Turbo Everdrive PC Engine / Turbografx 16 Flash Card Nearing Release

Duo_R · 05/23/2013, 12:21 AM

Cool youll just need some hot glue to secure it properly

Joe Redifer · 06/04/2013, 05:59 PM

OK I got mine in today. Check my post when I ordered it, do the math and there you have your processing and shipping time. I ordered the peg version but they sent me the screw version because they are retards. No pegs anywhere and no clue what screws to buy. I imagine I can still use a few drops of superglue to fasten it, though. At least they sent the correct color.

Anyway, here it is:

Overall the thing does not feel like plastic. I wish it did. Instead it feels grainy and not smooth. Basically after you run your finger over it you want to check your finger and rub off the sand, but none is there. I have no idea how strong it is and am afraid to try and find out.

In the Turbo:

The unit fits well on the Turbo Everdrive. However it does not come without some caveats. You can no longer reset the card by feeling for the button with your thumb or finger. You now have to use your fingernail to press it down. Same goes with the MiroSD card. It will insert and remove but you need fingernails. The switch on the side to choose between a US and JP console is inaccessible without a toothpick, but I imagine this won't be an issue for too many people.

CrackTiger · 06/04/2013, 06:05 PM

Looks like a chocolate/mint cookie inside of a TG-16.

turbokon · 06/04/2013, 07:08 PM

So does it come in black or do you have to paint it yourself ?

RoyVegas · 06/04/2013, 07:45 PM

Quote from: turbokon on 06/04/2013, 07:08 PMSo does it come in black or do you have to paint it yourself ?

Look up 7 posts.. lol

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 05/22/2013, 07:57 PMThe white version is the cheapest at $22 or so. The black version is the most expensive at $28.50. Since I have a US TurboGrafx I got the black version. Also, I'm pretty stupid with my money. But original PCE owners should opt for the white version. I didn't notice any CoreGrafx or Duo grey colors.

turbokon · 06/04/2013, 08:27 PM

And it's not black LOL

spenoza · 06/04/2013, 08:38 PM

It was probably printed using a 3D printer. The lower-cost ones do not generate smooth plastic but rather rough plastic. Should prove durable enough, though.

Bernie · 06/04/2013, 08:42 PM

Not liking the fact that the buttons and switches aren't easy to access now. That should have been a consideration, I would think, before offering them up for sale. That is just my opinion though, as I have no idea what goes into making something like this.

Joe Redifer · 06/04/2013, 11:03 PM

Quote from: turbokon on 06/04/2013, 08:27 PMAnd it's not black LOL

It's black. It's just not the exact same black as the Turbo.

Here's the thing after I printed out my own label for it:

turbokon · 06/04/2013, 11:09 PM

Sweet!!! Looks awesome. It didn't look black in your earlier picture.

Duo_R · 06/04/2013, 11:34 PM

Joe I believe you can sand those down - right now most 3D printed items come out pretty rough. Also are you stocking with the screw version? I can find the source for the screws that fit. Otherwise try hot glue.

Joe Redifer · 06/05/2013, 01:26 AM

If you can find the screws, that'd be cool. I think they need to not have heads because they go in from the bottom of the Turbo ED.

SeymorOnion · 06/05/2013, 03:02 AM

I just got mine.

Now I gotta get a TED...

NightWolve · 06/05/2013, 03:13 AM

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 06/04/2013, 11:03 PMHere's the thing after I printed out my own label for it:

Hahaha. Nice touch! ;)

esadajr · 06/05/2013, 10:40 AM

both look cool. For some reason I'm ok with just using the barebones TED, specially with a Duo system.

Duo_R · 06/05/2013, 10:04 PM

Is the white version smooth?

SeymorOnion · 06/06/2013, 01:18 AM

Quote from: Duo_R on 06/05/2013, 10:04 PMIs the white version smooth?

It feels kinda rough/grainy on the top, but the sides feel smooth.

turbokon · 06/06/2013, 12:19 PM

I went ahead and ordered one.

Duo_R · 06/07/2013, 02:53 AM

Joe here is the info

QuoteIf you want to order your own I got them from McMaster.com part number 92010A001 and the description is..

