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The TurboGrafx-16 video game console was joint-developed by Hudson Soft and NEC, released in Japan on October 30, 1987, and in the United States on August 19, 1989. It was the first console released in the 16-bit era, albeit still utilizing a 8-bit CPU. Originally intended to "beat" the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), it ended up competing against the likes of the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo.

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This subreddit is for discussion of NEC's 16-bit TurboGrafx-16 console, also known as PC Engine, as well as all other NEC consoles.

  • TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine)
  • TurboGrafx-CD
  • TurboExpress
  • TurboDuo
  • SuperGrafx
  • PC-FX

The TurboGrafx-16 video game console was joint-developed by Hudson Soft and NEC, released in Japan on October 30, 1987, and in the United States on August 19, 1989. It was the first console released in the 16-bit era, albeit still utilizing a 8-bit CPU. Originally intended to "beat" the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), it ended up competing against the likes of the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo.

PC-FX

PC-FX was a 5th generation console that was a follow-up to the PC Engine. It was sold only in Japan and it did not fare well against its rivals. Since there is not a PC-FX dedicated sub, all discussions related to PC-FX are welcome here.

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Jaseiken Necromancer [oc]

Model: Olive Glass

1 Comment
2025/02/02
18:33 UTC

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Any way to save in Bonk’s Revenge (PC Kid 2) ?

Sorry if the answer has been already asked, I’ll eventually delete that post later, but I don’t find a clear answer if it’s possible to save in the game Bonk’s Revenge (I have the japanese version, PC Kid 2).

I’m playing on a Duo-RX, and I know there are several ways to save : internal backup RAM, Tennokoe Bank Card, or Memory Base 128, but for my understanding, HuCard games must be compatible to use those save systems, and I’m not sure how to know if an HuCard game is actually compatible…

Someone could tell me, please ?

1 Comment
2025/02/02
12:43 UTC

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Final Match Tennis vs. Human Sports Festival

I’ve heard good things about Final Match Tennis, but are there any significant differences between the HuCard and the Final Match Tennis Ladies game that’s included in Human Sports Festival?

Are the modifications in the CD version cosmetic only or are there gameplay improvements?

0 Comments
2025/02/01
19:32 UTC

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SonSon II Review - Monkeying about with a PC Engine action platformer

4 Comments
2025/02/01
02:06 UTC

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It finally arrived but I’m about to send the console off for a recap. I was so close to finally playing some TG16, but I’ll have to wait a little longer

23 Comments
2025/01/31
19:26 UTC

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Alien Crush (エイリアンクラッシュ) - PC Engine Power 016 [Retrospective]

0 Comments
2025/01/31
08:28 UTC

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Just started playing my very first PC Engine!

Guys I'm having a blast playing my first ever PC Engine with Turbo EverDrive👍

The games are incredible. For a machine so small, it packs a mighty punch. I would say it's better than both Sega Genesis and the SNES. Truly a magnificent console. The graphics and parallax scrolling are WOW.

13 Comments
2025/01/31
08:05 UTC

168

Just found this BEAUTY 😍

Just getting into this world of consoles. I’m wondering whether to hold onto it or sell it :/

15 Comments
2025/01/27
22:58 UTC

5

Godzilla cheat code

Longshot here but I'm hoping somebody's familiar with this code to unlock all the extra characters, if it's even legit. I'm playing the NA version of the game and I can get the normal unlock all to work sometimes but this one always fails. I get the "different scream" so there's definitely something going on. Can anyone take a guess at what I might be doing wrong?

https://preview.redd.it/rwjgfa7wycfe1.png?width=735&format=png&auto=webp&s=4e3e7b05a8c023e4eb1965bebd1f7feac71c34a3

2 Comments
2025/01/26
15:41 UTC

91

Just bought my first PC Engine with RGBS AV Adaptor and Turbo Multi Cart!

16 Comments
2025/01/25
05:10 UTC

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Where to purchase Ys Book I & II outer box and map?

