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Title: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 11/02/2008, 01:23 AM
There has been a handful that bought some Duo-R's in the last couple of months. If you are the owner of a Duo-R, reply back with some details of your system:

* How long you have owned the system
* Where you obtained your Duo-R
* What do you think of the system
* Extra details - i.e. any mods or things you have done to it (including bleaching it sparkly white)
* Pics of your system


Here the details of  mine:

* purchased 10/09/08
* Ebay seller - doujindance
* My favorite TG/PCE system - this system rocks!
* This Duo-R has an RGB mod, internal amp and a 8 din AV jack (that carries the RGB signal)
* pictures:
/180012389ofz9.jpg
/180012378ods3.jpg
/copyof180012365ouz1.jpg
/180012328ouv7.jpg
/thpix.gif
/180012345oom1.jpg

Couldn't be happier with the system! The RGB amp makes the signal look amazing! Going to get a Jrok 4.1 Component board for this soon.

/duorcopyiw2.jpg
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Tatsujin on 11/02/2008, 01:26 AM
I wasn't a R/RX-owner for long time since i disliked the style of those (not really but prefer the org. DUO over R/RX). but then i found one on july 16th for very cheap (3000yen lose but with pad and ac) so couldn't resist to buy it as a "further" spare system :)

teh lose: /duor1qh2.jpg

in teh action: /duor2dl0.jpg

:)

PS: hate those RX-controllers :twisted:
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: oldskool on 11/02/2008, 01:44 AM
Owned - 1 day
Purchased from - Sensei at RISING STUFF
What I think - It's the shit
Mods and other stuff - no mods, 100% Unmolested

/duorfo8.jpg

Not much of an artistic picture, I'll do some of that later!

Thread about my purchase and the arrival of the Duo -R
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5968.0
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: jperryss on 11/02/2008, 06:52 PM
No pics, but:
* How long you have owned the system  (since August 2008)
* Where you obtained your Duo-R   (eBay seller: hitjapan)
* What do you think of the system  (it's great! i played a lot when i was a kid but never actually owned one I got this one.)
* Extra details - i.e. any mods or things you have done to it  (none, but please tell me how you made yours so pearly white, my controller needs it BAD!)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 11/02/2008, 10:40 PM
Nice looking Duo-R's fellas!

I can tell my Duo-R was cleaned before it was sold to me, it looks good but underneath I can see a hint of the original "yellowing." I might do this to the system at some point:

wayback.superpcenginegrafx.net/cleaning_a_pcengine.html (https://web.archive.org/web/20100916042554if_/https://superpcenginegrafx.net/cleaning_a_pcengine.html)  :D

That tutorial is for a PC Engine, but same principle would apply. I got more mods planned for the Duo-R....come u knew that was coming..... :-
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: jperryss on 11/03/2008, 12:41 PM
Quote from: Duo_R on 11/02/2008, 10:40 PMNice looking Duo-R's fellas!

I can tell my Duo-R was cleaned before it was sold to me, it looks good but underneath I can see a hint of the original "yellowing." I might do this to the system at some point:

wayback.superpcenginegrafx.net/cleaning_a_pcengine.html (https://web.archive.org/web/20100916042554if_/https://superpcenginegrafx.net/cleaning_a_pcengine.html)  :D

That tutorial is for a PC Engine, but same principle would apply. I got more mods planned for the Duo-R....come u knew that was coming..... :-"
Thanks for the link, but I don't think that will help with the yellowing.
http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189

But maybe I will give it a shot anyway.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 11/03/2008, 01:11 PM
Based on what I read it should help. Here is another thread:

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=717.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=717.0)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Tom Phobos on 11/03/2008, 04:33 PM
And here is my Duo-R:

/duorig7.jpg

Got it April/May this year (don't know the exact date) from a japanese ebay-seller. It's an absolutely great system, i use it for the daily play. Actually it's unmodded, but soon it will have an RGB-Mod :)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: SuperDeadite on 11/05/2008, 07:34 AM
I have the standard Duo-R myself.  The system is still nice and pretty but the controller is a bit yellow. I have no intentions of modding it.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: SignOfZeta on 11/05/2008, 10:16 AM
Own for 3-4 years.
Bought it broken from a casual internet acquaintance.
Its the coolest system I've ever owned.
I installed one of D-Lites region switcher PCBs. The LED is blue, which is cool because it matched the lettering.

/blue_duo.jpg
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: ogre on 11/05/2008, 11:08 AM
Sorry no pics thought it looks like duo_r's just a different bundle of games.
I have owned the Duo-R since July.
I bought it from Ebay seller Doujindance.
It is my favorite system as it actually works, something I cant say about my old Duo :cry:.
The extras it has is The RGB amp,8 Din Pin output, and unlike most I see on ebay it is Clean Bright Extra Fresh  :shock:!
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 11/05/2008, 01:11 PM
ahh another Doujindance. FYI - your Duo-R also has a built in RGB amp (RGB signals look yummy)! That would make a great candidate for the Jrok Component video board.

Zeta - I thought the lettering looks more purple. I am either going with Blue or purple LED.

Quote from: ogre on 11/05/2008, 11:08 AMSorry no pics thought it looks like duo_r's just a different bundle of games.
I have owned the Duo-R since July.
I bought it from Ebay seller Doujindance.
It is my favorite system as it actually works, something I cant say about my old Duo :cry:.
The extras it has is The RGB amp,8 Din Pin output, and unlike most I see on ebay it is Clean Bright Extra Fresh  :shock:!
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: schnuth on 11/05/2008, 03:24 PM
I've had my Duo-R for a little over a year now.  Bought from D-Lite for a tidy sum, but I've had nothing but fun with it and collecting for this system.  It has a purple LED installed as well as a region switch and a S-video mod.  The S-video output is just amazing on my 27" standard def TV, and it looks pretty decent on my 55" HDTV as well.

schnuth.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/duo01.jpg
schnuth.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/duo022.jpg
schnuth.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/duo-back.jpg

schnuth
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: somery on 11/06/2008, 09:50 PM
* My Duo-R came in the mail around 11AM today.  :lol:  (I got my American Duo in early October. Original Turbografx back in 1991.)
* Another doujindance purchase. We're making this guy rich!
* I think it's great! I got it even though I have an American Duo 1) so I can easily play Arcade card games, and 2) I'm a rabid collector of consoles.
* I haven't modded it yet, of course, but it has the trademark doujindance RGB amp treatment.
* I'll spare you all pics of my system because it looks just like every other Duo-R.  :)  I'm thinking about putting in a blue or purple LED, though...

Okay, here's why I really posted: I'm a huge noob when it comes to higher-def video signals. Up until I recently started getting into the Duo hardcore, I mostly just used composite cables on my consoles. So, to all the doujindance people: exactly what do I need to buy to get this thing hooked up all RGB-like? Is there some easy how-to for morons like myself? Preferably one with lots of pictures? Actually, if any of you guys have your Duos hooked up through the PSX SCART thing, can you take some pictures of how exactly it's hooked up?

Where can I get this PSX SCART cable to plug into the SCART box... and what's on the other side of it? RGB cables? A "monitor-like" parallel port-looking plug?

