Any advantages to the duo over CD set up?

[MrFlutterPie]

I have a PCE Duo that I got screwed over on.  It needs a cap change and after I returned it the guy said they did a cap change but it wasn't long until the sound issues came back.  I now how a region modded Turbo with CD set up.  I can play U.S and PCE games as well as using the cheap PCE Super system 3.0 card all in one set up.

I was thinking of sending out the duo to be recapped and probably get a region mod but I have already spent a lot of money on the duo in the first place.  Plus shipping is killer both ways.  Now that I have the CD set up I  was wondering if I should cut my losses and stick with the CD set up rather than keep throwing money into the already expensive duo.

So I ask you is there any advantage to the duo over my current CD set up or should I just cut bait on the duo now?

[HercTNT]

i'm not sure about any advantages, but i like the fact my duo has everything all in one ready to go. if you have the money, fixing up the duo to working condition would not be a bad thing.

[vestcoat]

*Both CD drives read data at x1, but a stock Duo loads faster than a stock TG-CD because the lens mechanism is more efficient. A CD-ROM with new metal gear replacements is a lot faster than a stock unit, but also MUCH noisier. I haven't compared the speed of a CD-ROM with aftermarket gears to a stock Duo.

*TG-CD has an in-line AC adapter, the Duo has a wall wort.

*The TG-CD uses common RCA cables out the rear. The Duo needs an expensive, finicky, proprietary AV cord wasting space on the side.

*The headphone jack on the TG-CD doesn't function when playing Turbochips.

*The TG-CD needs a system card every time a CD is played.

*The CD-ROM2 can function as a stand-alone music player.

*TG-CD has a dumb TG16 controller port.

*Duo = sleek and small. TG-CD = relic from bygone era more impressive to modern gamers.

[vestcoat]

As far a prices are concerned, if your TG-CD hasn't broken its little plastic gear yet, it will soon and it will cost money.

[MrFlutterPie]

The Duo needs an expensive, finicky, proprietary AV cord wasting space on the side.

I wonder if my duo has an issue with the av port.  I switched out the OEM cords for a Sega Genesis Model1 cords and the sound was 100% fixed but only for a bit and now the sound issues have returned.

[Joe Redifer]

*The headphone jack on the TG-CD doesn't function when playing Turbochips.

This should be reworded to "The headphone jack on the TurboGrafx CD Player only outputs redbook CD audio and is not suitable for any games."

Also, let's not forget:

*Duos often need cap replacements to deal with faulty audio.

*Duos tend to hate CD-Rs (though I have heard of a few that have no issues with them).

[seieienbu]

There are a few games (only one I can think of is Hi-Leg Fantasy) that require a Duo as well as a specific hu card, you wouldn't be able to play them on a turbo-cd setup.

[seieienbu]

Also, even after all these years I find the Duo the most handsome console I've ever seen.

[turbokon]

Also, even after all these years I find the Duo the most handsome console I've ever seen.

Agree but I also like the tg16 with cd dock setup. Both are sexy in its own way.

[Mishran]

Nothing beats the briefcase. :-"

 

[seieienbu]

Briefcase is cool looking, I'm definitely not saying otherwise.  I just looove the look of the Duo though.

[csgx1]

Nothing beats the briefcase. :-"

 

Yep, that's my favorite setup. 

I'd recommend keeping and fixing the Duo if you have the money to do so.  Definitely can't hurt to have back up systems. 


 

[MotherGunner]

*The headphone jack on the TG-CD doesn't function when playing Turbochips.

This should be reworded to "The headphone jack on the TurboGrafx CD Player only outputs redbook CD audio and is not suitable for any games."

Ah so THAT's how you get around the stupid shooting sound effects in Rayxanber II !

[MrFlutterPie]

Would the duo be worth getting repaired if it cost $175 round trip (shipping, region mod, exchange rate) on top of paying $200+ for the unit in the first place?

This is why I am thinking of dropping it as it will become too expensive.   

[FiftyQuid]

*The TG-CD needs a system card every time a CD is played.

This is the main reason for going with a Duo.  Inserting the System Card every time is really just a novelty.  Yeah you can leave it inserted, but I've never done this for any console I've ever earned.