Duo-R / RX owners represent!

[Duo_R]

There has been a handful that bought some Duo-R's in the last couple of months. If you are the owner of a Duo-R, reply back with some details of your system:

* How long you have owned the system
* Where you obtained your Duo-R
* What do you think of the system
* Extra details - i.e. any mods or things you have done to it (including bleaching it sparkly white)
* Pics of your system


Here the details of  mine:

* purchased 10/09/08
* Ebay seller - doujindance
* My favorite TG/PCE system - this system rocks!
* This Duo-R has an RGB mod, internal amp and a 8 din AV jack (that carries the RGB signal)
* pictures:
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Couldn't be happier with the system! The RGB amp makes the signal look amazing! Going to get a Jrok 4.1 Component board for this soon.

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[Tatsujin]

I wasn't a R/RX-owner for long time since i disliked the style of those (not really but prefer the org. DUO over R/RX). but then i found one on july 16th for very cheap (3000yen lose but with pad and ac) so couldn't resist to buy it as a "further" spare system

teh lose: /duor1qh2.jpg

in teh action: /duor2dl0.jpg



PS: hate those RX-controllers

[oldskool]

Owned - 1 day
Purchased from - Sensei at RISING STUFF
What I think - It's the shit
Mods and other stuff - no mods, 100% Unmolested

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Not much of an artistic picture, I'll do some of that later!

Thread about my purchase and the arrival of the Duo -R
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5968.0

[jperryss]

No pics, but:
* How long you have owned the system  (since August 2008)
* Where you obtained your Duo-R   (eBay seller: hitjapan)
* What do you think of the system  (it's great! i played a lot when i was a kid but never actually owned one I got this one.)
* Extra details - i.e. any mods or things you have done to it  (none, but please tell me how you made yours so pearly white, my controller needs it BAD!)

[Duo_R]

Nice looking Duo-R's fellas!

I can tell my Duo-R was cleaned before it was sold to me, it looks good but underneath I can see a hint of the original "yellowing." I might do this to the system at some point:

wayback.superpcenginegrafx.net/cleaning_a_pcengine.html 

That tutorial is for a PC Engine, but same principle would apply. I got more mods planned for the Duo-R....come u knew that was coming..... :-

[jperryss]

Nice looking Duo-R's fellas!

I can tell my Duo-R was cleaned before it was sold to me, it looks good but underneath I can see a hint of the original "yellowing." I might do this to the system at some point:

wayback.superpcenginegrafx.net/cleaning_a_pcengine.html 

That tutorial is for a PC Engine, but same principle would apply. I got more mods planned for the Duo-R....come u knew that was coming.....

Thanks for the link, but I don't think that will help with the yellowing.
http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189

But maybe I will give it a shot anyway.

[Duo_R]

Based on what I read it should help. Here is another thread:

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=717.0

[Tom Phobos]

And here is my Duo-R:

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Got it April/May this year (don't know the exact date) from a japanese ebay-seller. It's an absolutely great system, i use it for the daily play. Actually it's unmodded, but soon it will have an RGB-Mod

[SuperDeadite]

I have the standard Duo-R myself.  The system is still nice and pretty but the controller is a bit yellow. I have no intentions of modding it.

[SignOfZeta]

Own for 3-4 years.
Bought it broken from a casual internet acquaintance.
Its the coolest system I've ever owned.
I installed one of D-Lites region switcher PCBs. The LED is blue, which is cool because it matched the lettering.

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[ogre]

Sorry no pics thought it looks like duo_r's just a different bundle of games.
I have owned the Duo-R since July.
I bought it from Ebay seller Doujindance.
It is my favorite system as it actually works, something I cant say about my old Duo .
The extras it has is The RGB amp,8 Din Pin output, and unlike most I see on ebay it is Clean Bright Extra Fresh !

[Duo_R]

ahh another Doujindance. FYI - your Duo-R also has a built in RGB amp (RGB signals look yummy)! That would make a great candidate for the Jrok Component video board.

Zeta - I thought the lettering looks more purple. I am either going with Blue or purple LED.

