that I get s-video from. If the cd system mixed in more video the rgb mod on a duo would be tapping the video somewhere different than the same chip I grab s-video from.
Here:
http://www.gamesx.com/rgbadd/duorgb.php
duo rgb hack grabbing the signal from the huc6260 chip
The s-video comes from the *drum roll* huc6260 chip..
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: soop on August 21, 2012, 03:21:23 AM
I'm so OCD about PC Engine that not only do I use my Super CD with a Core II, or a PCE with a CDROM and IFU (testing only, CD still doesn't work), but I also tend to use the correct pad with the system - blue with Supergrafx, orange with the SuperCD/Core II - unless it's Street Fighter, when I use my Hori FC (thanks Samurai!)
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: turbokon on August 21, 2012, 03:48:56 AM
I never tried the s-video just because I'm content with the composite video on my projection tv. I might need to try it just for the heck of it.
drakon you cant use the svid though for cd games, right? dont you have to mod the IFU?
lol wrong it works fine with cd games. I can make a s-video cd capture after work if you want some proof. The cd unit / ifu doesn't have anything to do with making graphics it's just a cd drive, some ram, and a circuit that mixes in the cd audio. People who rgb mod their turboduo just tap the rgb from the same hu-chip that I get s-video from. If the cd system mixed in more video the rgb mod on a duo would be tapping the video somewhere different than the same chip I grab s-video from.
Here:
http://www.gamesx.com/rgbadd/duorgb.php
duo rgb hack grabbing the signal from the huc6260 chip
The s-video comes from the *drum roll* huc6260 chip..
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: Drakon on August 21, 2012, 04:41:46 AM
Just so you people know my first modded pce didn't work with the IFU. The only difference between the non working one and the one that works is the working one still has the rf unit installed. Both consoles I installed s-video, disabled composite and rf, and installed a stereo headphoe jack. It could just be a problem with the expansion port but I just modded up my backup unit with s-video and a stereo jack because I didn't feel like trying to figure out the issue. The modded backup unit works like a pro with the IFU.
And for the sake of hilarity the rf box is so old the little channel selection switch broke off from...old age.
The s-video is noticably better looking. I do agree that these systems have the best composite video possible but s-video is still way better.
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: Firebomber7 on August 21, 2012, 06:32:54 AM
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=1772.0 Use this thread for PCE setups.
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: Drakon on August 21, 2012, 06:49:37 AM
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=1772.0 Use this thread for PCE setups.
I'm not posting my collection just posting my setup. I should post my controllers too eventually I suppose.
Hmmmm... actually, that's a fair point!
Drakon 1 : le Bomber 0
Your s-video/headphone inputs looks pretty good. Did you say you did those yourself? Maybe I'll ask you to s-vid and headphone jack mine, too! I'll wait until I pick up a spare Core Grafx to play with though, if my whitey is going to be gone for a while at some point. Does the RF and composite need to be disabled, though? I like having those options. Just a thought!
Here's an actual photo of mine. Turbokon did the region mod on it. Funny that I didn't ask BlueBMW to do it, since I usually talk to him. He's pretty busy I think anyway and Turbokon did a great job. I totally recommend him if he isn't too busy.
Title: Re: PC Engine Setups
Post by: Drakon on August 22, 2012, 11:13:55 PM
Yeah I added the s-video and stereo jacks myself. I don't have a region mod because I started collecting when the turbo everdrive came out. Not AFTER the turbo everdrive came out, WHEN it came out. I literally pre-ordered the turbo everdrive then bought the console, all the gear, one hucard game, and started modding. RF and composite don't need to be disabled but the s-video quality may not be as good if they keep them wired up. Honestly I can re-enable rf and composite just by adding 1 resistor to my console. I don't know if I could even fit those jacks in your white console because there's not enough free space. I had to compress the s-video jack pins so they wouldn't hit the crystal oscillator. The only way to make enough room would be if I removed the rf box and the funny thing is my other system where I removed the rf box it doesn't work with my cd IFU. Now I'm paranoid that removing the rf box will make it so the system somehow doesn't work with the IFU....however it could just have been a bad connection on the expansion port. Even hucard games weren't working when that machine was using the IFU it was like the system was getting no power.