Obscure PC Engine hardware

[Flare65]

I found these two joysticks on ebay two years ago.  Never seen them before or since then.  They are brand new, but the boxes on both show some shelf wear.  They say PC Engine on them and have the Japanese style controller plug, but the company address is based in NY.

Anyone seen these before?

[Lost Monkey]

If that picture is correct, you become some kind of infrared device yourself if you own that stick. 

"No wires! Just point and gape!"

Notice how no-one is playing the game yet it is generating enough excitement to give grandpa a heart attack inducing boner.

[Necromancer]

So confusing.  The box says it's Explorer II, but the controller and the inside flap says it's Explorer I; it looks like it's wired, yet the box says it's infrared; and it's shown with a NES instead of a PCE.  Speaking of it being for PCE, why is an american company (US address anyway) marketing stuff for the PCE instead of the Turbob?

[esteban]

So confusing.  The box says it's Explorer II, but the controller and the inside flap says it's Explorer I; it looks like it's wired, yet the box says it's infrared; and it's shown with a NES instead of a PCE.  Speaking of it being for PCE, why is an american company (US address anyway) marketing stuff for the PCE instead of the Turbob?

Hahahahahshashs.

It is an enigma.


More importantly, though, is the build quality. It doesn't strike me as a particularly stalwart joystick, but I could be wrong.

See, I won't be jealous if the build quality is mediocre.

BUT I AM JEALOUS OF THE BOX! For all the reasons pointed out already, that box really is entertaining.

I'm serious.

[esteban]

UPDATE: Upon further reflection, I realize that I actually am jealous of the Honyu joystick. I know this is sad, but if I could have 1/10 of the fun pictured on the box, I would use the damn joystick. I looked at the pictures of the actual controller again, and suddenly I found myself saying, "Actually, it would be fun to use that damn thing."

[schweaty]

the picture on the box doesnt even have a PCE next to the TV.  its a damn NES

[Gentlegamer]

I think that box image will make for a great new OBEY poster.

Edit: but it's for NES blah

[Flare65]

More importantly, though, is the build quality. It doesn't strike me as a particularly stalwart joystick, but I could be wrong.

BUT I AM JEALOUS OF THE BOX! For all the reasons pointed out already, that box really is entertaining.

I'm serious.

I would say that the build quality is on par with the NES Advantage stick.  Its solid and I think the base is metal.  It feels like a higher quality than the Turbo stick.

The box shows an NES....but the front shows the PC Engine logo.  Not sure what they were smoking......

[esteban]

More importantly, though, is the build quality. It doesn't strike me as a particularly stalwart joystick, but I could be wrong.

BUT I AM JEALOUS OF THE BOX! For all the reasons pointed out already, that box really is entertaining.

I'm serious.

I would say that the build quality is on par with the NES Advantage stick.  Its solid and I think the base is metal.  It feels like a higher quality than the Turbo stick.

The box shows an NES....but the front shows the PC Engine logo.  Not sure what they were smoking......

NES ADVANTAGE was nice, the TurboStick was a light piece of crap.

I am impressed and even more jealous now!

The company clearly saved money by keeping the same photo for SEGA, Nintendo and NEC versions...

[Warhol]

Stupid Frenchies.  What button do you press to deploy the white flag?

I thought this kind of jokes were finished in the US in 2003 ..
Which brain button must be pressed to really stop it? 

[Necromancer]

I thought this kind of jokes were finished in the US in 2003 ..
Which brain button must be pressed to really stop it? 

I'll stop hating the worthless French government (some of the citizens are cool) as soon as they can be grateful to the US for giving them back their country.  Until then, screw 'em.

[ccovell]

UK involvement in WWII in Europe: 67 months.
Canada's involvement in WWII in Europe: 67 months.
Australia's involvement in WWII in Europe: 67 months.
etc...

U.S. involvement in WWII in Europe: 40 months.

[elmer]

I'll stop hating the worthless French government (some of the citizens are cool) as soon as they can be grateful to the US for giving them back their country.  Until then, screw 'em.

Maybe they figure that it was payback for France helping the US get a country in the first place. 

[Warhol]

I'll stop hating the worthless French government (some of the citizens are cool) as soon as they can be grateful to the US for giving them back their country.  Until then, screw 'em.

 

How many times have you come to France?
Because you seem to know very badly the people of France.

Our History programs (in France, it is an important school subject) remind, even today (70 years later), how the United States has been important to defeat Nazism.
Every 5 years, we celebrate our liberation by remembering the importance of our allies in this victory.
And you, how many times do you celebrate Lafayette? Without him (and the help of France), you would still be in the Commonwealth?
How many times do you celebrate the Enlightenment philosophers, who have largely inspired your Constitution?
How many times do you celebrate Victor Schœlcher, who showed you the example of a society without slavery, without segregation?

In fact, are you sure to hate the French for the right reasons? 

Ok, we've seen, before you, that George W Bush was a moron, but we don't need to be blamed for that ..   

[Necromancer]

U.S. involvement in WWII in Europe: 40 months.

Because the US wasn't providing supplies, training, or pilots to the UK before December '41, right?

Maybe they figure that it was payback for France helping the US get a country in the first place. 

Heh, that could be. 

In fact, are you sure to hate the French for the right reasons? 

France pulled out of NATO and kicked the US out, forcing us to abandon billions in equipment and facilities.  That's the only reason I need, really, but the Peugeots they brought over here didn't help.