I'm in Bremen, Germany.

[ClodBuster]

Technically, there are no "PAL" games for the official PAL Turbografx. Those sold here were just US Turbochips. The CPU of the PAL console was clocked down for PAL-50Hz and the RF output was modified to PAL colour. I think these systems were sold in the UK?

Then as far as I know there was some France based distributor called Sodipeng, which did just imports of the PC Engine. I guess they added PAL RF output or RGB output as simple modifications if needed. Maybe even in PAL-60Hz to retain the original speed of the games, which were simply Japanese or US imports. But I don't think Sodipeng was officially sanctioned by NEC or Hudson.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, thanks.

[HailingTheThings]

Technically, there are no "PAL" games for the PAL Turbografx. Those sold here were just US Turbochips. The CPU of the PAL console was clocked down and the RF output to match PAL 50Hz and the RF outputs PAL color. I think these systems were sold in the UK?

Then as far as I know there was some France based distributor called Sodipeng, which did just imports of the PC Engine. I guess they added PAL RF output or RGB output as well if needed. Maybe even in PAL-60Hz to retain the original speed of the games, which were simply Japanese or US imports. But I don't think Sodipeng was officially sanctioned by NEC or Hudson.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, thanks.

Interesting.

[ClodBuster]

Konsolenkost from Germany still sells PAL Turbografx consoles, complete with box. The price was quite nice, around 100 € with a loose copy of Blazing Lazers or Keith Courage when I checked their site last year. I almost bought one, but refrained when I learned about the system's slower speed. I have no idea if it is compatible with the US TurboCD and other attachments.

Edit: The PAL TG features a slightly redesigned appearance, even the controller is ever so slightly different from the US Turbopad.

[HailingTheThings]

Konsolenkost from Germany still sells PAL Turbografx consoles, complete with box. The price was quite nice, around 100 € with a loose copy of Blazing Lazers or Keith Courage when I checked their site last year. I almost bought one, but refrained when I learned about the system's slower speed. I have no idea if it is compatible with the US TurboCD and other attachments.

Edit: The PAL TG features a slightly redesigned appearance, even the controller is ever so slightly different from the US Turbopad.

I knew about some of the differences between the US and PAL Turbo systems. Like how they dropped the 16 on the logo and how blue and red is used instead of orange and yellow. Also how it has composite video without a booster. that's about it though. I want to say I learned those small details from this youtuber:


He seems to be an alright guy, doesn't put up new content that often, though. I enjoy his voice.

[wolfman]

Technically, there are no "PAL" games for the official PAL Turbografx. Those sold here were just US Turbochips. The CPU of the PAL console was clocked down for PAL-50Hz and the RF output was modified to PAL colour. I think these systems were sold in the UK?

Then as far as I know there was some France based distributor called Sodipeng, which did just imports of the PC Engine. I guess they added PAL RF output or RGB output as simple modifications if needed. Maybe even in PAL-60Hz to retain the original speed of the games, which were simply Japanese or US imports. But I don't think Sodipeng was officially sanctioned by NEC or Hudson.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, thanks.

Afaik you are correct. There have been OFFICIAL imports in several countries, as well as "grey" ones.
German units had been modified to output PAL composite, since the booster wasn´t available until late into the console lifespan. I remember articles in german games magazines depicting pictures of that modified units. They were modified by the importing company in small numbers, since it always was a niche market. Games were rare back then as well.

And yes, the Sodipeng story is true as well - I remember that this is the french name for the SCART cable in France 

[ClodBuster]

Thanks for confirming. I don't have first hand experience with that stuff, so it's always nice to see what you guys know. Please point out any errors of mine if you see them.

I think SCART is a France abbreviation for a association of TV manufacturers. But not related to Sodipeng (which itself is a France abbreviation for a association of PC Engine importers).

I think the Wikipedia article of SCART mentions the full name, and Sodipeng should be easy to google too.