Author Topic: Why is the TG-16 way fatter than the PC-Engine? (Read 1419 times)

Black Tiger · « **Reply #45 on:** February 06, 2006, 12:32:40 PM »

Quote from: "Pcenginefx"

Anyone have any gut shots of the SuperGrafx now? I'm interested to see the inside..........hmm...might crack mine open.........

Yours sure looks a lot cleaner inside than mine did. I popped it open to clean it(on a hunch) after having trouble playing PCE Hu's. This was until I was reminded about the PCE/SGX switch. :oops:

Dark Fact · « **Reply #46 on:** February 06, 2006, 03:58:15 PM »

Pretty interesting design of the main board and layout of the chipsets but I do agree that more could've been added to the SuperGrafx. Oh well, them's the breaks.

Am I the only one here who got a slight snicker from seeing that Hudson Bee plastered all over those chips?

esteban · « **Reply #47 on:** February 06, 2006, 07:15:03 PM »

Quote from: "Pcenginefx"

Ok I couldn't resist....enjoy the shots!

And for those who are wanting an artsy shot, here yah go...SuperGrafx "Darkness" wallpaper!

Downloaded and on my desktop! I LOOOOOOOOVE it. This is really superb, I'm was not expecting anything this kool. You've outdone yourself!

Dark Fact · « **Reply #48 on:** February 07, 2006, 04:03:39 AM »

At least it makes your desktop icons stand out more.

Pcenginefx · « **Reply #49 on:** February 07, 2006, 11:14:47 AM »

Glad you like the shots

After making that SuperGrafx wallpaper, we really need more of this stuff online (noting this on my todo list).

And speaking of the Hudson Bee logo, someone else mentioned to me that they also found that funny. I personally think it's very cool.

Keranu · « **Reply #50 on:** February 07, 2006, 11:20:42 AM »

Oh yes, the Hudson bee logos on the chips rock.

Dark Fact · « **Reply #51 on:** February 08, 2006, 01:17:09 AM »

I've got nothing against having the bee on the chips, I'm just saying it looks amusing to have a company's cartoon insect placed on real electronic hardware.

When it comes to shameless product placement, Hudson capitalizes!

esteban · « **Reply #52 on:** February 08, 2006, 05:47:06 PM »

Quote from: "Pcenginefx"

And speaking of the Hudson Bee logo, someone else mentioned to me that they also found that funny. I personally think it's very cool.

It's friggin' kool! PCB's and internal hardware can be so sterile, Hudson injected some cute aesthetics with their logo.

Dark Fact · « **Reply #53 on:** February 09, 2006, 02:38:43 AM »

Now if only Nintendo did that with Mario, all would be attractive in the inner console anatomy world.

Keranu · « **Reply #54 on:** February 09, 2006, 09:40:11 AM »

That would be great.

Dark Fact · « **Reply #55 on:** February 10, 2006, 04:08:15 PM »

It sure would.

Nintendo chips with the Mario facestamp seal of approval!

del2d · « **Reply #56 on:** March 08, 2006, 12:24:51 PM »

Hey all; I'm new to the forum and just read this post.

To answer the original question: I recall the FCC had a hand in the reason why the TG-16 is so much bigger. Something about the larger casing putting out fewer waves of interference.

I'm not 100% sure on that (I am going back over ten years in memory) but I believe that's the same reason why so many cool electronics and gadgets never make it to the U.S.

- Del