Warning! May contain some funkeh tunes.

www.pcengine.co.uk
http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=9994
http://www.podcastpickle.com/casts/4450/
iTunes

Dragon Slayer...Dynastic Hero....Ys 4 and more
All the moody, atmospheric music you never normally hear.

www.pcengine.co.uk
http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=9994
http://www.podcastpickle.com/casts/4450/
iTunes

Please don't forget about us over at Frozen Utopia
(http://www.frozenutopia.nodtveidt.net) . We have a classic turn-based
style RPG called "Mysterious Song" that has been very close to
completion for awhile, a secret game that is also very close to being
complete, and we have had development going for long-awaited Neutopia
III which should please both fans of the series and action-RPG fans
alike :D .

--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Ayala"
<thebarger2000@y...> wrote:
>
> Well, as for new stuff, Mindrec is making a new verticle shoot-em-up
> for the PC Engine CD.
>
> It's looking pretty good. It seems to take a lot from Super Star
> Soldier and a few other famous shumps. I think I'll get it once it
> comes out.
>
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, yop_sunteam <no_reply@y...>
> wrote:
> >
> > *sounds of tumbleweed floating by*
> >
> > Very quiet here..
> >
> >
> > --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "1 Sick Puppy"
> > <t.ractorhead@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > I've really missed the vintage gaming community, especially the
TG16
> > > division. So...how have things been going the last several months?
> > > Anything new based on the old stuff we love so much? I see you guys
> > > are up and over 700. That's pretty cool. I've always had faith in
> > this
> > > group. Resurrecting it was the perfect thing to do. As good as some
> > of
> > > the other groups were, none of them ever could touch this
> > > one,...although we tried but, heck! I'd rather be in this one
> > > anyway. ;)
> > >
> >
>

Well, as for new stuff, Mindrec is making a new verticle shoot-em-up
for the PC Engine CD.

It's looking pretty good. It seems to take a lot from Super Star
Soldier and a few other famous shumps. I think I'll get it once it
comes out.

--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, yop_sunteam <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
>
> *sounds of tumbleweed floating by*
>
> Very quiet here..
>
>
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "1 Sick Puppy"
> <t.ractorhead@y...> wrote:
> >
> > I've really missed the vintage gaming community, especially the TG16
> > division. So...how have things been going the last several months?
> > Anything new based on the old stuff we love so much? I see you guys
> > are up and over 700. That's pretty cool. I've always had faith in
> this
> > group. Resurrecting it was the perfect thing to do. As good as some
> of
> > the other groups were, none of them ever could touch this
> > one,...although we tried but, heck! I'd rather be in this one
> > anyway. ;)
> >
>

*sounds of tumbleweed floating by*

Very quiet here..


--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "1 Sick Puppy"
<t.ractorhead@y...> wrote:
>
> I've really missed the vintage gaming community, especially the TG16
> division. So...how have things been going the last several months?
> Anything new based on the old stuff we love so much? I see you guys
> are up and over 700. That's pretty cool. I've always had faith in
this
> group. Resurrecting it was the perfect thing to do. As good as some
of
> the other groups were, none of them ever could touch this
> one,...although we tried but, heck! I'd rather be in this one
> anyway. ;)
>

I've really missed the vintage gaming community, especially the TG16
division. So...how have things been going the last several months?
Anything new based on the old stuff we love so much? I see you guys
are up and over 700. That's pretty cool. I've always had faith in this
group. Resurrecting it was the perfect thing to do. As good as some of
the other groups were, none of them ever could touch this
one,...although we tried but, heck! I'd rather be in this one
anyway. ;)

Featuring Tatsujin, Batman, Beast (among others) and me slagging
someone off again.

www.pcengine.co.uk

iTunes

http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=9994

http://www.podcastpickle.com/casts/?4450

Out now! All snow level tunes to give you that festive feelin'.

www.pcengine.co.uk for details

...and it's extra long to keep you company on those cold winter nights.

http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=9994
www.pcengine.co.uk
or iTunes (recommended...it's updated quicker)

http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=9994

Featuring such classics as Coryoon and Jackie Chan. Enjoy (^_^)

Generally, most online Duo CD images are pretty crappy.

If you do manage to track down a quality copy, Most PCE systems should
play them alright.

In my personal experiece, both my Turbo Duos played cdr's flawlessly
and even handled the crappiest downloaded games alright.

My Duo RX however, has trouble playing even the best cdr games and
won't really run downloaded games at all.

And the one white PCE CD-ROM that I've tried cdr's on didn't handle
them too well either.