Metric 18-8 Stainless Steel Flat Head Phillips Machine Screw, M2 Size, 4MM Length, .4MM Pitch, Packs of 100

Quote from: BuffaloWingI think forum member "effowe" got his M2x5mm from McMasterCarr.com based on the GIF he posted (he posted the M2x4mm version). Might want to confirm with him via PM. He mentioned he has extras. If you are able to source the metric screws elsewhere, just make sure it's no longer than 5mm long otherwise you will pierce through the shell. I personally prefer 4mm length to be safe. Also use a bead reamer like the one I discuss with him on the thread. He actually did a better job than I did.

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 06/05/2013, 01:26 AMIf you can find the screws, that'd be cool. I think they need to not have heads because they go in from the bottom of the Turbo ED.

Joe Redifer · 06/07/2013, 03:16 PM

No, those won't work. They have angled heads and will stick out of the bottom of the card a few millimeters which is, of course, unacceptable.

Duo_R · 06/07/2013, 05:24 PM

The board needs slight modding and they work

Duo_R · 06/07/2013, 05:34 PM

You need a reamer

Joe Redifer · 06/07/2013, 06:42 PM

A few dabs of super glue is working fine.

Duo_R · 06/07/2013, 07:20 PM

Coolio

Duo_R · 06/25/2013, 08:44 PM

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got mine

Joe Redifer · 06/26/2013, 02:56 AM

How does it feel? Smooth as PCE plastic?

FiftyQuid · 06/26/2013, 10:08 AM

I definitely like the white better than the black. Maybe because it appears smoother?

Duo_R · 06/26/2013, 10:25 AM

I got this color with intention to paint it does feel grainy. There is a polished version available

Official Ninja · 08/15/2013, 02:23 PM

Is anyone aware of a USA seller that has the Turbo Everdrive in stock?

Flare65 · 08/15/2013, 02:56 PM

I'd like to get in on this and that one for the NES & Genesis.

Bernie · 08/15/2013, 07:11 PM

Go for it. These carts are top notch. I have this one, the NES,SNES, and N64 EverDrives. I love em!

PunkCryborg · 08/15/2013, 10:08 PM

Quote from: Duo_R on 06/25/2013, 08:44 PM/fm06.jpg
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got mine

Needs the red logo like original pce

CGQuarterly · 08/16/2013, 01:49 AM

At the risk of coming off like a self-promoting douche, I posted a review of the Turbo Everdrive on YouTube.

Bernie · 08/16/2013, 09:47 AM

Quote from: CGQuarterly on 08/16/2013, 01:49 AMAt the risk of coming off like a self-promoting douche, I posted a review of the Turbo Everdrive on YouTube.

Excellent!

esteban · 08/16/2013, 12:21 PM

Quote from: Bernie on 08/16/2013, 09:47 AM
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 08/16/2013, 01:49 AMAt the risk of coming off like a self-promoting douche, I posted a review of the Turbo Everdrive on YouTube.
Excellent!

Totally excellent!

as a result, I started watching his other videos, too.

bob · 08/16/2013, 01:52 PM

Very nice vid.

CGQuarterly · 08/16/2013, 02:16 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate it!

NightWolve · 08/18/2013, 09:44 PM

Yeah, very nicely made video! What video editing/making software did you use to create it ?? That's what I need, I still don't know what to use to make a decent video like that with some basic effects as you did.

CGQuarterly · 08/18/2013, 09:56 PM

I started using Final Cut Pro with, I believe episode 7 which was the golf roundup. Prior to that I was using iMovie. If you're using PC instead of Mac, then I hear that Sony Vegas is very good.

Duo_R · 08/19/2013, 01:28 PM

Just saw it Jibba nice video! And I just saw the N8 review!

Joe Redifer · 08/19/2013, 04:58 PM

You're using Final Cut Pro X, I recognize the transitions (I think they're also in iMovie). Sucks that FCPX can't capture video game footage. You have to use Quicktime, Final Cut Pro 7 or something else.

