Turbo Duo/ Mega CD Questions

[waxpoet]

First, I am interested in buying a Turbo Duo, but I want to know if there are model variations that I need to be aware of. I would like to have a 'region free' setup for both cards and cds. Anyway I know there are many different models (colors??) so what is the most capable version (accessories needed?)

Ok the second question is about the Mega CD. I have a US Sega CDX and I know I can play MD carts with a simple convertor but what about Mega CD games? Will they work or do I need something extra?

[GaijinPunch]

Here's the breakdown of Turbo Duos.

Just get a Duo-R or Duo-RX (the white ones). Those will play all Japanese Hucards, and US/JPN CDs, and SCDS. Then an arcade card if you want to play the 2-3 decent ACDs.

If you want a multiregion machine, then get ready to wait. CDs and SCDs will play on regardless of region, but Hucards will not. Converters are also few and far between, and run a lot more than buying a card-only system.

THe SegaCDX I hear has some weird compatibility issues. Might want to do some research before purchasing a converter, as I don't think all of them work with it.

[maxlords]

First, I am interested in buying a Turbo Duo, but I want to know if there are model variations that I need to be aware of. I would like to have a 'region free' setup for both cards and cds. Anyway I know there are many different models (colors??) so what is the most capable version (accessories needed?)

Ok the second question is about the Mega CD. I have a US Sega CDX and I know I can play MD carts with a simple convertor but what about Mega CD games? Will they work or do I need something extra?

There are NO region free Duos in regards to huCards, but all Duos play pretty much ALL Duo CD games.

As for Sega CDX systems, I have one, and I have yet to have been able to find a convertor that will let me play Mega CDs on it. I think we're out of luck there. Something about how the design changed for the CDX and no one bothered to make one compatible with that particular bios.

[waxpoet]

thanks for the info...hopefully I can find some good deals

[waxpoet]

double post.

[hu6800]

For the sega cd..........
You can do one of two things........

Buy a mega cd rom with a megadrive...

or get a first gen Sega CD and use the import key cart.
the import key wont work with the newest sega cd firmware (cdx included)

Yes,,,,,, A DUO / DUO R and DUO Rx can play american carts with a converter. you have to ground out a wire on one of the chips in the unit.
ive done it many times.

So if you have an import unit, that has a cdrom hooked up...
you can play everything but supergrafx carts and pcfx cd's...

You will only need the security bit tool to open the unit, a soldering iron with solder .. and a piece of thin single strand wire shielded.
about an inch or more long.

[hu6800]

For the sega cd..........
You can do one of two things........

Buy a mega cd rom with a megadrive...

or get a first gen Sega CD and use the import key cart.
the import key wont work with the newest sega cd firmware (cdx included)

Yes,,,,,, A DUO / DUO R and DUO Rx can play american carts with a converter. you have to ground out a wire on one of the chips in the unit.
ive done it many times.

So if you have an import unit, that has a cdrom hooked up...
you can play everything but supergrafx carts and pcfx cd's...

You will only need the security bit tool to open the unit, a soldering iron with solder .. and a piece of thin single strand wire shielded.
about an inch or more long.