TurboGrafx-16 is the best retro console out there........

[Anthony1]

Ok, so this is just my personal opinion, but still hear me out on this.


I just got done playing the turbo for a nice 3 hour session, and let me tell you, it was an absolute blast. The TG-16 has to be one of the most underated consoles in the history of gaming. The system has some truly amazing games, and to think that this system is basically a 8 bit machine on some high grade crack, well, it's just amazing.


I just got done playing Bonk's Adventure, and let me tell you, that game is pure fun and pure playability all the way. And talk about the music! The background music in Bonk's Adventure is absolutely amazing! Off Topic, but does anybody know how to get a MP3 of the music in Bonk's Adventure?

The color in Bonk's Adventure is amazing too, I don't remember the exact specs, but one of the turbo's key features was the fact that it could display so many colors on the screen at one time, and the palette of colors it had to choose from.


The turbo is just absolutely perfect as a retro console. It's old enough to be trully retro, but young enough to still have high quality graphics and true stereo sound.


Playing games like Blazing Lasers, Bonk's Adventure, Legendary Axe, Military Madness, Splatterhouse, Aero Blasters, Dungeon Explorer, Devil's Crush, Ninja Spirit, etc, etc, etc.


The sad thing is that the american version of the PC-Engine lived such a short and abbreviated life. It had such a small number of games that actually came out. The good thing was, that it still had a solid 20 games that had a very unique and distinct flavor to them.

I love the damn Turbo.


The SNES is my favorite system of all time, but damn, the Turbo comes in a very close second.

[classicb]

The Turbo really does stand the test of time making it a great retro system. I can say that because I never had one until early last year when I got one for the first time. One element that makes older systems fun for me is the nostalgic aspect but when you never had one the system has to really stand up on its own with great games. I've discovered allot of great games for the system since I started collecting along with a few that took me by surprise like World Court Tennis.

[FurinkanianFrood]

I just started with the PCE/Turbo stuff a couple years ago and I already have about 70 games I would never part with. There is a huge amount of stuff that was Japan only in that though (I have a PCE DUO R BTW). Some of the quality imports are very reasonably priced (though many aren't). There were a good number of great shooters here in the states, but in Japan multiply that by (insert large number here). Fortunately the cost of the import games isn't entirely based on quality (like every other system is I suppose...). I'm glad I didn't have to pay the kind of money that Sapphire sells for to get Spriggan (the first one, and it has nothing to do with the anime etc.), Star Parodia, etc.

Didn't take long to become my favorite console...

Also, while it was technically 8-bit, the custom processor (HU6280 isn't it) is faster than the SNES processor, which kind of deflates all of the "it's not 16-bit" whining from back in the day. I don't remember what the relative clock speeds are, but just wanted to point out that a lower clock speed doesn't mean a slower processor (neither does the bit thing either of course). Not that hardware is the thing to judge consoles on, just thought it was interesting.

[Richter Belmount]

= ) Wait till you play the cd games ever more so .

[christianscott27]

what i like about the turbo is that it was the last console to exist in its own little world. all of the NEC/hudson stuff that never made it to another console gave it a distinctive feel so lacking in todays consoles. right down to the HU cards and the black/orange color scheme.

[Cauterize]

:( I Really Want One :(
Stupid Europe!

(Anyone have a spare one with common games? :D )

[digitalpress]

My favorite retro system changes like the weather, but yeah, I can go along with the "best retro console ever" claim for today at least.

The card games are pretty cool and compared to the cartridge games of the era, they're very distinctive: bright colors, very tight controls, noticeably fast gameplay (when required).

If you're only playing the US HuCards, you're getting about 15% of the fun. There are TONS of great games on the PC Engine which sadly for NEC didn't get over here, but luckily for us today are pretty easy to track down and play on a PC Engine, Duo, emulator, what have you. Seriously, take a look at our online guide. Select "Non-US Games" and TurboGrafx and just look at the difference!

