Is this the main TurboGrafx forum?

[ceti alpha]

Shouldn't it be an IntoGrafx-16?

heh. Well, technically it's correct to just call it Turbografx if it's PAL. The PAL Turbografx didn't have the "16" in the name.

[bacteria]

There certainly has been a fair bit of discussion on this thread and others here as to whether the PAL system runs full speed vs the US system or not; some say yes, some say no - however, the bottom line is that the games seem to run full speed, which after all is all that matters...

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Thanks for the welcome, ceti alpha.

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Arkhan - as you say "-ph +f" !

Technically, as you say, ceti alpha, Turbografx is right as a PAL unit; as no "16" in the name, however, when you also play Jap games too, does that become TurboGrafx-PCE ?

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Duo_R - I think you might be referring to the plug'n'play system I made, where I took plug'n'play boards and made them into cartridges, to be read by the main system. The DS has a small screen, squinty; and systems like the PSP need emulators to play other systems; i've yet to see an emulator that plays games exactly as the original would have been represented, without slowdowns, artifacts, framerate skip, choppy video or choppy audio. Granted, there are some very good emulators out there, but there is nothing better than using original hardware.

My case will accomodate a variety of console systems; however the only one I have actually made to date is the PSOne for it, and made a guide and template, so that is what I currently sell it for. After the TurboGrafx, I will do an N64; that will then be three systems for the case kits - more to follow afterwards - plan to reduce the Amstrad GX4000 board after that to fit into my case as the project after that.

If you are into vacuum forming, have a look at  http://www.cnczone.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=291

[ceti alpha]

Oops. I actually meant to say:

Well, technically it's correct to just call it Intografx if it's PAL. The PAL Turbografx didn't have the "16" in the name.

[Black Tiger]

I tried at least 30 HuCards on a couple PAL compatible TVs and many games run slow. Someone who isn't familiar with the games or even at least the music might not be able to tell the difference, but the bottom line is that the games do not all run at full speed, which is why I tell everyone considering a PAL TG not to buy one for playing games.

Tom's explanation supports the outcome: some games run fine, some run slow.

[Tatsujin]

yeah, i think know also toms right on that. i had just a very strange happening in the past with a PAL modded JPN Mega Drive once.

i had two same JPN Daimakaimura carts, the one run in normal speed with normal screen size and normal BGM, but the other run 16.6% slower for picture and music and showed the PAL frames.

after taking out that whole PAL modulator mod, all games were runing on normal speed again.

[Arkhan]

Slowdown is no fun... especially if you want to hear Super Star Soldier level 3 music at correct power metal speed.

[bacteria]

I haven't tried many of my games for more than a few minutes; I have about 20 HUcards at the moment.

If I want to increase the speed of the system to the same speed as the US model, what do I need to change - the crystals only? - and will that interfere with the CPU and either not make it work, or make everything work too fast, is the rest of the system is expecting the original crystals? If it is just the case of desoldering the existing two crystals (or one), anyone got a link to what I need (ie e-bay ideally)? I don't want to bust my system now!  Actually, I will probably test all my games, once the portable is finished, to see if there is any noticeable slowdown. I enjoy games, but my reactions are a bit slower now than a teenager (I will be 43 in a couple of weeks' time), so having a slightly slower system would be good for the shooters (as long, as I say, there are no noticeable slowdowns).

[esteban]

I haven't tried many of my games for more than a few minutes; I have about 20 HUcards at the moment.

If I want to increase the speed of the system to the same speed as the US model, what do I need to change - the crystals only? - and will that interfere with the CPU and either not make it work, or make everything work too fast, is the rest of the system is expecting the original crystals? If it is just the case of desoldering the existing two crystals (or one), anyone got a link to what I need (ie e-bay ideally)? I don't want to bust my system now!  Actually, I will probably test all my games, once the portable is finished, to see if there is any noticeable slowdown. I enjoy games, but my reactions are a bit slower now than a teenager (I will be 43 in a couple of weeks' time), so having a slightly slower system would be good for the shooters (as long, as I say, there are no noticeable slowdowns).

As long as China Warrior plays at full-speed, you're fine.

[bacteria]

I don't like China Warrior, sorry! 

[esteban]

I don't like China Warrior, sorry! 

You are in the majority

[bacteria]

 

Printed my decals, put them on my case backing; looks really quite professional. I need to spend today giving it a few coats of Kyrstal Clear Plasti-Kote spray paint to seal it - I used more than half a spray can of red for this case, as it needed this amount to cover the dark grey from the cat slot and the green from the putty. If I don't give it a really good varnish session then the decals will come off and the paint will fingerprint. After all this is done, case needs to be left for at least 24 hours to harden fully - no issue and I can work on this case section on Monday.

Today, I will do the above, the C-Sync amplifier circuit and test it; start on the case front.

I have been sick for the last couple of days, so my work is a bit limited at the moment - should be back to speed on Monday / Tuesday.

I will start my WIP thread on this forum today as promised too (modding section), and give a link to it here.

[Arkhan]

I don't like China Warrior, sorry! 

You are in the majority

Proud to be in the minority.

[esteban]

I don't like China Warrior, sorry! 

You are in the majority

Proud to be in the minority.

Same here. We must defend the honor of this unappreciated game.

[bacteria]

Ok, started the WIP thread as promised, in the mod forum HERE  Also changing my sig pic for this project, which I post on BenHeck to this site, so some of them will come to this site too...