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    The Official Turbografx 16 Thread!

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    2 hours ago, Austin said:

    I tried that with the proper firmware but couldn't get my 8bitdo controller to pop up on my PC as a USB drive like it's supposed to according to 8bitdo's instructions. :(

     

    Thankfully the dongle does work. The home button will power on the console and reset the game you are currently in. I am always right next to the console and I found that hitting the eject button will pop out the disc and take you back to the OS menu. I'll have to look in the manual to see if there's another shortcut.

    It depends on what kind of controller you are trying to use. I have heard issues with people trying to pair their PS4 controllers and whatnot. However, 8bitdo accessories (of the 2.4ghz variety in particular) that have dongles, should work right out of the box (M30, SN30, N30, etc).

    I had the same problem with the controller not showing up on my Windows PC. I flashed the firmware on my Mac, but not using the exact method they have documented.

     

    I not was thrilled with the process or the requirement to use a special firmware. It does work without issue now that it’s done though.

     

    Edit note— Just noticed I originally wrote I was thrilled with the process, but to clarify…the custom firmware swap is awful. Not a fan.

    The Official Turbografx 16 Thread!

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    3 hours ago, Krathoon said:

    My Nexzr disc did not work in the Analogue Duo.

     

    It made weird noises and spit it out.

     

    The disc works on Retroarch. So, there is something wrong with the Duo.

     

    Other discs have worked.

    You have Nexzr or Nexzr Special? I have Special, but haven't tested it yet. Only disc game I've tried so far is Rondo of Blood which worked great.

    Where to buy Sega Saturn at prices lower than eBay?

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    As someone that does collect for Saturn I can say you're in for a rough ride on pricing. That prices one some stuff have softened a little over the past year, but it still an expensive system to collect for no matter what. There's days I wish I wasn't so attached to my physical collection and just go pure ODE or emulation. As it stands though, I just grit my teeth and accept that the pricing is where it's at. Complain all we might about the crazy pricing, but it's now the accepted pricing so it's not unrealistic...it's just really high.

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    FPGA Based Videogame System

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    16 hours ago, -^CrossBow^- said:

    My main issue aside from the TED not working, is that the stupid LED on the side is always blinking to pair a controller, even when I have an actual PCE controller plugged into it. The light still blinks even I power down the DUO. It is like the sync button is stuck down or something? I don't know since I don't think I have any compatible controllers to try and sync up with it. I know my PS4 controller only worked via USB as did my PS3 controller.

     

    I saw this the first time I powered on the system and didn't have a controller paired, but after I paired a controller the pair LED was not lit in sleep or powered off. Seems like maybe it's lit until you pair one? If so that's a bit weird.

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    FPGA Based Videogame System

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    Received my Duo and controllers. Had to flash the 8bitdo controllers with a special firmware which was a bit of a hassle, but once flashed paired right up with the Duo.

     

    Got the Duo updated and played a bit of Soldier Blade and Rondo of Blood. Not familiar enough with original equipment to give a comparison, but it looks and plays well. Not a big fan of Analogue OS, it feels a bit generic compared to the colors and cartridge animations on the Super Nt and Mega Sg.

     

    Should have some time this weekend to spend with it.

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    FPGA Based Videogame System

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    1 hour ago, Reaperman said:

    And yes, I have an everdrive, mister, pocket, and probably some other ways to play the games today, but let me be excited for the plastic squares and discs again! This doesn't happen often.

    Who can fault a man for being excited about plastic cards and CDs. For me a lot of the joy of a physical collection is stupid chunks of plastic that I no longer need to actually play the games. I'm far more likely to complete a game playing on an actual cart than from a rom to be honest.

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    Retroblox

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    I wish you well with your Retroblox system. Sadly, after all the fiascos I'm done with them and will not give them my money.

     

    The news about the Duo is great to hear though. I have that on order and am looking forward to it. I never had a TG16 and have recently amassed a small collection of games for it.

    General upscaler thread

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    https://videogameperfection.com/products/ossc-pro/

     

    OSSC Pro product page is up now too. Marqs said over the weekend it should go on sale this week. Not sure if sold out means sold out already or if it hasn't been up yet. I haven't been as interested in the OSSC Pro since it's closer to the RetroTink 5X and have my sights on the RetroTink 4k.

     

    I haven't seen anything updated on the Morph which should land between the OSSC Pro and RetroTink 4k.

