Turbo Everdrive

[toymachine78]

After watching the latest Game Sack, I am considering purchasing a Turbo Ever drive ( Gee thanks Joe). Is it worth the $150? 

[jperryss]

$150 is a ripoff even if you're talking about the fancy SAG version. The regular $79 version, however, is worth every penny and you can buy it direct right here.

http://shop.retrogate.com/Turbo-EverDrive-TURBO-ED.htm

[toymachine78]

The plain board looks so fragile though. If my 3yr old got her hands on that thing it would be toast!

[Necromancer]

I'd rather have a 3D printed cover like this, but it appears to be discontinued.

Since it's so damn cute, I'm gonna recycle onion's gif:

[Black Tiger]

The plain board looks so fragile though. If my 3yr old got her hands on that thing it would be toast!

It's super heavy duty. A partial plastic plate won't do anything to protect it. It's strictly for looks.

[jperryss]

It's super heavy duty. A partial plastic plate won't do anything to protect it. It's strictly for looks.

X2. The TED board is identical in thickness to a standard HU, and doesn't bend easily.

I'm always careful with the electronics and such sitting exposed on top of the board, but no way will a kid accidentally break the board itself.

[ccovell]

...Though the US/JP switch broke *off* within 5 cycles of normal use.  X-P

[sirhcman]

It's super heavy duty. A partial plastic plate won't do anything to protect it. It's strictly for looks.

X2. The TED board is identical in thickness to a standard HU, and doesn't bend easily.

I'm always careful with the electronics and such sitting exposed on top of the board, but no way will a kid accidentally break the board itself.

X3, the board is super thick and not thin like most circuit boards you come across. Please don't spend $150 for one!

[toymachine78]

It's super heavy duty. A partial plastic plate won't do anything to protect it. It's strictly for looks.

X2. The TED board is identical in thickness to a standard HU, and doesn't bend easily.

I'm always careful with the electronics and such sitting exposed on top of the board, but no way will a kid accidentally break the board itself.

The components being exposed isn't a problem? I could see my daughter popping off a capacitor lol

[sirhcman]

It's super heavy duty. A partial plastic plate won't do anything to protect it. It's strictly for looks.

X2. The TED board is identical in thickness to a standard HU, and doesn't bend easily.

I'm always careful with the electronics and such sitting exposed on top of the board, but no way will a kid accidentally break the board itself.

The components being exposed isn't a problem? I could see my daughter popping off a capacitor lol

Why your daughter would have this in her hands is beyond me. Keep it put away when not in use. Seems like a lot of worry for something that has a simple solution.

[YANDMAN]

$150 is a ripoff even if you're talking about the fancy SAG version. The regular $79 version, however, is worth every penny and you can buy it direct right here.

http://shop.retrogate.com/Turbo-EverDrive-TURBO-ED.htm

I want one but funstock sell this Krizz version for £100 in the u.k

[toymachine78]

Sir, do you not have kids? They find a way to get into EVERYTHING. Especially my gaming stuff. Its in an entertainment table in the family room.

Hmmmm..... I guess I could store the ever drive in the medicine cabinet. No, then the wife would find it and think it was a broken electronic gadget and throw it out... Damn it to hell!!!! 

[Bonknuts]

$150?? I just bought mine for $68 shipped last month (though still waiting to receive it - shipping is slow).

[Greg2600]

http://www.stoneagegamer.com/turbo-everdrive-deluxe.html

Of all the SAG Deluxe editions, I felt this one was the nicest, with the most work put into.  The case is excellent.  I was very happy to get one in the first batch.  But it's not for everyone.

[Joe Redifer]

I agree with others that the TED is really tough and the 3D printed cover (like the one on Game Sack) is only for looks. Tough it feels a little better when handling as well, but that's no biggie.

Though the US/JP switch broke *off* within 5 cycles of normal use.  X-P

Daayuum! I've flipped mine back and forth once when I got it just to make sure the switch moved. Then I switched it again to try it with my PC Engine to TurboGrafx adapter. Then I finally switched it back to US where it shall now live forever. That's still extremely awesome that such a switch is there, though.