Help me out here, people. I'm hopelessly dumb with this stuff and I can't find a good all-in-one resource for how to get this going.  [-o<

Thanks!
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 11/06/2008, 10:08 PM
somery, welcome to the club. First - do you live in the US? 2nd - what type of TV are you hooking up to? Don't worry so much what other people are using, focus on how you intend to hookup to a TV. Does your TV have S-video or Component input? If so I highly suggest hopping on the Jrok 4.1 group buy. That will allow you to take that amped RGB signal, and convert that nicely to a component video connection - basically the best connection that you can have on most TV's.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5741.0

Got an RGB capable monitor? All u need is to hook that sucker up! First need details on the TV/monitor u are going to use.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: somery on 11/06/2008, 10:19 PM
Quote from: Duo_R on 11/06/2008, 10:08 PMsomery, welcome to the club. First - do you live in the US? 2nd - what type of TV are you hooking up to? Don't worry so much what other people are using, focus on how you intend to hookup to a TV. Does your TV have S-video or Component input? If so I highly suggest hopping on the Jrok 4.1 group buy. That will allow you to take that amped RGB signal, and convert that nicely to a component video connection - basically the best connection that you can have on most TV's.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5741.0

Got an RGB capable monitor? All u need is to hook that sucker up! First need details on the TV/monitor u are going to use.
Thanks!  :) 

Yup, I live in the US. Second question is a bit harder. The TV I'm using right now has composite and s-video inputs. I'm planning on buying either a newer, better TV or an RGB-capable monitor in the next month or so. Are RGB-capable monitors something I can find in thrift stores? That's where I find a lot of my stuff. I'm talking older CRTs and such. That's not my only option, but it would be nice. Which would you suggest: new TV or (large) RGB monitor? What's the general price range for such things?

Sorry, maybe this is the wrong thread for these types of questions. Thank you, though!  :)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: somery on 11/06/2008, 10:37 PM
Hmmm, okay. I've peeked around eBay a bit and I think I'm gonna go with getting a new TV with component inputs. This way, I think I can just buy the PSX-to-component cable from eBay for about 5 bucks and use that on the TV. Sound good?
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 11/06/2008, 11:47 PM
Somery - although component and RGB are almost the same thing, they are a little different. The component TV u are going to buy cannot accept a pure RGB signal. I have another post u should read up on. That is why I suggested the Component 4.1 Jrok board. It will allow ur component TV to accept the RGB signal.

See this thread:

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?msg=102114
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: somery on 11/07/2008, 06:35 PM
Good information. Thanks!  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: GohanX on 11/09/2008, 02:15 PM
I've got a doujindance RGB Duo-R as well.  I've never used a Jrok board, but I use my Duo, PSX, Saturn, DC, SNES, X'Eye, and Master system all though an Atlona/CYM RGB to Component transcoder that you can pick up on ebay for about $60.  You have to perform an audio mod on it, but it's really simple. It works great.

Anwyay, here is my beautiful system.  I had an issue with the audio not working out of that PSX-scart adapter thing, so I added RCA jacks to the back of the system.

Duo-top.jpg
Duo-back.jpg

I also have my original unmodded Duo R system. I need to get around to selling it one of these days.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: WoodyXP on 11/09/2008, 03:00 PM
I have a couple unmodded R systems.  Here's the specs:

DUO-RX
------------
* Bought it back in '05, acquired while I was in Okinawa
* My primary PCE system, it kicks ass.
* Sorry for no pics, but it looks like a DUO-RX

DUO-R
------------
* Bought it in '07, in Aomori, Japan
* It's a kick ass system, currently in storage.
* I picked up this system because I saw the price tag on it.. $12, CIB.  I almost shit myself.
* Again, no pics.  But it looks like a DUO-R.
* Oh.. and the controller is BROWN.  The previous owner was a chain smoker, big time.  System itself
   is perfect.

That is all.  8)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 11/09/2008, 04:11 PM
Link up to that ebay seller for the transcoder please? Any screenshots of how she looks on the TV? Must look really nice.

Quote from: JKM on 11/09/2008, 02:15 PMI've got a doujindance RGB Duo-R as well.  I've never used a Jrok board, but I use my Duo, PSX, Saturn, DC, SNES, X'Eye, and Master system all though an Atlona/CYM RGB to Component transcoder that you can pick up on ebay for about $60.  You have to perform an audio mod on it, but it's really simple. It works great.

Anwyay, here is my beautiful system.  I had an issue with the audio not working out of that PSX-scart adapter thing, so I added RCA jacks to the back of the system.

Duo-top.jpg
Duo-back.jpg

I also have my original unmodded Duo R system. I need to get around to selling it one of these days.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: GohanX on 11/09/2008, 05:46 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SCART-RGB-to-YUV-Component-Video-Converter-Adapter_W0QQitemZ370104714353QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item370104714353&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

There's a link to a closed auction.The picture doesn't seem to be working for me though. I don't see any open ones right now, but that same seller usually has half a dozen up at any given time.  There are two types - one that says CYM (like in that auction) and one that says Atlona.  They are the same box, but the Atlonas come with a US/Japan 120 volt AC adapter, and the CYM comes with a 220 euro adapter.  It's easy enough to buy a generic universal adapter for the 220 ones though, I think it's 9 or 10 volts.

Here's the audio mod you have to do.  I am GohanX on those boards:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177830&highlight=transcoder

I took it a step further and put audio jacks on mine. It's a tad more difficult, but you don't have to worry about the cable coming loose.

I don't have a way of taking a decent screenshot. I've never been able to get a decent picture of the TV with my camera, but it looks great on a component CRT.  The colors on the PC Engine aren't quite as good as some of the other systems, I think mine is amplified just a tad too much, but it still looks great and I'm not going to mess with it.

I've compared my Wii with component hookups playing Virtual Console games with the original systems using the converter in component.  They look almost exactly the same, you have to really nitpick to find the differences. The exception, of course, is most TG16 games and the Wii's awful filter.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 11/09/2008, 06:20 PM
JKM - thanks for the info. However, I do know the RGB box does carry audio signal, maybe nothing happens to it (or isn't passed through to the PSX connector) but I do know it goes into the box. You can easily reconnect if it doesn't go all the way through. I will test mine some more. But if you have one of these, no nead to install RCA's on your Duo-R, u can pass it through the box, or even wire it to the Red / White RCA's on the box.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: ogre on 11/10/2008, 10:02 AM
I use the Atlona Rgb scart converter and it works great, but if you want to avoid doing the audio mod and still have audio out from all systems use this:http://cgi.ebay.com/Pass-through-Scart-to-RCA-adaptor-with-S-VHS_W0QQitemZ200270336082QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item200270336082&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Pass-through-Scart-to-RCA-adaptor-with-S-VHS_W0QQitemZ200270336082QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item200270336082&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318).This will passthrough all 21 pins and allow for audio out.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: GohanX on 11/10/2008, 03:36 PM
Quote from: Duo_R on 11/09/2008, 06:20 PMJKM - thanks for the info. However, I do know the RGB box does carry audio signal, maybe nothing happens to it (or isn't passed through to the PSX connector) but I do know it goes into the box. You can easily reconnect if it doesn't go all the way through. I will test mine some more. But if you have one of these, no nead to install RCA's on your Duo-R, u can pass it through the box, or even wire it to the Red / White RCA's on the box.
Yeah, the little PSX box that came with mine was defective, and I couldn't seem to fix it.  That's the reason for the audio jacks on the Duo. It was cheaper for me to install audio jacks than have a custom RGB cable made.

ogre: thanks for that link, I never knew such a thing existed.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: jboypacman on 11/11/2008, 08:41 PM
I picked up my Duo-R at this year's Midwest Gaming Classic and i love it! Great system with tons of awesome games. :D
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 11/27/2008, 04:57 PM
JKM - I cannot find any pics of the CYM or the Atlona boxes. can you take a snap of your setup. If I buy the CYM box can I just give it 9-10 volts (how much amperage does it need)? I dont' see the Atlona boxes. Also, is there a retail store that just sells these? I am really intersted in.

