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    burn it and see what happens. worse thing that can happen is you waste a disc, but if it works in an emulator its probably fine. maybe it was ripped made with a different method. The reason those rips have audio converted to mp3s was to keep them smaller. I have some rips that are bin/cue files that work fine when burned.

  4. Posted · Edited by mickcris

    look at yours and compare to the data sheets. my best guess is this would be the right one:

    http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/CUI/PJ1-021/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtnOp%252bbbqA009lE0K0K%252bPZGlE0pbmuf9ygyMI6o1CyX6A%3d%3d

     

    I am about 99% sure its right size (EIAJ-03). This would be if the OD of the connector is 4.75mm and not 4.0mm. If you have something you can measure the plug on the power adapter with to verify you can be certain. I should have measured mine this morning when I was home, but i forgot.

     

    edit:

    Found this which verifies the EIAJ-03 size

    http://www.db-elec.com/home/technical-info/Genesis/power-supply

    http://www.bordersdown.net/threads/93401-Sega-Power-Supplies-for-Mega-Drive-Mega-CD-32X-Master-System-Game-Gear-etc?p=1832111&viewfull=1#post1832111

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    So is there a website where we can buy the items? How many thousands of units do we need to buy if we order direct from the manufacturer? Just because someone can manufacture it for you does the small project hobbiest little good when most would only buy one or two parts.

     

    Show me a website or an order form for these products with cheap shipping and a minimum quantity of one. I would love to build a custom N64 joystick.

     

    So far all I've found is one solution from Happ that cost like $170, and HAL effect or optics joysticks with a USB yolk that's only good for MAME/PC and not homebrew console controller projects.

     

    They arent cheap but here:

    http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?FV=fff40004%2Cfff8033a%2Cfffc02a7&mnonly=0&newproducts=0&ColumnSort=1000011&page=1&stock=0&pbfree=0&rohs=0&quantity=&ptm=0&fid=0&pageSize=25

     

    http://www.mouser.com/Apem/Electromechanical/Industrial-Automation/Input-Devices/_/N-5g20?P=1z0zlgk

     

    They have them listed as APEM and not CH Products, but its the same company

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    Cool, thanks for that info. I've had great luck on all systems with Taiyo Yuden discs. Do you plug your systems directly into the outlet/power strip, or do you use a stepdown transformer to bring the voltage down to 100v?

     

    I just use the 100v supplies in the US.

     

     

    Yeah, those should work. I think those are the same ones I have with the shiny top.

  15. Posted · Edited by mickcris

    Man, I'm getting pumped up now :) Thanks for all the advice guys! As far as mods go...I'm sure I'm "capable" of doing them but I just know I would never get around to it. Kind of like working on my car, when my manifold warped last year I "could" have done it myself but when my buddy offered to do it for $100 I was like "yup, where do I sign!" ;)

     

    The CD is tempting, if anything just for Strider alone. I love that game and the PC engine version looks damn good!

    I do love shmups, I mostly play newer CAVE stuff these days but I think a lot of those 16 bit shooters really shined. I will never forget the roots! ;) 1943 is one of my favorites, I watched a gameplay video and was a little bummed at how different the music was, thats one of the best parts. How's the price on the shooters? I know for other systems they have just been skyrocketing lately...

     

    I saw this system on dabay that looks tempting...

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pc-Engine-console-AV-output-Work-Japan-Hucard-US-Turbo-Grafx-Hucard-/121649663514?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c52e28e1a

     

    Looks like it's been modded with a swith to play JP/US games and also upgraded to AV. What do you think? Price seems reasonable and it sounds like I need to track down a six button controller anyways...

     

    So... if I get that white system above can I still attach a CD unit to it or do I have to get a core grafx system? Also is there any benefit to owning a Supergrafx outside of being able to play 1941 and being a huge GnG fan? (I actually own the supergrafx GnG just because I buy everything to do with that series, lol) Oh, almost forgot...if I did go the Supergrafx route, can a CD unit still be attached to it or an I limited to Hucards forever?

     

    Thanks again everyone, I'm getting ready to pull the trigger :)

     

    you can connect a cd unit to the white one or the supergrafx. you need an adapter to connect the supergrafx to a cd interface unit (briefcase) though as it doesnt physically fit in it. I think there are only 4 games for the supergrafx and 2 more that are enhanced when using them on it. probably not worth the extra cost. I bought a broken one cheap and fixed it, but probably would not have otherwise.

     

    gamedrhk is fine. here is there website:

    http://gamedoctorhk.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=72_21_70

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  16. Posted · Edited by mickcris

    Ah ok, I was wondering why none of the white systems had AV cables with them. I take it the white ones were RF only? Thanks for the tip, I probably would have bought a white one because they seem to be a little cheaper, then realized it doesn't have AV and would be stuck with it (I just can't do RF anymore, even all my pre crash systems are modded now)

     

    I don't mind buying the cards, I'm more of a collector really. I like the "hunt" :) The loose cards all seem to be pretty reasonable, I've never been a big fan of jewel cases anyways :)

     

    Yeah, like Catpix said above, the white PCE and the TG16 only have RF out. There are addons though and can be modded for AV output so you would not have been completely out of luck with one.

     

    If you dont want an everdrive, I would suggest you get your console with a region switch or pick up a convertor like this:

    http://www.db-elec.com/home/products/turbo-pc-henshin

    That way you are not limiting yourself to one regions library.

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    you got lucky! :)

     

    hope the 1st thing you did was renew your insurance. Renters insurance saved me once when my apartment was burgled years ago. I was not lucky enough to get my stuff back. Renters insurance was basically free with my auto insurance so no reason not to have it. Homeowners insurance is a bit more costly though unfortunately.

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