Region mods - Who's doing 'em?

jperryss · 01/10/2009, 06:38 PM

Hi all,
Is anyone here still doing region mods? Turbokon told me in a PM that he is currently not doing them. I'm looking for a region mod and possible LED mod on my Duo-R.

Thanks!

MotherGunner · 01/10/2009, 09:52 PM

Same here, I need a region mod on a turbo grafx-16 unit.

TR0N · 01/11/2009, 12:25 AM

Try here i guess.
http://www.oldschoolgamer.com

jperryss · 01/14/2009, 11:05 AM

Quote from: TR0N on 01/11/2009, 12:25 AMTry here i guess.
http://www.oldschoolgamer.com

Hmm...

I was really hoping for a forum volunteer here. For the most part I'd trust someone here more than some site that may have never even done this particular mod before. And their pricing is probably obscene too, though I honestly haven't checked.

What are my chances of getting a pic or two of the completed switch mod on a Duo-R? I have a friend who may be able to do this for me, time permitting. But as he's never done this particular mod before (and probably never even seen a Duo-R in person, heh) I'm a bit leery. I've also yet to crack the case open on mine to even look at it.

TR0N · 01/15/2009, 02:33 AM

Quote from: jperryss on 01/14/2009, 11:05 AM
Quote from: TR0N on 01/11/2009, 12:25 AMTry here i guess.
http://www.oldschoolgamer.com
Hmm...

I was really hoping for a forum volunteer here. For the most part I'd trust someone here more than some site that may have never even done this particular mod before. And their pricing is probably obscene too, though I honestly haven't checked.

What are my chances of getting a pic or two of the completed switch mod on a Duo-R? I have a friend who may be able to do this for me, time permitting. But as he's never done this particular mod before (and probably never even seen a Duo-R in person, heh) I'm a bit leery. I've also yet to crack the case open on mine to even look at it.

Well i figure i mention the site since i hear how good there work is.As for any body here that can do a region mod i guess ask duo_r or maybe zeon.Nat use to be able to offer the region mod,but he doesn't have the time any more.

jperryss · 01/15/2009, 11:33 AM

Quote from: TR0N on 01/15/2009, 02:33 AMWell i figure i mention the site since i hear how good there work is.As for any body here that can do a region mod i guess ask duo_r or maybe zeon.Nat use to be able to offer the region mod,but he doesn't have the time any more.

And thank you, I didn't mean to come across as ungrateful. I guess I just assumed there were more members here that did region mods.

Based on your recommendation, I did email OSG. They responded very quickly and seem like great folks, but once I factor in shipping both ways (to Canada) I was looking at well over $100, and at that cost it's hard to justify not just using a TG16 for US duty.

I'll PM the two guys you mentioned to see if they can help me out. Thanks again.

Platinumfungi · 01/16/2009, 08:33 PM

If anyone is still looking to have a system modded I'm available

I work on just about any system, so just say the word.

TR0N · 01/17/2009, 03:12 AM

Quote from: Red Ghost on 01/16/2009, 08:33 PMIf anyone is still looking to have a system modded I'm available

I work on just about any system, so just say the word.

What,do you offer s-video region switch etc ?

Platinumfungi · 01/17/2009, 10:23 AM

Quote from: TR0N on 01/17/2009, 03:12 AM
Quote from: Red Ghost on 01/16/2009, 08:33 PMIf anyone is still looking to have a system modded I'm available

I work on just about any system, so just say the word.
What,do you offer s-video region switch etc ?

Right you are. Audio and video upgrades, region switches, aesthetic lighting and case designs, custom adapters, etc. I haven't done S-video on any NEC systems yet, but if you have a schematic or diy guide I can do it for you.

I have a few pictures and info on my www.gametz.com user page. My user name is Platinumfungi - http://gametz.com/user/platinumfungi.html

jperryss · 01/17/2009, 08:01 PM

Red Ghost, looks like I found someone to mod my Duo-R, but I'm PM'ing you about some other stuff.

TR0N · 01/18/2009, 02:04 AM

Quote from: Red Ghost on 01/17/2009, 10:23 AM
Quote from: TR0N on 01/17/2009, 03:12 AM
Quote from: Red Ghost on 01/16/2009, 08:33 PMIf anyone is still looking to have a system modded I'm available

I work on just about any system, so just say the word.
What,do you offer s-video region switch etc ?
Right you are. Audio and video upgrades, region switches, aesthetic lighting and case designs, custom adapters, etc. I haven't done S-video on any NEC systems yet, but if you have a schematic or diy guide I can do it for you.

I have a few pictures and info on my www.gametz.com user page. My user name is Platinumfungi - http://gametz.com/user/platinumfungi.html

Cool i'll,try to keep ya mind then though i don't have a guide for the s-video mod.I'd assume some body here would have though.

MotherGunner · 01/18/2009, 04:14 PM

Red Ghost, do you paint TG-16s or Duo-Rs? I my hardware could use a good paint job.

