Hello everyone

[graffias79]

Hi all, Not sure if this is the proper place for an introduction thread, if not, I apologize.  I'm 35 this year and have been a TG-16 owner since 1992 and a Turbo Duo owner since 1993.  I wasn't aware of the forum here until it was recently suggested that I join.*  My favorite Turbo games are the Ys series, Ninja Spirit, Air Zonk, Gate of Thunder, Alien Crush and the Legendary Axe series.  This looks like a great place to look around so thanks for approving my request to join!

*It's been recently brought to my attention that my beloved Duo will inevitably need capacitor service.  Part of why I joined was to seek out someone capable of performing the operation since I do not possess the skills for such a task.  With the way prices on Turbo/PCE systems these days I feel that a little preventative maintenance is a good idea!

[NecroPhile]

Welcome aboard!

You definitely want to get those caps changed.  If you wait 'til you have problems, there's a good chance you'll have cap juice corroding the pcb and/or damaging other parts.

[geise]

Welcome!  It's nice to have another older member that is already wise to the Turbo.  Love the list of favorites.  Ys Book I&II is by far my favorite on the turbo.   Gate of Thunder is also my other most played game.  It was what made me upgrade to a Duo when it was launched.  Again, welcome!

[cr8zykuban0]

welcome graffias79!

[Bklyn4ever]

Welcome!

[elderbroom]

So 35 makes us old timers ? .. damnit, 38 next month.  Welcome aboard, it's a great forum chalked full of tons of experience, knowledge, humor and some unique personalities.

[HailingTheThings]

Welcome, Mister! Ys all up in your face!

[Sephirothkefka]

Welcome! As stated, you should get those capacitors changed soon. If the audio starts getting weird replace them ASAP! If not it will be a paperweight. Normal TG16's and PC Engine's as well as Duo R and RX's are fine.

[choijimmy]

welcome graffias79!

[cr8zykuban0]

So 35 makes us old timers ? .. damnit, 38 next month.  Welcome aboard, it's a great forum chalked full of tons of experience, knowledge, humor and some unique personalities.

damn, I still got a way to go. im 23 turning 24 in 2 months. hell, the tg is older than I am lol

[Azzurri]

I thought I was old at 30, Hah 

[geise]

So 35 makes us old timers ? .. damnit, 38 next month.  Welcome aboard, it's a great forum chalked full of tons of experience, knowledge, humor and some unique personalities.

Yeah, I'm older than 35.  However, compared to the age of quite a few of the newer members, yes 35 is old.  Not that there's anything wrong with younger guys/gals getting into the turbo, but it's nice sometimes when others join that are already on the same page.

[johnnymad]

Welcome! I'm jealous that you've been on the system since you were a kid. 

[Azzurri]

I still remember seeing the kiosk at the local Toys R us way back when, when I was like 6 or 7.  Always thought the Hucards were really cool, but I only could get one system and the SNES it was since it was cheaper too.

It's only 25 years later, but hey better late than never?

[NecroPhile]

You must mean cheaper than a Duo, as the TG-16 was half the price of a SNES.

[graffias79]

Thanks for the welcome.  I've been in recovery from a spinal procedure for the last few days so I haven't been on much.  Turbo stuff was not available too close to where I grew up but I was able to get into it despite this.  I got the TG-16 from a friend at the time and the Duo was bought new at Babbages in Rockford, Illinois.  If only I were a more careful teenager my Duo would look a little prettier and still have its door!  My entire family, including my mom immediately fell in love with the Ys I & II pack-in.  I remember she made me play it through the stereo so she could listen to the background music.

As for any noticeable trouble; If you go into the CD player screen and try pressing "fade out" while it's playing it delays for a moment and the audio just stops abruptly.  I hope there is not already damage!  It's still able to games and audio CDs.  I tested it recently and it played one of my longest CDs out to the edge, and didn't seem to have trouble seeking anywhere on the disc.

[HailingTheThings]

My entire family, including my mom immediately fell in love with the Ys I & II pack-in.  I remember she made me play it through the stereo so she could listen to the background music.

That's awesome.

[mitsuman]

I remember she made me play it through the stereo so she could listen to the background music.

I used to put the CD in my stereo and listen to the music that way. It is such a great soundtrack.
Oh and welcome! I'm new around here too.

[esteban]

Hi all, Not sure if this is the proper place for an introduction thread, if not, I apologize.  I'm 35 this year and have been a TG-16 owner since 1992 and a Turbo Duo owner since 1993.  I wasn't aware of the forum here until it was recently suggested that I join.*  My favorite Turbo games are the Ys series, Ninja Spirit, Air Zonk, Gate of Thunder, Alien Crush and the Legendary Axe series.  This looks like a great place to look around so thanks for approving my request to join!

*It's been recently brought to my attention that my beloved Duo will inevitably need capacitor service.  Part of why I joined was to seek out someone capable of performing the operation since I do not possess the skills for such a task.  With the way prices on Turbo/PCE systems these days I feel that a little preventative maintenance is a good idea!

Welcome, comrade 

A lot of us are, sadly, old mothers. I'm 39. Wish I was younger. How am I going to beat every video game ever made in the next few decades? It doesn't seem likely....