And of course, if you're only playing HuCards, even the imports, you're only getting about 45% of the fun. To get the real gusto of the Duo you have to witness the audio from many of the CD games. Some of the greatest soundtracks ever came from this system's games. I'll leave you to discover Castlevania, Shadow of the Beast, Y's, and others, you'll see (well, HEAR) what I mean.

A 3-hour session with my Duo sounds like the perfect Friday night date! Thanks for the idea, Anthony.

[Geddon_jt]

What really turned me onto the Turbo when I got it (back in '89, when I was 10) was how it felt like a turbocharged Master System.

I had gotten used to playing R-Type on my buddy's SMS, but when I got it on the TURBO for my birthday one year, well...
Nothing else really needs to be said.

[shai hulud]

i just got back into the Turbo late last year, and i cant believe i went so long without one. It could be the system with the best average fun per game.

[Melf]

Not my favorite of all time (guess which one that is?), but yes, the TG-16 does indeed rock the world.

[Dire 51]

What I wouldn't give to have my Duo and my old collection of TG16/PCE CDROM games back...

Yeah, it's a great system. One of the best.

[whoisKeel]

I broke down and bought a duo about 6-8 months ago without ever even having played a turbografx (except via emulation). Not having played these games in my youth, I agree that overall the system is very timeless.

Everything I've played is just so well done...minimal slowdown, good control, none of that flickering, and colors on par with the snes. Shooters are just amazing on this little machine. I have the Gradius II cd and it just blows the snes gradius III out of the water in every way possible. I only have about 7 games, but there's at least 20 on my 'to get soon' list.

I'm not sure if it is my favorite, or if I even have a favorite, but it's damn good. There's just something about it I can't put my finger on that makes the games so fun.

[robotriot]

I've got a PC Engine last year with a bunch of games, but I never got it to work D: I'd really like to play the system some day, especially with all those shmups released for it. I should try and get me another console some day ^^

[Crush Crawfish]

I loooooove my Turbografx!!! I really need to buy some more games for it, though. And I still need to dig up the cash for a turboduo.

[Mr.Faxanadu]

Ya… I also love the TG-16. Just a couple of months ago I replayed Turbo Lab Twin to completion. That is one fun rpg/racing game. I just added the CD unit to my collection a couple of years ago. I picked it up from a pawn shop with Y’s 1, 2 and 3 for $30. Also found fighting street – I think this is the first appearance of Ryo. It’s a pretty fun fighting game.

[WanganRunner]

I never really had much interest in the system until recently, when I've gotten bitten by the shooter bug.

I also understand that there were a couple of Y's games released, in English, for TG16? Am I thinking of another system or is that right? That'd motivate me right there....

[NeoZeedeater]

I never really had much interest in the system until recently, when I've gotten bitten by the shooter bug.

I also understand that there were a couple of Y's games released, in English, for TG16? Am I thinking of another system or is that right? That'd motivate me right there....

Yes, Ys I & II come packaged together for CD.

I love the Turbo. I can't say it's top system but it's awesome. Bonk, Dracula X, Blazing Lazers, Chew Man Fu, Military Madness, Ninja Spirit, Son Son II, Gate of Thunder, Neutopia, etc. - such good times.

[drewbrim]

I have many reasons for this being my favorite system ever. Many of the ones mentioned here already, but the main reason it holds such a special place in my heart is because I got one for Christmas way back in the day. When all of my friends had the SNES or the Genny, I was the only one with a Turbografx-16. So while I was a little jealous of the rpg's, arcade ports, and overall support of the other two. The fact that my house was the only one on the block where my friends could come over for some 5 player Dungeon Explorer or any of the "TV Sports" games more than made up for it.

The uniqueness of the games as well as the nostalgia is why this is the only system I truely collect for.

