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Title: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: soop on March 25, 2011, 06:04:48 AM
Apologies if anyyone else here was bidding on it, but I just got a Super CD and Core Grafx II boxed on eBay, and I am VERY VERY HAPPY.

So now I need to get an Arcade Card Pro, and... I think that's it?  What adaptor does the Super CD take?
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: Necromancer on March 25, 2011, 06:18:14 AM
A Super CD system doesn't need an Arcade Card Pro but only the cheaper Arcade Card Duo.  The Pro will work, of course, but why spend the extra dough?  As for adapter... what do you mean?  The Arcade Cards are Japanese not US, so you don't need a HuCard adapter.
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: soop on March 25, 2011, 06:23:45 AM
Oh, I thought the Duo was only for duo systems.  Hmm, I may reconsider then.

AC adaptor, I assume it's either SGX one or regular PCE?
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: Bernie on March 25, 2011, 06:28:47 AM
Congrats on your purchase!!  Now get some games!! :)
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: vestcoat on March 25, 2011, 07:01:02 AM
AC adaptor, I assume it's either SGX one or regular PCE?
The SCD unit should have its own AC adapter.  
My SCD AC reads:
Model: PAD-125
Output DC12V 1000mA

My SGX/SCD set up requires AC adapters for both units.  When connecting the SCD to a standard PCE, you should be able to just use the SCD AC and connect the SCD's "DC output" to your PCE with the little 2" elbow cord you hopefully received.


Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: turbokon on March 25, 2011, 08:35:26 AM
Congrats, you will love it!!!
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: Necromancer on March 25, 2011, 08:40:49 AM
Oh, I thought the Duo was only for duo systems.

It's for anything with the Super CD system card built in (Duos, Super-CD add-ons, and LaserActive).
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: soop on March 25, 2011, 01:38:25 PM
AC adaptor, I assume it's either SGX one or regular PCE?
The SCD unit should have its own AC adapter. 
My SCD AC reads:
Model: PAD-125
Output DC12V 1000mA

My SGX/SCD set up requires AC adapters for both units.  When connecting the SCD to a standard PCE, you should be able to just use the SCD AC and connect the SCD's "DC output" to your PCE with the little 2" elbow cord you hopefully received.




Ah yeah, Im in the UK, so I need a different one.  I have an SGX one n a PCE one - which does it take? size wise?
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: PunkicCyborg on March 25, 2011, 02:11:42 PM
sweet, make sure to not just leave it in the box and play the heck out of it
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: soop on March 25, 2011, 02:22:59 PM
sweet, make sure to not just leave it in the box and play the heck out of it

:D
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: vestcoat on March 25, 2011, 02:29:21 PM
Ah yeah, Im in the UK, so I need a different one.  I have an SGX one n a PCE one - which does it take? size wise?
I'm unsure what you're asking.  Are you asking what size tip you need?  Did your SCD not come with the power supply?  Since you're dealing with a bunch of Japanese systems I assume you already have a power converter, so what difference does being in the U.K. make?  :-k
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: soop on March 25, 2011, 03:01:05 PM
Ah yeah, Im in the UK, so I need a different one.  I have an SGX one n a PCE one - which does it take? size wise?
I'm unsure what you're asking.  Are you asking what size tip you need?  Did your SCD not come with the power supply?  Since you're dealing with a bunch of Japanese systems I assume you already have a power converter, so what difference does being in the U.K. make?  :-k
I won the auction today, but I don't have it.  Just need to know if any other PCE system shres the same AC adator
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: Bonknuts on March 25, 2011, 03:10:06 PM
AC adaptor, I assume it's either SGX one or regular PCE?
The SCD unit should have its own AC adapter.  
My SCD AC reads:
Model: PAD-125
Output DC12V 1000mA

My SGX/SCD set up requires AC adapters for both units.  When connecting the SCD to a standard PCE, you should be able to just use the SCD AC and connect the SCD's "DC output" to your PCE with the little 2" elbow cord you hopefully received.

 I made a connector cable from the CD base to the SGX myself. So only a single power cable. Been running it like that for a couple of years now. No problems. AC adapter isn't the official one, but it is 12v 1A.
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: esteban on March 25, 2011, 03:52:06 PM
You will love the curiously elongated SCD gaming machine :)

(http://junk.tg-16.com/images/MotoRoaderMC_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: spenoza on March 25, 2011, 04:54:35 PM
How much did you pay for it all?
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: soop on March 25, 2011, 07:30:07 PM
How much did you pay for it all?

~£220, core II and SCD, boxed and complete
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: csgx1 on March 25, 2011, 07:55:31 PM
Congratulations on getting that set, beautiful condition and you got it at a good price.  I was eying that auction. 
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: soop on March 25, 2011, 08:37:32 PM
thanks man  ^______^  first and last bidder!
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: Tatsujin on March 25, 2011, 08:39:57 PM
very well done. now get drac x :)
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: soop on March 25, 2011, 08:44:45 PM
very well done. now get drac x :)

It's hella expensive

I have a rule of thumb, that things  buy should have a usage of £1 per hour.  Easy nough for consoles, but I can't se myself playing Dracula x or Rainbow islands for 50 hours...
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: Tatsujin on March 25, 2011, 08:47:12 PM
very well done. now get drac x :)

It's hella expensive

I have a rule of thumb, that things  buy should have a usage of £1 per hour.  Easy nough for consoles, but I can't se myself playing Dracula x or Rainbow islands for 50 hours...

not near as expensive as your set-up you've got there :)
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: Liquid Snake on March 26, 2011, 03:47:41 AM
How much did you pay for it all?

~£220, core II and SCD, boxed and complete

Wow..........it's quite expensive!
I got mine for $170 USD shipped last year.
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: soop on March 26, 2011, 04:06:32 AM
How much did you pay for it all?

~£220, core II and SCD, boxed and complete

Wow..........it's quite expensive!
I got mine for $170 USD shipped last year.

That's good.  Was it boxed with a hucard unit?
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: RR1980 on March 27, 2011, 02:11:21 PM
the SCD uses the same AC adpater as the the black Duo
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: ddd1234 on March 27, 2011, 03:08:08 PM
man....that is awesome!
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: Jesse813 on March 27, 2011, 03:20:23 PM
Congratulations on your awesome purchase Soop
Title: Re: Just bought a Super CD ROM
Post by: RR1980 on March 27, 2011, 04:20:54 PM
very well done. now get drac x :)

It's hella expensive

I have a rule of thumb, that things  buy should have a usage of £1 per hour.  Easy nough for consoles, but I can't se myself playing Dracula x or Rainbow islands for 50 hours...

oh you can easily play Drac X for 50 hrs the game has so really high replayability because it's got different paths and different playable characters it's definitely worth its pricetag.