I'm trying to locate for sale the outer cardboard box and map for Ys Book I & II, original retail version (not Turbo Duo packing). I own the game already but am willing to buy the full package if absolutely necessary. Ebay & Mercari have been a no-go, and I can't even find a decent repro anywhere. Does anyone know where I might procure these items? Thanks!

14 Comments
2025/01/18
20:42 UTC

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Any TG-16 hucard games not available on PC Engine?

I recently picked up a PC Engine Duo and was curious if there are any hu card games available on Turbo Grafx 16 that aren't available on PC Engine. Just curoius how worth it it might be to pick up a Turbo PC Henshin region converter.

A Turbo everdrive card is definately in my future but I definately like having the original games if I really like them.

24 Comments
2025/01/18
19:47 UTC

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Anybody know of a super accurate chronological list of USA Hu card releases?

Certainly, I can go to Wikipedia and see supposed release dates for all the USA HU card games, but if you click on their little links about how they're verifying the information, they're mostly taking information from magazines that said such and such game released on this or that particular month.

Problem is, I know that many times the magazines have incorrect information. So, I basically can't take anything that Wikipedia has as gospel for the true chronological release list.

I'm just wondering if there's some crazy Turbo nut out there that has done some deep dive research on this and actually truly figured out an accurate (relatively speaking) release order list

4 Comments
2025/01/18
17:56 UTC

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EDFX and jail bars

Does anyone know if EDFX fixes jail bars, or if a separate mod is still required?

11 Comments
2025/01/18
16:44 UTC

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Turbo Express / PC Engine GT dpad-silicone

hey folks,
hope you are alright. Just wondered if anyone knows a shop which sells a dpad-silicone with the same characteristics as the original? I had my Turbo Express recapped, and the guy replaced the original dpad-silicone too. As a result, the movement in shmups like Super Star Soldier was not as smooth anymore as before. Unfortunately he didn't have my old pad anymore, so I wondered if you can help me out with some recommendations? Would be appreciated, thanks :)

10 Comments
2025/01/17
17:01 UTC

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Arcade Card Emulation?

Does anyone know if you need a specific Bios for playing arcade card super cd rom games on an emulator. syscard 3 bios works for everything until I boot an arcade card game, (like popful mail, or madou monogatari) then I start getting glitches. the problem is I can't seem to find a bios file for the arcade card, which is why i'm wondering if thats really the issue.

4 Comments
2025/01/16
23:17 UTC

45

PC Engine GT Magnifier

3 Comments
2025/01/15
21:36 UTC

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Triad Power Supply question

I recently picked up a PC Engine Duo that came with a no name 3rd party power supply. It works fine but I figured I'd upgrade to a Triad power supply for piece of mind.

The specs for the power supply for the PC Engine Duo are 10VDC, 1.0A Positive center. I searched Mousers website and ordered a Triad Magnetics WDU9-1200 power supply. The specs are 9VDC, 1.2A, and 18.5 W.

Today, I noticed a website recommending WDU9-1300 instead of 1200. The specs for that are 9VDC, 1.3A, 11.7 W, and is $9 cheaper. Had I noticed, I would have just ordered that one but it's ordered and on its way so that's the one I'm getting.

My main question is, is the extra wattage a potential issue or is it irrelevent with regards to a PC Engine Duo. If all I did is spend an extra $9 on a power supply with 0.1 less Amps. I can live with that. I just don't want to cause any issues.

4 Comments
2025/01/14
17:06 UTC

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I want to love this game…but..

The crappy controls, the awful transcripts, 1001 ways to die…. I love it 😍

12 Comments
2025/01/11
18:34 UTC

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What is the best USB turbografx or similiart(2 button with 2 turbo buttons with sliders) available

Is there anything like this available? I don't want to go through the hassle of getting adapters for the original controllers. It doesn't need to be perfect, just the best available. If the sliders aren't available then at minimum I'm just looking for a decent controller that is similar shaped with 4 buttons so that I can atleast assign two buttons as turbo buttons.

7 Comments
2025/01/11
08:16 UTC

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