Sorry no pics thought it looks like duo_r's just a different bundle of games.
I have owned the Duo-R since July.
I bought it from Ebay seller Doujindance.
It is my favorite system as it actually works, something I cant say about my old Duo .
The extras it has is The RGB amp,8 Din Pin output, and unlike most I see on ebay it is Clean Bright Extra Fresh !

[schnuth]

I've had my Duo-R for a little over a year now.  Bought from D-Lite for a tidy sum, but I've had nothing but fun with it and collecting for this system.  It has a purple LED installed as well as a region switch and a S-video mod.  The S-video output is just amazing on my 27" standard def TV, and it looks pretty decent on my 55" HDTV as well.

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[somery]

* My Duo-R came in the mail around 11AM today.    (I got my American Duo in early October. Original Turbografx back in 1991.)
* Another doujindance purchase. We're making this guy rich!
* I think it's great! I got it even though I have an American Duo 1) so I can easily play Arcade card games, and 2) I'm a rabid collector of consoles.
* I haven't modded it yet, of course, but it has the trademark doujindance RGB amp treatment.
* I'll spare you all pics of my system because it looks just like every other Duo-R.    I'm thinking about putting in a blue or purple LED, though...

Okay, here's why I really posted: I'm a huge noob when it comes to higher-def video signals. Up until I recently started getting into the Duo hardcore, I mostly just used composite cables on my consoles. So, to all the doujindance people: exactly what do I need to buy to get this thing hooked up all RGB-like? Is there some easy how-to for morons like myself? Preferably one with lots of pictures? Actually, if any of you guys have your Duos hooked up through the PSX SCART thing, can you take some pictures of how exactly it's hooked up?

Where can I get this PSX SCART cable to plug into the SCART box... and what's on the other side of it? RGB cables? A "monitor-like" parallel port-looking plug?

Help me out here, people. I'm hopelessly dumb with this stuff and I can't find a good all-in-one resource for how to get this going. 

Thanks!

[Duo_R]

somery, welcome to the club. First - do you live in the US? 2nd - what type of TV are you hooking up to? Don't worry so much what other people are using, focus on how you intend to hookup to a TV. Does your TV have S-video or Component input? If so I highly suggest hopping on the Jrok 4.1 group buy. That will allow you to take that amped RGB signal, and convert that nicely to a component video connection - basically the best connection that you can have on most TV's.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5741.0

Got an RGB capable monitor? All u need is to hook that sucker up! First need details on the TV/monitor u are going to use.

[somery]

somery, welcome to the club. First - do you live in the US? 2nd - what type of TV are you hooking up to? Don't worry so much what other people are using, focus on how you intend to hookup to a TV. Does your TV have S-video or Component input? If so I highly suggest hopping on the Jrok 4.1 group buy. That will allow you to take that amped RGB signal, and convert that nicely to a component video connection - basically the best connection that you can have on most TV's.

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5741.0

Got an RGB capable monitor? All u need is to hook that sucker up! First need details on the TV/monitor u are going to use.

Thanks!   

Yup, I live in the US. Second question is a bit harder. The TV I'm using right now has composite and s-video inputs. I'm planning on buying either a newer, better TV or an RGB-capable monitor in the next month or so. Are RGB-capable monitors something I can find in thrift stores? That's where I find a lot of my stuff. I'm talking older CRTs and such. That's not my only option, but it would be nice. Which would you suggest: new TV or (large) RGB monitor? What's the general price range for such things?

Sorry, maybe this is the wrong thread for these types of questions. Thank you, though! 

[somery]

Hmmm, okay. I've peeked around eBay a bit and I think I'm gonna go with getting a new TV with component inputs. This way, I think I can just buy the PSX-to-component cable from eBay for about 5 bucks and use that on the TV. Sound good?

[Duo_R]

Somery - although component and RGB are almost the same thing, they are a little different. The component TV u are going to buy cannot accept a pure RGB signal. I have another post u should read up on. That is why I suggested the Component 4.1 Jrok board. It will allow ur component TV to accept the RGB signal.

See this thread:

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?msg=102114

[somery]

Good information. Thanks! 

