PCE-volution Poster Giveaway - Winner Selected

[henrycsc]

Congrats to the winner of the poster BlueBMW & thanks to all the voters/entrants!

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[RoyVegas]

Nice work henry!  Hopefully you kept some of our input that we gave you in the shoutbox about a few things.

[TurbografxKid]

It is amazing looking at something like this concerning a powerful little system like the TG 16. It was a great historical moment in video games. Especially if you lived through it. I was there, and it is still fun.

[henrycsc]

To be added 7/20/2010

PCE Super CD-Rom2 AC Adapter PAD-125


To be added 7/15/2010

- Controller PI-PD5
- Missing the GT battery pack.
- The Illustration Booster is properly named Illust Booster (they must've run out of room on the box).
- Missing the Photo Reader, which went with the Print and Illust Boosters.
- Missing the Backup Booster; it's similar to the Backup Booster II but adds AV out.  I might have it backwards, but I'm sure one of 'em has AV and the other doesn't.
- There's an NEC clone (PDE-LD1) of the Pioneer LaserActive (CLD-A100).
- Missing the LT's SuperCD adapter.
- Missing the XE-1 AP controller.
- PCE Tap 5p
- PCE Tap 3p
- PCE Battle Tap 3p

Fabled Components???
Super Grafx Power Console
Tsushin Booster
Duo SCSI Adapter
Modem?

Wasn't there some sort of interface to connect the CD-Rom2 to a personal computer?  Is this the SCSI adapter.  I think it was fabled in the US too...


These were added to the 7/14/2010 version:

PCE side:
Illustrator Booster?
Backup Booster II
Amplifier AMP-30
PC Engine KD863G RGB Monitor
PC-Engine Shuttle Memory unit
Memory Base 128 (PCE)
KOEI Save-Kun (PCE, KOEI's version of MB128, sold with Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness)
Car adapter for JP Duo
Duo Battery Set PI-AD14
Duo Battery PI-AD15
Avenue 6 Pad
Avenue 3 Pad
Battle Pad
Stick PI-PD4
Stick XE-1 PRO
Controller Adapter XHE-3
Mouse PI-PD10
RF Unit Cable P1-AN3
Wireless Controller
Wireless Tap
new branch: Pioneer Laser Active Pac-N1
new branch: Sharp X1 Twin CZ-830C

TG Side:
Controller Extension Cable
TG to Duo Controller converter
PCE to TG converter Kisado
PCE to TG converter WH-301 Purple Barney
PCE to TG converter WH-301 Brown Barney
PCE to TG converter Mirai (spelling?)
PCE to TG converter Green Diving Board (type?)
new branch: Pioneer  Laser Active Pac-N10

I know there's got to be tons more... lol

[rag-time4]

Wow I always hated flowcharts until I saw this!!

A Few things to add:
PC-Engine Shuttle Memory unit
Memory Base 128 (PCE)
KOEI Save-Kun (PCE, KOEI's version of MB128, sold with Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness)
Car adapter for JP Duo

box shots!! (or links)

[henrycsc]

updated!  Thanks for the feedback.  It's totally rearranged now, so please give it another once-over for me.  I know you guys are after the slightest details.  Thanks!

[NecroPhile]

Well done, Henry.  It's oh so sexy. 

Maybe I just missed 'em, but here's a few additions/corrections:

- Missing the GT battery pack.
- The Illustration Booster is properly named Illust Booster (they must've run out of room on the box).
- Missing the Photo Reader, which went with the Print and Illust Boosters.
- Missing the Backup Booster; it's similar to the Backup Booster II but adds AV out.  I might have it backwards, but I'm sure one of 'em has AV and the other doesn't.
- There's an NEC clone (PDE-LD1) of the Pioneer LaserActive (CLD-A100).
- Missing the LT's SuperCD adapter.
- Missing the XE-1 AP controller.
- I see the US taps but none for the PCE (except wireless).  There's at least three: a five player, a three player, and one that's 85% new (tee-hee).

P.S. - Vacuum. 

[TurbografxKid]

This is totally unreal. I don't remember any other system that had this much going for it. 

[henrycsc]

Thanks NecroPhile, I will get these added soon.

[Mathius]

Very very cool Henry! I don't have anything to add, but I really would like to have one some day. Great job!

[NecroPhile]

A couple more additions: there's a Hudson Backup Unit and there are at least two different system cards that came with Games Express titles.  Also, if you're interested in adding unreleased goodies, there's the fabled SuperGrafx Power Console controller thingy, the Tsushin Booster modem, and the Duo SCSI adapter.

