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SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« on: January 05, 2012, 09:23:19 PM »
Hi Folks

I have just come across a pile of old magazines from the 90's which I had forgot about.  Flicking through them I came across an article relating to the release of the SuperGrafx.  It's not the best article I have ever read, however I thought that I would share it for those of you who may be interested.






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esteban

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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2012, 11:40:16 PM »
"Grey Imports" — I love that. I can't recall a major North American publication ever  openly acknowledging the gray market.

"Techno styling," indeed.

;)

Amusing bits include: ~ 'it is understood that technicians in Japan are developing a PAL version...'

... and... The vinyl linoleum backdrop for the photo shoot is not what I would have chosen!
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2012, 11:42:26 PM »
Nice find.  :)
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2012, 12:00:24 AM »
4000 colors? Improved sound?

I wonder if it was the article author or the NEC rep who was making that up.

Thanks for sharing. :)
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2012, 12:55:58 AM »
Quote from: SamIAm on January 06, 2012, 12:00:24 AM
Improved sound

Thanks for sharing. :)
If by improved they meant Aldynes, then yes!
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2012, 02:15:03 AM »
Lol, very funney read :)
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2012, 02:24:53 AM »
Though as inaccurate as all get out, nice find and thanks for sharing.

Quote from: esteban on January 05, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
... and... The vinyl linoleum backdrop for the photo shoot is not what I would have chosen!

Heh, is this where gamesquad learned how to take product photos?
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2012, 08:26:26 AM »
Quote from: Necromancer on January 06, 2012, 02:24:53 AM
Though as inaccurate as all get out, nice find and thanks for sharing.

Quote from: esteban on January 05, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
... and... The vinyl linoleum backdrop for the photo shoot is not what I would have chosen!

Heh, is this where gamesquad learned how to take product photos?

Heh, I had the same thoughts. :)
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2012, 08:35:38 AM »
I"m still kicking myself for not picking one of these up at the retro gaming convention in Portland OR this last September. However, $250 boxed with no games, is a tough sell indeed.
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2012, 08:41:40 AM »
There's gotta be something fun we can do with that port on the front... Any ideas?
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2012, 12:23:07 PM »
Quote from: esteban on January 05, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
The vinyl linoleum backdrop for the photo shoot is not what I would have chosen!


LOL I thought the same thing!  It does remind me of GameSquad's thieving auctions....
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2012, 07:18:00 AM »
Quote from: Mathius on January 08, 2012, 08:26:26 AM
Quote from: Necromancer on January 06, 2012, 02:24:53 AM
Though as inaccurate as all get out, nice find and thanks for sharing.

Quote from: esteban on January 05, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
... and... The vinyl linoleum backdrop for the photo shoot is not what I would have chosen!


Heh, is this where gamesquad learned how to take product photos?


Heh, I had the same thoughts. :)


Ha! I didn't know who GameSquad was until MotherGunner's post... (I thought GameSquad was some British video game show that you all knew about! No joke!)

Anyway,

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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2012, 07:20:45 AM »
Awesome article. Reminds me of the Feb 1990 spread in GamePro detailing the new Shuttle, Core and SuperGrafx PC Engine models.
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2012, 08:24:20 AM »
Awesome article!
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Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2012, 03:53:11 AM »
The SGX couldn't do 4096 colors? :(
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