PC Genjin 3 (Bonk 3) not working on region modded TE

[schweaty]

Bit of a head scratcher here, gents.  I region modded my Turbo Express  last weekend (thanks Turbokon).  It plays all my other PCE games just fine (Street Fighter II, Valkyrie Densetsu, PC Denjin), but when I put in PC Genjin 3 I get the 'no game inserted' white screen.  The HuCard is pristine and the contacts look good.

Only thing I can think of is that Bonk 3 requires a 'higher powered' system than just a standard TG.  I couldn't find anything on the internet that says that.  Just speculating.  Any thoughts? 

[turbokon]

Do you have a pce system to test the bonk 3 with? I know the everdrive and flash card won't boot on some region modded systems.


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[schweaty]

unfortunately, no... so, it could be the card, but like i said, it looks great

[ClodBuster]

Have you already tried cleaning the cartridge contacts using alcohol? Even if they are looking fine, there could be some transparent layer of dirt on them. You can also try to clean the cartridge slot of your Turbo Express.

[schweaty]

yup.  tried that.  I even hit it with the plastic eraser.  no dice (its real clean now tho).

I literally checked every single game I have to see if the same thing would happen to any other game after the mod.  They all work.  I'm starting to think its a bad card even tho the guy I bought it from said it was tested.

I'm thinking the only way to confirm it is to check it in a real PC Engine (which I don't have or know anyone who does).

[schweaty]

Alrighty.  The only way I'm going to know for sure if its the card or my TE is if some gracious soul among you would let me mail them the game to test it in a PC Engine.  Of course, I would pay for shipping both ways.

I would prefer it was a PCE GT because I figure that's the closest thing hardware-wise to a modded TE.  After that, an original white PC Engine would be my second choice.  I would prefer it were NOT a SuperGrafx or DUO (if possible).  I know I'm starting to sound picky here but I will be asking for my money back if it doesnt work so I want to make the test as "valid" as possible for the seller.

Before everyone raises their hand, you should know that I'm in the Air Force stationed in Germany.  The postage to an APO address is the same as it is in the states (which I am paying for.. friendly reminder) but it does require a Customs Statement (which is free) which can only be filled out an a Post Office.  So, to mail it back, you will have to go to a Post Office.

Hit me up if you can help a bruva out. 

[Necromancer]

If it works in anything the problem is likely with your GT and not the card.  I don't have a GT, but I do have a TE and region converter card, a Turbo Duo, a Duo RX, and a CG II briefcase that I can try it in if nobody else offers.

[turbokon]

You can send it to me, I have all the systems you mentioned and almost everything in between

I had someone sent me a dead salamander hucard that looked perfect.


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[PunkicCyborg]

I know member whisper2053  is also stationed in Germany

[schweaty]

thanks for the responses guys!  I will hit up whisper2053 and see if he is still here.  If not, turbokon can expect some more crap in the mail (like he doesn't get enough already)

[whisper2053]

Still here bud! Email replied to

[schweaty]

Looks like whisper2053 is going to hook it up... he's only about 30 min away.  thanks for all the responses and offers to help!

[Necromancer]

Meet up and play it together! 

[turbokon]

Looks like whisper2053 is going to hook it up... he's only about 30 min away.  thanks for all the responses and offers to help!

That's awesome to have a fellow obeyer that close by.


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[whisper2053]

Lol, we're trying to figure out directions...military bases in foreign countries aren't exactly conducive to gps directions