Well, there was a minor CPU revision that showed up in some Core 1 models and the SuperGrafx, but all that does is fix an audio popping issue when an audio channel is switched on from an off state (mostly helpful with clear sample playback), and due to the way the systems amplify audio, I THINK having a CD add-on can mitigate this popping in the regular CPU version. It only really is an issue for certain sample playback methods (creates a buzz alongside the sample). My old Core I and Duo both seemed to perform identically.Betagam7 wrote:Thanks. I'm trying to work out what the difference is between the Coregrafx 1 and 2. Is there ANY advantage in getting the Coregrafx 2? Racketboy's guide just seems to indicate that it was a cheaper to manufacture design...Is that it?marurun wrote:A HuCard-only PC Engine or CoreGrafx will probably run you around $100. To get a CD-capable setup would probably run $250 or so. And CD units are old enough that most need their capacitors and CD lenses replaced, though that 250 might get something with one of those things done.
Basically, the Core I and Core II are, for all practical intents and purposes, identical. Now, if you come across a cheap PC Engine (white original model), be wary. They only have RF out, and Japanese TVs use a different RF channel than US TVs. Also, the original white PC Engine controller didn't have turbo switches (I think there were some later white-edition controllers that did, though). But there is an AV addon (that can be hard to find) that adds AV out on the original PCE. CD addons also feature AV out.
Hopefully the port isn't terrible.
