Video_Invader Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Found one the other day and loving it. Feels good to be in the retro collecting again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Congratulations! Nice find. It's a really nice system, and one of my favorites. IMO, Galaga '90 alone justifies owning the system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Congrats! Wish the games weren't so overpriced (unless it's Keith Courage or a crap sorts title) but love the system. Edited July 2, 2013 by GoldenWheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariTexas Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Congrats.....great system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video_Invader Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Thanks! Haven't had one of these in a long time. Hope to get Splatterhouse II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algus Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Nice. TG-16 really is a cool system. It can be a nuisance to find the stuff though which is a shame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video_Invader Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Nice. TG-16 really is a cool system. It can be a nuisance to find the stuff though which is a shame. Definitely a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagitekAngel Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Excellent; now you just need a converter for Japanese games. The TG16 had less than 100 releases if I recall correctly, while the PCE had hundreds more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazball Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Grats on owning one of the coolest systems ever. imo the percentage of quality titles in the Turbo library is second to none. Edited July 2, 2013 by glazball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Excellent; now you just need a converter for Japanese games. The TG16 had less than 100 releases if I recall correctly, while the PCE had hundreds more. Wouldn't know a cheap place to get one would you? Most times I see one the price is so high I would be better off to just get a PC Engine. Edited July 2, 2013 by GoldenWheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I have one with a touchy rfu jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I have one with a touchy rfu jack. I've got one like that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) GoldenWheels, I would pick up a cheapy on feepay. Mine with the rfu issue was an "untested" unit. They usually work just fine. Most of them have been seperated from their AC adapter, but a Sega Genesis plug works just fine. Turbos rarely go bad, and if they do, its usually just a capacitor. Normally, I'd recommend the.golden.ax and still do, but until he is feeling better I don't think he'd take a new project. You might try this site for a region mod: http://www.game-tech.us/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/TG16/TurboGrafx16 Anyone know if this guy is good/reputable? Edited July 2, 2013 by gorfcadet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I have one with a touchy rfu jack. I've got one like that too. Easy to tap into the composite outputs on the large pin connector on the back of the console. Google for the pinouts on that edge connector and solder a composite cable in place and the wonky RFU issue is solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video_Invader Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Wouldn't know a cheap place to get one would you? Most times I see one the price is so high I would be better off to just get a PC Engine. Don't know anyone with a converter. Sure, ebay, but like you said, probably end up being a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Don't know anyone with a converter. Sure, ebay, but like you said, probably end up being a lot. They're brutal! I see them on there and they are like 140-180$ (!!!!). I'd love to be able to tap into the (much cheaper) PCE library but for that much I can surely get a PCE and games and the whole deal. Wish someone was remaking the things. There is a guy on ebay doing fairly affordable homemeade power base converters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video_Invader Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 They're brutal! I see them on there and they are like 140-180$ (!!!!). I'd love to be able to tap into the (much cheaper) PCE library but for that much I can surely get a PCE and games and the whole deal. Wish someone was remaking the things. There is a guy on ebay doing fairly affordable homemeade power base converters. Yeah that is tough. I'll be getting a Master System soon so i'll probably never need the power base converter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Wouldn't know a cheap place to get one would you? Most times I see one the price is so high I would be better off to just get a PC Engine. There is no such thing as a cheap PC Engine/Turbo Grafx converter. Either import a system (which doesn't usually cost much for a bare bones system with hookups), or invest in a Turbo Everdrive flash cart (those run $80 for a bare board.. worth every penny!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) There is no such thing as a cheap PC Engine/Turbo Grafx converter. Either import a system (which doesn't usually cost much for a bare bones system with hookups), or invest in a Turbo Everdrive flash cart (those run $80 for a bare board.. worth every penny!). I've seriously eyed the everdrives a few times, with that one being my target....and being able to play the PCE roms is a huge plus. Thing is, I like colelcting the actual games, it's just so hard for TG-16. Still--I ain't ruling it out. Thanks! Edited July 3, 2013 by GoldenWheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Easy to tap into the composite outputs on the large pin connector on the back of the console. Google for the pinouts on that edge connector and solder a composite cable in place and the wonky RFU issue is solved. Tried to search for a pinouts of that connector and couldn't find anything written. Don't know if I used the wrong words or what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Finally found a page with a diagram of the connector with the pins needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 @GoldenWheels: Why should owning a flash cart diminish the value of collecting? You can do both, you know. Buy your games, play them on the flash cart. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazing Lazers Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Two words: Blazing Lazers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uppy Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 GoldenWheels, I would pick up a cheapy on feepay. Mine with the rfu issue was an "untested" unit. They usually work just fine. Most of them have been seperated from their AC adapter, but a Sega Genesis plug works just fine. Turbos rarely go bad, and if they do, its usually just a capacitor. Normally, I'd recommend the.golden.ax and still do, but until he is feeling better I don't think he'd take a new project. You might try this site for a region mod: http://www.game-tech...16/TurboGrafx16 Anyone know if this guy is good/reputable? I got my top loader nes modded through game-tech and had no problems at all. Nice guy and easy to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Cool! Thanks Uppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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