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Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« on: February 17, 2011, 05:02:33 AM »
From what I've gleaned, Hudson came up with the system architecture / software format, and NEC built the hardware, but did NEC also design the systems' outer casings?

Just curious, because for me, there are no better looking systems out there, past or present.
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2011, 05:11:18 AM »
Whoever did was a genius. The original white PC Engine is the most wonderful console design ever.
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2011, 05:13:35 AM »
Jesus.

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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2011, 05:37:57 AM »
Yeah, I'd be interested to know who designed the outer shells/casings as well. Specifically, if it's a single person credited for and which said he/she worked on (NEC or Hudson).
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2011, 06:08:49 AM »
Quote from: sunteam_paul on February 17, 2011, 05:11:18 AM
Whoever did was a genius. The original white PC Engine is the most wonderful console design ever.

I agree completely.
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2011, 06:14:45 AM »
Whatever happened to console design? The Master System was sleek in its time, the Mega Drive looked fantastic...nobody is that innovative any more, they're all just boxes now.
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2011, 06:16:13 AM »
Quote from: sunteam_paul on February 17, 2011, 06:14:45 AM
Whatever happened to console design? The Master System was sleek in its time, the Mega Drive looked fantastic...nobody is that innovative any more, they're all just boxes now.

hey, the PS3 has a nice curve to it, like a grilled cheese machine.
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2011, 06:33:38 AM »
The PS of shit is only good for making food-



I really need to get my hands on a PC Engine soon!  i love the look of it.  To think in 2007, I had a chance to snag up one with CD attachment and carrying case.  The owner didn't know if it worked or not, and it was pretty dirty looking.  All for only $30. 

Stupid stupid!
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2011, 06:37:06 AM »
Quote from: turboStar on February 17, 2011, 06:33:38 AM
  To think in 2007, I had a chance to snag up one with CD attachment and carrying case.  The owner didn't know if it worked or not, and it was pretty dirty looking.  All for only $30. 

Stupid stupid!

You passed up on a PCE, AND a PC-FX for cheapness.

DA HELL WRONG WIF YOU DOOD.
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2011, 08:09:52 AM »
Quote from: Arkhan on February 17, 2011, 06:37:06 AM
You passed up on a PCE, AND a PC-FX for cheapness.
DA HELL WRONG WIF YOU DOOD.

I had a PCFX, and then sold it.  The PC Engine... I .... I have no excuse.  Other than at the time I already had the PC Engine Duo.....

That is no excuse.  I need to get my ass kicked.  My ass kicked right in the balls.
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2011, 12:00:17 PM »
Quote from: turboStar on February 17, 2011, 08:09:52 AM
Quote from: Arkhan on February 17, 2011, 06:37:06 AM
You passed up on a PCE, AND a PC-FX for cheapness.
DA HELL WRONG WIF YOU DOOD.

I had a PCFX, and then sold it.  The PC Engine... I .... I have no excuse.  

He's talking about after that, when you didn't have one and a kind soul was selling them at record-breaking prices.  :-"
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2011, 12:02:32 PM »
I don't know who designed it, but he did an awesome job.  As for the Turbografx, that must've been done by his slightly retarded little brother.

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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2011, 01:29:03 PM »
Quote from: turboStar on February 17, 2011, 08:09:52 AM
I had a PCFX, and then sold it.  The PC Engine... I .... I have no excuse.  Other than at the time I already had the PC Engine Duo.....

That is no excuse.  I need to get my ass kicked.  My ass kicked right in the balls.

Well, whenever that duo of yours needs audio caps, we could probably slip in a region mod at the same time to fulfill some of your PC engine needs :P  Or just get a Supergrafx and cover all bases.
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2011, 02:56:47 PM »
Quote from: SignOfZeta on February 17, 2011, 06:08:49 AM
Quote from: sunteam_paul on February 17, 2011, 05:11:18 AM
Whoever did was a genius. The original white PC Engine is the most wonderful console design ever.

I agree completely.

3rd that!!
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Re: Who designed the PC Engine consoles?
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2011, 03:13:37 PM »
The PCE consoles are awesome looking. The original white PC Engine is the best one of all.
The only thing I don't like is how the dpads are not centered.
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