[D-Lite]

I have many reasons for this being my favorite system ever. Many of the ones mentioned here already, but the main reason it holds such a special place in my heart is because I got one for Christmas way back in the day. When all of my friends had the SNES or the Genny, I was the only one with a Turbografx-16. So while I was a little jealous of the rpg's, arcade ports, and overall support of the other two. The fact that my house was the only one on the block where my friends could come over for some 5 player Dungeon Explorer or any of the "TV Sports" games more than made up for it.

The uniqueness of the games as well as the nostalgia is why this is the only system I truely collect for.
Yeah, me too. Got my Turbo for Christmas years ago and it was love. Great system.

Of course no one has mentioned Bomberman 93. Shame on all of you. EVERYONE loves that game as it's easily one of the best multiplayer games around. It's easy to play and 5 players can blow the hell out of each other.

*swoon*

[Lord007]

I have very faint memories of playing on a system loooong ago with my Uncle. He borrowed it from a friend with 2 or 3 games...one of them being "Y's" (It's the only thing I know for sure of this entire memory). The other game was some sidescrolling shooter, but I remember it looking so awesome for it's time that it was like I was in the arcade. I also remember the actual cartridge being really small too, is that a HUcard?

So now I'm guessing we were playing a Turbographix...a system I have absolutely no knowledge of besides that faint memory. It sounds like a console that really needs to be in my collection. So is there a certain model I should look out for on eBay? Is it an expensive console to get games for compared to others?

[drewbrim]

I have very faint memories of playing on a system loooong ago with my Uncle. He borrowed it from a friend with 2 or 3 games...one of them being "Y's" (It's the only thing I know for sure of this entire memory). The other game was some sidescrolling shooter, but I remember it looking so awesome for it's time that it was like I was in the arcade. I also remember the actual cartridge being really small too, is that a HUcard?

So now I'm guessing we were playing a Turbographix...a system I have absolutely no knowledge of besides that faint memory. It sounds like a console that really needs to be in my collection. So is there a certain model I should look out for on eBay? Is it an expensive console to get games for compared to others?


Well obviously those of us responding to this thread think you should ge one. As far as the model goes if you can find a Turbo Duo that's the way to go as you will be able to play all US released games as well as the Japanese CD games. But if you can find one for less than $150 you've done pretty good for yourself. You should just grab the standard console and see if it suits you and worry about the imports and CD games later if you enjoy the Hu-cards.

As far as the price of the games. Unlike it's contemporaries, there were less than 150 (138 I beleive) US Hu-card games released for the system, so unlike the SNES and Genny there are not the hundreds of games you will be able to buy for $5 or less. The average game on the bay will run you $10 before shipping. And since there weren't to many units sold you probably won't come across many in a used game shop. So grab system spend a few bucks on the staples (Bonk's, Dungeon Explorer, and a shooter) and see how it grabs ya.

[stressboy]

This thread is really making me wish I could afford a Duo. Why oh why do they have to be so expensive :(

[MegaDrive20XX]

I <3 PC Engine/Turbo Grafx 16...truly is a shooters paradise

[Melf]

Yes, Ys I & II come packaged together for CD.

I love the Turbo. I can't say it's top system but it's awesome. Bonk, Dracula X, Blazing Lazers, Chew Man Fu, Military Madness, Ninja Spirit, Son Son II, Gate of Thunder, Neutopia, etc. - such good times.


Neo! Great to see you here! :)

[NeoZeedeater]

Thanks. It's cool to see you here. :) I should have started posting here a long time ago.

[Anthony1]

It certainly would be nice to have a Turbo Duo, but the high price causes me to look at that as something that I will look forward to in the future.


For now, I'm extremely happy with my regular old TG-16 Console. For anybody that is thinking of getting a Turbo, I highly recommend getting a regular TG-16 and the Turbobooster, and a few choice games. The TurboBooster is key, because you get the composite video instead of the crappy RF, and you get the "true" stereo sound. So it's an absolutely must to also have the TurboBooster if you do end up getting a TG-16.

The one downside to the Turbo is that it isn't the cheapest system to collect for.

A used working Turbo in good condition usually goes for around $35 with shipping and everything. Add a controller, a turbo tap, some extra controllers and a few games and it's about $50 or so.

