Duo R vs Duo

[780racer]

ok guys and gals,


I want to hear everyone's opinion here, because there seems to be a misunderstanding in general as to the actual differences between a Duo R and a duo besides the color.

I hope to hear people weigh in as on one of the FB groups I heard 1 thing. but was told a few other things, and read some other stuff as well.

What really is the difference? I know the RX supposedly has a clutch built in to prevent the laser getting stuck at full tilt, but was under the assumption the internals to a Duo and a Duo R are the exact same (More of less).

[tbone3969]

I'm interested in this info as well.

[Gentlegamer]

What I know: same, except Duo-R has better build quality including non-leaky caps, and the power and av properly go out the back instead of the side.

[grolt]

I thought I read somewhere that the layout of the board was different on Duo-Rs so the capacitors aren't subject to overheating like they are on Duos.

[tbone3969]

How about playing CD-r back ups?  Are they both the same when it comes to playing them?  My DUO plays them better than my TurboGrafx 16 CD attachment and my SCD-2 attachment on the PC Engine.

[780racer]

I think this topic needs to be covered fairly in depth.

but from what TheSteve told me was that the laser is the same in the Duo Vs R. The RX just has the clutch. So paying more for the R is more for aesthetics, than actually "Better" hardware it seems. But I want to lay this to rest, just so its clear for everyone.

[csgx1]

Duo has headphone jack and volume unlike the Duo R/RX.

[780racer]

If we can get all of the differences, I would love to help make a list/diagram as a sticky just for it to be availible to everyone. Make it easier and put some of the hearsay to rest.

Additionally, i would love if some people who have all 3 Duos could crack them open and take some details pics of the everything..... For SCIENCE!

[Necromancer]

Besides being the svelte looker of the bunch (among other aesthetic differences), the Duo has a headphone jack, a stronger pcb, but more leak prone caps.  The R and RX lack the jack, have shittier pcbs, yet pack more reliable caps; and the RX has the aforementioned clutch and was originally packed with a 6-button controller in place of the usual 2-buttoner.

As far as CDR compatability, methinks the R/RX tend to be more compatible due to them being slightly newer tech.  There's no guarantee of any version working reliably, and the repair guys can get almost any of 'em reading CDRs (new caps, new blazing lazer, pot tuning, etc.), so it's shouldn't be a deciding factor in which version to buy.

[Enternal]

For sake of completeness. The Duo's are region locked out of the box for HuCards.

[tbone3969]

For sake of completeness. The Duo's are region locked out of the box for HuCards.

So the R and RX are region free?

Oh wait you mean all DUOs including the R & RX.  Got it.

[Necromancer]

Of course not.  ALL systems have region locked huey slots.

[Black Tiger]

The Duo shell is flimsy and easy to break. I once pushed through it with a q-tip while cleaning.

Duo R/RX shells are sturdy.

Duos have the inconvenient side AV jack.

Duo R/RX have the jack in the back so it fits better and easier to access in typical stereo racks.

The Duo has a CD door lock.

The Duo HuCard door is flimsy and the folding hinge makes them pop off and get lost. 3D printed repros are available because of this.

[tool]

I know that one of the differences is the cost.

[Enternal]

I know that one of the differences is the cost.

I don't know if the cost difference is significant when its console only. I haven't been actively tracking the prices but I thought the controller and box were the main contributors to price increase on the system.

Duo And R about the same
Buying a Duo R and then a 6 button controller
Buying a Duo RX and then a 2 button controller about the same?