Turbo Grafx and PC-Engine Questions

[Dragon Warrior Jasen]

So far from what I have read, the two are one in the same. TG16 - US Name, PC Engine - Japan.

I have a TG-16, want the CD Add-On (So i can play my copy of Dracula X for PC Engine). Also was looking at getting the Super System Card to addon to make it more like a real Turbo Duo.

That being said, can I use the Super System Card imported from Japan? They seem to be a lot cheaper.

Also, if anyone has any better info on the TG16/PC Engine lay it on me. I never really took too much time to learn anything about the thing and its one of the next setups Id like to have more of

[theoakwoody]

It sounds like you are starting out the same way I did with TG16/PC Engine stuff. I was curious about all the hoopla so I invested in a CD Attachment as well as a hucard convertor and a bunch of games. I lucked out on the converter as someone was selling them in bulk so I got mine for $30 but I know that usually they go for upwards of $60 or more. After playing around with the system it wasn't my bag and I haven't really done much with it since beating Dracula X, Ninja Spirit, and Ys. I liked Ys alot so I'm looking at buying IV and burning the translation patch but that's about it. I'm not big into Shmups, which is what the system excels in, so I've kind of lost interest. I still enjoy reading about the system and its games but I sadly am not cool and trendy and tend to lean towards "mainstream" games.

I've always been curious about the NEO Geo as well but I'm not into fighters so I know that if I spent the money the system would sit. I think each system has its treasures that draw people in but unless there are a lot of games that are really going to hold your attention you should think twice before investing a ton of money.

I've learned the hard way but fortunately if you are unhappy with something you can usually resell it for about what you paid for it. The beauty of classic gaming is that prices don't fluctuate that quickly so I guess buy up whatever you can and if its not to your liking find someone else who wants to give it a try.

[Dragon Warrior Jasen]

Well, if you want to sell any of it let me know...

Neo Geo is my next big purchase. Samurai Showdown is one of my most favorite aracade games, even though I am horrible. Plus, I remember one jerk kid in elementary school that got one for xmas and bragged about it so much that it made me want one so bad... now I can afford it, so i may just get it!

[ubersaurus]

If you've got a US Turbo, the Japanese cards won't work in it without an adaptor. This includes the system cards.

[Soviet Conscript]

if your getting into tg-16/PCE i would suggest getting a region modded Duo-R. there not really very expensive and if you get it region modded you can play US and JP HU cards as well as the CD games without worrying about the cards, except for the arcade card. though if you already have a tg-16 and a cd attachment i guess that may be wasteful.

you mentioned Neo-Geo. if you want to get into that but are not sure about liking it. go the MVS route. it may be a little more expensive but in the long run with games you save a ton.

[Gentlegamer]

The best source for info on the various TG-16 and PC Engine consoles is www.pcenginefx.com