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Keith Courage

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Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« on: May 14, 2011, 04:53:36 PM »
I am just curious what system people think looks better out of a Turbo grafx CD system and a PC engine DUO-R. I currently own both and am deciding which one to keep cause I want to sell one.
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2011, 04:57:50 PM »
I really like the briefcase setup because it just looks all like retro high tech.  It's got just the right trim and contrast between black and white plastics/paint that it just  pops the f*ck out and says WELCOME TO THE 1980S. WE'RE AWESOME.

Second in line is the duo-r.  It is so sleek and sexy. 

The TGCD looks f*cking retarded.  There is so much wasted space on that setup.  It is unnecessarily big.
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2011, 05:33:22 PM »
I think the T-16 CD attachment looks really cool. It makes the original T-16 look more complete. Behind the Super Grafx, I'd say that combo is the best looking NEC console. And besides, the CD attachments are much harder to find than Duo-Rs. If you have one that is in good working condition, I would hold on to it.
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2011, 05:41:29 PM »
I'd stick with the Duo R because it is more functional.
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2011, 05:51:36 PM »
The TG shouldn't have been made like it was.  It was such a stupid idea to do that and then release that mongoloid mounting dock.  It looks special ed.
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[Fri 19:34]<nectarsis> been wanting to try that one for awhile now Ope
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2011, 09:22:30 PM »
Overall, Duo-R's probably the best setup for most people if you're going to just keep one system.  Style wise, I think the Duo-R is middle of the road amongst all the PCE variants, but that's just personal opinion (still better than TG16+CD setup, though).

Functionality wise, the Duo-R trumps the TG16+CD.  It's easier to maintain, repair, get parts for, better compatibility (not just with wide selection of games, but with periphrals such as controllers, etc), TG16 can't use arcade cards without a mod, etc, etc...

About the only reasons to prefer the TG16 setup might be for nostalgic reasons, or if you HAVE to play US cards and you don't want to mod the Duo-R (which you must do in order to play US games.)

To add the cherry on top, you'll probably get more cash for the TG16 setup than the Duo-R setup.
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2011, 10:42:38 PM »
if you want the best, cheapest route to playing everything ever, you wants you a duo-r.

If you want the best cheapest route to playing everything plus 5 extra games, you wants you a SuperGrafx, RAU30, IFUthingy and CD attachment, or SCD addon

Itll cost a dickload, but Aldynes is worth the load.  and by load I mean, the money you spend to play it, and the mess in your pants while you play it.
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2011, 11:01:50 AM »
Quote from: Black Tiger on May 14, 2011, 05:41:29 PM
I'd stick with the Duo R because it is more functional.

Agreed. The US Duo looks awesome, but it's touch and go. The TGCD, while a great piece of gaming history, can also pose problems with the gears. The DuoR is really the best solution, especially for a first entry into the realm of NEC. Later on, you may want to pick up a US Duo or the TGCD.
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2011, 12:21:19 PM »
Quote from: chany60126 on May 14, 2011, 05:33:22 PM
I think the T-16 CD attachment looks really cool. It makes the original T-16 look more complete. Behind the Super Grafx, I'd say that combo is the best looking NEC console. And besides, the CD attachments are much harder to find than Duo-Rs. If you have one that is in good working condition, I would hold on to it.

I would do the opposite, but for the same reason. Ditch the Turbo CD while its still working and let the next guy try to find a gear for it when it craps out.
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2011, 12:32:14 PM »
Stay with the duo-r. The other is just so stinking big.
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2011, 01:16:36 PM »
PCE & CD-ROM IFU30 = damn best looking thing on earth and probably beyond of that.
DUO = most functional + still a hell of a cool design.
TG16 & CD-ROM = looks like someone shitted in the backyards.
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2011, 01:42:32 PM »
I am in the market for  TG-CD!

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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2011, 01:45:50 PM »
Yeah I like the looks of the tg better. I have both aswell and think its the way to go cause then u don't nEd a mod or converter. Ple you can extend the life of the tgcd by using the doU rs
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2011, 01:51:13 PM »
let me guess TGfan, you typed that with one of these fancy phones?
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Re: Turbo Grafx CD or Duo
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2011, 04:22:50 PM »
LaserActive baby!  Sticking a tiny HuCard into a massive LD player is just awesome.
  And the LD games are fun too.  If only I one could connect a SuperGrafx to the LA. 
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