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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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Easy games

What games arent too hard to beat, ive beaten The Legendary Axe, Blazing Lazers, Soldier Blade, Lords of Thunder, and Neutopia

15 Comments
2024/11/08
20:07 UTC

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RGB Mod - What cable do I need?

Hello all. First, thank you all for great content. The first system I ever purchased, on my own, was the Turbografx. I chose it, over the SNES at the time and I still don't regret it one bit.

I recently acquired a TG-16 with an RGB mod, see connector pic, and don't know much about it. I have been researching and am still not sure what the appropriate cable would be. DIN-8 to SCART, then SCART adapter to RGB? DIN-8 to RGB? Something else? Alot of the content I found seemed to confuse me even more. :)

I appreciate the help!

https://preview.redd.it/uda09ewsfjzd1.jpg?width=628&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=90a308e5fd3dbed818aea548a71a870b4d8b7407

13 Comments
2024/11/07
20:19 UTC

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Softlock in dragons curse?

Hello guys I was past this area when I was a green monster swimming upwards to the left door. Than intransformed myself into mouseman and died. Now I am stuck here, is there a way to change the character back to the green monster? Also I obtained the thunder sword but don’t know what to do with it right now.

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2024/11/03
19:05 UTC

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Just finished a composite jack mod and decided to also add an illuminated on/off light

Lighted logo looks washed up in the picture but in person appears normal. I always disliked they did not have an indicator light so you know if the console is on and has power.

4 Comments
2024/10/31
20:05 UTC

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LT Updating Where?

If I managed to get my hands on a PC Engine LT, where could I have the caps handled and screen updated (if possible)?

Thanks.

5 Comments
2024/10/31
02:52 UTC

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People borrowing stuff and not returning it, etc..

This is sort of a rant, but in late 1993, I bought a TurboGrafX-16 system at Toys-R-Us on sale for $30, as they wanted to get rid of them, and I also bought AirZonk with it, as it looked like a fun game (the game was also $30 at the time). AirZonk was one of the games I really enjoyed. Months later, I let one of my brother's friends borrow AirZonk, and he never returned it. It seemed he lost it or something - I brought it up one time and he just said "sorry I didn't return it to you". Now it looks like AirZonk is one of the more rare and valuable games for the system.. I had sold my TurboGrafX-16 and games on eBay in 2000, but still, if I had kept it, it looks like it could be worth good money today. It really bugs me when people borrow stuff and either don't give it back or give it back damaged. It's happened to me several times, and I have a hard time trusting people to borrow stuff now.

25 Comments
2024/10/23
20:37 UTC

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The music that inspired the TG-16/PC Engine

I invite you to pin and keep this thread going!

Alien Crush

Inspired by Deep Purple - Burn https://youtu.be/ZQGstnfTmAk?si=rxRKFklRDyyG6tEF

Keith Courage (Underworld)

Inspired by Vanilla Fudge @ 1:05 timestamp https://youtu.be/vaiTEQc_y4o?si=DTDDvfQlbJMGUxhL

2 Comments
2024/10/23
18:45 UTC

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If there was a special edition TG16 / PCE game…

Which game would it be? Please up vote for your favorite choice and we will see what Santa may bring…

14 Comments
2024/10/23
15:26 UTC

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Game Recollection Help?

Hey all. I can't figure out the right combination of words to google-for, and not even sure if I'm remembering correctly.

So.

I think there was a PC-Engine game that was a beat-em-up, and the strengths of a player's fighter character was based on letting the game read from a music CD, so attributes would be set based on music.

Am I remembering that right? Did this game exist? Memory of the 90s is hazy. It might be The Mandela Effect at work here.

Thanks.

https://preview.redd.it/g2vzmq5a56wd1.png?width=1828&format=png&auto=webp&s=400d44b886ce12164cca7c4f372b7de64179afb3

7 Comments
2024/10/21
20:25 UTC

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Would love the TG-16/PCE version of MSU-1/MSU-MD

I really love the MSU-1 SNES/SFC hacks that include CD quality sound/compressed video and MSU-MD hacks for Genesis/Megadrive. I would love the same thing for HuCard games to have CD quality sound/arranged soundtracks.