[GohanX]

I've got a doujindance RGB Duo-R as well.  I've never used a Jrok board, but I use my Duo, PSX, Saturn, DC, SNES, X'Eye, and Master system all though an Atlona/CYM RGB to Component transcoder that you can pick up on ebay for about $60.  You have to perform an audio mod on it, but it's really simple. It works great.

Anwyay, here is my beautiful system.  I had an issue with the audio not working out of that PSX-scart adapter thing, so I added RCA jacks to the back of the system.




I also have my original unmodded Duo R system. I need to get around to selling it one of these days.

[WoodyXP]

I have a couple unmodded R systems.  Here's the specs:

DUO-RX
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* Bought it back in '05, acquired while I was in Okinawa
* My primary PCE system, it kicks ass.
* Sorry for no pics, but it looks like a DUO-RX

DUO-R
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* Bought it in '07, in Aomori, Japan
* It's a kick ass system, currently in storage.
* I picked up this system because I saw the price tag on it.. $12, CIB.  I almost shit myself.
* Again, no pics.  But it looks like a DUO-R.
* Oh.. and the controller is BROWN.  The previous owner was a chain smoker, big time.  System itself
   is perfect.

That is all. 

[Duo_R]

Link up to that ebay seller for the transcoder please? Any screenshots of how she looks on the TV? Must look really nice.

I've got a doujindance RGB Duo-R as well.  I've never used a Jrok board, but I use my Duo, PSX, Saturn, DC, SNES, X'Eye, and Master system all though an Atlona/CYM RGB to Component transcoder that you can pick up on ebay for about $60.  You have to perform an audio mod on it, but it's really simple. It works great.

Anwyay, here is my beautiful system.  I had an issue with the audio not working out of that PSX-scart adapter thing, so I added RCA jacks to the back of the system.




I also have my original unmodded Duo R system. I need to get around to selling it one of these days.

[GohanX]

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SCART-RGB-to-YUV-Component-Video-Converter-Adapter_W0QQitemZ370104714353QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item370104714353&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

There's a link to a closed auction.The picture doesn't seem to be working for me though. I don't see any open ones right now, but that same seller usually has half a dozen up at any given time.  There are two types - one that says CYM (like in that auction) and one that says Atlona.  They are the same box, but the Atlonas come with a US/Japan 120 volt AC adapter, and the CYM comes with a 220 euro adapter.  It's easy enough to buy a generic universal adapter for the 220 ones though, I think it's 9 or 10 volts.

Here's the audio mod you have to do.  I am GohanX on those boards:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177830&highlight=transcoder

I took it a step further and put audio jacks on mine. It's a tad more difficult, but you don't have to worry about the cable coming loose.

I don't have a way of taking a decent screenshot. I've never been able to get a decent picture of the TV with my camera, but it looks great on a component CRT.  The colors on the PC Engine aren't quite as good as some of the other systems, I think mine is amplified just a tad too much, but it still looks great and I'm not going to mess with it.

I've compared my Wii with component hookups playing Virtual Console games with the original systems using the converter in component.  They look almost exactly the same, you have to really nitpick to find the differences. The exception, of course, is most TG16 games and the Wii's awful filter.

[Duo_R]

JKM - thanks for the info. However, I do know the RGB box does carry audio signal, maybe nothing happens to it (or isn't passed through to the PSX connector) but I do know it goes into the box. You can easily reconnect if it doesn't go all the way through. I will test mine some more. But if you have one of these, no nead to install RCA's on your Duo-R, u can pass it through the box, or even wire it to the Red / White RCA's on the box.

[ogre]

I use the Atlona Rgb scart converter and it works great, but if you want to avoid doing the audio mod and still have audio out from all systems use this:http://cgi.ebay.com/Pass-through-Scart-to-RCA-adaptor-with-S-VHS_W0QQitemZ200270336082QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item200270336082&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318.This will passthrough all 21 pins and allow for audio out.

