New to the world of Turbografx

NintendoTwizer · 02/03/2014, 06:48 PM

Hi everyone. I've been collecting for awhile, but am just now getting into Turbografx. I played some as a kid and had a great time doing so, I'm looking forward to getting back into it. Also I have a probably dumb newbie question. What is this item next to the Turbografx pictured below?

thesteve · 02/03/2014, 11:48 PM

thats a region converter
its used for running PCE games on the US system

MotherGunner · 02/04/2014, 12:50 AM

Welcome, many of us here are Nintendo fans as well. Enjoy catching the bug that is TG/PCE gaming!

NecroPhile · 02/04/2014, 09:19 AM

Welcome aboard!

Tatsujin · 02/04/2014, 10:13 AM

Quote from: MotherGunner on 02/04/2014, 12:50 AMmany of us here are Nintendo fans as well.

btw. welcome to the obey farm and have some serious fun

NintendoTwizer · 02/04/2014, 10:14 AM

Thanks for the heads up on the region converter.

Another question for you guys, is there a solid list of North American Turbografx releases on the site?

NecroPhile · 02/04/2014, 10:28 AM

There probably is a list somewhere, but it's easier to go to PCE Daisakusen!! or PCECP and limit it to US games.

NintendoTwizer · 02/20/2014, 11:10 AM

Finally able to get a picture of my small TG collection up:

munchiaz · 02/20/2014, 11:32 AM

^ Welcome. Got some great games so far. Hope you enjoy it here. Def consider getting a modded turbo duo or pc duo to play some of the CD games and PCE games

HailingTheThings · 02/25/2014, 09:44 PM

Welcome, mister! Also! ZOMG Bonk 3! Good jobbe!

Tatsujin · 02/26/2014, 01:07 AM

not that bonk 3 CD is very good compared to the PCE PC Genjin 3 couterpart, but it got expensive as hell.

EvilEvoIX · 02/26/2014, 01:34 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 02/26/2014, 01:07 AMnot that bonk 3 CD is very good compared to the PCE PC Genjin 3 couterpart, but it got expensive as hell.

What are the differences?

NecroPhile · 02/26/2014, 10:06 AM

Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 02/26/2014, 01:34 AMWhat are the differences?

Removed animation frames to fit within SuperCD ram limits, chip tunes swapped for redbook audio, and vs. battles added.

EvilEvoIX · 02/26/2014, 12:51 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/26/2014, 10:06 AM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 02/26/2014, 01:34 AMWhat are the differences?
Removed animation frames to fit within SuperCD ram limits, chip tunes swapped for redbook audio, and vs. battles added.

I Got the PC Genjin 3 Hu Card so I'm quite happy but I thought the CD Rom attachment and system card added a lot of RAM?

Nando · 02/26/2014, 12:55 PM

THIS!

Quote from: munchiaz on 02/20/2014, 11:32 AMDef consider getting a modded turbo duo or pc duo to play some of the CD games and PCE games

You'll be happy you did.

NecroPhile · 02/26/2014, 01:08 PM

Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 02/26/2014, 12:51 PMI Got the PC Genjin 3 Hu Card so I'm quite happy but I thought the CD Rom attachment and system card added a lot of RAM?

The amount of work ram and video ram is the same on all systems (except the SGX, obviously). The additional ram used for Super CD games is one fourth the size of huey Bonk, and the game can't constantly access the disc like it can a cart, so cuts were be made to fit within the ram limit. With more time and/or better programmers (like those that made Dracula X), the cuts wouldn't have been necessary at all.

By the way, I don't know if you're trolling or willfully ignorant/forgetful of past discussions, but this has been covered more than once before. In any case, maybe the info. will be useful to others.

EvilEvoIX · 02/26/2014, 03:52 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/26/2014, 01:08 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 02/26/2014, 12:51 PMI Got the PC Genjin 3 Hu Card so I'm quite happy but I thought the CD Rom attachment and system card added a lot of RAM?
The amount of work ram and video ram is the same on all systems (except the SGX, obviously). The additional ram used for Super CD games is one fourth the size of huey Bonk, and the game can't constantly access the disc like it can a cart, so cuts were be made to fit within the ram limit. With more time and/or better programmers (like those that made Dracula X), the cuts wouldn't have been necessary at all.

By the way, I don't know if you're trolling or willfully ignorant/forgetful of past discussions, but this has been covered more than once before. In any case, maybe the info. will be useful to others.

I'll check my notes but I was just wondering, loads aside, why there were cuts, as you had stated that proper programming could have alleviated this issue. I would have figured that an A+ title like Bonk would have A+ development. I am happy to have the Huey I was looking for a CD copy but now not so much.

NecroPhile · 02/26/2014, 04:06 PM

Bonk 3 CD is a late US only title, when money and talent were in short supply. No doubt it had 1/20 (or less) budgeted for staff and time compared to Dracula X.

HailingTheThings · 02/26/2014, 05:14 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/26/2014, 01:08 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 02/26/2014, 12:51 PMI Got the PC Genjin 3 Hu Card so I'm quite happy but I thought the CD Rom attachment and system card added a lot of RAM?
The amount of work ram and video ram is the same on all systems (except the SGX, obviously). The additional ram used for Super CD games is one fourth the size of huey Bonk, and the game can't constantly access the disc like it can a cart, so cuts were be made to fit within the ram limit. With more time and/or better programmers (like those that made Dracula X), the cuts wouldn't have been necessary at all.

By the way, I don't know if you're trolling or willfully ignorant/forgetful of past discussions, but this has been covered more than once before. In any case, maybe the info. will be useful to others.

It was useful to me. Totally thought that the CD ver. of Bonk 3 was completely superior in every way unless you prefer chip tunes over arranged music. Now I know and knowledge is power... I think... I-I'll get back to you on that.* *considers whether or not it's a good idea to get back to him* :3

EvilEvoIX · 02/26/2014, 06:14 PM

Quote from: HailingTheThings on 02/26/2014, 05:14 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/26/2014, 01:08 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 02/26/2014, 12:51 PMI Got the PC Genjin 3 Hu Card so I'm quite happy but I thought the CD Rom attachment and system card added a lot of RAM?
The amount of work ram and video ram is the same on all systems (except the SGX, obviously). The additional ram used for Super CD games is one fourth the size of huey Bonk, and the game can't constantly access the disc like it can a cart, so cuts were be made to fit within the ram limit. With more time and/or better programmers (like those that made Dracula X), the cuts wouldn't have been necessary at all.

By the way, I don't know if you're trolling or willfully ignorant/forgetful of past discussions, but this has been covered more than once before. In any case, maybe the info. will be useful to others.
It was useful to me. Totally thought that the CD ver. of Bonk 3 was completely superior in every way unless you prefer chip tunes over arranged music. Now I know and knowledge is power... I think... I-I'll get back to you on that.* *considers whether or not it's a good idea to get back to him* :3

Glad to be of service, I knew my role here was and remains significant.

PunkCryborg · 02/26/2014, 08:07 PM

Welcome to the forum

Bardoly · 04/30/2014, 11:31 AM

Nice games, and a (very) belated, "Welcome to Pcenginefx!"

Nando · 04/30/2014, 12:56 PM

Solid games ya got. Definitely explore the JP library.

Welcome to the forums.

esteban · 04/30/2014, 09:10 PM

Welcome, comrade.

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