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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Sales & Trades => Topic started by: Opethian on January 22, 2012, 01:11:14 PM

Title: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Opethian on January 22, 2012, 01:11:14 PM
1993 TTi Turbo Duo with Bonk 3-in-1 $OLD
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: SMF on January 22, 2012, 04:12:14 PM
OMG, Can it be. A forum member selling a boxed Duo for a reasonable cost?

Forum gougers please take note.

You Opethian are f*ckING AWESOME.
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: BlueBMW on January 22, 2012, 04:33:37 PM
Resellers WILL BE SHOT :D
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: BigusSchmuck on January 22, 2012, 04:38:07 PM
And I thought I was giving a good deal for a broken U.S duo...
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: SMF on January 22, 2012, 04:49:19 PM
Resellers WILL BE SHOT :D

Just start asking for the serial number when you see it on eBay lol
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: blueraven on January 22, 2012, 04:52:40 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Deletion on January 22, 2012, 05:23:23 PM
Very interesting. What's the condition? Is it modded? Has it been refurbished (laser & caps)? Can you post photos of the top & front of the console?
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: blueraven on January 22, 2012, 07:30:43 PM
If it's from Ope, its definitely kosher :)
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: The Burnin8or on January 23, 2012, 01:13:08 AM
Wow, I joined recently hoping to find a better place to get a TurboDuo than Ebay and this goes up.  I would definitely be interested assuming the unit isn't broke or anything.
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Opethian on January 23, 2012, 01:19:14 AM
All caps have been replaced and a new laser has been implemented. Also resellers beware and tread carefully through this thread...
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: geise on January 23, 2012, 01:20:13 AM
Is this the one Chop recently cap swapped?

edit:  oops, you posted right before me.  btw why are you selling it?
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: The Burnin8or on January 23, 2012, 01:32:44 AM
I am definitely not looking to resell it.  I used to have a TG-16 years ago and I have always regretted trading it in.  I have been interested in getting back into one (been on a retro kick recently) and since I never had a CD add on for it, it seemed like the Duo would be the way to go now.
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Opethian on January 23, 2012, 01:33:54 AM
I got it in  a trade deal and it is priced to move!
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: geise on January 23, 2012, 01:43:03 AM
I am definitely not looking to resell it.  I used to have a TG-16 years ago and I have always regretted trading it in.  I have been interested in getting back into one (been on a retro kick recently) and since I never had a CD add on for it, it seemed like the Duo would be the way to go now.
If you mainly want to do US HuCards with a CD add on you better hop on this deal. 
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: The Burnin8or on January 23, 2012, 01:55:18 AM
I am definitely not looking to resell it.  I used to have a TG-16 years ago and I have always regretted trading it in.  I have been interested in getting back into one (been on a retro kick recently) and since I never had a CD add on for it, it seemed like the Duo would be the way to go now.
If you mainly want to do US HuCards with a CD add on you better hop on this deal. 

That is certainly where I am looking to start; just trying to get some of the stuff I got rid of, but can't easily play in another way now.  For example, I loved Military Madness, but I have that collection on the PS1 now, so I am good there.  I have numerous things from the VC and PSN but I'd really like to have physical copies of stuff instead. 
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: geise on January 23, 2012, 01:56:28 AM
Everything is better on an HuCard.  :D
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: The Burnin8or on January 23, 2012, 02:10:19 AM
Anything in particular you guys do to weed out resellers and such?  I realize it's probably pretty questionable for me to display such interest after having just recently registered and all.
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: BlueBMW on January 23, 2012, 03:08:42 AM
We have... methods... :twisted:
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: PunkicCyborg on January 23, 2012, 03:18:03 AM
hot tar and feathers
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: The Burnin8or on January 23, 2012, 03:34:34 AM
hot tar and feathers

Is that AFTER you find someone as a reseller or just part of the normal screening process? 
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: BlueBMW on January 23, 2012, 03:35:55 AM
Both.  Though round 2 includes other.. umm.. procedures
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: The Burnin8or on January 23, 2012, 03:44:34 AM
Well, if I can get my hands on a TurboDuo in good shape without going through Ebay or Craigslist, then it's worth it. 

