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PC Engine/TG Appreciation and Collecting Thread, Because who needs a 2nd controller?
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baphomet
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Already gone.
A Black Falcon
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That's quite true, but every older system can have its issues. Just on the subject of batteries, Replacing that rechargeable cell battery in the Sega CD, or the Sega CD Backup RAM Cart's internal battery (it's a cell, but larger capacity than the 2032), won't be simple either since neither of those use a standard CR-2032, so finding tabbed ones to replace those with probably won't happen. At least there you don't have the "how do I re-attach that cover" problem, but the actual battery replacement itself would probably be just about as tricky.
Hmm, maybe. I wonder if it would last, though... it sounds like it's not too hard to pry the cover off, but getting it back on is much harder. That glue won't re-stick, you'll need to find some other way.
No lid, huh? Well, if you can fit a CR-2032 in the thing, or a battery holder, then that would definitely be nice... and the higher capacity of the 2032 would last longer, too. Given that many Tennokoe Bank cards seem to still be working with their original batteries (the one I have still is, for instance, though I'm sure some are dead), even longer would be pretty nice. Not being able to fit the lid back on afterwards WOULD be kind of annoying, though... maybe worth it, if you can cover it with something else or something?
Ban Puncher
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Well, in my case, the lid is technically still there; it's just attached with tape and sits on top of the holder.
Aesthetically speaking, it's definitely not the best option, but it does the job.
Like this guy for example:
http://pcerepair.blog.fc2.com/blog-category-11.html
I don't know if I'd do it though. I'm not educated enough to state the risks with any kind of certitude.
Edit: nope, soldering onto batteries = bad idea, period.
A Black Falcon
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Yeah, I have heard that soldering onto batteries is not recommended... it can be bad for the batteries.
baphomet
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It lives....
So far so good, video is a lil bit tricky on my current TV but I'll figure that out
Beautiful
Thanks for the heads up on the new Exile. I didnt end up getting it from Gamequest, but it spurred me to check Amazon, and I got one for a little under the same price. Bonus that the mailman didnt beat up the box.
Bonk 3 JP version came in too, but got it without the manual. Original case with back cover though. So now I either find the manual or...find a way to print a cover.
Bonk 3 JP version came in too, but got it without the manual. Original case with back cover though. So now I either find the manual or...find a way to print a cover.
sixteen-bit
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It lives....
So far so good, video is a lil bit tricky on my current TV but I'll figure that out
Gorgeous. I love the IFU/Briefcase setup. I need to mod my IFU for RGB.
baphomet
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Recent scores Turbografx related. The console in front is the one i've been using. The other 2 i picked up for a whopping $12 each at the flea market this sunday. I've already RGB modded one of them, and will be doing the same to the other tomorrow. technically it's not just rgb as you could use a genesis 2 av cable in the jacks and it would work. The second picture is the one i modded today and will now be the one i keep. I really like how the light under the chip turned out. Don't mind how dirty they are. I haven't cleaned them at all since i got them.
These 2 extra RGB turbografx consoles are for sale so if you're interested just hit me up via pm.
Also got a Turbo Everdrive for a grand total of $30. Ended up making a trade with a guy on assembler looking for the Xecuter xbox front panels, and just so happened i knew where one was at for next to nothing. Trade worked out great and both of our items arrived to each other this morning. I haven't gotten to check it out much yet, but i know it'll be excellent.
These 2 extra RGB turbografx consoles are for sale so if you're interested just hit me up via pm.
IrishNinja
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baphomet
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awesome deal, congrats my dude!
It's even better when you realize $18 of it was shipping.
bishopcruz
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I just stumbled upon this:
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/140455-note-to-tinkerers-be-careful-soldering-to-batteries/
"More attempts to solder to the battery were failing, and I tried heating it even more. (...) Then, PFOOOF!!! - the battery exploded. (...) I was starting to think of other ways to get a battery onto this board when I looked over at my face mask on the bench. It's covered in molten solder drops."
So that's it, I guess. No soldering onto batteries.
A Black Falcon
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If you can't find tabbed batteries that can fit in the Tennokoe Bank -- and I'm not sure if there are ones easily available loose that have pre-welded tabs and would fit (2320 or larger, if larger sizes could be fit in) -- then there's always the "wrap it with electrical tape" solution... not quite as sturdy, but hopefully it should hold up. Of course that requires getting the tabs off the old battery first, which I've heard can be a challenge...