[GohanX]

JKM - thanks for the info. However, I do know the RGB box does carry audio signal, maybe nothing happens to it (or isn't passed through to the PSX connector) but I do know it goes into the box. You can easily reconnect if it doesn't go all the way through. I will test mine some more. But if you have one of these, no nead to install RCA's on your Duo-R, u can pass it through the box, or even wire it to the Red / White RCA's on the box.

Yeah, the little PSX box that came with mine was defective, and I couldn't seem to fix it.  That's the reason for the audio jacks on the Duo. It was cheaper for me to install audio jacks than have a custom RGB cable made.

ogre: thanks for that link, I never knew such a thing existed.

[jboypacman]

I picked up my Duo-R at this year's Midwest Gaming Classic and i love it! Great system with tons of awesome games.

[Duo_R]

JKM - I cannot find any pics of the CYM or the Atlona boxes. can you take a snap of your setup. If I buy the CYM box can I just give it 9-10 volts (how much amperage does it need)? I dont' see the Atlona boxes. Also, is there a retail store that just sells these? I am really intersted in.

Also, I have a concern using the UK model in the US. Is there a difference in the YUV signal? Similar to problems with NTSC and PAL?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SCART-RGB-to-YUV-Component-Video-Converter-Adapter_W0QQitemZ370104714353QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item370104714353&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

There's a link to a closed auction.The picture doesn't seem to be working for me though. I don't see any open ones right now, but that same seller usually has half a dozen up at any given time.  There are two types - one that says CYM (like in that auction) and one that says Atlona.  They are the same box, but the Atlonas come with a US/Japan 120 volt AC adapter, and the CYM comes with a 220 euro adapter.  It's easy enough to buy a generic universal adapter for the 220 ones though, I think it's 9 or 10 volts.

Here's the audio mod you have to do.  I am GohanX on those boards:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177830&highlight=transcoder

I took it a step further and put audio jacks on mine. It's a tad more difficult, but you don't have to worry about the cable coming loose.

I don't have a way of taking a decent screenshot. I've never been able to get a decent picture of the TV with my camera, but it looks great on a component CRT.  The colors on the PC Engine aren't quite as good as some of the other systems, I think mine is amplified just a tad too much, but it still looks great and I'm not going to mess with it.

I've compared my Wii with component hookups playing Virtual Console games with the original systems using the converter in component.  They look almost exactly the same, you have to really nitpick to find the differences. The exception, of course, is most TG16 games and the Wii's awful filter.

[Alt-Nintega11-20-2008]

How much do these go for?

[oldskool]

They are usually about $200 shipped, more or less.  Check out www.risingstuff.com I believe they have one available!  That's where I got mine.  I also periodically see them on Ebay for 190 ish plus shipping.

[Ninja Spirit]

Another Duo-R owner in the house



Got it from D-Lite in 2005. Traded my Turbografx 16 deck for it plus sold my modded XBox to pay for the other half of it.

[GohanX]

JKM - I cannot find any pics of the CYM or the Atlona boxes. can you take a snap of your setup. If I buy the CYM box can I just give it 9-10 volts (how much amperage does it need)? I dont' see the Atlona boxes. Also, is there a retail store that just sells these? I am really intersted in.

Also, I have a concern using the UK model in the US. Is there a difference in the YUV signal? Similar to problems with NTSC and PAL?

If you click the link above to Neo-Geo.com, there is a picture of the box. The "atlona" one is exactly the same, but without the CYM painted on the side. Internally, they are identical.  I just checked my AC adapter, and it's 7.5 vold, 500 mah.  Finding a replacement cord would be easy.

There shouldn't be any problem with an overseas one other than voltage. I'm pretty sure the company that I bought mine from just imported them from either the UK or Australia and bundled a US power cord with it.

[Duo_R]

JKM,

ok I got my CYM box today (they mailed me the US adapter for it). So question - did you hack a Scart cable to use this box for Duo? Where could I obtain a SCART cable inexpensively to hack? I am actually thinking of adding a 9-din out on this sucker for all RGB system goodness.... 

Also are we just interested in RGB, Composite in (that Sync right), and the Video grounds? I already have the audio broken out prior to hitting the box.