But its not much of a problem, since 95% of PCE/Duo games ae now dirt
cheap and even Dracula X is only $75 - $150, which is what I was paying
for all PCE imports back in the day.

I'd suggest doing what I do with roms/emulation/video & music downloads.
Test the game out on your computer, and if ts worth it to you, go buy
the original to play on your hardware.

Alright then. I'll try picking up some high end CD-Rs and give it a
shot. If that doesn't work then I'll have to buy a copy of magic
engine. Still cheaper than paying $150 for a single game.

--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, ? <crazy_tejano@y...> wrote:
>
> I've got some bad news and some possibly bad news.
>
> PC engine CD's and Turbo Duos generally don't liked
> burned media.
>
> The Japanese Duo-R takes it a bit better.
>
> My Suggestion is that you try using a really good CD,
> like Sony, and burn it at 1X (yes one-X) (using
> dao-96, I think (I would check on that))
>
> --- Michael Ayala <thebarger2000@y...> wrote:
>
> > Well, now that I have my PC Engine functioning, I
> > really want to play
> > Dracula X. I managed to burn it to a CD-RW and play
> > it on Magic
> > Engine, but for some reason my PC Engine won't take
> > to it. Any ideas?
> >
> >
> >
> > Oh, and the next time I post a message it won't be
> > about a problem. -_-
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

I've got some bad news and some possibly bad news.

PC engine CD's and Turbo Duos generally don't liked
burned media.

The Japanese Duo-R takes it a bit better.

My Suggestion is that you try using a really good CD,
like Sony, and burn it at 1X (yes one-X) (using
dao-96, I think (I would check on that))

--- Michael Ayala <thebarger2000@...> wrote:

> Well, now that I have my PC Engine functioning, I
> really want to play
> Dracula X. I managed to burn it to a CD-RW and play
> it on Magic
> Engine, but for some reason my PC Engine won't take
> to it. Any ideas?
>
>
>
> Oh, and the next time I post a message it won't be
> about a problem. -_-
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Well, now that I have my PC Engine functioning, I really want to play
Dracula X. I managed to burn it to a CD-RW and play it on Magic
Engine, but for some reason my PC Engine won't take to it. Any ideas?



Oh, and the next time I post a message it won't be about a problem. -_-

I'll be sure to check it out in just a minute, you know how much I
loved the first one!

--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, yop_sunteam <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
>
> http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=9994
>
> Includes classics like CD Denjin and Long Nosed Goblin...go listen!
>

http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=9994

Includes classics like CD Denjin and Long Nosed Goblin...go listen!

Awesome, I'm glad everything worked out!
--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Ayala"
<thebarger2000@y...> wrote:
>
> Alright, I managed to figure it out. The PC Engine Duo-R needs a 9v,
> 1500 amp AV adaptor with a "C" plug. Glad I finally managed to make it
> work...
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "k3ranu" <k3ranu@y...> wrote:
> >
> > There always seems to be power supply problems in the TG16/PCE
> > community. I'm afraid I can't really help you for this, except maybe
> > ask that person on PC Engine FX what type of AC adapter he has exactly
> > and look for that on Radio Shack's website or elsewhere online. By the
> > way, Radio Shack employees never seem to know much about electronics
> > and they overcharge their items for way more than what they should be
> > worth.
> >
> > --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Ayala"
> > <thebarger2000@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi, I'm new to the group and from what I can tell everyone here
knows
> > > a lot about the PC Engine. I recently bought a PC Engine Duo R,
but I
> > > don't have an appropriate power supply. I looked at the other
> > > messages, and found that I had to buy a specific part from Radio
> > > Shack, but when I looked for it I was unable to find it. Instead, I
> > > bought a "Multi-Voltage 1000mA Power Adapter" that has several
> > > different plugs. I was told by the salesman to use the "M" plug
on the
> > > positive end, but that doesn't seem to be working. Does anybody have
> > > an idea?
> > >
> >
>

Alright, I managed to figure it out. The PC Engine Duo-R needs a 9v,
1500 amp AV adaptor with a "C" plug. Glad I finally managed to make it
work...
--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "k3ranu" <k3ranu@y...> wrote:
>
> There always seems to be power supply problems in the TG16/PCE
> community. I'm afraid I can't really help you for this, except maybe
> ask that person on PC Engine FX what type of AC adapter he has exactly
> and look for that on Radio Shack's website or elsewhere online. By the
> way, Radio Shack employees never seem to know much about electronics
> and they overcharge their items for way more than what they should be
> worth.
>
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Ayala"
> <thebarger2000@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, I'm new to the group and from what I can tell everyone here knows
> > a lot about the PC Engine. I recently bought a PC Engine Duo R, but I
> > don't have an appropriate power supply. I looked at the other
> > messages, and found that I had to buy a specific part from Radio
> > Shack, but when I looked for it I was unable to find it. Instead, I
> > bought a "Multi-Voltage 1000mA Power Adapter" that has several
> > different plugs. I was told by the salesman to use the "M" plug on the
> > positive end, but that doesn't seem to be working. Does anybody have
> > an idea?
> >
>

That's unfortunate. My friend happens to have a TG16 that he never
uses, so I'm going to try to borrow his AC Adaptor. With any luck it
will work for the Duo. Thanks for trying.