Any estimate on how long before I can sit down comfortably after round 2?   :wink:
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Bernie on January 23, 2012, 04:20:56 AM
That serial number looks familiar....  Better hurry and buy this guys, cause if its still around in a couple weeks, its mine.....   :) 
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: BlueBMW on January 23, 2012, 07:43:42 AM
Like Bernie.. Im tempted!!   But Ive already got three boxed duos.. wth am I going to do with 4 of them????
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Bernie on January 23, 2012, 07:48:22 AM
Like Bernie.. Im tempted!!   But Ive already got three boxed duos.. wth am I going to do with 4 of them????

Like I said in my email last night B, we have an illness....  ugh..  But I love it.
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: hoobs88 on January 23, 2012, 08:46:34 AM
Bernie, when did you drop your last name from your profile/username?
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Bernie on January 23, 2012, 08:51:45 AM
Bernie, when did you drop your last name from your profile/username?
I had Aaron do it for me this past weekend.
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: T2KFreeker on January 23, 2012, 10:47:47 AM
Both.  Though round 2 includes other.. umm.. procedures

Yeah, you should see my pants!
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Lilgrafx on January 23, 2012, 11:25:37 AM
Bernie, when did you drop your last name from your profile/username?

You can change your name?
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Bernie on January 23, 2012, 11:27:56 AM
Bernie, when did you drop your last name from your profile/username?

You have to request it.  My display name here was bernielindell.  I wanted to just change it to Bernie.  Basically drop the last name.

You can change your name?

Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: JapanTokei on January 23, 2012, 01:32:28 PM
Ope - sent you a PM.  I think I'm in.  (will convince the wife why afterwards).  US DUo boxed is something missing in my hardware collection. maybe we can swing a trade... let me know !

-Tokei
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: henrycsc on January 23, 2012, 10:09:18 PM
Like Bernie.. Im tempted!!   But Ive already got three boxed duos.. wth am I going to do with 4 of them????

Have your own episode of Hoarders!  :P
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: BigusSchmuck on January 24, 2012, 04:26:59 AM
Like Bernie.. Im tempted!!   But Ive already got three boxed duos.. wth am I going to do with 4 of them????
Can't be any worse than having a duo of broken duos (one of them is up for trade I might add). ^^
If only I had $350...
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Bernie on January 24, 2012, 04:46:01 AM
Like Bernie.. Im tempted!!   But Ive already got three boxed duos.. wth am I going to do with 4 of them????
Can't be any worse than having a duo of broken duos (one of them is up for trade I might add). ^^
If only I had $350...


How much you asking for one of the broken ones? 
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: csgx1 on January 24, 2012, 05:41:10 AM
This is not sold yet?  Someone hurry up and buy this so I don't have to. :wink:
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: BigusSchmuck on January 24, 2012, 08:12:06 AM
Like Bernie.. Im tempted!!   But Ive already got three boxed duos.. wth am I going to do with 4 of them????
Can't be any worse than having a duo of broken duos (one of them is up for trade I might add). ^^
If only I had $350...