And then when it comes to buying the games, they cost quite a bit more than most retro games. Especially the best games. Games like Military Madness and Splaterhouse and AeroBlasters and Devil's Crush aren't exactly dirt cheap. Often, with shipping and everything, you will have to pay about $18 for those games.

But you can start off with some of the cheaper games. Like World Class Baseball and Keith Courage. Both of these games are actually pretty damn good games. World Class Baseball is one of the most underated Baseball games in the history of baseball games.

Believe me, I know. Back in 1989, we had freaking tournaments and leagues in World Class Baseball. The cool thing about that game is that each of the players had very different attributes and skills. I had this one shortstop on this one team, the guy was super, super fast, maybe the fastest player in the league, but he couldn't hit for power. But the thing is, the guy was so freaking dangerous because of his speed. Normal routine groundball outs, he could turn into basehits. And then once he was on first base, he would give the other player nightmares because he could steal at any time. And although he couldn't hit for power, every so often he would hit a ball that would barely clear the fence for a homerun. That was so cool, that certain players in that game had a real personality to them. Like certain pitchers would come in throwing sidearm and stuff like that. Great playability in that game, even to this day.


As for Keith Courage, that game doesn't get much love, but I like it. It's just got that special Turbo feel to it.

[drwily008]

Y's III was also available on cd-rom along w/ book 1 & 2. Tons of games make this awesome system worth owning. Oh if we could all be like Joe...I saw him win an awesome complete magical chase last year on the bay!

[drwily008]

Oh yeah...sorry, buy bomberman if you get a multitap. If your on this site you know what's up with Bomberman but this is the best version! Another favorite of mine is Dragon's Curse (basically wonderboy III). Neutopia 1 & 2 are excellent action RPG (think Zelda). Then theres.....just buy one it's great!

[-hellvin-]

Yeah it's a sweet system. I really enjoyed Dracula X.

[CasualCoreGamer]

It's the system I obsess over the most right now. The system/games have an atmosphere all their own. NEC & Hudson went to bed & made sweet, hot freaky love (as well as letting Namcot & Masaya join in here & there) & it was beautiful to witness. Now that I have my convertor, it's gonna be PCE HuCards ahoy for a while (still need a TurboBooster, though). As for Turbo/PCE CD's, as much as I want a CD attachment or TurboDuo, I'm gonna play them on MagicEngine until I finally break down and buy a unit or better yet, get a PC/FX. mmmm....

[CreamSoda]

Genesis is actually the best retro system ever, I think there was a mistake in the topic title.

Like on the system box of my Genesis, it shows an "Actual Game Screenshot" of Altered Beast with the "16 Bit Power" sign. This thing is true 16 bit, not 8 bit like those pretenders...

And just wait until we get the Sega CD! >:^D

[Anthony1]

Genesis is actually the best retro system ever, I think there was a mistake in the topic title.

Like on the system box of my Genesis, it shows an "Actual Game Screenshot" of Altered Beast with the "16 Bit Power" sign. This thing is true 16 bit, not 8 bit like those pretenders...

And just wait until we get the Sega CD! >:^D



Look, the Genny is a solid ass system. No question about that. It had some great, great, great games.

But I would take the SNES over the Genny, personally. The SNES was a freaking masterpiece in my opinion. It's my favorite system of all time. Turbo comes in a close second.

But from a Retro standpiont, with the Turbo being a "8 Bit" system, wink wink, it has more retro appeal to me than the SNES. I think I was even playing SNES games in 1995, so it's not super old to me. The Turbo is all about 1989 and 1990. At least for me. That's when I had my turbo.


Genny is damn good, I mean that's the system with Kid Chameleon. But, if you really want to get down to it, then I rank SNES #1 with a bullet, and Turbo No. 2, but Turbo has more nostalgic factor for me. SNES was a wildly popular system, and everybody knows about all the SNES hits. The Turbo has that undiscovered flavor, that is so sweet, when looking back upon 1989, 1990 and 1991. Some very incredible years in the life of videogaming as we know it.