[henrycsc]

Thanks for the feedback guys.  I will try to keep a running total of the changes needed in my 2nd post (4th on this thread).

Man there were a lot of parts and pieces for this baby! 

Necro, if I open the door to fabled stuff, how many more parts are we talking?  Wasn't there a modem concept and is the SCSI the proposed interface to use the CD Rom2 with a personal computer?

[SignOfZeta]

I think the chart would be cooler with the pirate and prototype stuff left off. It will still be plenty huge.

BTW, the Wataru/PC Engine Maniax all hardware list would be very helpful to consult.

[henrycsc]

thanks Zeta... do you have a link to that hardware list?

[SignOfZeta]

Yeah, sorry, I was on a phone when I typed that and didn't have the bookmark:

http://www6.airnet.ne.jp/wataru/pce/pc_hard.htm

[henrycsc]

Thanks Zeta, I will take a look at the link.  I've posted the latest update.  Took off the super high rez version, but hopefully everyone can read this ok.

I've tried to add logos of everything (some are really obscure, and not sure if I have the right ones for everything.)

Also, I would like to add pics of the systems and different configurations (like the vacuum) before I go to press with the poster, so if anyone is willing to share pics of your setup, please let me know.

Thanks again for the feedback!

[henrycsc]

Is this webauthor on pcenginefx?  http://www6.airnet.ne.jp/wataru/pce/pc_hard.htm

Would someone be willing to translate a request for me? 
I'd like to ask the webauthor for permission to use their hardware images.

Yeah, sorry, I was on a phone when I typed that and didn't have the bookmark:

http://www6.airnet.ne.jp/wataru/pce/pc_hard.htm

[SignOfZeta]

As far as I know he pretty much totally left the scene years ago.

[henrycsc]

OK, I've updated it again.  Added some pics, but I would prefer not to use internet pics in the final product, so if anyone would like to send me a similar pic of their setup/setups  (Box and/or hardware)  I would appreciate it!

Missing the following part numbers:  (I think I have most of the US stuff, so I will check it out and add anything I'm missing to the parts list below.)  Thanks for the help!

PCE Karaoke Microphone
PCE RF Switch Electric Holli

PCE Daito Battle Stick 307
PCE Imaginer Stick (6 Button)
PCE Join Tap 3

RGB Monitor PC-KD863G AC Adapter

PCE Shuttle AC Adapter
PCE Core Grafx AC Adapter
PCE Core Grafx II AC Adapter
AC Adapter for any other PCE Component (Virtual Cushion, Amp, Speakers, etc)

Sharp X1-Twin AC Adapter
Sharp X1-Twin PCE Controller

LaserActive NEC Turbo PAD (other than PI-PD006)
LaserActive AC Adapter

Turbo Grafx 16 PAL System
Turbo Grafx 16 PAL System AC Adapter
Turbo Grafx 16 PAL System Turbo Pad

Thanks everybody!

[turbogrfxfan]

Yeah, sorry, I was on a phone when I typed that and didn't have the bookmark:

http://www6.airnet.ne.jp/wataru/pce/pc_hard.htm

i wonder what x_1 twin looks like?

i would like a poster! how much?

[henrycsc]

Another update!  Added All the US part numbers, Vistar, and some other graphics.

Info still needed is listed in the first post.  Thanks for looking.

[henrycsc]

Updated again.  I'm getting it close to where I want it.  I'm going to get a test poster print run to check out the quality.  In the meantime, I will post pics of my setups.

If anyone is willing to volunteer to provide me pics of their setups, that would be awesome!  I'd rather not use internet copies if possible.


I would like to get pics of these setups:
For the pics, if possible, I'd like to have a white background (maybe a sheet would work) with the hardware setting to the left of the box, similar to the Duo-R and Duo-RX pics on the poster now.

Boxed US Turbo Duo  (I would like the hardware on the right of the box in this pic)

Boxed PC Engine Core Grafx
Boxed PC Engine Core Grafx II
Boxed PC Engine Shuttle

Boxed CD-Rom2  (Rom only, not with IFU)
Boxed Super CD-Rom2
Boxed PC Engine Duo
Boxed PC Engine Duo-R Thanks Opethian
Boxed PC Engine Duo-RX
Boxed PC Engine GT
Boxed PC Engine LT

Boxed TurboGrafx PAL   (I would like the hardware on the right of the box in this pic)
Boxed Vistar  (Hardware only would be ok, boxed is probably super RAER!)

