Random Gaming Thoughts

[RyaNtheSlayA]

So, what would you guys say is a good price for just a Core Grafx console? Can they be modded to play US games as well?

[BoneSnapDeez]

Breetai or someone else smarter than me can answer this better, however....

I know there's an adapter that let's you play JPN games on a TurboGrafx-16. I've never seen an adapter that works in the opposite direction (NA games on JPN console).

Keep in mind that most text-heavy games (like RPGs) were on CDs, not HuCards. What I'm saying is that you'll be fine buying Japanese HuCard games, with the exception of Neutopia I/II and a few others. Many action/arcade games contain English text, even the Japanese versions.

You can probably find a Core Grafx system on ebay for $60 (maybe less) + shipping. I would really recommend forking over a bit more dough to get a PC Engine Duo instead. Remember, the CD games are region free.

[Hobie-wan]

I know there's an adapter that let's you play JPN games on a TurboGrafx-16. I've never seen an adapter that works in the opposite direction (NA games on JPN console).

There is no 'other way' plug in adapter because of a check that the J consoles do that the US one does not and those adapters just do the line swapping. But yes the systems can be modded.

[AppleQueso]

Holy friggin' crap

RGB into a monitor that actually natively supports it...

I am in 240p heaven... Vampire Savior and Saturn Bomberman both look just jaw dropping. I think I need to invest in more Saturn games pronto!

[noiseredux]

Holy friggin' crap

RGB into a monitor that actually natively supports it...

I am in 240p heaven... Vampire Savior and Saturn Bomberman both look just jaw dropping. I think I need to invest in more Saturn games pronto!

pics or GTFO.

[AppleQueso]

Holy friggin' crap

RGB into a monitor that actually natively supports it...

I am in 240p heaven... Vampire Savior and Saturn Bomberman both look just jaw dropping. I think I need to invest in more Saturn games pronto!

pics or GTFO.

you can never capture the awesomeness that is RGB with a camera it seems, but i'll try here later

...it's late for me, I need sleep!

Picture looks like an arcade monitor, btw. Naturally arcade ports seem to look especially awesome.

[BurningDoom]

I really, really want a Model 1 Sega CD

why the Model 1 specifically?

To go with my Model 1 Genesis.

Takes less shelf space too.

I've read that the Model 2 has a 2X CD-Rom while the Model 1 is only a 1X. Faster load-times on the Model 2. And the Model 2 works fine on the Model 1 Genesis, it's the set-up I had before my Sega CD died.

[BurningDoom]

So, what would you guys say is a good price for just a Core Grafx console? Can they be modded to play US games as well?

$50-$100 is the running price for a working one with hook-ups. I played $60 plus shipping for my first TG-16. Then my cat broke the controller port by sitting on the controller-cord right where it plugs in. My wife then got me another one just recently for $75 plus shipping (Awesome wife!).

As already pointed out, there is an adapter for the TG-16, but it's pretty pricey.

[Nintendork666]

Still can't decide between the 3DS XL and the DSi XL. It's driving me nutty.

[Erik_Twice]

Still can't decide between the 3DS XL and the DSi XL. It's driving me nutty.

The former. There will probably be some good 3DS games sooner or later.