Also, I have a concern using the UK model in the US. Is there a difference in the YUV signal? Similar to problems with NTSC and PAL?

Quote from: JKM on 11/09/2008, 05:46 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SCART-RGB-to-YUV-Component-Video-Converter-Adapter_W0QQitemZ370104714353QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item370104714353&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

There's a link to a closed auction.The picture doesn't seem to be working for me though. I don't see any open ones right now, but that same seller usually has half a dozen up at any given time.  There are two types - one that says CYM (like in that auction) and one that says Atlona.  They are the same box, but the Atlonas come with a US/Japan 120 volt AC adapter, and the CYM comes with a 220 euro adapter.  It's easy enough to buy a generic universal adapter for the 220 ones though, I think it's 9 or 10 volts.

Here's the audio mod you have to do.  I am GohanX on those boards:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177830&highlight=transcoder

I took it a step further and put audio jacks on mine. It's a tad more difficult, but you don't have to worry about the cable coming loose.

I don't have a way of taking a decent screenshot. I've never been able to get a decent picture of the TV with my camera, but it looks great on a component CRT.  The colors on the PC Engine aren't quite as good as some of the other systems, I think mine is amplified just a tad too much, but it still looks great and I'm not going to mess with it.

I've compared my Wii with component hookups playing Virtual Console games with the original systems using the converter in component.  They look almost exactly the same, you have to really nitpick to find the differences. The exception, of course, is most TG16 games and the Wii's awful filter.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Alt-Nintega11-20-2008 on 11/30/2008, 02:34 PM
How much do these go for?
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: oldskool on 11/30/2008, 11:23 PM
They are usually about $200 shipped, more or less.  Check out www.risingstuff.com I believe they have one available!  That's where I got mine.  I also periodically see them on Ebay for 190 ish plus shipping.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Ninja Spirit on 12/01/2008, 12:51 AM
Another Duo-R owner in the house
(http://www.videogamecollectors.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=238729&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://www.videogamecollectors.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=238733&g2_serialNumber=1)

Got it from D-Lite in 2005. Traded my Turbografx 16 deck for it plus sold my modded XBox to pay for the other half of it.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: GohanX on 12/02/2008, 11:10 PM
Quote from: Duo_R on 11/27/2008, 04:57 PMJKM - I cannot find any pics of the CYM or the Atlona boxes. can you take a snap of your setup. If I buy the CYM box can I just give it 9-10 volts (how much amperage does it need)? I dont' see the Atlona boxes. Also, is there a retail store that just sells these? I am really intersted in.

Also, I have a concern using the UK model in the US. Is there a difference in the YUV signal? Similar to problems with NTSC and PAL?
If you click the link above to Neo-Geo.com, there is a picture of the box. The "atlona" one is exactly the same, but without the CYM painted on the side. Internally, they are identical.  I just checked my AC adapter, and it's 7.5 vold, 500 mah.  Finding a replacement cord would be easy.

There shouldn't be any problem with an overseas one other than voltage. I'm pretty sure the company that I bought mine from just imported them from either the UK or Australia and bundled a US power cord with it.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 12/05/2008, 11:28 PM
JKM,

ok I got my CYM box today (they mailed me the US adapter for it). So question - did you hack a Scart cable to use this box for Duo? Where could I obtain a SCART cable inexpensively to hack? I am actually thinking of adding a 9-din out on this sucker for all RGB system goodness....  :dance:

Also are we just interested in RGB, Composite in (that Sync right), and the Video grounds? I already have the audio broken out prior to hitting the box.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: GohanX on 12/06/2008, 10:40 AM
Duo-R-

I'm still using that PSX adapter cable that came with the system.  I need to replace it since mine is very flakey.  All you would need to make one is a regular SCART cable, the correct DIN connector, and hook up the wires.  I'm not exactly sure what to hook where, I forgot when the pinout is on our modded systems.

I emailed Chaoticjelly a while back and asked him if the RGB cables he makes for his own modded PCE's would work, and he said they should, he thinks the pinout is the same. I meant to order one from him but I never got around to emailing him back.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 12/06/2008, 02:18 PM
The pinout for the Doujindance Duo's was in my first post:

/180012328ouv7.jpg
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 12/07/2008, 05:57 PM
JKM - do you know how to set the boxes from NTSC mode to PAL mode? I think mine is set to PAL right now. I have everything hooked up but jumpy picture (and yes I am using composite video with LM1881).


Quote from: JKM on 12/06/2008, 10:40 AMDuo-R-

I'm still using that PSX adapter cable that came with the system.  I need to replace it since mine is very flakey.  All you would need to make one is a regular SCART cable, the correct DIN connector, and hook up the wires.  I'm not exactly sure what to hook where, I forgot when the pinout is on our modded systems.

I emailed Chaoticjelly a while back and asked him if the RGB cables he makes for his own modded PCE's would work, and he said they should, he thinks the pinout is the same. I meant to order one from him but I never got around to emailing him back.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: ogre on 12/07/2008, 07:30 PM
Duo_R Are you using Comp video out with a sync stripper (Lm1881n)to go into the atlona rgb scart to yuv box? The Scart to Component box should already have a built in sync stripper and should just take straight up composite video. As far as I know there is no Pal or NTSC mode for these boxes as I can play some PAL games with no problems on my NTSC tv.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 12/07/2008, 08:16 PM
Ogre - you are the man! That is the exact issue I had, I was first using sync vid, then a lm1881 composite vid. Straight composite vid did the trick. Now off to test some games!
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: BTD on 12/07/2008, 09:35 PM
New here, but this is my Duo-r with RGB mod. Haven't had a chance to try out the pic quality (no tv or monitor for it.).

/pce.jpg
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: brettlee on 12/08/2008, 06:04 AM
Quote from: BTD on 12/07/2008, 09:35 PMNew here, but this is my Duo-r with RGB mod. Haven't had a chance to try out the pic quality (no tv or monitor for it.).

