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Title: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: SuperPlay on January 05, 2012, 09:23:19 PM
Hi Folks

I have just come across a pile of old magazines from the 90's which I had forgot about.  Flicking through them I came across an article relating to the release of the SuperGrafx.  It's not the best article I have ever read, however I thought that I would share it for those of you who may be interested.

(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/1614/capture1eu.jpg)

(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/160/002psw.jpg)

(http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/2027/003sck.jpg)
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: esteban on January 05, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
"Grey Imports" — I love that. I can't recall a major North American publication ever  openly acknowledging the gray market.

"Techno styling," indeed.

;)

Amusing bits include: ~ 'it is understood that technicians in Japan are developing a PAL version...'

... and... The vinyl linoleum backdrop for the photo shoot is not what I would have chosen!
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: Bernie on January 05, 2012, 11:42:26 PM
Nice find.  :)
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: SamIAm on January 06, 2012, 12:00:24 AM
4000 colors? Improved sound?

I wonder if it was the article author or the NEC rep who was making that up.

Thanks for sharing. :)
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: Arkhan on January 06, 2012, 12:55:58 AM
Improved sound

Thanks for sharing. :)
If by improved they meant Aldynes, then yes!
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: Tatsujin on January 06, 2012, 02:15:03 AM
Lol, very funney read :)
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: Necromancer on January 06, 2012, 02:24:53 AM
Though as inaccurate as all get out, nice find and thanks for sharing.

... and... The vinyl linoleum backdrop for the photo shoot is not what I would have chosen!

Heh, is this where gamesquad learned how to take product photos?
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: Mathius on January 08, 2012, 08:26:26 AM
Though as inaccurate as all get out, nice find and thanks for sharing.

... and... The vinyl linoleum backdrop for the photo shoot is not what I would have chosen!

Heh, is this where gamesquad learned how to take product photos?

Heh, I had the same thoughts. :)
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: BigusSchmuck on January 08, 2012, 08:35:38 AM
I"m still kicking myself for not picking one of these up at the retro gaming convention in Portland OR this last September. However, $250 boxed with no games, is a tough sell indeed.
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: spenoza on January 08, 2012, 08:41:40 AM
There's gotta be something fun we can do with that port on the front... Any ideas?
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: MotherGunner on January 08, 2012, 12:23:07 PM
The vinyl linoleum backdrop for the photo shoot is not what I would have chosen!


LOL I thought the same thing!  It does remind me of GameSquad's thieving auctions....
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: esteban on January 09, 2012, 07:18:00 AM
Though as inaccurate as all get out, nice find and thanks for sharing.

... and... The vinyl linoleum backdrop for the photo shoot is not what I would have chosen!


Heh, is this where gamesquad learned how to take product photos?


Heh, I had the same thoughts. :)


Ha! I didn't know who GameSquad was until MotherGunner's post... (I thought GameSquad was some British video game show that you all knew about! No joke!)

Anyway, (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/cook_1.gif)

Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: PUSH RUN BUTTON on January 10, 2012, 07:20:45 AM
Awesome article. Reminds me of the Feb 1990 spread in GamePro detailing the new Shuttle, Core and SuperGrafx PC Engine models.
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: syphic on January 27, 2012, 08:24:20 AM
Awesome article!
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: guyjin on February 02, 2012, 03:53:11 AM
The SGX couldn't do 4096 colors? :(
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: Arkhan on February 02, 2012, 05:00:21 AM
There's gotta be something fun we can do with that port on the front... Any ideas?

CPU upgrade!
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: esteban on February 05, 2012, 07:24:37 AM
There's gotta be something fun we can do with that port on the front... Any ideas?


CPU upgrade!


I'd prefer a super-deluxe light-gun with built-in GPU (the GPU would be for light-gun games only!).

(http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/3413/215895-gotcha.jpg)

I want Gotcha! The Sport! (NES) ported to the SGX DLX LT-GN. The SGX version would feature a storyline that closely followed the movie Gotcha (1985):

(http://www.theartofmovieposters.com/ForSale/Images/COMEDY/1985_GOTCHA.jpg)

Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: Vecanti on February 05, 2012, 06:19:29 PM
The SGX couldn't do 4096 colors? :(

Yeah, and the PCE was released in November of 1986??
Title: Re: SuperGrafx article in New Computer Express Jan 1990
Post by: SignOfZeta on February 05, 2012, 07:17:14 PM
The most amazing thing about the magazine scan: 58p!? EGM was five f*cking dollars!

Or maybe four...