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Title: Turbo Express to mod or not to mod lcd?
Post by: Killjoyy027 on April 01, 2016, 04:46:50 AM

So I am new to the TB16 and PC Engine community. I recently got a freshly recapped Turbo Express and I am thinking about having the screen upgraded. I was wondering how the community views this as this would make a better playing experience having a better screen but modifies the oem equipment. I would like to hear everybody feedback.  Thanks.


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Title: Re: Turbo Express to mod or not to mod lcd?
Post by: Necromancer on April 01, 2016, 04:58:03 AM

It's a nice upgrade, especially if you're gonna use it a lot.  The original screens were impressive tech back in the day, but they're hard on the eyes and pale in comparison to any modern screen.

Title: Re: Turbo Express to mod or not to mod lcd?
Post by: Killjoyy027 on April 01, 2016, 05:09:21 AM

Do you have any recommendations on who in the community still does these upgrades ?


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Title: Re: Turbo Express to mod or not to mod lcd?
Post by: mickcris on April 01, 2016, 05:22:12 AM

mcwill is hopefully coming out with a screen replacement this year.  If you have seen his game gear and lynx screens, its going to be really nice.  only thing is it will most likely be the same size as the original.

you can get a bigger replacement though now but the picture quality will not be as good.  That said, I have one turbokon did with a 3.5" screen and its pretty nice.  Not sure if he's taking orders now though so you may want to contact user Keith Courage.

Title: Turbo Express to mod or not to mod lcd?
Post by: Duo_R on April 01, 2016, 05:56:19 AM

I did a screen mod but I would probably would go in on a Mcwill upgrade that sounds nice! Still will require work on getting it to look proper but that should be a high quality screen (so more expensive than the ones I have used).

Group buy!


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Title: Re: Turbo Express to mod or not to mod lcd?
Post by: Duo_R on April 01, 2016, 05:57:46 AM

Ah crap never mind, only 2.5" ;-( we need to convince him bigger is better. I still might do that tho.


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Title: Re: Turbo Express to mod or not to mod lcd?
Post by: thesteve on April 01, 2016, 09:29:32 AM

as most of the work is in the case mod for the larger screen, it isnt so kit ready (tho one for the nomad would work)

Title: Re: Turbo Express to mod or not to mod lcd?
Post by: Duo_R on April 01, 2016, 10:01:58 AM

yeah that makes total sense

Title: Re: Turbo Express to mod or not to mod lcd?
Post by: Killjoyy027 on April 02, 2016, 08:12:12 AM

Just want to thank everybody for there feedback I contacted Keith Courage and he is indeed still doing the 3.5 in upgrades. I will be shipping to him shortly to get this upgrade and I am looking forward to having a much better viewing experience with my Turbo Express .


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