/pce.jpg
Wow. Congrats! Looks awesome. Betcha can't wait to hook her up and see what she's got installed for you  :wink:
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: BTD on 12/08/2008, 10:01 AM
no doubt- I've tested her out and she plays like a dream. Just have to find a composite tv or CRT monitor at this point. I'm ok with AV right now though.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: brettlee on 12/08/2008, 12:14 PM
Quote from: BTD on 12/08/2008, 10:01 AMno doubt- I've tested her out and she plays like a dream. Just have to find a composite tv or CRT monitor at this point. I'm ok with AV right now though.
Haha. Awesome. Mind if I ask you how much did you pay her?
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Post by: BTD on 12/08/2008, 12:24 PM
Not at all- If I remember correctly it was around 200 shipped from Doujindance (sp?)- came with bomberman 94 and some random super CD game, hookups, controller, yada yada- I'd like a duo-r controller though as it came with a pc engine one  :roll:
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Post by: RaZiel on 12/08/2008, 01:50 PM
DUO-RX from PCEngineSales on Ebay and also a member here
Region-modded with switch under where the CD sits so it is out of site
RGB modded but use a RGB>component converter
Blue LED

Looks totally stock other than the LED just the way I like them.
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Post by: Duo_R on 12/08/2008, 02:05 PM
PICS of the switch?
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Post by: brettlee on 12/08/2008, 09:52 PM
Quote from: BTD on 12/08/2008, 12:24 PMNot at all- If I remember correctly it was around 200 shipped from Doujindance (sp?)- came with bomberman 94 and some random super CD game, hookups, controller, yada yada- I'd like a duo-r controller though as it came with a pc engine one  :roll:
I see. That's a pretty good deal for that kinda condition. Was it boxed? I came across many of his auctions before. He's known for his RGB modded DUOs :)
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Post by: BTD on 12/08/2008, 09:57 PM
Unfortunatly not boxed  :cry: But I'll find a box down the road sometime.
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Post by: Tatsujin on 12/08/2008, 10:05 PM
yeah, they're lying all around the streets nowadays ;)
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Post by: drboom on 12/12/2008, 11:12 AM
Now I join the fray! Much love to JKM for the hook-up.

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/drboom/duorblog.jpg)
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Post by: Zeon on 12/12/2008, 11:46 AM
Man I am late to this party, I've had my duo-r since like June or July, got it from electrohaze's big sell off of his tg-16/pce goodness. He cut me one hell of a deal too. $125 (or was it $135?) shipped for a duo-r official ac adapter, official av cables, one controller, a complete copy of that Conan game, and a loose huey of New Zealand Story all in great condition. I need to get around to rgb modding it, though I think I will opt to install a region switch in my tg-16 instead. I'll take some pics when I get home where I have my camera.
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Post by: Duo_R on 12/12/2008, 08:29 PM
Wow that was the Duo-R deal of the decade!  :D

Quote from: Zeon on 12/12/2008, 11:46 AMMan I am late to this party, I've had my duo-r since like June or July, got it from electrohaze's big sell off of his tg-16/pce goodness. He cut me one hell of a deal too. $125 (or was it $135?) shipped for a duo-r official ac adapter, official av cables, one controller, a complete copy of that Conan game, and a loose huey of New Zealand Story all in great condition. I need to get around to rgb modding it, though I think I will opt to install a region switch in my tg-16 instead. I'll take some pics when I get home where I have my camera.
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Post by: Tatsujin on 12/13/2008, 02:10 AM
mei nuu beiby: 

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:)
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Post by: brettlee on 12/13/2008, 02:30 AM
Wow! Congrats Tatsujin! Looks like an awesome used set. With Art Of Fighting too! Woo.. How many PCEngine consoles do you own btw?
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Post by: Duo_R on 12/13/2008, 02:42 AM
very clean looking Duo-R Tatsu!
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Post by: GohanX on 12/13/2008, 02:45 AM
Quote from: drboom on 12/12/2008, 11:12 AMNow I join the fray! Much love to JKM for the hook-up.
I'm glad it found a loving home  :P
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Post by: Tatsujin on 12/13/2008, 04:15 AM
Quote from: Duo_R on 12/13/2008, 02:42 AMvery clean looking Duo-R Tatsu!
yeah it's in a quite good shape for the price :)

Quote from: Duo_R on 12/12/2008, 08:29 PMWow that was the Duo-R deal of the decade!  :D
mine was $30 :mrgreen:
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Post by: brettlee on 12/13/2008, 06:52 AM
$30?!!!  :shock: *Faints*
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: drboom on 12/13/2008, 11:15 AM
Quote from: JKM on 12/13/2008, 02:45 AM
Quote from: drboom on 12/12/2008, 11:12 AMNow I join the fray! Much love to JKM for the hook-up.
I'm glad it found a loving home  :P
Very much so - been play on it non-stop for like three days. Persona 4 looks so lonely... :D
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Post by: Duo_R on 12/14/2008, 05:16 AM
is anyone using this encoder with a Genisis 2 with the K series encoder???

Quote from: ogre on 12/07/2008, 07:30 PMDuo_R Are you using Comp video out with a sync stripper (Lm1881n)to go into the atlona rgb scart to yuv box? The Scart to Component box should already have a built in sync stripper and should just take straight up composite video. As far as I know there is no Pal or NTSC mode for these boxes as I can play some PAL games with no problems on my NTSC tv.
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Post by: oldskool on 12/16/2008, 10:07 PM
Wow, this thread just exploded since the last time I checked it out!  There are way more Duo -R owners than I expected!  It's almost as if there are just as many -R owners are there are PC Engine Duo owners.
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Post by: Duo_R on 12/16/2008, 10:31 PM
Everyone is representing!  =D> :dance: =D>

Quote from: oldskool on 12/16/2008, 10:07 PMWow, this thread just exploded since the last time I checked it out!  There are way more Duo -R owners than I expected!  It's almost as if there are just as many -R owners are there are PC Engine Duo owners. 
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Post by: oldskool on 12/31/2008, 10:11 PM
Spoke too soon
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Post by: TR0N on 01/17/2009, 01:37 AM
Here ya go yall figure i give a better picture of my duo-r.

/pceduor.png

Got it a few years ago from the ebay seller dreamstarsjapan.

Btw it's cib and hasn't been modded in any way though i like it to be.
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Post by: Duo_R on 01/17/2009, 05:11 PM
Wow Tron, very clean and the coloring looks perfect!  =D>

Quote from: TR0N on 01/17/2009, 01:37 AMHere ya go yall figure i give a better picture of my duo-r.
/pceduor.png
Got it a few years ago from the ebay seller dreamstarsjapan.

Btw it's cib and hasn't been modded in any way though i like it to be.
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Post by: TR0N on 01/18/2009, 11:58 PM
Quote from: Duo_R on 01/17/2009, 05:11 PMWow Tron, very clean and the coloring looks perfect!  =D>

Quote from: TR0N on 01/17/2009, 01:37 AMHere ya go yall figure i give a better picture of my duo-r.
/pceduor.png
Got it a few years ago from the ebay seller dreamstarsjapan.

Btw it's cib and hasn't been modded in any way though i like it to be.
Thanks of coruse it wasn't cheap buying it cib,from toshi years ago.Still i think it was worth it since i all ways hear it's better to get a duo-r that way.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Neist on 04/20/2009, 10:56 AM
I've never posted on these boards before, but I've finally joined the flock. Bought me a RX on ebay.