--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "k3ranu" <k3ranu@y...> wrote:
>
> There always seems to be power supply problems in the TG16/PCE
> community. I'm afraid I can't really help you for this, except maybe
> ask that person on PC Engine FX what type of AC adapter he has exactly
> and look for that on Radio Shack's website or elsewhere online. By the
> way, Radio Shack employees never seem to know much about electronics
> and they overcharge their items for way more than what they should be
> worth.
>
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Ayala"
> <thebarger2000@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, I'm new to the group and from what I can tell everyone here knows
> > a lot about the PC Engine. I recently bought a PC Engine Duo R, but I
> > don't have an appropriate power supply. I looked at the other
> > messages, and found that I had to buy a specific part from Radio
> > Shack, but when I looked for it I was unable to find it. Instead, I
> > bought a "Multi-Voltage 1000mA Power Adapter" that has several
> > different plugs. I was told by the salesman to use the "M" plug on the
> > positive end, but that doesn't seem to be working. Does anybody have
> > an idea?
> >
>

There always seems to be power supply problems in the TG16/PCE
community. I'm afraid I can't really help you for this, except maybe
ask that person on PC Engine FX what type of AC adapter he has exactly
and look for that on Radio Shack's website or elsewhere online. By the
way, Radio Shack employees never seem to know much about electronics
and they overcharge their items for way more than what they should be
worth.

--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Ayala"
<thebarger2000@y...> wrote:
>
> Hi, I'm new to the group and from what I can tell everyone here knows
> a lot about the PC Engine. I recently bought a PC Engine Duo R, but I
> don't have an appropriate power supply. I looked at the other
> messages, and found that I had to buy a specific part from Radio
> Shack, but when I looked for it I was unable to find it. Instead, I
> bought a "Multi-Voltage 1000mA Power Adapter" that has several
> different plugs. I was told by the salesman to use the "M" plug on the
> positive end, but that doesn't seem to be working. Does anybody have
> an idea?
>

Hi, I'm new to the group and from what I can tell everyone here knows
a lot about the PC Engine. I recently bought a PC Engine Duo R, but I
don't have an appropriate power supply. I looked at the other
messages, and found that I had to buy a specific part from Radio
Shack, but when I looked for it I was unable to find it. Instead, I
bought a "Multi-Voltage 1000mA Power Adapter" that has several
different plugs. I was told by the salesman to use the "M" plug on the
positive end, but that doesn't seem to be working. Does anybody have
an idea?

Awesome. Please keep us updated.



--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, yop_sunteam <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> I may release episode 2 early so keep your eyes open. (^_^)
>
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "k3ranu" <k3ranu@y...>
wrote:
> > Best PC Engine radio station to date! Outstanding show!
> > --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, yop_sunteam
<no_reply@y...>
> > wrote:
> > > Check out www.pcengine.co.uk for a link to PC Engine City - It's
a
> new
> > > podcast I'm doing featuring CD and chip sound. New episodes
> monthly
> > > (probably).

I may release episode 2 early so keep your eyes open. (^_^)

--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "k3ranu" <k3ranu@y...> wrote:
> Best PC Engine radio station to date! Outstanding show!
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, yop_sunteam <no_reply@y...>
> wrote:
> > Check out www.pcengine.co.uk for a link to PC Engine City - It's a
new
> > podcast I'm doing featuring CD and chip sound. New episodes
monthly
> > (probably).

Best PC Engine radio station to date! Outstanding show!
--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, yop_sunteam <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> Check out www.pcengine.co.uk for a link to PC Engine City - It's a new
> podcast I'm doing featuring CD and chip sound. New episodes monthly
> (probably).

Awesome. Nice work man. Its cool to see someone actually get their
hands dirty and put something together like this instead of just
posting individual mp3's online.


--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, yop_sunteam <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> Check out www.pcengine.co.uk for a link to PC Engine City - It's a
new
> podcast I'm doing featuring CD and chip sound. New episodes monthly
> (probably).

