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WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« on: April 27, 2009, 04:17:46 PM »
HELP!! :pray: I almost can't stand the drama of getting one of these domestic system cards on eBay. I almost had one yesterday but 5 secs from the end of the auction somebody swooped in and took it from me! I was so MAD :evil: And GameSquadStore.....yeah you all know. The highest prices in the universe. I bet these guys would charge you just for the luxury of breathing if they could. So, yes I don't know what to do. I know I have the option of modding my system, but being a game collector I'd like to keep everything as original as I can. And going the converter route would almost be as expensive as the "normal" way. Can anybody help me?
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2009, 04:48:57 PM »
sadly the damn card is always expensive.  Youd almost be better off getting a US turbo duo, since it will cost about the same in the end, and is basically a spare system also.


Going the converter route at least lets you play Japanese hucards also, so you get an extra incentive for spending a ton of cash on it..

as opposed to US System card 3 which is just the card for CD games...
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2009, 04:57:55 PM »
That's true about the converters. I am going to ponder on that one for a bit. And the Duos are getting more expensive each day! 
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 03:24:46 AM »
For roughly the same cost of a converter, I'd rather pick up another TG-16 and region mod it (leaving your current TG-16 unmolested); either that or get a Duo-R, which are quite a bit cheaper than US Duos.  Alternatively, you could pick up an Arcade Card Pro and fit it with a ChopsadoTM, which would be the most economical route to playing Super CD-ROM2s with the added bonus of being able to play Arcade CD-ROM2s.
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 08:37:08 AM »
I have been looking at the Due-R imports for a while. Damn right they're cheaper! I think I might go this route. Plus I think the Duo-Rs just look sweet. All I am worried about is the voltage differences with the ac adapter.
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2009, 09:00:33 AM »
Quote from: Mathius on April 28, 2009, 08:37:08 AM
All I am worried about is the voltage differences with the ac adapter.

You shouldn't have any troubles using the original power supply in the US, though you can always use a replacement power supply if you want to be extra cautious.
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2009, 09:47:54 AM »
Cool! That's a load off my mind.
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2009, 11:21:55 AM »
Quote from: Mathius on April 28, 2009, 08:37:08 AM
I have been looking at the Due-R imports for a while. Damn right they're cheaper! I think I might go this route. Plus I think the Duo-Rs just look sweet. All I am worried about is the voltage differences with the ac adapter.

dont worry about voltages if youre US.  You should be safe afaik.

only thing to worry about is shipping overseas, :-D
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2009, 11:50:19 AM »
Quote from: Arkhan on April 28, 2009, 11:21:55 AM
Quote from: Mathius on April 28, 2009, 08:37:08 AM
I have been looking at the Due-R imports for a while. Damn right they're cheaper! I think I might go this route. Plus I think the Duo-Rs just look sweet. All I am worried about is the voltage differences with the ac adapter.

dont worry about voltages if youre US.  You should be safe afaik.

only thing to worry about is shipping overseas, :-D


Yeah, but it will be worth it.
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2009, 05:54:41 PM »
Agreed.   Have you checked RisingStuff? They probably got one.
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 06:05:57 PM »
Not yet. I've mostly been browsing around in Hit-Japan. Their prices are pretty reasonable. Even their Neo-Geos are nicely priced!
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 06:12:58 PM »
Quote from: Arkhan on April 28, 2009, 05:54:41 PM
Agreed.   Have you checked RisingStuff? They probably got one.

OMG Dude! RisingStuff has one boxed for $175.00 :shock: Hit-Japan didn't even have one boxed for that price!!! Thanks for the tip :)
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 07:11:24 PM »
Quote from: Mathius on April 28, 2009, 06:12:58 PM
Quote from: Arkhan on April 28, 2009, 05:54:41 PM
Agreed.   Have you checked RisingStuff? They probably got one.

OMG Dude! RisingStuff has one boxed for $175.00 :shock: Hit-Japan didn't even have one boxed for that price!!! Thanks for the tip :)

Is the shipping reasonable?
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2009, 06:42:24 AM »
Don't know yet. Can't get a shipping quote.
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Re: WTB-Turbografx CD Super System Card 3.0
« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2009, 07:19:51 AM »
Most of the ones I have seen all over the place have something like a $65.00 shipping fee.   I dont really know anything about international shipping so I cant say if thats even fair or not.  Anyone have any input on what a duo from japan would truely cost?
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