PC-Engine, Turbografx, or both?

[VenomMacbeth]

Rather than pollute this section with a bunch of threads, I decided to just use this one!

Okay, so here's my issue...I want to get into PC Engine gaming.  However, there are games for both the Turbografx-16 and the PC-Engine that I want.  I've been told to go with the PC Engine, as there are more, better exclusive titles for it.  I am inclined to agree with that; I like the PC Engine much better than the Turbografx.

However, games like Blazing Lazers, Raiden, and a few others I'm interested in seem cheaper on the Turbografx.  So, should I:

1. Get one or the other and have it region-modded?  IE, the mod that lets you play either region games without a converter.  How much would a mod like this cost to have done?

2. Get both.  Not necessarily the most cost-effective solution, but I like both consoles for different reasons, aesthetically. 

3. Get one, and get a Hucard converter.

What do?

[Samurai Ghost]

As for Soldier Blade, here in Japan a loose card will run you $10-$20. Complete is more like $30-$50.
As for Raiden, I don't know. They very rarely pop up for sale. I'd say $70+ is a fair estimate. The CD version is a lot cheaper; you can probably find a copy for around $20.

[Opethian]

uhh JP raiden is not worth more than $30-40
US boxed maybe $40-50

yes the CD SUPER RAIDEN would be the most gaem for the money as they add 2 more stages and the CD arrange tracks are awesome!

[Samurai Ghost]

OK, thanks for the clarification. I just never ever see it pop up on auction or some of the used game site I go, and since it's a classic shooter I wouldn't be surprised to see people bidding over 5,000 yen on it. But if it can be found that cheap I'll have to keep an eye out.

[VenomMacbeth]

yes the CD SUPER RAIDEN would be the most gaem for the money as they add 2 more stages and the CD arrange tracks are awesome!

Well, it does look very nice, but I haven't found the arranged tracks to be quite to my taste.  I think they should have thrown in the original soundtrack, like they did on Raiden Project for the PS1.  Plus, I barely have the money for a Core Grafx...I REALLY don't have the money for a CD-ROM attachment or a Duo. :/  Which sucks, because I'll probably ultimately end up wanting one anyway.  -.-

[Opethian]

well the card has alot more flicker as compared to the CD but Raiden Project on PS1 is probably the definitive port (plus you get Raiden 2 )

[VenomMacbeth]

bamp, changed topic.

[Necromancer]

Save your pennies and buy a region modded PCE Duo.  If you absolutely must get a huey only system, I'd go for a region modded TG-16; that way you'll have an easier time finding a CD add-on later.

[BuraiFighter]

Agree with Necromancer, if you've got the money go for the region modded PCE Duo. I got a refurbished & region modded Duo-R from doujindance last year and it's just perfect, paid more than I would've liked but I'd buy from him again.

[thesteve]

we do region mods, and sell a kit (if that helps) https://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=10112.0

[PunkicCyborg]

I had thesteve perform a region mod on my DuoR and I just buy whichever version is cooler/cheaper or I get the US version if I need English to get through the game. I lean more towards PCE when I have a choice though. The packaging and total product is much nicer usually.

[soop]

Hmmm, I dunno. You can fit a TG-16 CD in a briefcase no?  It's just aesthetics.

So buy a Supergrafx and a TG-16, then get a CD ROM2 and a RAU-30.  Then you can play everything.

Otherwise, get a Core Grafx.

[VenomMacbeth]

It's just aesthetics.

Exactly.  I'm rooting for a PC Engine/Core Grafx, simply because they're so cool-looking.  I mean hell...if need be, I can just get them both.  If I get in a money crunch, I can have someone mod my PC engine to play Turbografx games, and sell the TG-16.  I guess the only question, then, is which one to get first.

So that region mod kit...does it work on a PC Engine?  Or is it TG-16/Duo only?

[soop]

It's just aesthetics.

Exactly.  I'm rooting for a PC Engine/Core Grafx, simply because they're so cool-looking.  I mean hell...if need be, I can just get them both.  If I get in a money crunch, I can have someone mod my PC engine to play Turbografx games, and sell the TG-16.  I guess the only question, then, is which one to get first.

So that region mod kit...does it work on a PC Engine?  Or is it TG-16/Duo only?

By aesthetics, I really mean a white CD-ROM system and white PCE looks nicer than say a black TG-16 CD System and most other things (IMO).  But a TG-16 CD may be cheaper.

TBH, I'd just buy a Supergrafx and mod it yourself if you can.  or if you're sending it off, you might want to get an RGB mod at the same time, 2 birds one stone.

I couldn't cut a Supergrafx though T____T

[turbokon]

Just get both, problem solve:)