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willis

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Where to get a import converter?
« on: October 30, 2006, 02:12:00 PM »
Does anyone know where i can get a card import converter for my U.S. Turbo Duo?

Black Tiger

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Re: Where to get a import converter?
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2006, 08:43:53 AM »
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Does anyone know where i can get a card import converter for my U.S. Turbo Duo?


You can usually find them on eBay, but you can get a complete PC Engine Coregrafx or Coregrafx II for like half the price.

The only reason you'd really need a converter over seperate hardware is if you really want to play Arcade Card games on your Turbo Duo.

But you can even get a Duo R for the same or a little more than a converter.
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SignOfZeta

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Where to get a import converter?
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2006, 10:14:16 AM »
Yeah, what he said. Converters are an overpriced pain the neck. Just get another system.

rolins

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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2006, 10:49:26 AM »
You could also modify your Duo with a region switch. It'll cost about $50 which is still cheaper than a kisado converter.

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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2006, 04:36:19 PM »
Thanks guys for your help. I think i might try and track down a Duo-R and that might solve my problems and be a little cheaper than tracking down a converter.

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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2006, 04:39:22 PM »
http://www.multimods.com for your modding needs.

Realy a converter is a waste of money these days.

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willis

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Where to get a import converter?
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2006, 05:57:54 PM »
Funny you should post that..... i'm checking that out right at this moment!
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Where to get a import converter?
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2006, 07:42:38 AM »
I got my converter for $ 30 bucks about 2 years ago when a guy was selling like 10 at a time.  I've got the purple Barney but I wouldn't mind modding my system.

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Re: Where to get a import converter?
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2006, 09:21:31 AM »
Oh by the way, my system 3.0 card has stopped working very well with my purple barney for some reason.  To get it to work I ahve to rest my SF II case at the end of the card before I turn my system on. I'm sure I'll break it sooner or later but oh well, back to Ys.

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Re: Where to get a import converter?
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2006, 09:33:37 AM »
Oh by the way, my system 3.0 card has stopped working very well with my purple barney for some reason.  To get it to work I ahve to rest my SF II case at the end of the card before I turn my system on. I'm sure I'll break it sooner or later but oh well, back to Ys.

The way I remember it, both System 3.0 cards are universal and don't require a converter.
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Re: Where to get a import converter?
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2006, 01:05:35 PM »
Quote

The way I remember it, both System 3.0 cards are universal and don't require a converter.

Um...is that even possible?
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Re: Where to get a import converter?
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2006, 01:06:33 PM »
Oh by the way, my system 3.0 card has stopped working very well with my purple barney for some reason.  To get it to work I ahve to rest my SF II case at the end of the card before I turn my system on. I'm sure I'll break it sooner or later but oh well, back to Ys.

The way I remember it, both System 3.0 cards are universal and don't require a converter.

Nope. Just tried it.

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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2006, 01:12:40 PM »
Oh by the way, my system 3.0 card has stopped working very well with my purple barney for some reason.  To get it to work I ahve to rest my SF II case at the end of the card before I turn my system on. I'm sure I'll break it sooner or later but oh well, back to Ys.

 I'm not sure what converter I have, but I had the same problem. Some of the solder joints had come loose - so I just re-soldered them.

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Re: Where to get a import converter?
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2006, 03:18:49 AM »
The problem isn't with the converter. I popped in sf II and it worked the first time I tried it.  It must be something with the contacts on the 3.0 card.  Oh and I got screwed because my 3.0 card isn't universal. :-k

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Re: Where to get a import converter?
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2006, 08:23:31 AM »
Oh and I got screwed because my 3.0 card isn't universal. :-k

Don't worry, none of them are.  That why you can find Japanese 3.0 cards for $15 and US ones often go for $100+.  If you already have a converter just use an Arcade Card.  They work fine for SCD's.
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