Somebody mentioned they wanted this

bob · 09/09/2012, 07:02 PM

I remember a post of somebody saying they wanted one of these. I tried to find the original thread, but no luck.
Well, I saw this on Ebay and it doesn't seem like a bad deal, and more than 10 are available according to the seller.

Just a heads up to whoever cares...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-PAL-Format-System-Console-NEW-Never-Used-/370546115798?pt=Video_Games&hash=item56464504d6

turboswimbz · 09/09/2012, 07:03 PM

COOL

tpivette · 09/09/2012, 08:08 PM

Never seen one of these up for sale... is $60 for a boxed unit basically new a good deal?

What would it take for one of these to work on a US TV? Would it hook up to a US Turbo Booster without any issues?

FiftyQuid · 09/09/2012, 08:30 PM

$60 is a good deal depending on how much shipping is to your area. The NTSC version of a loose TG-16 in my location (Canada) average in the $80, but you can get them for $40 complete. Of course you can also get them for more than $200 if you feel like burning money.

turboswimbz · 09/09/2012, 08:32 PM

Quote from: tpivette on 09/09/2012, 08:08 PMNever seen one of these up for sale... is $60 for a boxed unit basically new a good deal?

What would it take for one of these to work on a US TV? Would it hook up to a US Turbo Booster without any issues?

I can't find the thread through the search but this is discussed somewhere, I think it may have actually been in the what did you buy today thread with links to the PAL/US attachment thread link.

thesteve · 09/09/2012, 08:46 PM

it would need to be modified to work with US TV's
booster will work, but not change to NTSC

tpivette · 09/09/2012, 09:04 PM

Seems there are PAL to NTSC converters for sale (single composite video in and out) for around $20 or so

Sucks the pack-in game, Blazing Lazers, were removed from each boxed unit. If it was still there, I'd definitely jump on one. But since it's missing, I'm still on the fence about this one...

PunkCryborg · 09/09/2012, 09:08 PM

not sure why anyone would want one of these....

DragonmasterDan · 09/09/2012, 09:10 PM

I bought one of those from the same seller a few weeks ago.

BlueBMW · 09/09/2012, 09:24 PM

Most PVMs will accept PAL signals.

CPTRAVE · 09/09/2012, 09:56 PM

How did they get so many units?

VestCunt · 09/09/2012, 10:01 PM

Don't PAL decks play at a slower speed or something stupid?

Also, IIRC, these units were originally sold with a separate "accessories" box that contained the RF switch and controller and stuff. This seller's description is vague on whether that's included.

Quote from: CPTRAVE on 09/09/2012, 09:56 PMHow did they get so many units?

These Euro decks have been all over the place for years now, but usually with insane shipping for NA buyers and at a bad conversion rate to boot. This guy is just the first U.S. seller to import a bunch and it looks like his strategy is to part them out. He seems to have listed the controllers separately.

Frank_fjs · 09/09/2012, 10:17 PM

Yeah, they're supposed to include a separate accessories box and the missing pack-in game is off putting.

Can't say that I want one, don't really see the point, but if I did I'd buy a truly brand new unit with everything included.

DragonmasterDan · 09/09/2012, 10:31 PM

Quote from: guest on 09/09/2012, 10:01 PMDon't PAL decks play at a slower speed or something stupid?

Also, IIRC, these units were originally sold with a separate "accessories" box that contained the RF switch and controller and stuff. This seller's description is vague on whether that's included.

Most games seem to run at a slower speed that I've tried.

The one I received came with the acessory box that has the AC adapter, an RF switch and the AV cables. The controller is in the box with the system. He did take the pack-in game out though.

QuoteThese Euro decks have been all over the place for years now, but usually with insane shipping for NA buyers and at a bad conversion rate to boot. This guy is just the first U.S. seller to import a bunch and it looks like his strategy is to part them out. He seems to have listed the controllers separately.

I think he took the Blazing Lazers out and sold those separately but everything else is intact in the system.

CrackTiger · 09/10/2012, 12:39 AM

With shipping to North America a complete brand new PAL TurboGrafx can cost as much as $200. Don't buy one to play games, it doesn't run them at full speed on any TV. It is only a collectible. Even an NTSC TurboGrafx-16 isn't the cheapest way to go if you're looking to actually play games. Just get a CoreGrafx or Duo.

Tatsujin · 09/10/2012, 08:09 AM

there were tons of 'em up on the bay back in the later 90s. never bothered myself to pick one up tho. imo a usless piece of ... hardware. the cover art looks great tho..compared to the US crap box shizzle you guys got.

VestCunt · 09/10/2012, 03:05 PM

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 09/09/2012, 10:31 PM\
I think he took the Blazing Lazers out and sold those separately but everything else is intact in the system.

Yeah, I messaged the seller and everything else is included. I'm tempted to get one for the controller and novelty.

DragonmasterDan · 09/10/2012, 03:36 PM

Quote from: guest on 09/10/2012, 03:05 PMYeah, I messaged the seller and everything else is included. I'm tempted to get one for the controller and novelty.

That's what sold me on one. I remember a time back in the days of the Turbo list when the PAL TurboGrafx was treated with the skepticism of Sasquatch sightings. "Frenchies PAL modded a PC engine's AND TG16s" many a Turbolister would explain away. But.. then one day they were proven to exist.

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