PC Engine LT-2 Custom Made System

[hoobs88]

This isn't mine but it looks cool.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unique-one-of-the-kind-NEC-PC-Engine-LT-2-Turbo-Grafx-16-Express-TG-16-Handheld-/112392131907?hash=item1a2b17d543:g:Ua0AAOSwjL5ZB6Pt

[CrackTiger]

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=21312

The aspect ratio kills it for hardcore "real-hardware" fans as well as casuals who don't mind emulation, since there are much better alternatives for a fraction of that price which don't have gaudy coloring.

[NoSexGex]

Ohhh, this was posted on FB too. Looks like a lot of time went into this mod, wonder if anyone will bid

[esteban]

I know Black Tiger called it "gaudy" ...but I love the damn look of this thing... the non 4:3 screen ratio is a bummer.

[jtucci31]

Yeah not having this thing in 4:3 is really mind boggling. I really still cannot wrap my head around that at all. It's ok to have black bars on the sides people!

Still pretty cool that it exists nonetheless.

[SignOfZeta]

I think we saw a YT video from the guy that made it some time ago.

The color seems to be exactly the same as Meijin's "Shooting Watch" so frankly I can't even imagine a better color. It's...perfect. Totally fucking Hudson. To complain about this is to forget the nature of...history of PCE, Hudson, and the bald guy in Adventure Island. I demand an apology.

The wide screen is just dumb though, sorry, also with no expansion bus it's hardly an LT2.

Even with 4:3 screens likely harder to source now, it would still be trivial to simply not let the thing run wide, ever, because there is ZERO REASON why you EVER would want to, and then, since the case is also hand made, simply have it matte the part of the screen you aren't using. As it is, it just looks like the guy that made it doesn't understand video games.

[esteban]

I think I will be spray painting my TurboExpress yellow this month. SRSLY.

[crazydean]

I just don't understand who the target is for this. It's not collectible because it isn't official, If you just want something portable, you're better off with a hacked PSP. For real hardware, you could just buy three TE's.

[esteban]

I just don't understand who the target is for this. It's not collectible because it isn't official, If you just want something portable, you're better off with a hacked PSP. For real hardware, you could just buy three TE's.

It is a unique item. The dude who made it was having fun creating something.

We may criticize some of his decisions, but I love that he created this.

[soop]

$750 for this is just nuts though.  That's why the thing even has LT in its name, if he called it a GT he wouldn't be able to begin to justify charging that for it.

Anyone that might want it would know that it's like $70 in parts, max.

[GohanX]

Aspect ratio aside, that dude has skills. Most attempts like this look bootleg as fuck.

[crazydean]

I just don't understand who the target is for this. It's not collectible because it isn't official, If you just want something portable, you're better off with a hacked PSP. For real hardware, you could just buy three TE's.

It is a unique item. The dude who made it was having fun creating something.

We may criticize some of his decisions, but I love that he created this.

Not trying to crap in the dudes work. Simply saying that his self valuation doesn't match the market....like, at all.

[esteban]

I just don't understand who the target is for this. It's not collectible because it isn't official, If you just want something portable, you're better off with a hacked PSP. For real hardware, you could just buy three TE's.

It is a unique item. The dude who made it was having fun creating something.

We may criticize some of his decisions, but I love that he created this.

Not trying to crap in the dudes work. Simply saying that his self valuation doesn't match the market....like, at all.

Think of it as a sculpture made by Michelangelo.



Priceless.

[wilykat]

Aspect ratio on a small screen doesn't really show much but if that LCD had an ability to go 4:3 I would have changed the bezel and covered the unused sides.  A true 4:3 LCD isn't made anymore and can be expensive.  PSOne for example is a popular one for mod use but it is older technology with CFL and would suck on power hard unless someone does perform LED mod.

[crazydean]

Well Este, it's not priceless. It's $750.

[SignOfZeta]

Aspect ratio on a small screen doesn't really show much but if that LCD had an ability to go 4:3 I would have changed the bezel and covered the unused sides.  A true 4:3 LCD isn't made anymore and can be expensive.  PSOne for example is a popular one for mod use but it is older technology with CFL and would suck on power hard unless someone does perform LED mod.