These don't have to be boxed, but the setup would be cool!
Sharp X1 Twin
Laseractive with Pac-N1 or Pac-N10
NEC Laseractive with LD-Rom
Monitor PC-KC863G

Executive Briefcase:  PC Engine LT docked in the CD Interface Unit
Vacuum:  Supergrafx docked in the Super CD-Rom2  Thanks Opethian
??????: PC Engine LT w/adapter docked into the Super CD-Rom2

I'd also like to start a contest to give a nickname the PC Engine LT setup docked into the Super CD-Rom2 w/ adapter (I'm sure there's a nickname for it in Japan, but it needs one here.)

I will pick the nickname I like best from what you guys post here.  The first person to post that nickname will get 1 free copy of the new poster when it's finished.

Rules:
Only 1 nickname per member
Nickname must be posted here by August 10th, 2010.
If you are outside the US, I will ask that you pay shipping costs to your country.
If you win, you can't complain about how long it takes me to get the poster printed (because, it still is a work in progress.)

[Opethian]

I posted my vacuum setup. and Boxed DUO-R

[henrycsc]

Added PC Boy and updated some of the graphics.

[turbogrfxfan]

hey your poster is really comming along huh?!?!?

[henrycsc]

Thanks Turbo,  I'm going to try to research the last part numbers this weekend, then try to get a test poster printed.  If it turns out well, I will get a price and start taking pre-orders if anybody wants one.

[NecroPhile]

To go with the PC Boy, add in the Jamiko PC-II IC Card System (DY-730), a clone of the CoreGrafx I.

[hoobs88]

Do you still need photos of the NEC Laseractive and PC Engine LT with Super CD/Briefcase? If so, I can take some shots of them later for you.

[henrycsc]

That would be awesome Hoobs!
If possible, can you take them with a white/uniform color background, like on a bedsheet or something similar?  Thanks.

Which connection do you have between the LT and the Super CD Rom2?  RAU-30 or the LT/SCD2 Adapter?

Do you still need photos of the NEC Laseractive and PC Engine LT with Super CD/Briefcase? If so, I can take some shots of them later for you.

[hoobs88]

That would be awesome Hoobs!
If possible, can you take them with a white/uniform color background, like on a bedsheet or something similar?  Thanks.

Which connection do you have between the LT and the Super CD Rom2?  RAU-30 or the LT/SCD2 Adapter?

I have both the Briefcase and the LT/SCD2 adapter. I just got home from a 13 hour day at work so I'll take a picture of the LT now and get the NEC Laseractive tomorrow.

[henrycsc]

Wow, that is sweet Hoobs88!

Could you take a couple shots of just the PI-AD18 adapter as well?  I haven't found many pictures of it floating around so it would be a good document of it!  I would think that setup you have has to be one hardware holy grails for the PC Engine!  Thanks so much for sharing.

I will gladly add this to the poster.  Didn't get any suggestions for a nickname for this setup, but I'm personally fond of "Stapler", so unless you have a different suggestion, I'll stick with that.

[hoobs88]

PI-AD18 (PC Engine LT SCD2 Adapter)


Pioneer Laseractive Controller


NEC Laseractive System with N1 PAC module and controller


NEC Laseractive N1 PAC module closeup

[rag-time4]

Just a quick comment: I think that instead of bomberman, Arthur from Ghouls and Ghosts should be near the SuperGrafx, and Bomberman should be elsewhere.

Also, what about the power console add-on for the SuperGrafx

I would really like to have one of these, btw

[henrycsc]

Rag, if you can get me the graphic of what you had in mind for Arthur, I can add it.

Give me a link to a high quality image and I can clean it up for inclusion.

I could also use another graphic from an RPG  - Maybe Legend of Xanadu?  I'm game for other suggestions. 

The power console looks awesome, but doesn't appear to be an actual released item (like the Duo to PC interface).  There were really quite a few prototypes that I'm leaving off just to keep the list manageable.


I'm going to have a test poster printed to check the quality, and if everything looks good, I will take orders.

Just a quick comment: I think that instead of bomberman, Arthur from Ghouls and Ghosts should be near the SuperGrafx, and Bomberman should be elsewhere.

Also, what about the power console add-on for the SuperGrafx

I would really like to have one of these, btw

Hoobs!  More Awesomeness!  Is the NEC also called the LaserActive?  I can't quite make out the logo, but it looks like it may say LaserDisc Rom2.  Also the LD-Rom2 logo on the Pac N1.

