Turbo Grafx 16 - How much to pay

[Doc4]

I'm in the market for a new classic system and I was curious if I could get some opinions on a decent price for a TG16. Let's assume this is the base system in good working order with all the necessary parts to start playing. I've been scouting eBay but I wanted to be sure I wasn't getting ripped off.

 

Thanks

[Ghost Soldier]

For a loose system w/hook-ups, controller and a game or two I'd pay 50.00.

[madhatter667]

I have to agree with with Ghost Soldier. For a TG16 starter, I'd pay up to $50.

Do bear in mind that you could also get a Japanese system too... LOTS of games for it. However, they won't play each other region's games (cards) without modding. I think the Duo has no region lock on the CD portion.

[Doc4]

I have to agree with with Ghost Soldier. For a TG16 starter, I'd pay up to $50.

Do bear in mind that you could also get a Japanese system too... LOTS of games for it. However, they won't play each other region's games (cards) without modding. I think the Duo has no region lock on the CD portion.

 

What do you mean? I could purchase a new TG16 or that I could locate a Japanese TG16 on eBay for example? Either way it seems eBay is a little pricey, any thoughts on locating a reasonable deal?

[STICH666]

It comes down to getting lucky. I got mine with Gunboat for 15 bucks.

[AtariLeaf]

I paid $10 for mine and it came with the booster, turbo tap, turbo stick, a regular pad and all the hookups but it was a "right place at the right time" kind of thing.

Edited April 13, 2009 by AtariLeaf

[jboypacman]

For a Turbo-16 you are looking at about $50 to $60 with all the hook-ups and such now i always recommend going the import route with this and get a PC Engine Duo-R.

 

With the Duo-R you are going to get a ton more games than the US T-16 plus with the Duo-R you have the built-in CD unit and can play anything except Arcade CD which you will have to buy a Arcade Card to play any of those games.

[darthkur]

Yes, the Japanese PC Engine Duo is well worth the extra cost. But if that's out of your price range then just keep monitoring Ebay for good deals on a TG16 lot. Sometimes really good ones slip under the radar and go for very little money.

[Bratwurst]

Yes, the Japanese PC Engine Duo is well worth the extra cost. But if that's out of your price range then just keep monitoring Ebay for good deals on a TG16 lot. Sometimes really good ones slip under the radar and go for very little money.

 

Just wanted to pop in here and say that I've got a PC Engine to Turbo Grafx converter available on the Chuckwagon if anyone is interested.

 

http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000104725

[dommie]

I got my TG16 w/ 3 games in a trade for a Coleco w/ 2 games. As for PC Engine, I've found that this store seems to be reasonable and reliable:

 

https://www.risingstuff.com/store/video-gam...ine-c-2_32.html

 

I bought my Famicom through them and it wasn't a bad experience. Keep in mind that the store is actually located in Japan, so shipping costs should be considered when ordering.

[jboypacman]

RisingStuff is a fantastic site! I shop from them often and the communication and service is A-Plus!