Coregrafx Super CDRom vs Original Suitcase CDRom

[vicviper]

An LT sucks compared to a Duo for playing CD games because it doesn't have a CD-ROM.

The LT can be used with the regular CD-Rom2 interface unit (suitcase) the same way a normal PCE core can.  Its about the same size as the Duo in that configuration, plus you get an extra screen.  I've used one this way for years, hucard, CD's SCD's, ACD's...  its the best setup possible.  And unlike the Duo you can self-reset your CD tracks if you need to, with the CD player buttons.

Also, if you are crafty, you can do something like this to use the SCD drive:

http://members.aol.com/xexex/pce/scdlt.htm

That is also a badass setup and great for car trips since the SCD runs on a natural 12 volts.

The pad(ie: the entire thing) isn't as easy to use as a regular PCE/Duo pad and is 7 times the size.

Huh?  Just plug a controller in!

The first player pad on an LT is always 2 button, but a Duo's first player pad can be 6-button, a joystick or even a PSX peripheral.

This is not true.  The pad input on the LT functions the same way a Duo or Coregrafx would.  If you plug a pad into an LT, it will be P1 control.  If you plug a tap in, and connect to slot 1, it will also be P1.  6-Button controllers work just fine... I used to take my PC Engine LT to school every day and challenge my friends to Street Fighter with either the Avenue Pad 6's or Hori Fighting Sticks.  You can use whatever you want.

If you push the buttons on the built in pad while a tap and multiple controllers in, weird stuff happens (all 5p will be activated), but other than that, the LT functions the same as any other PC Engine when it comes to controller connections.

I don't own an LT, but was just outbid for one recently that went for $450

I saw that one too.  I'm currently auctioning off one of mine, but it doesn't look like it will go for cheap since I'm including the box, all covers, and a portable battery booster.


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[esteban]

And unlike the Duo you can self-reset your CD tracks if you need to, with the CD player buttons.

yes, one of the reasons why I've always liked the TG-16 + CD setup are the convenient CD buttons (and the LED track display!)...

but I've never tried to reset audio tracks while playing a game.  Does this work?  I wish I had known this years ago, because there were some games (with scratches, probably) that would sometimes get fouled up on the Red Book soundtrack... the TG-CD would eventually correct itself, but sometimes it took a loooooooong time

[Black Tiger]

Kabuki Den lets you level up with any CD music you want.

I forget which buttons you press(its in my walkthrough) but you just swap discs and hit the right buttons and it'll play the same track number.

I actually read the trick in the manual or maybe a japanese magazine or something, so it was intended to do something and this is themost logical thing I could think of.

If its just the same track number, it wouldn't be so convenient back when it came out, before cheap CD burners.

[esteban]

Kabuki Den lets you level up with any CD music you want.

I forget which buttons you press(its in my walkthrough) but you just swap discs and hit the right buttons and it'll play the same track number.

I actually read the trick in the manual or maybe a japanese magazine or something, so it was intended to do something and this is themost logical thing I could think of.

If its just the same track number, it wouldn't be so convenient back when it came out, before cheap CD burners.

very kool.  i never heard of this... i'll have to check out your FAQ because it's neat that Kabuki Den (and possibly other games) allowed you to swap CDs.

the only thing I've ever heard of, concerning the swapping of discs, is CD Battle Hikari No Yuushatachi, in which you switch CDs for random  gameplay interaction (determing the attributes of your fighters), not for music.