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PolygonDaily

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New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« on: July 27, 2015, 02:02:52 PM »
Hi Everyone,

i have begun collecting TurboGrafx, i've got a small collection. About 30 games under 10 of them in Cases, i have a TurboGrafx 16 and a TurboExpress (needs to be recapped).

I decided i won't need them both, but also want to play CD games at some point, what is my best option as far as console goes? i have been told PCE Duo is the best for what i'd like to do, but you guys are the experts!

Thanks for any info, this forum is great

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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2015, 03:11:31 PM »
Welcome aboard! I suggest talking with Keith Courage to see if he has a Refurb Duo. Getting the attachment and a system 3.0 card is getting more and more expensive and by the time you get one you are just better off getting a Duo for much cheaper. Not only that, but you can also get a chopsado to play U.S or Japanese hucards depending on what flavor of Duo you get. 

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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2015, 03:14:13 PM »
Welcome, comrade.

Yes, PCE DUO is your best bet.

But if money is an issue, there is no shame in enjoying all the inexpensive HuCARD titles first.

Here:
http://pcenginefx.com/main/nec_compatibility_guide.html

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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2015, 08:19:12 PM »
Welcome to Pcenginefx!

And yes, get a recapped, region-modded, video - modded PC Engine DUO from Keith Courage.

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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2015, 02:35:47 AM »
Welcome aboard!

+1 on going for a region modded Duo (any version).
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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2015, 09:09:33 PM »
Welcome.

If younlike the turbo there are LOTS more japanese games than US. Get a japanese Duo-RX which will let you play all the cheap awesome import cards and ALL the cd games from both regions.

Hell its worth it just for Neo Nectaris alone.
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PolygonDaily

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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2015, 03:15:35 AM »
thanks everyone, this is all a big help

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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2015, 03:33:50 AM »
Welcome to the fold...

A Recapped Duo would be awesome, but I prefer the sleek sexy Duo-R, no need for caps and the retro future look of the 90's

Either way, you can't go wrong.


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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2015, 04:06:48 AM »
is it difficult to mod a Duo-R to make it Region Free? i've modded consoles in the past, as well as phones so i do have experience (somewhat)


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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2015, 02:51:29 PM »
is it difficult to mod a Duo-R to make it Region Free? i've modded consoles in the past, as well as phones so i do have experience (somewhat)
Kieth Courage here does really good mod/repair work on TG stuff and he would be your best bet honestly, unless you feel confident in your work.
He can mod them with AV and additional stuff too.

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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2015, 02:57:43 PM »
Welcome, get that Express fixed!!


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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2015, 03:20:47 PM »
Welcome, get that Express fixed!!

I normally would, but i think i'm going to sell or trade it off for some games i can play on my Duo. Also have a great condition TurboGrafx i think i'm going to do the same with.

I honestly won't ever touch them again as long as i have a Duo, i know it's a shame but i would much rather someone else owns them that will enjoy them.

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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2015, 03:47:12 PM »
First step: Ignore Evil.
Second step : lots of good people on here, will help you to see them

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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2015, 02:06:44 AM »

Welcome, get that Express fixed!!

I normally would, but i think i'm going to sell or trade it off for some games i can play on my Duo. Also have a great condition TurboGrafx i think i'm going to do the same with.

I honestly won't ever touch them again as long as i have a Duo, i know it's a shame but i would much rather someone else owns them that will enjoy them.

This sounds perfectly rational. :)

However, I, along with several other folks, have a fetish for hardware and we couldn't get rid of TE/TG-16.

I don't know, play the heck out of them before you sell'em.

Like, even if you just stay up late playing Tricky Kick. ALL-NIGHTER.

Tricky Kick on TE is actually awesome...for certain reasons...hope you have excellent vision/divining skills.
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Re: New to Forums and "kind of" new to TurboGrafx
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2015, 05:31:15 AM »
Welcome, get that Express fixed!!

I normally would, but i think i'm going to sell or trade it off for some games i can play on my Duo. Also have a great condition TurboGrafx i think i'm going to do the same with.

I honestly won't ever touch them again as long as i have a Duo, i know it's a shame but i would much rather someone else owns them that will enjoy them.


Thats a great attitude.  I myself have a Tg16 that serves display duties and I just use my DUO R.  Hit me up on the Express, I'd love to work on one and upgrade the LCD.  I used to own a Turbo Express Back in the 90' but it was stolen.  I was indeed devastated those things were expensive.


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