* 4/17/2009 - Yes, last saturday.
* Ebay seller hitjapan.
* I don't know yet! It hasn't arrived in the mail.
* Completely stock.
* No pictures yet, as I havent received it yet. Hopefully some forthcoming.

I've been putting off buying a system for quite some time now. Dungeon Explorer is one of my favorite childhood memories, and I've wanted to try the CD version for some years now. I had some leftover tax money and decided to splurge. Much Dungeon Explorer II fun shall be had. :)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: BlackandBlue on 04/21/2009, 04:39 AM
I couldn't resist posting  :dance:  Neist, you will be happy.

* purchsed 12/17/08
* Ebay seller - hitjapan (awesome seller!)
* I cherish this thing.  All of my other consoles are jealous
* No mods.  Came clean as hell and got it with the box in nice condition.  The controller still has the plastic protector over it.

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/boostedk20a/DSC_0697.jpg)
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/boostedk20a/DSC_0700.jpg)
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Post by: override on 08/31/2009, 02:25 AM
Ah what the hell, I'll throw a pic of mine up here aswell, got this one from doujindance on ebay as a bundle with a tennokoe bank, avenue 3 pad, L-Dis and another game for $200 shipped if I remember correctly... :-k I have had it for about 3 months now, I have not played on it much but thats also due to the fact of having a 52 inch LCD and no CRT to play on. I dont mind the way the games look on it but I wish they looked better, which leads to the fact that all of doujins duo-r's are RGB modded, problem there is I dont really wanna spend the xtra cash on the transcoder and all that. Eventually it will all come together! Its a pretty unit tho and very very clean, also has a new laser.

(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt295/dpg_override/MynewDuo-R.jpg)
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Post by: Tatsujin on 08/31/2009, 03:08 AM
please post more pix and i will make a youtube PCFX DUO-R owner picture gallery slide show :)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: override on 08/31/2009, 01:10 PM
That would be kick ass tats! I can post up a couple more... :)
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Post by: Duo_R on 08/31/2009, 04:36 PM
Awesome Tats, please let me upload some new pix of my Duo-R (custom LED). Tron I can upload one of yours if you would like.
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Post by: TR0N on 08/31/2009, 11:20 PM
Quote from: Duo_R on 08/31/2009, 04:36 PMAwesome Tats, please let me upload some new pix of my Duo-R (custom LED). Tron I can upload one of yours if you would like.
Sure thing go right ahead.
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Post by: guyjin on 09/01/2009, 06:30 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 08/31/2009, 03:08 AMplease post more pix and i will make a youtube PCFX DUO-R owner picture gallery slide show :)
set it to porn music! :twisted:
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Post by: _Paul on 09/01/2009, 12:39 PM
/duorx.jpg
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 09/01/2009, 01:01 PM
as soon as I get unlazy I will photogerpf my duo-r

is CIB also. 

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Post by: hoobs88 on 09/01/2009, 02:21 PM
Quote from: guyjin on 09/01/2009, 06:30 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 08/31/2009, 03:08 AMplease post more pix and i will make a youtube PCFX DUO-R owner picture gallery slide show :)
set it to porn music! :twisted:
I concur!

On a side note, I had to send my Digital Camera to Sony for repair so I will photograph my Duo-RX when I get the camera back.
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Post by: override on 09/01/2009, 03:13 PM
paul, I like your picture alot! I was going to do something along the same lines! You beat me to it tho, Ill have to come up with something more creative now, BTW sharp looking Duo-RX!
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Post by: override on 09/01/2009, 04:27 PM
OK, I figured I would take a shot at my pictures for the slideshow!

I'm gonna post up a couple, of all the pics I took these are the ones I liked the best!

1.
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt295/dpg_override/Duo-RTopCloseup.jpg)

2.
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt295/dpg_override/Duo-RSystemCloseup.jpg)

3.
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt295/dpg_override/Duo-RFrontCloseup.jpg)

4.
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt295/dpg_override/Duo-RSheet.jpg)

5.
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt295/dpg_override/Duo-RSheetCloseup.jpg)

Is it me or does anyone else feel like I kinda over did it ?  :lol:
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Post by: NeoStuey on 09/01/2009, 04:39 PM
Pity it's a thread for DUO-R & RX's.  :-({|=

We need to get Ted Kennedy on the case. ](*,)

gallery.me.com/neostuey/100015/DSCF6057/web.jpg?ver=12518317580001
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Post by: override on 09/01/2009, 06:29 PM
Quote from: NeoStuey on 09/01/2009, 04:39 PMPity it's a thread for DUO-R & RX's.  :-({|=

We need to get Ted Kennedy on the case. ](*,)
You could always start another thread for TG-16/Duo/PCE stuff...
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Post by: jperryss on 09/01/2009, 08:22 PM
Old pic, but here's my region-modded Duo-R (mentioned WAY earlier in this thread w/no pic).

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i246/jperryss/blue.jpg)
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Post by: ZachSpears on 07/05/2010, 03:13 AM
New here and just read this post...  Here's my Duo-RX with Arcade Card Duo... paid $400 us for it and it came boxed with 2 controllers, Duo Tap, and 49 games including Dracula X:

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I don't have the original 6-button pad that came with the system, right now I'm just using a Duo Tap and 2 standard PC Engine controllers.

I hope to find a Duo-RX 6-button controller for sale somewhere, someday.  [-o<
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Post by: Smashed Brother on 07/05/2010, 12:17 PM
No pics (yet) but I recently acquired a Duo-R for $159+shipping from.....drum roll....Doujindance.  It was boxed, with one controller and the RGB mod.  The system is very clean, but the controller has some yellowing (must've been a lot of sweaty palms using it before).  I absolutely love it so far and I'm in the process of finding more games for it.
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 07/05/2010, 05:01 PM
yeah Ill post a pic soon as i get a cam.  I got my duo r 2 months ago and I like it so much compared to usind a converter in my tg16cd system!!! pics are awesome
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Post by: Ceti Alpha on 07/05/2010, 09:48 PM
Quote from: override on 09/01/2009, 04:27 PMIs it me or does anyone else feel like I kinda over did it?  :lol:
:lol: Probably? But looks good.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Opethian on 07/06/2010, 01:25 AM
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/opibucket/Sales/DUOR1.jpg)
July pose
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/opibucket/Sales/DUOR2.jpg)
sexy outfit
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 07/06/2010, 08:17 PM
Quote from: Opethian on 07/06/2010, 01:25 AM(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/opibucket/Sales/DUOR2.jpg)
sexy outfit
nice outfit indeed!!
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: imparanoic on 07/14/2010, 12:35 PM
ere the details of  mine:

I don't have a duo r or rx, just plain original duo, but this is plugged to an xrgb 2 plus for the best visuals,

* purchased some time in 2003
* Ebay seller - can't remember
* i have a core grafx, un modded
* This Duo has an RGB modded with a 8 din AV jack (that carries the RGB signal), shame i have used a crap cheapo ps1 cable cos i get wavy noisy lines, tyring to reshield it to improve picture quality, but the results are wicked apart from the wavy lines), blue led as well
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Post by: Duo_R on 07/17/2010, 01:19 AM
I dig it man....cool photos of a Duo-r are never "overdone"

Quote from: override on 09/01/2009, 04:27 PMOk, I figured I would take a shot at my pictures for the slideshow!