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    FPGA Based Videogame System

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    35 minutes ago, Bill Loguidice said:

    I'd like PS1 and Saturn as well, but I'm in no rush. Even though I'll likely get anything that Analogue continues to put out (outside of special editions like the differently-cased handhelds), what I'm really waiting on is delivery of my Polymega and all of the modules and accessories. Sure, it's not as accurate as the Analogue stuff, but it's far more versatile and can do things in software that a pure FPGA system generally can't. Also, while it's not really streamlined outside of most of the CD-based platforms it supports, it's much easier to have the one system plugged in that plays multiple things. As great as Analogue is, I still need to plug in each and every individual system. I'd frankly prefer them to do a console that's as versatile as the handheld (still waiting on the other modules for that, of course, as well).

    I had a Polymega preordered for some time, and then delay after delay after delay with no real news led me to cancel. Once it finally released I was glad to see it actually worked pretty well for those that got them, but I just ran out of patience with that company. Analogue, while not immune to their own issues, at least has followed through for the most part. What I do really like of the Polymega is the front-end GUI.

    FPGA Based Videogame System

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    22 minutes ago, roots.genoa said:

    It's clear to me that the versatility of the Pocket made people look at Analogue differently but, before all, they make niche systems that cater to collectors of the corresponding vintage systems. However, people tend to act now like every Analogue system should be unmissable, which would mean the Duo is some kind of failure for instance. I don't think it is.

     

    Personally, I didn't buy an Nt or a Super Nt because I don't own any NES or SNES games. And while I really "need" the Duo to get rid of my Super CD-ROM² (I own 50+ PCE games), I can appreciate the interest of the 3D but I have very few N64 carts so it's not that interesting to me (also I don't care for 4K). I'd clearly prefer a Saturn clone but that's OK, I'm actually pretty happy I don't have to buy every Analogue system, and my bank account probably appreciates it as well. 😅

    I tend to agree with your take. It's okay for a system to not appeal to everyone. Analogue is a company making products aimed at a niche market. While every company wants their product to be runaway successes sometimes you make a product knowing it won't be as successful, but you position your bill of materials and production accordingly to address the lack of more mass appeal. It's okay for the Duo to have a narrower appeal so long as they have planned for that. I think it's great for there to be an option for PCE/TG16 which has been very underserved compared to Nintendo and Sega systems. I'm just now getting to experience PCE/TG16 largely for the first time via MiSTer and the Pocket, but I've recently started building a humble little physical collection because the Duo got me excited for that system.

     

    My major hope is that Analogue has learned from the pre-order issues of the past. It's hard to say if demand for the Duo was just so low or if they are attacking the pre-order issue in a better way. When they took orders for the black/white Pockets again after that first run that sold out almost instantly it was much better on additional rounds. No clue if the colored Pockets sold out super fast or not.  

     

    While I'm interested and will likely get the Analogue 3D. I personally wish it was a PS1 or Saturn system because I have larger collections and affection for those two systems over the N64. Also, I don't if it's just me, but 3D is where I don't necessarily care about the accuracy as much while I do care about accuracy for 2D. I tend to want older 3D games to run better, look better, and have enhanced rendering options like addressing texture warping on the PS1. Early 3D can be hard to love at times.

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    General upscaler thread

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    I'm personally thinking maybe $800 final price. The Pixel Morph 4k being $500, potentially half the price, isn't something I can just shrug off either. It should be a solid device, but the RetroTINK and Mike's constantly improving firmware is very good and has focus for these two devices.

    FPGA Based Videogame System

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    8 minutes ago, DragonGrafx-16 said:

    Would you even be able to insert thick HuCards like Street Fighter II and Populus?

    That would be a pretty bad oversight if it did end up being the case. I would think that any official HuCard size is going to fit. As an SFIICE owner I certainly do hope it fits. I just wish 8Bitdo had a 6 button wireless controller.

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    FPGA Based Videogame System

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    Okay, well that was painless. Store up immediately at 10 (Central time). Looks like they are trying to prevent bots, but it wasn't too intrusive. Wait to checkout was pretty short. Hopefully pre-orders stay up for a bit so most people can attempt to get one. If that happens I'd say it would look like they have learned from how the Pocket went.

    FPGA Based Videogame System

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    Here's hoping the Duo preorders go over better than the Pocket. I just recently came into possession of PCE/TG16 collection. Any time they openly state limited quantities I feel like it further drives the craze of people buying simply to try to flip them. I have a reminder set for tomorrow this time around so barring any work emergencies I hope I can get one.

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