Check out www.pcengine.co.uk for a link to PC Engine City - It's a new
podcast I'm doing featuring CD and chip sound. New episodes monthly
(probably).

HI!

My name's Alessio (breakz in Pcenginefx.com FORUM)and I'm interested in
your game: ( i LEAVE ALSO A POST in Pcenginefx.com FORUM)

- Ys Book I & II(Duo Pack In) brand new/sealed + bonus manual(some
crinkles): $25 + $4 shipping within North America(PayPal)

I LIVE IN ITALY, IS IT A PROBLEM FOR YOU?

My E-Bay account : nemaimoscia

IF YOU HAVE IT YET, CAN I PAY TO YOU on the 15th of october and
obviously after you send me it?

Now bye and reply me soon!

This guy has one boxed/complete for sale for $175:

dean@...

I've dealt with him and he's the best.



--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "matthewab2001"
<matthewab2001@y...> wrote:
> Its all working great now, thanks for your help. All I need to do if
> find a Super CD-ROM2 unit, so far nothing on ebay :(
>
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, kabuki_danjiro
> <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > Yeah, I assume that a closer match would be safer.
> >
> > I've also heard of complications with using foreign systems in
> > different regions. Supposedly, using a japanese system in North
> > America makes it draw more power than it needs... or something.
> >
> > But as long as it works, I'd say just play it as is, unless you
can
> > sort something out better in the future.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "matthewab2001"
> > <matthewab2001@y...> wrote:
> > > --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, kabuki_danjiro
> > > <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > > > Welcome to the Group!
> > >
> > > Thank you very much, and your post was most helpfull. We do not
> > have a
> > > radio shack here in rainy England, but there are similar stores
so
> > > I`ll shop around. I got the machine to power up using a 10 Volt
> > 2000mA
> > > adaptor, but I guess i`d be better off getting a better match
than
> > > that right?
> > >
> > > > Are those specs you listed from the poer supply that you use
for
> > your
> > > > Turbo Duo? Because the official Duo power supply's specs are:
> > > >
> > > > Input: AC120V 60Hz 16W
> > > > Output: DC10V 1000mA
> > > > (+)--o)--(-)
> > >
> > > Yes the specs are from my Turbo Duo power supply. My Turbo Duo`s
> > > CD-ROM drive keeps failing and I even sent the power supply
away to
> > a
> > > PC engine specialist repair center with the console and they
said
> > the
> > > PSU should be fine. When we put a voltage tester on it at work,
it
> > > seemed to be outputting slightly more than 10 volts, but of
course
> > > thats not under any load.
> > >
> > > > But according to Turbo Zone Direct, you can use a power
supply
> > from
> > > > Radio Shack on your Duo that has the following specs:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Radio Shack part #273-1772
> > > >
> > > > 9V 1300mA
> > > >
> > > > "Ask for a "Q" tip (don't let them charge you another $4.99,
a
> > tip is
> > > > included. It better be for $20.00.)
> > > >
> > > > The tip must be center positive when you plug it into the
> > adapter."
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Now, just because it will work, doesn't mean that it is
healthy
> > for
> > > > your system in the long run.
> > > >
> > > Thats what i`m most worried about now, using a PSU that seems
to be
> > > quite a bit more powerful than the original from NEC.
> > >
> > > As for the switch at the back of the console, I tried it in both
> > > positions and it does not seem to make any difference. I read on
> > > another forum that some games actually run better if the switch
is
> > set
> > > to 2 as then they take advantage of the increase in the
Supergrafx`s
> > > CPU speed and suffer from less slow down.
> > >
> > > The only game I couldn`t load was Bloody Wolf, which is a US
> > turbochip
> > > game. I tried with my adaptor but all I got was a yellow
screen.
> > I`ve
> > > never tried the adaptor to convert US game to JAP console, only
the
> > > other way around, I guess I need a different adaptor?

Its all working great now, thanks for your help. All I need to do if
find a Super CD-ROM2 unit, so far nothing on ebay :(