[CreamSoda]

Lol, I was just joking. I've never even got to play a Turbo Grafix system. :(

I would really like to play one though, how much do they go for on Ebay?

[M1Savage]

A topic close to my heart. I still spend more hours playing PC Engine games than games for any other system. Currently playing Ys 4 again now that it's been translated into english.

[gonzo90017]

It's suprising how many people love the SNES nowadays. When all that the magazines talked about back then was that the only reason SNES sold any consoles was because of one game Street Fighter II. Personally I agree I think it's overrated. If you would calculate the number of games that came out for these systems by the number of good games i'm sure percentage wise Turbo Grafx 1st, Genny 2nd and SNES 3rd. And when will people learn that bits don't mean anything!

[Anthony1]

Lol, I was just joking. I've never even got to play a Turbo Grafix system. :(

I would really like to play one though, how much do they go for on Ebay?


To get a bare bones turbo, with a cable to hook it to a tv, and the power adapter, and one turbo pad, in good working order, about $25 with shipping.

But rarely will you find one like that. Typically, they will throw in a couple of crappy games, maybe some extra turbo pads and a turbo tap, and you will need to pay like $45 with shipping and everything.

I highly suggest getting a turbo unit, with a turbo pad in good condition, at least one extension cable for that turbo pad, and definitely get the TurboBooster for the stereo sound output and the composite video output.

If you find one without a power adapter don't worry about it because you can use a big Genesis adapter with them.

[Anthony1]

It's suprising how many people love the SNES nowadays. When all that the magazines talked about back then was that the only reason SNES sold any consoles was because of one game Street Fighter II. Personally I agree I think it's overrated. If you would calculate the number of games that came out for these systems by the number of good games i'm sure percentage wise Turbo Grafx 1st, Genny 2nd and SNES 3rd. And when will people learn that bits don't mean anything!


Well, sure if you are talking about percentage of good games, then the Turbo would shoot up the charts because all the other systems would have had tons and tons of games, and you are always going to get alot of crap games when you have so many.

But calling the SNES overrated is absolutely ridiculous. No offense, but the SNES is a fricking dream.

Sure the system had tons of crap games on it, but it also has some of the most classic games of all time.

I can list 50 SNES games that kick absolute serious ass, and I would put those 50 SNES games up against any 50 games from any other system you could name.

The only downside to the SNES is it's popularity. In fact games like Castlevania 4 and Contra III and Super Metroid and Mario Kart and Mario World and Super Ghouls and Ghosts and games like that are actually somewhat underrated, because people just take them for granted.

[Necromutant]

I hate to say it but as far as the 16-bit days go I have to put the TG as last of the four systems of that era(behind SNES, Neo Geo and Genesis in that order). But you know what, to me that is not a diss to the TG in any way at all as I consider the 16-bit era of gaming the the best there ever was (yes, I know the TG was not actually 1-6bit, but it was part of the 16-bit generation as far as I am concerned.) The TG16 is actually the first system of that generation that I got (strangely enough it is the only one that I do not have now) and I loved it at the time. I got it for xmas as well and not long after getting, maybe 6 months or so, found myself lusting over a Genesis and traded it in. One day soon I need to grab a TG-16 again and play some of those games up again though, great stuff... Splatterhouse, JJ and Jeff :P, the many Bonk games, Legendary Axe... :D GREAT STUFF!

[joshnickerson]

One of my friends just loaned me his TG-16 with a handful of huecards... can't wait to hook it up! :D

[Melf]

I personally prefer the TG-16 to the SNES. The SNES was great and all, but I just love the feel the TG has. There's nothing quite like it.

[Zap!]

I got my Turbo in Octber, 1989 and still love it. One day I'll gook it up again, but first I need the CD-ROM a/c adapter. Heard they're hard to find?

Ahh, if only the Super Grafx was released here. Most powerful 8-bit system of all-time...

