Is the GT worth getting?

[IDCHAPPY]

I must admit to shooting in my pants over these when they first came out, now after getting my Duo R i have my eye on then again. Be handy for testing some games too without having to plug and unplug the R(so the kids dont mess with it).
Any thoughts? 

[soop]

Allow me:

1. Batteries.  You will need rechargables.  Eneloops are good, and they last about 4 hours with 6 of them.  Regular batteries are the same.
2. Screen.  The screen is quite dated, and the pixel density is quite low.  If you play on a normal screen, the difference is marked.  To this end, some games are quite hard to play (or at least I find them harder to play on the GT).  And they don't look as good.
3. Capacitors.  If the caps haven't been replaced, they will need to be at some point.  People offer this service for £25, so it's not so bad, but with batteries and cap change, it bumps the price up.
4. Size.  It's not pocket sized, so it's a "if you have a bag with you" deal.  Like holidays, or every day for me.

However, you DO get to play PCE games wherever you are.  That's amazing.

[IDCHAPPY]

Ta man, just a case of finding the right one( doesnt have to be mint, just not buggered ).
This guy seems to be doing the refurbs for a decent price?:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TURBO-GRAFX-16-PC-ENGINE-GT-HAND-HELD-REPAIR-SERVICE-/140482789919?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20b56d421f

[thesteve]

I currently have 2
the screen contrast differs greatly from one to the other.
the one i have had for yours has a very solid display(high contrast fast refresh), however the one i got later is uneven in its contrast and somewhat washed out and the pixels are a bit slow.
either is good alone, but when side by side its striking

[Jibbajaba]

I personally wouldn't get one.  After playing handhelds with superb screens like the PSP, DS, and GBA SP with the brighter screen, I just can't tolerate older handhelds like the Game Gear, Lynx, etc.  The ~100 snaps that the GT is going to set you back could go towards buying a few awesome games.  Especially if you just want to use it to test games.

Chris

[Necromancer]

You'll still need to pull out the Duo for CDs, so I say no; they're cool and all, but they just aren't practical as a primary means of OBEYance.

[PunkicCyborg]

I'd say definitely pick one up if you can get a good deal maybe $30-40. Yeah the caps will need to be changed as already stated. I love mine and It's an awesome part of my collection. I actually use it quite a bit, but I have an unlimited supply of batteries available to me though so it might be different if I was always buying them.
It's great in the car or for short trips. Plus people are always intrigued by it when you play in public. It fits more in the novelty section but its so cool though

[Black Tiger]

If you aren't sure, then you shouldn't bother. But they are definitely worth it.

[SignOfZeta]

Its highly unlikely that you'll use it on even a semi-regular basis. If that bothers you, then don't get one.

[thesteve]

must agree, i dont use mine often, but love being able to

[csgx1]

For me, it's definitely worth getting.  I use my GT a lot more than both my Duo-R and Supergrafx(which may not be saying much) combined.

Though I'm a bit biased because, first of all, I wanted one since the day it was released but couldn't afford one....10 years later(in 2000), I was finally able to get one.  Also, I'm kind of an oddball, in which I prefer handhelds over consoles. 

Find one for a good price and you won't regret it. 

[thesteve]

i wouldnt pay more than $50 for a non working unit

[soop]

For me, it's definitely worth getting.  I use my GT a lot more than both my Duo-R and Supergrafx(which may not be saying much) combined.

Though I'm a bit biased because, first of all, I wanted one since the day it was released but couldn't afford one....10 years later(in 2000), I was finally able to get one.  Also, I'm kind of an oddball, in which I prefer handhelds over consoles. 

Find one for a good price and you won't regret it. 

me too.

I just pickdup my second, boxed for £50,, so bargains can be had!

[blueraven]

Is the GT worth getting?

Yes.

[vestcoat]

I won't weigh-in on whether it's worth it, but I will argue that a GT is better than an Express.  Since text-heavy, password, and back-up RAM games can't really be played on a small screen, the  inability to play English Turbochips isn't a big loss. Then consider that people are now paying 10x more for U.S. Bomberman '93 and other Turbochips than the import versions and the GT is a clear winner.