7 Comments
2024/10/20
23:15 UTC

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Difference between mini consoles of Turbografx, CoreGrafx, and PC Engine?

Which of these three mini consoles have the games in English language? And what are the overall differences between them? Besides the aesthetics.

16 Comments
2024/10/19
19:31 UTC

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Turbo duo advice

Is it bad if my duo gets sun on it?? Silly, but need to know; thanks!

2 Comments
2024/10/19
17:38 UTC

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It's been a while since the Analogue Duo was released. What is the consensus? Do you like it?

EDIT: Thanks to all for the feedback.

37 Comments
2024/10/15
16:11 UTC

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Two distant cousins reunited

6 Comments
2024/10/15
08:53 UTC

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TurboEverdrive Pro Audio Issues

When I recieved my Turbographix 16 second-hand, it came with an adapter that allowed for Composite or Component output through a generic set of cables or Genesis AV cables.

When playing a game with CD audio, the audio from the CD is extremely quite. This is a huge issue when there's voice over non-CD audio that completely overpowers everything else volume.

This isn't how it's supposed to be, right? Is the issue the adapter, or is there a setting I'm overlooking for the TurboEverdrive? Help would be appreciated.

5 Comments
2024/10/11
17:33 UTC

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Wizardry Full English Translation?

My googling and r/ searching have come up dry (and archive.org is down) about whether any of the Wizardry games for the PC Engine have been converted to English. Can anyone say for sure what exists?

Thanks.

https://preview.redd.it/qi7zv689p5ud1.png?width=444&format=png&auto=webp&s=c9d8b3ebb3fed5d4314c5df985ba9be4b664e406

1 Comment
2024/10/11
16:47 UTC

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PCE to TG16 controller adapter options 2024

I just received my first TG16 and I need your help to find controller adapters. I searched through historical posts and found a few resources that used to make adapters, but in looking no one has them in stock ('ve also signed up to be notified on their return). If there is a current go-to would you share with me please? Also, could someone point me in the direction of a place to buy the male TG16 controller plug. I would be down to modify my PCE and Polymega controller cables.

Edit: Adding places I've put myself on the notification list.

  • Stoneagegamer
  • humble bazooka
  • 8bitmods

I found some adapters on Ebay from Hongkong anyone have experience with those?

7 Comments
2024/10/10
20:40 UTC

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"Play Hucard" issue

Hey folks, I bought the TG-16 version of Aero Blasters and I've popped it into my Analogue Duo and it just says "Play Hucard" which was weird cause this normally resolves to "Play $GameTitle". After selecting "Play Hucard", it's just a black screen and nothing happens.

I've tried cleaning the contacts with isopropyl alcohol but still no dice. Any ideas/suggestions would be appreciated

3 Comments
2024/10/10
18:54 UTC

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Uchuu Senkan Yamato Translation?

https://preview.redd.it/4kw9dmbmtytd1.png?width=1134&format=png&auto=webp&s=232fbb54d900f0651b9ce059e6337945d9398074

My googling has not turned up any info on English-language translation for this game, docs or actual conversion. Has anyone seen a way to help ignorant English speakers like me play this game to the fullest?

Thanks.

1 Comment
2024/10/10
17:41 UTC

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Analogue Duo and Everdrive Fit?

I just got my Analogue Duo today. I updated the firmware then put in Parodius and was having fun. Then I tried to put in my EverDrive and it just doesn’t fit into the HuCard slot. Uh oh. Does someone make an extender?

Thanks.

13 Comments
2024/10/07
23:53 UTC

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Bonk special releases

I got these a few years back and thought I would post them for others to see. Very happy to have them as Bonk is a series I've always loved. It took a very long time to find them opened but with the shrinkwrap and stickers still on them. As they state, Adventure comes with a sheet of stickers, and Revenge comes with a poster of the cover artwork.

9 Comments
2024/10/06
21:34 UTC

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My summer pickups.

5 Comments
2024/10/06
20:30 UTC

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