Platinumfungi · 01/19/2009, 01:02 PM

Anything goes with me

Shoot me a pm with what you've got in mind.

jperryss · 02/12/2009, 05:47 PM

I got my stuff back from Red Ghost today.

He does excellent work and is a great guy to boot!

My Duo-R is now region-modded and LED-modded (color depends on region-switch position). He also extended a few pad cables for me (including an Ave6). Everything came out perfect.

Thank you sir!

Also, pics of the switch and LED mod are on his GTZ site. The pics really do not do the LEDs justice, though.

MotherGunner · 02/12/2009, 09:06 PM

PICS! I wanna see.

jperryss · 02/12/2009, 09:52 PM

Quote from: MotherGunner on 02/12/2009, 09:06 PMPICS! I wanna see.

Heh, OK.

Here's the switch.

Here is the system powered on, switch in US mode. The red access LED is still in the middle, but isn't on in these pics.

And in JP mode:

spenoza · 02/13/2009, 01:56 PM

Schnazzy. Me likes.

Platinumfungi · 02/14/2009, 10:34 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys. I try

I'm in the process of updating my old GTZ page with newer, and more, pictures for reference.

omnedon · 02/14/2009, 10:50 AM

Very nice work! Bravo!

PCEngineSales · 02/16/2009, 11:26 PM

I do region mods if anyone in the EU is interested. Check my site, in fact they are all that's on there currently. More mods to come.

Duo_R · 02/27/2009, 06:42 PM

RG - been meaning to compliment you on the nice work. I have been thinking of doing the same dual color mod and wala....there u have it! I imagine you used the IC switcher some how to shift the LED power, or was that the SPDT switch? Where are you getting your 4551 IC's from?

Platinumfungi · 03/04/2009, 12:29 PM

Quote from: Duo_R on 02/27/2009, 06:42 PMRG - been meaning to compliment you on the nice work. I have been thinking of doing the same dual color mod and wala....there u have it! I imagine you used the IC switcher some how to shift the LED power, or was that the SPDT switch? Where are you getting your 4551 IC's from?

Thanks, I feel like it gives the R/RX a pretty nice look

I'm pulling the power off the switch, although you might be able to rig something off the ICs.

It's been awhile since I ordered any chips, so I'll have to dig and see where I found them. I'd think it was at one of the major places though: Mouser, Jameco, etc.

mukanshin · 05/22/2009, 05:03 PM

I got Red Ghost to mod my PC Engine Duo-R a few weeks ago and I've been meaning to post about it. I got the region switch, region power LEDs, and the composite output jacks. I don't see much point in posting pics since it looks pretty much identical to the ones on his site. But I'll say the switch and jacks look like they came on the machine from the factory. No one who doesn't know PC Engines could ever tell it was modded. I got blue and green LEDs in hope that I could still see the red CD access LED. The green one is about the same brightness while the blue one is a little brighter, but I can easily see the red one with either lit up. He left me with one sweet rig to take the place of my Turbografx which I may be selling.

Custm42435 · 05/22/2009, 08:01 PM

I believe the 128 meg Flash Hu-card at ic2005.com is able to run both region games if im reading it correctly... i might just go this route if thats the case..
http://www.ic2005.com/shop/product.php?productid=62&cat=0&page=1

jperryss · 05/22/2009, 08:31 PM

That's always an option.

Just a recap on what I've read on them here on this forum (might want to search a bit here also for more details):
-Customer support from them is practically non-existent, and I think there's a message board you have to post on once you place your order, or they'll never ship your stuff.
-The cards are a bitch to get working properly (especially under Vista) but are awesome once you get going.
-64Mbit is actually 8MB and 128Mbit is actually 16MB. So don't expect to fit 200 roms on a card.

override · 05/22/2009, 09:35 PM

Hello Guys,

I know this is an older thread but I would like to throw my name out there! I have recently started getting into modding and what not. Im not trying to steal customers from you Red Ghost so I hope there is no hard feelings. I have so far dabbled with Turbografx, DUO, PC Engine DUO's and Dreamcast. Im eventually going to get into more systems but I gotta have the money to get em and test things out. Since I am newer to this I am not really charging alot for stuff. Im really more interested in getting my name out there as long as long as I break even I think I would mostly be happy. I am awaiting a system right now from Exile for a Total cap rep., led mod, region mod, and RGB mod.

So Far I have done:

Region Modded a Turbografx-16, DUO (JAP)
LED Mod on a DUO (JAP), Dreamcast
Total Cap Replacment on a DUO (JAP)
Upgrade an Xbox 360 hardrive to 120 Gig using a Western Digital Scorpio 120G HDD

Im always willing to try new things! I have a steady hand with soldering and am very maticulous with my work. Im more of a perfectionist if you will.

I must think all the people that have posted helpful repair threads on this site! If not for those threads Im sure most of my work would not have been able to be accomplished.

I am stateside living in Texas.

Check out this SITE for some pics of my region mod...I need to get a new camera so I can take better pics but so far this is some of my work.

Thanks for reading!

MasonSushi · 07/27/2009, 04:46 PM

^ how much are charging for the region mod and AV mod??