[Slimedog]

I'm on a Turbo kick right now. I picked up a few new games for it and every one of them is a blast. Splash Lake is a total sleeper that I've never heard of before. The gameplay is amazing and really addictive. It feels like Bomberman's sadistic, evil cousin. The little intermissions are a great addition and it really makes me remember how much fun arcade style games can be.

But my heart truely belongs to Military Madness. My god, this is my new favorite game. I'm a big fan of Advance Wars, so obviously I'm in love. And its got a hex-grid with positional support bonuses!! I'm in geek heaven! Ok, honestly its not like I never heard this game was great before hand, but its really a good thing I didn't play this when it first came out. I would be a TG fanboy for sure and never had any friends.

[GarrettCRW]

Getting a TG-16 has always been an idle thought of mine, but (same as with the Saturn) two problems arise:

1) the cost of the good games

2) getting a setup that plays all games, domestic and foreign.

[YoshiM]

Back in the day when I read about it in VG&CE I kinda wanted to get one. The only thing that really held me back at the time (besides money nad no stores in my area selling it) was that the games looked like graphically updated NES games. Even the advertisements did a practical side-by-side view (remember the commercial that pit Kung Fu against China Warrior?) on how great the TG-16 games looked. To me it didn't really look like a "next gen" type system and the pictures for the games really didn't rev my engine. Not like the Genesis.

It is a cool system that could have done better in the states if it had better support. None of the stores in town sold the system (between "home" and "the city" there were two K-Marts, a Wal-Mart, two Prange Ways [kinda like a K-mart for you non Wisconsiners], a Sears and a Kohls [when they still sold electronics]. A bonefide game store didn't arrive until like 1992) and the only place where you could rent a system was at a grocery store. I had to buy my first system via mail order after NEC dropped the price and offered a free random game (I got Ordyne, a buddy of mine who ordered his system first got Veigues Tactical Gladiator).

Is it the best? Eh, that's pretty subjective. Personally at that time the Genesis seemed to be more "next generation" than the TG-16. An extra button and recognizable arcade ports that looked and played pretty dang close to their larger cousins roped me in along with the promise of mind blowing RPGs (seeing Phantasy Star II was a clincher buy as I loved the first game).

[Yamazaki]

I first got in contact with 2 years ago at collecting friends place. After showing me ore than 20 great titles I was on the NEC-Train!

2003 in Japan I got a DUO-R and about 40 games. Now I have highlights like a sealed Sapphire and Darius Alpha!

[mills]

When I was a kid we had a NES, a Genesis, SNES, and TG16 (unless it came out before SNES.) Me and my bro had the first two. My dad bought the TG16 for my sister so she could have her own system. The only games I played though were Bonk's Revenge, Keith Courage, and some goofy anime SHMUP. I really miss that system, I agree that the music and colors were FANTASTIC for an 8 bit system.

[classicvidgamer]

I too have a special place in my heart for the Turbografx.

It was the first system where I actually spent some time to complete some games! I beat Dragon Spirit, Ninja Spirit, Bonk's Adventure (great little animation at the end) and of course Keith Courage (using that one cheat method for the last level where you basically fall diagonally and stay put while pummelling the final boss!).

I had super high hopes for the system and that's why I bought it shortly after launch. I raised my nose to the Genesis thinking TG16 was going to stomp all over it. Shortly after, the game releases started to dry up for the TG16 and the Genesis was looking sweeter and sweeter.

I hate to remember this but I ended up trading in my TG16 for a Genesis! I lost touch with the TG16 scene until the late 90's when I bought a used Turbo Express at a flea market. What an awesome handheld! I've recently bought a new TG16 system and am stocking up on games.

Just this past weekend I picked up Dracula X! I can't believe I did it (it's hella expensive) but I am now a proud owner of this legendary game. Now all I need is a Turbo Duo to play it on! If they weren't so damn expensive I might have picked one up at the CGExpo. I still might pick one up from a guy that was selling them at the show. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons about picking up a modded Duo as opposed to a regular one. (I already own an adapter to play PCE hucards but I have no clue about all the system cards needed to play the CD's!!!)