[GohanX]

Duo-R-

I'm still using that PSX adapter cable that came with the system.  I need to replace it since mine is very flakey.  All you would need to make one is a regular SCART cable, the correct DIN connector, and hook up the wires.  I'm not exactly sure what to hook where, I forgot when the pinout is on our modded systems.

I emailed Chaoticjelly a while back and asked him if the RGB cables he makes for his own modded PCE's would work, and he said they should, he thinks the pinout is the same. I meant to order one from him but I never got around to emailing him back.

[Duo_R]

The pinout for the Doujindance Duo's was in my first post:

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[Duo_R]

JKM - do you know how to set the boxes from NTSC mode to PAL mode? I think mine is set to PAL right now. I have everything hooked up but jumpy picture (and yes I am using composite video with LM1881).

Duo-R-

I'm still using that PSX adapter cable that came with the system.  I need to replace it since mine is very flakey.  All you would need to make one is a regular SCART cable, the correct DIN connector, and hook up the wires.  I'm not exactly sure what to hook where, I forgot when the pinout is on our modded systems.

I emailed Chaoticjelly a while back and asked him if the RGB cables he makes for his own modded PCE's would work, and he said they should, he thinks the pinout is the same. I meant to order one from him but I never got around to emailing him back.

[ogre]

Duo_R Are you using Comp video out with a sync stripper (Lm1881n)to go into the atlona rgb scart to yuv box? The Scart to Component box should already have a built in sync stripper and should just take straight up composite video. As far as I know there is no Pal or NTSC mode for these boxes as I can play some PAL games with no problems on my NTSC tv.

[Duo_R]

Ogre - you are the man! That is the exact issue I had, I was first using sync vid, then a lm1881 composite vid. Straight composite vid did the trick. Now off to test some games!

[BTD]

New here, but this is my Duo-r with RGB mod. Haven't had a chance to try out the pic quality (no tv or monitor for it.).

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[brettlee]

New here, but this is my Duo-r with RGB mod. Haven't had a chance to try out the pic quality (no tv or monitor for it.).

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Wow. Congrats! Looks awesome. Betcha can't wait to hook her up and see what she's got installed for you 

[BTD]

no doubt- I've tested her out and she plays like a dream. Just have to find a composite tv or CRT monitor at this point. I'm ok with AV right now though.

[brettlee]

no doubt- I've tested her out and she plays like a dream. Just have to find a composite tv or CRT monitor at this point. I'm ok with AV right now though.

Haha. Awesome. Mind if I ask you how much did you pay her?

[BTD]

Not at all- If I remember correctly it was around 200 shipped from Doujindance (sp?)- came with bomberman 94 and some random super CD game, hookups, controller, yada yada- I'd like a duo-r controller though as it came with a pc engine one 

[RaZiel]

DUO-RX from PCEngineSales on Ebay and also a member here
Region-modded with switch under where the CD sits so it is out of site
RGB modded but use a RGB>component converter
Blue LED

Looks totally stock other than the LED just the way I like them.

[Duo_R]

PICS of the switch?

[brettlee]

Not at all- If I remember correctly it was around 200 shipped from Doujindance (sp?)- came with bomberman 94 and some random super CD game, hookups, controller, yada yada- I'd like a duo-r controller though as it came with a pc engine one 

I see. That's a pretty good deal for that kinda condition. Was it boxed? I came across many of his auctions before. He's known for his RGB modded DUOs

[BTD]

Unfortunatly not boxed  But I'll find a box down the road sometime.

[Tatsujin]

yeah, they're lying all around the streets nowadays ;)

[drboom]

Now I join the fray! Much love to JKM for the hook-up.

[Zeon]

Man I am late to this party, I've had my duo-r since like June or July, got it from electrohaze's big sell off of his tg-16/pce goodness. He cut me one hell of a deal too. $125 (or was it $135?) shipped for a duo-r official ac adapter, official av cables, one controller, a complete copy of that Conan game, and a loose huey of New Zealand Story all in great condition. I need to get around to rgb modding it, though I think I will opt to install a region switch in my tg-16 instead. I'll take some pics when I get home where I have my camera.