Isn't the LD-Rom2 Pac N1 different than this one?  I was curious if the 2 different pacs actually had the same model number N1 and the Pioneer US was different as the Pac N10. 
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PI-AD18 (PC Engine LT SCD2 Adapter)


Pioneer Laseractive Controller


NEC Laseractive System with N1 PAC module and controller


NEC Laseractive N1 PAC module closeup

[JapanTokei]

Henry - posted my RX.

Updated again.  I'm getting it close to where I want it.  I'm going to get a test poster print run to check out the quality.  In the meantime, I will post pics of my setups.

Boxed PC Engine Duo-RX

[rag-time4]

Henry, I think this image is exactly what I was thinking of for Arthur:


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And as for the rpg character, make sure you choose a real adventurer rather than some wanderer!

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[Ceti Alpha]

That's a great Arthur image.

[rag-time4]

That's a great Arthur image.

In my mind's eye it was exactly what I was thinking of. I must have seen the image somewhere before...

He'd look perfect next to that SuperGrafx!!

[henrycsc]

Awesome Rag!  Will get those updated.... yeah I'm more of a Shump player... my RPG knowledge is lacking.

Maria Renard will be joining Richter as well.....

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[SignOfZeta]

Those aren't period correct images of Arthur and Adol. It seems more appropriate to have stuff that is.

[henrycsc]

Is this more appropriate for Arthur?

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And Adol?

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I'm learning a lot of this stuff too, so bear with me....

If I rob Arthur from the Daimakaimura cover, I'll need to place him strategically unless somebody can photoshop his right leg back in.  Any other pics please post links....

I won't have room for too many characters so I will try to screen as appropriate.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[turbogrfxfan]

awesome  i love how this is comming together

[henrycsc]

OK, been working on getting pics of the hardware now.  Hoobs88, Opethian and JapanTokei thanks for the pics so far.


System, Box (if you have it) on white background


Here is a shot of what I'm going for...

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So I can turn it into this:

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I have these now:

IFU  "Briefcase"
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RAU-30
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SGX
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TG16
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TGCD  "Hammerhead"
/tgcd.gif  Damn! that's a BIG box!
NEC Laseractive (Thanks Hoobs88)
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PCE White
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PCE Duo RX
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US Turbo Express
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Cool Combos:
Spotted Hammerhead
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Othello
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Gangsta's Briefcase
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Stapler (Thanks Hoobs88)
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Upright Vacuum  (Thanks Opethian)
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I still need images of these.  If you have it boxed, even better!
PCE Core Grafx
PCE Core Grafx II
PCE Shuttle
PCE SCD Rom2
PCE Duo Black
PCE Duo R
PCE LT
PCE GT
US Turbo Duo
Pioneer LaserActive
Turbo Grafx 16 PAL (Europe)

These too:  They are super rare, so I may be able to work with the pics I have, but If someone has it and needs time to take a pic, just let me know.  Thanks
Sharp X1 Twin
NEC Monitor PC-KD863G
PC Boy
Vistar

Some other combos that I'd like to get a shot of - just because you can
Executive's Briefcase + PCE LT
Onager!  SCD Rom2 + RAU-30 + PCE LT
PEZ Dispenser!  SCD Rom2 + PCE White

And silly combos if someone has the parts and is willing to take a pic just for the fun of it...:
Eccentric's Briefcase!  Briefcase + RAU-30 + PCE LT
Canister Vacuum!  SCD Rom2 + RAU-30 + SGX 
(I know they're silly, but they should work too, right?)

[turbogrfxfan]

dude thats awesome hen nice names lol

[SignOfZeta]

Dang, Gangsta's Briefcase is ridiculous!

[rag-time4]

The SuperGrafx did come with its own unique controller... if a controller is available it should be included for consistency.

I've got a mint boxed US Duo I an contribute... give me a couple days unless someone else beats me to it.

EDIT~ I really prefer the Arthur image with the lance... but I don't have strong feelings on Adol. The one I posted is more regal, the one henry posted is more cartoony...

[henrycsc]

I'll redo the SGX... don't know why I left the controller off.  Updated the poster with the system pics so far.

Rag, the Duo pic would be great when you get a chance.

I've used the Arthur image I found for right now.... may try to work on the box cover from the game.  I would like the stuff to be representative of what was out during that time.

Some of the best graphics seem to be on the promo flyers for the game.  If anyone has the flyer for Daimakaimura or has a scanned link and is willing to share it, that would be great!

I would like better graphics for some of the shumps as well if anyone has cool flyers/adverts/images for these.