Im gonna post up a couple, of all the pics I took these are the ones I liked the best!

5.
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt295/dpg_override/Duo-RSheetCloseup.jpg)



Is it me or does anyone else feel like I kinda over did it?  :lol:
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Post by: Damaramu on 07/20/2010, 10:01 PM
Woot! Just got my DUO RX today!  :dance:

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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 07/20/2010, 11:03 PM
Quote from: Damaramu on 07/20/2010, 10:01 PMWoot! Just got my DUO RX today!  :dance:

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awesome!!! good for you!!  yeah I still stare at mine once in awhile w complete happyness.  I wanted one for years and just got mine two months ago.  so much better than using a converter on my turbo CD
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Post by: NecroPhile on 07/21/2010, 11:31 AM
Quote from: Damaramu on 07/20/2010, 10:01 PMWoot! Just got my DUO RX today!  :dance:
Welcome aboard!  That's one sexy mo-fo, what with the 6-button controller and all; how much did it set you back?
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Damaramu on 07/21/2010, 02:49 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/21/2010, 11:31 AMWelcome aboard!  That's one sexy mo-fo, what with the 6-button controller and all; how much did it set you back?
Thanks! I got it off of Ebay and it set me back about $290, no box or paperwork. In retrospect I don't think the deal was that great, but the seller was here in North America, I got it pretty quick, and it wasn't heavily yellowed like ones most of the Japanese sellers have for sale.

And of course, a few days after I bought it I see a boxed Duo R, with all the original paperwork, etc. for $275 shipped, from Japan.  :?

Ah well, at least I finally got one.  :-"
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Post by: Fatality on 07/22/2010, 12:17 AM
MyJaguarPCEngineDuo-R.jpg (https://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp318/Subzeroblueice/100_0459.jpg)

My Duo-R with its best friend Atari Jaguar :lol:
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Post by: ZachSpears on 07/22/2010, 10:17 AM
Quote from: Fatality on 07/22/2010, 12:17 AMMyJaguarPCEngineDuo-R.jpg (https://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp318/Subzeroblueice/100_0459.jpg)

My Duo-R with its best friend Atari Jaguar :lol:
does the jaguar sometimes feel like his best friend doesn't pay enough attention to him?
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Fatality on 07/23/2010, 01:10 AM
Quote from: Rockabilly Paradise on 07/22/2010, 10:17 AM
Quote from: Fatality on 07/22/2010, 12:17 AMMyJaguarPCEngineDuo-R.jpg
My Duo-R with its best friend Atari Jaguar :lol:
does the jaguar sometimes feel like his best friend doesn't pay enough attention to him?
Nah, the Jaguar isn't the jealous type lol
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Turbo D on 07/23/2010, 01:45 AM
Together they make the ultimate shitter: the jaguar lays out the foundation and the bowl and the R (picture it on top of the jag) is the tank. lol. Also, paint the whole getup the color of the R; seems to be the right color.

 :lol:

 :P
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Post by: turbogrfxfan on 07/24/2010, 11:56 AM
Quote from: turbo D on 07/23/2010, 01:45 AMTogether they make the ultimate shitter: the jaguar lays out the foundation and the bowl and the R (picture it on top of the jag) is the tank. lol. Also, paint the whole getup the color of the R; seems to be the right color.

 :lol:

 :P
???????
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: turbogrfxfan on 07/24/2010, 12:02 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/21/2010, 11:31 AM
Quote from: Damaramu on 07/20/2010, 10:01 PMWoot! Just got my DUO RX today!  :dance:
Welcome aboard!  That's one sexy mo-fo, what with the 6-button controller and all; how much did it set you back?
yeah mine was 210 including shipping from hit japan with a six button.  i dunno its worth the price regardless
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Post by: dingsbums on 07/28/2010, 07:05 AM
Hi I'm new to this Community (but a long time reader  :P)
I thought this is the right place for a first post  :D

So here is my Duo-R (RGB modded / with a blue LED)
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Here are my (hacked) Pads & a Multitap
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And here is where the Duo is connected to
with Coryoon
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with Tatsujin
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Greetz Marco
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Post by: Senshi on 07/28/2010, 09:32 AM
Man i would love to own one of these but I want it to be region modded. It looks like a lot of people have got theirs from doujindance. Has anyone ever bought a modded one from this guy (see link)? Is it a forum member here?

http://www.multimods.com/
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 07/28/2010, 09:47 AM
Quote from: Senshi on 07/28/2010, 09:32 AMMan i would love to own one of these but I want it to be region modded. It looks like a lot of people have got theirs from doujindance. Has anyone ever bought a modded one from this guy (see link)? Is it a forum member here?

https://www.multimods.com/
That's dlite from the forums here. A lot of people have gotten work done from him over the years. I had a rough experience with him, but it got worked out in the end. I don't think he's doing much modding anymore, but he logs in to give modding tips and advice.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Senshi on 07/29/2010, 01:08 PM
Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Fatality on 07/31/2010, 01:12 AM
Damn nice Sega Astro city cab dings. One day I hope to have a cab in my game room. Space wont allow it though :cry:
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: dingsbums on 07/31/2010, 05:06 AM
When you have the chance to get one - buy it  :D
Honestly that was the best thing I've ever bought - I didn't regret it one second. I play every system I have on the Astro City (even my PSP  8) )
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Ace on 08/04/2010, 11:56 PM
Here's my PC Engine Duo-R with some extra goodies I got with it:

/rgbmoddedpcengineduor.jpg

-Owned this PC Engine Duo-R for about one week
-Bought it off a local seller who put up an ad on Kijiji
-Sure beats the crap out of the HORRIBLY unreliable TurboGrafx CD.  With this, I can play Gradius II and other Shoot-em-Ups that require the Super System Card without having to worry about a gear shattering on me
-I did not mod the system, but I found it with an 8-pin DIN instead of a 5-pin DIN on the Multi-A/V out, which can only mean it was RGB-modded.  I don't know if the amplifier is there as I never opened my PC Engine Duo-R to check, but if I were to guess, I think there would be an amplifier for the RGB
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: turbogrfxfan on 08/05/2010, 07:31 PM
Quote from: dingsbums on 07/31/2010, 05:06 AMWhen you have the chance to get one - buy it  :D
Honestly that was the best thing I've ever bought - I didn't regret it one second. I play every system I have on the Astro City (even my PSP  8) )
whats an astro city?
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Turbo D on 08/05/2010, 07:39 PM
It's one of those funky SEGA arcade machines.

http://www.zax.com.au/astrocity.html
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: CaptainBit on 08/06/2010, 04:22 PM
Got my Duo R two months ago, it's my first PCengine system and I love it so far.

So much so that I made an over dramatic completely unnecessary unboxing video of the package that contained it.

http://youtu.be/ugAuyWYMOTA
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: NecroPhile on 08/06/2010, 04:35 PM
Quote from: CaptainBit on 08/06/2010, 04:22 PMSo much so that I made an over dramatic completely unnecessary unboxing video (https://youtu.be/ugAuyWYMOTA) of the package that contained it.
Woohoo, bonus Arcade Card!  That was funny, but this song (https://youtu.be/VLnWf1sQkjY) would've been more fitting.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: turbogrfxfan on 08/07/2010, 02:23 PM
Quote from: CaptainBit on 08/06/2010, 04:22 PMGot my Duo R two months ago, it's my first PCengine system and I love it so far.