RoryDropkick
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My copy of Final Soldier came in today, was happy to get it in such good condition for cheap. Wish I could find Soldier Blade for a decent price but that's just not happening. I also am hunting for Jackie Chan, Legend of Xanadu 2, and a few others.
I've seen Jackie for decent prices every so often, so definitely keep watch on newly listed stuff.
I'm going to put Exile on the backburner for a little. Not that its not great, its just a game you cant start playing on a whim. Got mauled by insects shortly after entering the first dungeon. Pretty cool storyline setup, soundtrack, and as always...best intro cinemas of the era.
I'm going to put Exile on the backburner for a little. Not that its not great, its just a game you cant start playing on a whim. Got mauled by insects shortly after entering the first dungeon. Pretty cool storyline setup, soundtrack, and as always...best intro cinemas of the era.
A Black Falcon
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Just get a MB128 and remember to change the batteries once or twice a year. And get one of the games with a MB128 manager (see the bottom of my list on the first page). The MB128 is 128KB, 64 blocks, and has plenty of space. Getting files off of it can be kind of a pain since you need to put the right disc in, but the Tennokoe Bank requires putting a card in, so it's kind of similar. And a few games actually do support the MB128 natively, something not true for the Tennokoe Bank.
A Black Falcon
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Specifically you need one of the games with a manager that lets you copy the system memory to a MB128 block. I have this through Emerald Dragon, but a half dozen more games have managers as well, as listed there near the bottom of my list. I'm not sure which one is best... each one is slightly different.
The only issue I have with the MB128 is that of course it uses the Japanese controller port, so I had to get a controller adapter since I have a TG16+CD, but I needed that adapter anyway for the 3-button and 6-button controllers, so oh well... it was necessary either way.
Ban Puncher
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Got my DoujinDance DUO-R today. First thing I did was slap in Rondo of Blood and hook the RGB up to my Framemeister.
Glorious.
Glorious.
Viola of the Abyss
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I'm still searching for Soldier Blade too :/
No sightings for less than 7000 Yen so far, when I see a copy in stores that is.
Welp, I bought it. Even though I wanted a normal PCE, an already modded Duo-R without the need to import was too good to pass. I just hope I can somehow get the CD drive to work fully again. It also includes two games: Street Fighter II JP and Keith Courage US.
I assume the drive should be easy to fix with the right people.
IrishNinja
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following Mzo's advice, i think i'm gonna ship this Duo-R off to Keith Courgae @ PCE, cause i'm outta ideas. hopefully he helps get it sorted.
I can vouch for him. Bought a recapped duo from him couple years back, no problems.
So I have a problem. I have PC Engine imports but I can't read moon language worth a crap so I don't really know what game is on my shelf until I pull the game out.
Is there any solution to this problem that doesn't involve putting some sort of sticker over the normal sticker? I'm really trying to avoid any solution that might damage the original label.
Is there any solution to this problem that doesn't involve putting some sort of sticker over the normal sticker? I'm really trying to avoid any solution that might damage the original label.
Make a paper label and slide it between the plastic of the case and the label
HuCard cases don't work like that. The label is on the outside of the case. They're not like standard jewel cases where there's a middle and a back plastic piece.
You didn't specify, for those use a post it note, folded over the edge, easy to remove...
A Black Falcon
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That's only true for earlier games. In about 1991 they switched over to CD jewelcases with a custom plastic insert inside that holds the plastic sleeve on those little hooks, as I described a bit earlier. But yeah, for the earlier titles the back is one solid piece of plastic, and you'd need a post-it note or taped on label or something.
Viola of the Abyss
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Learn Katakana
you'll be able to read 90% of the labels that way!On a more serious note Post-it should do it, there are very few HuCard games that use full jewel cases, none of them are in my collection. Soldier Blade has one but I'm still searching for it ( ._.)
IrishNinja
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Puncher of Men, you are killing poor baphomets
killing him
killing him
Ban Puncher
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7DollarHagane
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Lost an auction for a PC engine white for $70 +$20 shipping, probably still too high.
baphomet
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Shhhh, but I think my girlfriend bought the last one he had up for me.
D.Lo
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I'm slimming down my collection dramatically, and it means my RGB PC Engine Duo and games are going.
I have a nearly complete Konami set on the console too. Will be sad to see it go. But when you haven't played something in 5 years...
Anyone interested? It's be great to sell outside of ebay, 10% fees these days!
I have a nearly complete Konami set on the console too. Will be sad to see it go. But when you haven't played something in 5 years...
Anyone interested? It's be great to sell outside of ebay, 10% fees these days!
