CIB system prices

[technozombie]

Buy a Duo-R with region and rgb mods. Probably best to buy this from one of the modders on the forum because they do the most quality work. After that Get an Everdrive and enjoy the games. Emphasis on the last 3 words of the previous sentence.

[rs_jr]

Whos modds DUO-R here?

If i get the RGB mode is the fraimister my only option to contact to my tv

thanks

[Black Tiger]

Keith Courage does great work and does most mods.

If you are playing on a crt TV which supports component, then all you need to get RGB on your TV is a transcoder like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SCART-RGB-to-YUV-Component-Video-Converter-Scaler-/221156873851?hash=item337dfa167b:m:mL77q83PIBdVHyF2RvMlcww


You only need a framemeister for upscaling to HD, if you insist on playing on a modern digital TV or are capturing HD video.

[jetfire13]

Lol! I love these forums.

[rs_jr]

Thanks

Keith Courage does great work and does most mods.

If you are playing on a crt TV which supports component, then all you need to get RGB on your TV is a transcoder like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SCART-RGB-to-YUV-Component-Video-Converter-Scaler-/221156873851?hash=item337dfa167b:m:mL77q83PIBdVHyF2RvMlcww


You only need a framemeister for upscaling to HD, if you insist on playing on a modern digital TV or are capturing HD video.

[Otaking]

Forget CIB, the most most legit TurboGrafx 16s come with edge lit signs.
PM Xray for details.
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12857.0

[Desh]

I say the best bang for the buck is get yourself a refurbished PCE Duo.  Then grab yourself an everdrive and buy a stack of high quality blank CD-R's.  If you start with a card only system you'll soon realize you want the ability to play CD games too and then you'll be making a second hardware purchase.  A region mod is great if you decide to start buying actual copies of hucards.  The CD games are region free.  If you're using a CRT the stock composite out is fine unless you're a videophile. 

Use the everdrive and burned CD-R's to learn about the system's library and enjoy the games.  If you find games that are so awesome you feel the need to buy legit copies at least you know what you're getting into.  The stuff is getting expensive so informed decisions are the best decisions when working with a set budget.

[jonebone]

Loose complete:

TG-16 $40 - $50
TG-CD: $100 - $150

CIB:

TG-16 $80 - $100
TG-CD: $300 - $400


Keith Courage (with comic) and the CD+G disc demand premiums.

I don't follow TG-CD, but a loose complete TG-16 is around $100 shipped now and CIB is going to run you $150-$200 most likely.  More if Mint.  I had to hunt for a couple of months to find a CIB System at $110 shipped that had box wear and I was extremely happy with that pickup.

[tbone3969]

Get a refurbished DUO for sure.  It's very difficult to find a working CD unit and then you also have to get the 3.0 system card to gain access to the Super CD games and the arcade card with a region converter to play Arcade CD games (unless of course you get a region mod).

[xelement5x]

Forget CIB, the most most legit TurboGrafx 16s come with edge lit signs.
PM Xray for details.
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12857.0

Lol I forgot about that guy.  I still got my sign from Secret Santa though chilling in my basement!

[ginoscope]

I would also recommend a PC Engine Duo.  As long as it has been recapped you can play pretty much the entire PC Engine library. 

[DarkKobold]

Loose complete:

TG-16 $40 - $50

Where are you finding complete TG16s for $50?

[ClodBuster]

Wherever your mom hides them from you.

[Desh]

Well that box is going to be in shitty condition.

[jonebone]

Loose complete:

TG-16 $40 - $50

Where are you finding complete TG16s for $50?

Yeah that pricing is outdated.  Even DK Oldies Sell your Games will buy a complete TG-16 with cords for $80 right now, and cover your shipping.  No testing, no cleaning, no questions asked. If you got a complete one, mail it to them and enjoy your $80.  They run on low margins but I'm sure they're getting $110-$120+ for them if they are paying that out in cash on trade in.