So much so that I made an over dramatic completely unnecessary unboxing video of the package that contained it.

http://youtu.be/ugAuyWYMOTA
lol thats frikkin great!!
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: ApolloBoy on 09/21/2010, 12:10 AM
Now that I've made aware of this thread by tatsujin, I thought I'd chime in here. Anyway, I just got a Duo-R a few days ago after selling my TG-CD setup (which now belongs to Dalder), and wow what a system! I've been playing it a lot since I got it and I think this will be the only PCE/TG-16 system I'll ever have next to my TurboExpress! I gave it a good cleaning too and it looks gorgeous. It's bone stock, but I plan on modding it for RGB as soon as I get one of those SCART to component converters. Here's a pic:
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/ApolloBoy/DSCN1694.jpg)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/21/2010, 12:13 AM
Quote from: ApolloBoy on 09/21/2010, 12:10 AM...I think this will be the only PCE/TG-16 system I'll ever have next to my TurboExpress!
That's what they all say. :P You're not even slightly curious about the Supergrafx? heh

Seriously though, your DuoR looks great. I can't wait to pick one up myself. :)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: ApolloBoy on 09/21/2010, 12:31 AM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/21/2010, 12:13 AMThat's what they all say. :P You're not even slightly curious about the Supergrafx? heh
1941 and Daimakaimura are neat, but I don't know if it'd be worth splurging that much just for the SGX and those two. :P
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Tatsujin on 09/21/2010, 01:25 AM
Nice Duo-R dude :)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/21/2010, 01:26 AM
Quote from: ApolloBoy on 09/21/2010, 12:31 AM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/21/2010, 12:13 AMThat's what they all say. :P You're not even slightly curious about the Supergrafx? heh
1941 and Daimakaimura are neat, but I don't know if it'd be worth splurging that much just for the SGX and those two. :P
haha. It's definitely a novelty item. Just give it time.  :P
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: ApolloBoy on 09/21/2010, 03:08 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 09/21/2010, 01:25 AMNice Duo-R dude :)
Thanks, I was amazed at how good it looked after I cleaned it up in the sink (making sure to completely disassemble it beforehand of course). The Duo-R seems to be one of those systems that looks even better in person than it does in pictures.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: nat on 09/22/2010, 01:57 AM
The problem I have with the Duo-R/RX is that because they are made with that light colored plastic, many of them have yellowed. Those that haven't.... well, they will sooner or later. It's not really a case of "if," just a matter of time. There are all kinds of "tricks" to clean up yellowed systems, but it's a lot of work, and in most cases they just get yellow again even quicker.

I have a black US Duo and it's the best looking console I own. A black Duo with the caps replaced (as mine is) is virtually indestructible. Sure, the lasers will go eventually (as with ALL CD-ROM based systems, including the Duo-R), but that's a simple replacement. Plus I never, ever have to worry about yellowing.

For the technically un-savvy, a black Duo is probably more of a gamble than it's worth.... But for those with any kind of technical ability, I'd recommend a black US Duo with a cap replacement any day. And speaking of the black Duos: the JP version looks extremely goofy with those purple buttons. US all the way.

All that said, an un-yellowed Duo-R is a nice looking machine. Nice score Apollo.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Tatsujin on 09/22/2010, 02:23 AM
I agree with you on everything but this:
Quote from: nat on 09/22/2010, 01:57 AMAnd speaking of the black Duos: the JP version looks extremely goofy with those purple buttons. US all the way.
I like the symbiosis of the purple and green elements, rather than the full blacky. Also on the JP one there is written PC Engine DUO which sounds and reads better than Turbo DUO. We do not talk about cars with a twin trubo engine, we talk about a PC Engine game machine.

Nevertheless, both are still looking uber great and are probably one of the best looking game machines ever created by our humanity and beyond of that.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: SignOfZeta on 09/22/2010, 03:13 AM
Quote from: nat on 09/22/2010, 01:57 AMThe problem I have with the Duo-R/RX is that because they are made with that light colored plastic, many of them have yellowed. Those that haven't.... well, they will sooner or later. It's not really a case of "if," just a matter of time. There are all kinds of "tricks" to clean up yellowed systems, but it's a lot of work, and in most cases they just get yellow again even quicker.

I have a black US Duo and it's the best looking console I own. A black Duo with the caps replaced (as mine is) is virtually indestructible. Sure, the lasers will go eventually (as with ALL CD-ROM based systems, including the Duo-R), but that's a simple replacement. Plus I never, ever have to worry about yellowing.
My Duo isn't even slightly yellow. I'm not sure why. When it does go yellow, I'll just RetroBrite it. I did it with my PCE/CDROM2 system and as much as a pain as it was, it was a lot easier than replacing all the caps.

It wouldn't matter to me anyway. The Duo R/RX has always been my preference. The briefcase is the only system I like more. Its merely good luck that the Duo R/RX also the best value. I'd own one even if it were an overpriced unreliable piece of shit, as the US Duo has become.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/22/2010, 10:24 PM
I agree with nat - the US Duo all the way! The all black is super sexy.

I'm still trying to decide what to get as a secondary/back up system. I'm torn between the Supergrafx w/SuperCDROM2 or the DuoR/RX. I'll probably go with the SGX/SCD since I want a Supergrafx at some point anyway. I can't go without owning Ghouls 'n Ghosts on an NEC console.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: nat on 09/22/2010, 11:26 PM
If you're set on getting a secondary system, there's no reason not to shoot for a SuperGrafx, if you ask me. My "second" system is a SuperGrafx coupled to an IFU-30/CD-ROM^2.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/24/2010, 04:02 PM
Quote from: nat on 09/22/2010, 11:26 PMIf you're set on getting a secondary system, there's no reason not to shoot for a SuperGrafx, if you ask me. My "second" system is a SuperGrafx coupled to an IFU-30/CD-ROM^2.
haha. I like how you have "second" in quotes. I assume you put that in quotes because if/when I end up with that system it will immediately become my primary system.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: nat on 09/24/2010, 10:20 PM
Oh, not necessarily. Only to infer that neither system is really "second" to the other. I love each, and each has its perks... The Duo looks fucking slick, can play US carts, is super quiet, and faster seek times than the SuperGrafx+CD-ROM^2. The SuperGrafx has the wireless controller setup and can play SuperGrafx games, but no US carts. But that wireless controller is a big draw.... I know, I could technically use a wireless tap on the Duo as well but the wireless receiver sits on top of the SuperGrafx like it was designed for it.

Also, I'm pretty sure that the SuperGrafx has superior audio output, especially the PSG bass frequency range. I mean, there's a distinct audible difference between bass response on the SuperGrafx vs. Duo when comparing the same game.

At the end of the day though, the Duo gets more play than the SGX, primarily because region isn't an issue with it. I can't bring myself to physically modify the SuperGrafx....
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 09/25/2010, 01:05 AM
That's really interesting that the SGX has better audio than the Duo. The wireless setup is also very awesome.

