WTB: Turbo DUO AC Adapter

[Pat the NES Punk]

Hi guys...

Does anyone have one of these for sale at a reasonable price? If not, if someone could point me in the direction of a proper replacement, I'd appreciate it.

[Necromancer]

If not, if someone could point me in the direction of a proper replacement, I'd appreciate it.

The 273-356 adapter (w/ 'Q' plug) from Radio Shack works well.  It ain't cheap, but you'll probably pay just as much for an original power supply, which wouldn't be as reliable due to age.

[Pat the NES Punk]

Thanks, Necro. I'll look into that if need be.

[Pat the NES Punk]

Worked like a charm, Necro. Now I just need to find a Turbografx to Duo controller adapter.

[chany60126]

Good to hear Pat. Those T-16 to Duo controller adapters are hard to find (on ebay). Hopefully someone can help you out. It's worth tracking one down, especially to use that awesome turbo stick for the shooters.

[chany60126]

I just remember coming across this link in one of the threads a while back. There is this European seller that sells the controller adapters that you are looking for, new in the box for 17.90 euros. I have not personally bought from them before, but I believe others here have.

http://moeroshop.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24827

[Pat the NES Punk]

Thanks for tracking that down, Chany. I'll have to think about that, as that's a little pricey for a little adapter. Then again, what choice would I have?  It's funny that I looked around my place and actually had 2 PC Engine to Turbo adapters laying around from old PC parts, but now I won't be needing them at all.

[chany60126]

Wait, so are there pc (comuter) cable adapters that will allow you to use a turbo pad on a duo/pce? If so, I'd like to know what these are called so I can search for some online. 

[Necromancer]

Thanks for tracking that down, Chany. I'll have to think about that, as that's a little pricey for a little adapter. Then again, what choice would I have?

Another option is to swap the cable from a dead PCE controller into a TG-16 controller (or vice versa).  Alternatively, you can slap a controller cable into a tap, adding a much needed longer cable and making it compatible with whichever console you want.

[Pat the NES Punk]

Thanks for tracking that down, Chany. I'll have to think about that, as that's a little pricey for a little adapter. Then again, what choice would I have?

Another option is to swap the cable from a dead PCE controller into a TG-16 controller (or vice versa).  Alternatively, you can slap a controller cable into a tap, adding a much needed longer cable and making it compatible with whichever console you want.

Not a bad idea, Necro... but looking online, it seems like PC engine controllers would cost the same as getting the adapter itself. Yes, I plan on just hooking up a turbo tap to the Turbo Duo.

[Necromancer]

Not a bad idea, Necro... but looking online, it seems like PC engine controllers would cost the same as getting the adapter itself.

Yeah, it's best if you can salvage a cable from a dead controller.  You could also chop up a generic extension cable from monoprice (or the like), but you'd have to figure out which wire goes where.

[Duo_R]

Wow at radio shack that turns out to be 37 bucks....lol