I'm positive 4:3 screens are still being made. I'm sure screens of all sorts of of ratios are being made. I bought a Tascam Portastudio that has one last year and I'm pretty sure they are still making it.

Getting it for $13 on eBay...that I can't say.

[esteban]

Well Este, it's not priceless. It's $750.

It's a steal!



Anyway, I agree with you l, crazydean, that this will be a tough sell.

Even though I would love to have this thing, I am in the minority. Plus, if I did have it, the stretched screen would be something I'd have a very difficult time ignoring.

[xcrement5x]

Same dude recently made this as well I guess:

https://starforcepi.wordpress.com/2017/05/01/the-sega-omega-drive/

[CrackTiger]

Same dude recently made this as well I guess:

https://starforcepi.wordpress.com/2017/05/01/the-sega-omega-drive/

This is the PCE + RGB Booster + TED in a box = a tolerable PCE console-guy.

[crazydean]

Same dude recently made this as well I guess:

https://starforcepi.wordpress.com/2017/05/01/the-sega-omega-drive/

Ha. I was just about to mention that PCE SD thing to compare it to the LT2. Pretty specific hobby that guy has. While the stuff he builds looks good, it's just so niche. I guess I would rather spend time playing games than building enclosures for them.

Although, the same could be said for all the time I spend on the forums. I have noticed an inverse correlation between time spent on gaming forums and playing games.

[ClodBusted]

Although, the same could be said for all the time I spend on the forums.

Perhaps the same could be said about all religions.

[xcrement5x]

Same dude recently made this as well I guess:

https://starforcepi.wordpress.com/2017/05/01/the-sega-omega-drive/

This is the PCE + RGB Booster + TED in a box = a tolerable PCE console-guy.

You're right, I must have derped out there.  Too many mods recently

[SignOfZeta]

Fuck, that thing's bigger than a Supergrafx!

[soop]

Aspect ratio on a small screen doesn't really show much but if that LCD had an ability to go 4:3 I would have changed the bezel and covered the unused sides.  A true 4:3 LCD isn't made anymore and can be expensive.  PSOne for example is a popular one for mod use but it is older technology with CFL and would suck on power hard unless someone does perform LED mod.

I'm positive 4:3 screens are still being made. I'm sure screens of all sorts of of ratios are being made. I bought a Tascam Portastudio that has one last year and I'm pretty sure they are still making it.

Getting it for $13 on eBay...that I can't say.

They certainly are.  The cheapest ones are about £15 and 3.5", you find them sold as rear parking displays on eBay.  But you can find larger ones if you want to shell out a bit more.

[crazydean]

So, I keep getting this when I use Tapatalk app:

[SignOfZeta]

Not as funny as the mail order bride ads I'm seeing Safari.

Seriously, can't we Patreon this forum? I'm sick of looking at these fucking ads that can't possibly be generating that much money anyway.

[esteban]

Not as funny as the mail order bride ads I'm seeing Safari.

Seriously, can't we Patreon this forum? I'm sick of looking at these fucking ads that can't possibly be generating that much money anyway.

Patreon, or even PayPal, would more efficiently collect the money needed for yearly maintenance of this site. I am happy to pay for us to go ad-free.

[SignOfZeta]

Me too.

[Gypsy]

I have done so for another forum recently, would have nothing against helping cover server costs here.

[destructive cactus]

Yeah, they still make 4:3 LCDs but, boy, are they harder to find than 16:9. I had to make do with an 8" display (really wanted more like 9.6" or so) for this little tiny retropie thing I am making, because I inisted upon 4:3.

On the bright side, I might be able to build a little built-in TATE mechanism!

[NoSexGex]

Die monster

[SignOfZeta]

"Want matures? Meet your 40+ match."

Anyone else getting this trashy as fuck Pirate Bay-grade banner ad?

[NecroPhile]

Heh, I get sketchy dating site ads too.  Google's trying to tell us something!

[esteban]

"Want matures? Meet your 40+ match."

Anyone else getting this trashy as fuck Pirate Bay-grade banner ad?

No ads on my phone, but I love me some matures.