--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, kabuki_danjiro
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> Yeah, I assume that a closer match would be safer.
>
> I've also heard of complications with using foreign systems in
> different regions. Supposedly, using a japanese system in North
> America makes it draw more power than it needs... or something.
>
> But as long as it works, I'd say just play it as is, unless you can
> sort something out better in the future.
>
>
>
>
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "matthewab2001"
> <matthewab2001@y...> wrote:
> > --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, kabuki_danjiro
> > <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > > Welcome to the Group!
> >
> > Thank you very much, and your post was most helpfull. We do not
> have a
> > radio shack here in rainy England, but there are similar stores so
> > I`ll shop around. I got the machine to power up using a 10 Volt
> 2000mA
> > adaptor, but I guess i`d be better off getting a better match than
> > that right?
> >
> > > Are those specs you listed from the poer supply that you use for
> your
> > > Turbo Duo? Because the official Duo power supply's specs are:
> > >
> > > Input: AC120V 60Hz 16W
> > > Output: DC10V 1000mA
> > > (+)--o)--(-)
> >
> > Yes the specs are from my Turbo Duo power supply. My Turbo Duo`s
> > CD-ROM drive keeps failing and I even sent the power supply away to
> a
> > PC engine specialist repair center with the console and they said
> the
> > PSU should be fine. When we put a voltage tester on it at work, it
> > seemed to be outputting slightly more than 10 volts, but of course
> > thats not under any load.
> >
> > > But according to Turbo Zone Direct, you can use a power supply
> from
> > > Radio Shack on your Duo that has the following specs:
> > >
> > >
> > > Radio Shack part #273-1772
> > >
> > > 9V 1300mA
> > >
> > > "Ask for a "Q" tip (don't let them charge you another $4.99, a
> tip is
> > > included. It better be for $20.00.)
> > >
> > > The tip must be center positive when you plug it into the
> adapter."
> > >
> > >
> > > Now, just because it will work, doesn't mean that it is healthy
> for
> > > your system in the long run.
> > >
> > Thats what i`m most worried about now, using a PSU that seems to be
> > quite a bit more powerful than the original from NEC.
> >
> > As for the switch at the back of the console, I tried it in both
> > positions and it does not seem to make any difference. I read on
> > another forum that some games actually run better if the switch is
> set
> > to 2 as then they take advantage of the increase in the Supergrafx`s
> > CPU speed and suffer from less slow down.
> >
> > The only game I couldn`t load was Bloody Wolf, which is a US
> turbochip
> > game. I tried with my adaptor but all I got was a yellow screen.
> I`ve
> > never tried the adaptor to convert US game to JAP console, only the
> > other way around, I guess I need a different adaptor?

Yeah, I assume that a closer match would be safer.

I've also heard of complications with using foreign systems in
different regions. Supposedly, using a japanese system in North
America makes it draw more power than it needs... or something.

But as long as it works, I'd say just play it as is, unless you can
sort something out better in the future.




--- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "matthewab2001"
<matthewab2001@y...> wrote:
> --- In turbografxnetwork@yahoogroups.com, kabuki_danjiro
> <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > Welcome to the Group!
>
> Thank you very much, and your post was most helpfull. We do not
have a
> radio shack here in rainy England, but there are similar stores so
> I`ll shop around. I got the machine to power up using a 10 Volt
2000mA
> adaptor, but I guess i`d be better off getting a better match than
> that right?
>
> > Are those specs you listed from the poer supply that you use for
your
> > Turbo Duo? Because the official Duo power supply's specs are:
> >
> > Input: AC120V 60Hz 16W
> > Output: DC10V 1000mA
> > (+)--o)--(-)
>
> Yes the specs are from my Turbo Duo power supply. My Turbo Duo`s
> CD-ROM drive keeps failing and I even sent the power supply away to
a
> PC engine specialist repair center with the console and they said
the
> PSU should be fine. When we put a voltage tester on it at work, it
> seemed to be outputting slightly more than 10 volts, but of course
> thats not under any load.
>
> > But according to Turbo Zone Direct, you can use a power supply
from
> > Radio Shack on your Duo that has the following specs:
> >
> >
> > Radio Shack part #273-1772
> >
> > 9V 1300mA
> >
> > "Ask for a "Q" tip (don't let them charge you another $4.99, a
tip is
> > included. It better be for $20.00.)
> >
> > The tip must be center positive when you plug it into the
adapter."
> >
> >
> > Now, just because it will work, doesn't mean that it is healthy
for
> > your system in the long run.
> >
> Thats what i`m most worried about now, using a PSU that seems to be
> quite a bit more powerful than the original from NEC.
>
> As for the switch at the back of the console, I tried it in both
> positions and it does not seem to make any difference. I read on
> another forum that some games actually run better if the switch is
set
> to 2 as then they take advantage of the increase in the Supergrafx`s
> CPU speed and suffer from less slow down.
>
> The only game I couldn`t load was Bloody Wolf, which is a US
turbochip
> game. I tried with my adaptor but all I got was a yellow screen.
I`ve
> never tried the adaptor to convert US game to JAP console, only the
> other way around, I guess I need a different adaptor?