I don't blame you for not wanting to mod the SGX. It just doesn't seem right poking holes in her.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: SignOfZeta on 09/25/2010, 02:59 AM
It seems like the shear hugeness of the SGX+IFU would also contribute to keeping it in the closest most of the time. It truly is absurdly large.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: cornacchia on 09/30/2010, 12:28 AM
I am the proud owner of a PC Engine Duo-R.  I have it modded to play any region Hu cards and it has purple/blue leds.  It is AWESOME.  I was gonna post pics but my camera is dead.  I just wanted this to be my first post.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Tatsujin on 09/30/2010, 12:47 AM
A nice 1st post :)

Welcome to the forums and have fun with all the lunatics in here :D
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: bartre on 09/30/2010, 02:46 AM
And another first post in this thread!
I've had my duo-r since may, looking nice, but no mods(yet, need that region mod)
it's served me well playing a couple scattered hucards, but mostly CDs.
just finished Ys book 1 on it the other day, on to book 2!
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: cornacchia on 09/30/2010, 09:11 PM
Here are some pics of my Duo-R

(https://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad292/acornacchia07/100_0986.jpg)

The region switch

(https://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad292/acornacchia07/100_0988.jpg)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Ceti Alpha on 10/05/2010, 05:39 PM
Sexy. As is the blue LED.  8)
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: bartre on 10/08/2010, 12:06 PM
Quote from: bartre on 09/30/2010, 02:46 AMAnd another first post in this thread!
I've had my duo-r since may, looking nice, but no mods(yet, need that region mod)
it's served me well playing a couple scattered hucards, but mostly CDs.
just finished Ys book 1 on it the other day, on to book 2!
I just opened my Duo-R the other day, to evaluate if i could do the region switch myself, and to check the CD mechanism.
Interestingly, someone did an LED mod to it, i was unaware of the mod, i just thought that's how it was normally.
I really dislike LED mods when it comes to systems.
so, no more LED mod, back to the nice red access light
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: exodus on 10/09/2010, 09:18 PM
Mine's not modded or anything, but I have had it for about 8 years, and it became my primary system pretty quickly, since I rarely play U.S. hucards these days.

nothing too exciting about it other than the fact that I bought one in Japan in 2002, took it back to my hotel, and found that they'd given me the wrong adapter. I'd purchased a cheap-ish one, and it was yellowed and smelled of smoke - I took it back to the store and pointed out that the adapter was wrong. they checked it out, looked for a replacement, couldn't find one, called a manager, hemmed and hawed, and then decided I was right, and they gave me this shiny new white one instead. didn't smell of smoke at all! No extra charge, even though it should've cost 3,000 yen more.

Back when Japanese customer service was good, even for foreigners! Plus I was in Osaka, which helped...
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: WoodyXP on 10/10/2010, 02:25 PM
Quote from: exodus on 10/09/2010, 09:18 PMMine's not modded or anything, but I have had it for about 8 years, and it became my primary system pretty quickly, since I rarely play U.S. hucards these days.

nothing too exciting about it other than the fact that I bought one in Japan in 2002, took it back to my hotel, and found that they'd given me the wrong adapter. I'd purchased a cheap-ish one, and it was yellowed and smelled of smoke - I took it back to the store and pointed out that the adapter was wrong. they checked it out, looked for a replacement, couldn't find one, called a manager, hemmed and hawed, and then decided I was right, and they gave me this shiny new white one instead. didn't smell of smoke at all! No extra charge, even though it should've cost 3,000 yen more.

Back when Japanese customer service was good, even for foreigners! Plus I was in Osaka, which helped...
That was awesome.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Nec.Game.head on 12/01/2012, 02:21 PM
Just became the very proud owner of my first Duo-R on 11-21-12 !! I purchased it from bartre here on the forums for $235.00 shipped .. It came complete with one controller and it also came region free modded .. I'm absolutely loving it !! I rubbed her down with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser and she turned out really nice and clean !! Now I just need to bleach down my controller and I'll be all set .. Sorry about the crappy pic, bad lighting ..
                    Thank you bartre, you passed down this sexy bitch to a very happy man that will cherish her always !!!

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Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: PCEngineHell on 12/01/2012, 06:41 PM
Mine is one of those Doujindance decks, courtesy of Bernie. Undid the RGB from the AV port, and added s-video out to it instead. Region switch is located at hu-card slot. Blue led mod installed also.

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Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Nec.Game.head on 12/01/2012, 06:47 PM
Damn !!! That is a mighty fine looking setup you got there !!! Thinking of purple led modding mine .. Also gonna have to start looking into the RGB mod for myself ...
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: blueraven on 12/26/2012, 01:54 AM
I have one that is broken, yellow and in a box.

SOON. it will be added to the ranks of such amazing Duos as these!!!!!

 :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: The Burnin8or on 12/31/2012, 04:50 PM
I got my DUO-R in April of this year from Keith Courage.  It has an S-Video as well as region mod.  Being able to pick up Turbo games I foolishly traded away back in the day, as well as imports I always wanted has been awesome.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: tggodfrey on 12/31/2012, 08:26 PM
I also have a doujindance unit.  Never play it though, always use my US Duo.
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Duo_R on 12/31/2012, 09:27 PM
what is wrong with it? Hmmm I always have a soft spot for broken systems...lol



Quote from: blueraven on 12/26/2012, 01:54 AMI have one that is broken, yellow and in a box.

SOON. it will be added to the ranks of such amazing Duos as these!!!!!

 :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: blueraven on 01/01/2013, 06:35 PM
Quote from: Duo_R on 12/31/2012, 09:27 PMwhat is wrong with it? Hmmm I always have a soft spot for broken systems...lol



Quote from: blueraven on 12/26/2012, 01:54 AMI have one that is broken, yellow and in a box.

SOON. it will be added to the ranks of such amazing Duos as these!!!!!

 :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I'm too busy to fix it :lol:
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Mathius on 01/03/2013, 10:36 AM
Here is my baby....

*I have owned it for about a year
*It has only a LED mod(I am hoping to region/S-Video mod this in the future-anyone want to help me out? :wink: )
*I obtained it from Keith Courage
*I don't remember what I paid. It was less than $200 I think
*This system is a crown jewel of my collection-It's not yellow but I may have someone bleach it someday

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Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Fatality on 01/05/2013, 04:07 AM
Love the LED mods some of you guys did with your Duo-R's. I'm jelly :D. Speaking of the Duo-R can anybody let me know if the Super Grafx uses the same ac adapter and Av cables as the PC Engine Duo-R? Thanks
Title: Re: Duo-R / RX owners represent!
Post by: Frank_fjs on 01/05/2013, 05:57 AM
Quote from: Fatality on 01/05/2013, 04:07 AMSpeaking of the Duo-R can anybody let me know if the Super Grafx uses the same ac adapter and Av cables as the PC Engine Duo-R? Thanks
Different PSU, same AV cables.

PSU specs as follows:

PAD-113   
9V DC 800mA   
(+)----(o----(-)   
Outer Diameter: 5.5mm | Inner Diameter: 3.1mm