Anybody else using cheap aftermarket extension cables with your Turbografx?

[StarDust4Ever]

I just bought a pair of 12-footers here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/371641394161

That should do for full across the room multiplayer with a Turbo Tap, since they don't seem to like extensions between the tap and the console, for whatever reason.

I've previously been using a 25 foot 8-pin DIN cable I bought from Crutchfield back in 2014 when I got my Turbografx. It was borderline absurdly long so I actually coiled up about half of it and electric taped the coil. It works great but it's too long so I'm gonna cut off half of it to use with my Cthulhu arcade/MAME controller.

Anyway what are you guys thoughts? The Collectards can daisy chain their expensive NEC branded short extensions if they want. No offense to anyone still rocking official NEC branded cables...

While I'm on the topic, anybody got a source for cheap controllers? eBay prices are stupid, $20 "for parts / not working"

[bob]

those dont look too bad.

i am using a custom cable i bought from a member here.  allows me to hook up original turbotap to my duo.
so its mini male to large female.  works perfect for getting two turbosticks hooked up to my duo in my shitty, makeshift turbo cab.

[Black Tiger]

The cheap controllers are found under monickets like "PC Engine". Turbo stuff is a money sink for collectors. If you're looking for a functipnal setup for playing games and want to pay as little as possible, just sell your Tirno junk and buy PCE.

In the meantime, you can seap out the cable on a Turbo Tap for a PCE tap and use it to convert PCE pads.

[wildfruit]

Go mini din for the win.

[rxmage]

I have used these to repair controllers with shorted cables.

http://www.amazon.com/Large-Black-Cable-Male-Male-Audio/dp/B00X3MDM48?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

Cut in half you can repair two controllers.  The connector ends seem to be of good quality.
They were $12.95 last time I ordered, but I see now they  have gone up to $14.95.

But of course, there are going to be some folks that only want the original NEC branded products...

[mickcris]

The ones sold by kraydad are good quality.  That brand is what I use to make scart cables. The Bonita treasures cables do not have the outer shield so I would avoid those. 

[martinine]

Everyone's favorite eBay seller TZD almost always has PCE controllers for $40 shipped. PCE is the way to go. Lots of colors to choose from. 2 button. 3 button. 6 button. Take your pick.

You can get MUCH cheaper but hey, at least he's in US (assuming you're in US), so your controller won't get stuck at a port for a month (never happened to me, but others have said its happened to them. I buy from Japan a decent amount).


https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/321755364362

[StarDust4Ever]

Everyone's favorite eBay seller TZD almost always has PCE controllers for $40 shipped. PCE is the way to go. Lots of colors to choose from. 2 button. 3 button. 6 button. Take your pick.

You can get MUCH cheaper but hey, at least he's in US (assuming you're in US), so your controller won't get stuck at a port for a month (never happened to me, but others have said its happened to them. I buy from Japan a decent amount).

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/321755364362

How are the Avenue 3 controllers? Neat feature on those is you can have quick access to the Select button which can be useful and I hear they can also be used for "slow motion" effect on some games. I'm mostly single player though I have a friend that comes ever so often, but regardless, I might as well have a bit of an arsenal of options at my disposal for whatever occasion. I've pretty much accepted the fact that I'm not going to pay less that $30 or so for a decent controller although I like the feel of the classic Turbo. It seems just a year ago the classic large DIN Turbo controllers were only $20 online.

Console5 sells some pretty nice controller extensions for a variety of consoles, NES, SNES, 15-pin (Famicom/NeoGeo/5200), 9-pin (Atari/Sega) as well as Turbo converters.
http://console5.com/store/turbografx-turbo-pad-to-turboduo-pc-engine-console-controller-adapter-cable-1.html
http://console5.com/store/turbografx-turbo-pad-to-turboduo-pc-engine-console-controller-adapter-cable.html

As for Turbografx versus PC Engine, I've got a standard bulky Turbografx that's reliable (I just did the logo backlight mod yesterday afternoon and it's awesome), I know how to search for both on eBay, et al and most sellers use both terms regardless of which region the hardware is. I've got my PC Henshin adapter and Everdrive that have more than paid for themselves already. Hucard/Turbochip games are a luxury but nothing quite like owning an original. If prices continue to inflate, I may even sell off a couple US games to recoup my investment.

And CD games are off the radar for the foreseeable future, though if I ever get some disposable income, I might invest someday invest in a PC Engine "Briefcase" setup.

[martinine]

Keithe Courage says he almost always has a briefcase setup for sale. He often advertises Duos of different conditions. Everyone says his work is amazing, so check him out of you get the cash.

I have a Duo RX 6 button, so can't speak for the Ave. pads. I love the original 2 button though.

[StarDust4Ever]

Keithe Courage says he almost always has a briefcase setup for sale. He often advertises Duos of different conditions. Everyone says his work is amazing, so check him out of you get the cash.

I have a Duo RX 6 button, so can't speak for the Ave. pads. I love the original 2 button though.

I'm not in the market to buy right now, but thanks. The briefcase setup just looks cool in a "retro" sort of way.

[spenoza]

Monoprice. Seriously. Go to Monoprice. 25 foot DIN cable is $5. Their stuff is good quality, too. They have mini DIN for PCE owners as well.

[StarDust4Ever]

Monoprice. Seriously. Go to Monoprice. 25 foot DIN cable is $5. Their stuff is good quality, too. They have mini DIN for PCE owners as well.

Thanks for the heads up. Forgot about them. I bought my HDMI switch + audio splitter from there.

[rxmage]

I only saw the 5 pin din at Monoprice.  They do have the 8 pin mdin. But, those are Mac based products and are beige.   Be OK for PCE I  suppose.  If I am missing the black 8 pin din stuff, please let me know as they do have great prices!

[StarDust4Ever]

Beige cables are butt ugly (yuk ) but they do get the job done.

[bob]

Beige cables are butt ugly (yuk ) but they do get the job done.

its all that matters