CGQuarterly · 08/19/2013, 05:43 PM

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 08/19/2013, 04:58 PMYou're using Final Cut Pro X, I recognize the transitions (I think they're also in iMovie). Sucks that FCPX can't capture video game footage. You have to use Quicktime, Final Cut Pro 7 or something else.

Not sure how I would capture video game footage with FCP, anyway. I run my consoles though a Micomsoft RGB -> s-video converter, which passes the s-video on to a DVD recorder which I have set on the highest quality (1 hour) setting. I rip the DVD with MPEG Stream Clip on my computer, and import the DV into FCP. It's nice because then I can hang on to the DVDs for possible future use. Because of the amount of space that DV takes up, I only save the exported masters of my videos on my computer. The raw footage and FCP projects all go to the trash.

Official Ninja · 08/23/2013, 07:49 AM

For those in the US looking for a Turbo Everdrive, they seem to be in stock again at Stone Age Gamer. My brother and I each ordered one last night.

As a side note I had ordered a MD Everdrive from Retrogate in Europe and the same brother ordered a Turbo Everdrive from them.
My multicart showed up in the mail three weeks later but his never arrived. It seems to have died in customs. It has been 5 weeks now, I think. When he contacted Retrogate the seller did not seem too concerned about it. That really sucks and is frustrating. Who knows though it may eventually show up. I once ordered a cable for the Apple 2 computer from eastern Europe and after two month it didn't show up. Seller refunded me and made a claim with the post office. A month later it was on my porch....

Anyway, I have some questions about how the Turbo Everdrive works. The roms on the SD card do they need to be patched for region or does it not matter. Just like loading roms in MagicEngine?

Also my PCE-Duo-r has a region switch installed. Will this have any effect on using the Turbo Everdrive?

Official Ninja · 08/23/2013, 10:43 AM

The Krikzz site is back up. It was down last night when I went looking for answers to my questions above.
http://krikzz.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=57
The site has a link to this review that explains its all.

http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?41652-Review-Turbo-Everdrive-English

Duo_R · 08/23/2013, 11:37 AM

Retrogate is solid, the shipping may take a while but he stands by his product and if there are issues my experience is he will take care of it.

And no a region switch won't affect the functionality of the everdrive. There is a region switch built into the device as well.

Erik

ApolloBoy · 08/23/2013, 12:28 PM

Quote from: Duo_R on 08/23/2013, 11:37 AMAnd no a region switch won't affect the functionality of the everdrive.

Krikzz put out a warning on the Everdrive forums about using it on a system with a chip-based region mod though:

Quote from: KRIKzzMods with IC buffer may work only in read mode and obstruct all outputs from data bus. Also, region modded systems sometimes may hangs randomly. I would not use turbo-ed with region modded system, unstable bus be an cause of some random operations, it may destroy everdrive bios

Mine works perfectly fine on both my region modded Duo-R and TG-16 though, both of which use the Obey chip.

Official Ninja · 08/24/2013, 11:08 AM

Quote from: Duo_R on 08/23/2013, 11:37 AMRetrogate is solid, the shipping may take a while but he stands by his product and if there are issues my experience is he will take care of it.

And no a region switch won't affect the functionality of the everdrive. There is a region switch built into the device as well.

Erik

thanks for the info. I look forward to getting the everdrive. My current multicart is an older 32mb printer port version. Works good but doesn't fit too much.

about retrogate, we didn't get the impression he was too concerned but IMO its still too early to worry. International packages sometimes get held up. Just so happens that my order placed the same night has been delivered for a week already.

Official Ninja · 08/27/2013, 10:44 AM

Got my Turbo Everdrive from Stone Age Gamer. Love it. It is really tight in the slot of my Duo-r and Turbo Express. Is that normal? Any worry of it damaging the slot?

ApolloBoy · 08/27/2013, 02:14 PM

It's normal, the Turbo Everdrive is a little thicker than most HuCards so that's to be expected.

c0ldb33r · 09/01/2013, 10:50 AM

I got my TE last week and love it.

I don't have any type of case for it. I plan to use it solely in my PCE Duo , which has that folding flap that covers hucards. Is there any reason to get a case if I use it in this way? It should be protected sufficiently right?