I'll have to think about it.

[scooby105]

tg16 is pretty sweet. the fact that you can play the hucards in both the home system and the portable system makes it totally awesome. there's buttloads of good shooters too. genesis and snes are better overall, but tg16 is really neat. its too bad it didnt do a bit better in the us.

bonk 3 just came in the mail for me today too, so i'm gonna give it a play tomorrow. i'm quite excited about it.

i really love bloody wolf. i think thats the best game on the system.

[Classicgamesdepot]

I love the TG, and traded my Duo a while back (well it was a deal I couldn't refuse) (I've had a few).. since, I've found two duos in the wild (yup!, and they both had dead power supplies) Im gonna send em to a guy who may be able to fix em shortly, anyhow I own a copy of Dracula x, and I've NEVER PLAYED IT!.. I really gotta get a working duo back...oh, and Devil's Crush owns, although the genny version is just as good

[ozyr]

I'd agree here, but since I only have 3 games for my system, its really hard to say it is the best retro console. I do like it, with what I have for it, but I want more.... :(

[NE146]

i really love bloody wolf. i think thats the best game on the system.

I have fond memories of Bloody Wolf. We played that game constantly in my college party house. We called it "Bloody Cunt" for some odd reason (probably because we were drunk usually) and always played the bald guy because he had an uncanny resemblence to one of our roommates, Kevin (there were 10 of us in one house) and he was a military guy as well. So we'd play Kevin and go play for America! LOL

If we weren't playing Bloody Cunt, we were all playing Military Madness. If you could hear the strategizing going on in that house. We had one regular tv, and the turbografx tv on top of it. So usually there were a bunch of us sitting around doing both. Usually everyone was debating what the player should do next in Military Madness LOL

...aahhh the early 90's.

[Zap!]

i really love bloody wolf. i think thats the best game on the system.

You've probably never played Ys: Book I and II. :)

[Tron 2.0]

Ok, so this is just my personal opinion, but still hear me out on this.


I just got done playing the turbo for a nice 3 hour session, and let me tell you, it was an absolute blast. The TG-16 has to be one of the most underated consoles in the history of gaming. The system has some truly amazing games, and to think that this system is basically a 8 bit machine on some high grade crack, well, it's just amazing.


I just got done playing Bonk's Adventure, and let me tell you, that game is pure fun and pure playability all the way. And talk about the music! The background music in Bonk's Adventure is absolutely amazing! Off Topic, but does anybody know how to get a MP3 of the music in Bonk's Adventure?

The color in Bonk's Adventure is amazing too, I don't remember the exact specs, but one of the turbo's key features was the fact that it could display so many colors on the screen at one time, and the palette of colors it had to choose from.


The turbo is just absolutely perfect as a retro console. It's old enough to be trully retro, but young enough to still have high quality graphics and true stereo sound.


Playing games like Blazing Lasers, Bonk's Adventure, Legendary Axe, Military Madness, Splatterhouse, Aero Blasters, Dungeon Explorer, Devil's Crush, Ninja Spirit, etc, etc, etc.


The sad thing is that the american version of the PC-Engine lived such a short and abbreviated life. It had such a small number of games that actually came out. The good thing was, that it still had a solid 20 games that had a very unique and distinct flavor to them.

I love the damn Turbo.


The SNES is my favorite system of all time, but damn, the Turbo comes in a very close second.
The man speaks the turth nuff said.

Still it's a shame NEC didn't under stand the u.s market :(

TG16/PCE japan ruled.

TG16/PCE u.s it tanked.

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Still it's a shame NEC didn't under stand the u.s market :(

I don't think it's their fault. Nintendo in the US had a monopoly on game companies (if tey made a game on a Nintendo system, they couldn't make it on anything else). NEC tried, but couldn't do anything about this. :(