Thanks for the feedback.

[NecroPhile]

If anyone has the flyer for Daimakaimura or has a scanned link and is willing to share it, that would be great!

Here's a nice drawing of Arthur standing triumphant on this promo poster for the X68000 version.

[henrycsc]

Thanks NecroPhile, I like that and will try to work with that one instead of the other I had.

Here is my attempt to rate the rarity of the hardware schemes and possible combos.  I'd appreciate feedback on this as well.  I won't add the "rarity" to the poster, just want it for my own information.

Items marked as (show off) are for combinations that are not typically associated with each other, but in theory should work.  Many of these combos are untested, so if you would like to confirm that the combo works and have the parts, please do.

*This item requires a combo to play PCE or TG16 games and is not stand alone out of the original retail box. 
~Only Duo and X1Twin systems can play both hucard and CD games right out of the original retail box without the addition of at least one other component.

Japan:
PCE Common
CGX Common
CGXII Common
SHUTTLE Uncommon
*CD2 (Boxed 1st version Super Rare)
*IFU Uncommon (Boxed 1st version Super Rare)
*SCD2 Uncommon
~DUO Black Common
~DUO-R Common
~DUO-RX Common
SGX Rare
GT Uncommon
LT Super Rare!
*RAU Uncommon
*LTADAPTER Rare
*PIONEERLASERACTIVE Rare
*PIONEERPACKN1 Rare
*PIONEERPACKN10 Super Rare
*NECLASERACTIVE Super Rare
*NECPACKN1 Super Rare
Was there and NECPACKN10? To play US TurboGrafx on the NEC?

KD863G Super Rare
~X1TWIN Super Rare

US:
TG16 Common
*TGCDBASE Uncommon
*TGCD2 Uncommon
~TURBODUO Uncommon
EXPRESS Uncommon


Other Countries:
TG16PAL Uncommon  Europe
VISTAR Super Rare  Korea
PCBOY Super Rare  PAL, Hong Kong (Likely)

IFU Combos:
Briefcase IFU+PCE Uncommon
Gangsta's Briefcase IFU+RAU+SGX Rare
Executive's Briefcase IFU+LT Super Rare!
Eccentric's Briefcase IFU+RAU+LT Super Rare! (show off)  RAU isn't needed
Psycho's Briefcase IFU+RAU+PCE Uncommon (show off) RAU isn't needed  (Not yet on poster)

SCD2 Combos:
PEZ Dispenser SCD2+PCE Uncommon
Upright Vacuum SCD2+SGX Rare
Onager SCD2+RAU+LT Rare
Stapler SCD2+LTADAPTER+LT Super Rare!
Canister Vacuum SCD2+RAU+SGX Rare (show off) RAU isn't needed
Nunchackus SCD2+RAU+CGX Uncommon (show off) RAU isn't needed  (Not yet on poster)
Spitting Viper SCD2+LTADAPTER+CGXII Super Rare! (Show off) LTADAPTER isn't needed – INDEED!  (not yet on poster)
      ---   If you use the PCE White for this, you lose big style points and she's just a Spitball


Laseractive Combos  (these names feel somewhat uninspired - any suggestions?):
Laser Pointer PIONEERLASERACTIVE+PIONEERPACKN1 Rare
Laser Beam PIONEERLASERACTIVE+NECPACKN1 Super Rare (show off)
Death Laser PIONEERLASERACTIVE+PIONEERPACKN10 Super Rare
Laser Ray NECLASERACTIVE+PIONEERPACKN1 Super Rare (show off)
Laser Gun NECLASERACTIVE+NECPACKN1 Super Rare
Blazing Lazer NECLASERACTIVE+PIONEERPACKN10 Super Rare (show off)
 

US Combo:
Hammerhead TG16+TGCDBASE+TGCD2 Uncommon

Mixed Combos (Mixed between different regions, because you can):
Spotted Hammerhead TG16+TGCDBASE+CD2 Rare (show off)
Othello IFU+PCE+TGCD2 Rare (show off)   Technically, Othello can play with all of the IFU combos, but there's got to be a limit...


Unlikely Combos:
Does anyone know if the European TG16PAL+TGCDBASE+TGCD2 would work? 
Can anyone think of other combos that I might have missed?
        I thought that  USTurboExpress + PCEGTTuner + RCAtoMiniplug + PCEDuo-RX = Dracula X Special Huey

[Ceti Alpha]

That is a sight to behold! 

Nice work, henry! I'll be ordering one as soon as it's complete.