How much you asking for one of the broken ones? 
I was looking to trade it, haven't decided on a price yet. They both power on, both have static sound and both cd drives are not operational (the laser eye looks like its stuck). I'll probably post some pics in my for trade thread.
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: drunkn ghost on January 24, 2012, 04:43:55 PM
I joined looking for a turbo booster and I find this.  :shock:
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: SMF on January 24, 2012, 07:22:45 PM
I joined looking for a turbo booster and I find this.  :shock:

Too bad you wasnt looking for a Duo  :wink:
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: 2X4 on January 27, 2012, 05:44:18 AM
Is this still for sale Ope?
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Opethian on January 27, 2012, 09:07:28 AM
currently pending payment..
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: 2X4 on January 28, 2012, 04:24:54 AM
let me know if it falls through.  very interested.
Title: Re: FS: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Opethian on January 31, 2012, 02:37:18 AM
now SOLD thanks for praying
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Deletion on January 31, 2012, 03:57:37 AM
I prayed long and hard. And hopefully my prayers will be coming true later this week. 8)
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Bernie on January 31, 2012, 04:13:44 AM
I prayed long and hard. And hopefully my prayers will be coming true later this week. 8)
Congrats man.  Enjoy the system!  :)
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: The Burnin8or on January 31, 2012, 08:12:04 AM
I prayed long and hard. And hopefully my prayers will be coming true later this week. 8)

Are there any particular games you are targeting to play first on it? (assuming you don't already have a system)
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: SMF on January 31, 2012, 08:21:20 AM
MAGICAL DINO TOUR IS F-ING AWESOME  I HIGHLY RECOMMEND :^o  :-"
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Deletion on January 31, 2012, 03:56:14 PM
Thanks, Bernie. I was in high school when the Turbo Duo originally came out and couldn't afford one. In fact I've never even touched one, so this will be my first. :oops:  Do you actually have a few of them?


Congrats man.  Enjoy the system!  :)
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Deletion on January 31, 2012, 04:01:10 PM
I have a couple of systems so far, but I'm still relatively new to the world of TG16/PCE. In the past few months I got a TG16 and a CoreGrafx2 + CD-ROM2 combo. As for which will be the first game to be played on it, I think it'd be fitting to test the system with the Bonk 3-in-1 pack-in game. Not sure after that, but it'll probably be a shoot'em-up!


Are there any particular games you are targeting to play first on it? (assuming you don't already have a system)
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Deletion on February 02, 2012, 04:07:43 PM
Opethian, the Turbo Duo arrived today. The packaging job was exemplary, everything is in fine shape, and the system played both Hucards and CDs without issue. And thank you very much for the free Blazing Lazers and Fly-wing arcade stick (which I've never seen before). Those were awesome bonuses and this was a great forum transaction. Thanks again :D


(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5404/turboduo20120202.jpg)
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: roflmao on February 02, 2012, 04:18:01 PM
Wow!  Bravo.  :clap:
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: SMF on February 02, 2012, 08:52:54 PM
What a steal, Systems looks mint. CONGRATS ON A GREAT PURCHASE.
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: esteban on February 06, 2012, 08:42:15 AM
Opethian, the Turbo Duo arrived today. The packaging job was exemplary, everything is in fine shape, and the system played both Hucards and CDs without issue. And thank you very much for the free Blazing Lazers and Fly-wing arcade stick (which I've never seen before). Those were awesome bonuses and this was a great forum transaction. Thanks again :D


(http://www.nolody.com/stuff/turboduo_20120202.jpg)


FlyWing? What the heck is that?
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Deletion on February 06, 2012, 04:24:28 PM
It's an arcade stick that is compatible with the PCE, Genesis/MD and NES. I'd never heard of it before either. Here are some more pics.



(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8787/flywing1.jpg)

(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1339/flywing2.jpg)

(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1250/flywing3.jpg)

(http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/4563/flywing4.jpg)

(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2576/flywing5.jpg)
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: esteban on February 07, 2012, 08:44:16 AM
Thanks for the awesome photos of the Fly-Wing and box.

I have to ask: how do you configure the cable for the different consoles? I see the chart on the back...I am assuming the controller comes with several cables/connectors?

Also: Is this a solid, heavy stick? Or does it feel light and flimsy?

Thanks in advance...

(http://junk.tg-16.com/images/Fly-Wing-small.jpg)
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Deletion on February 07, 2012, 04:25:40 PM
The Fly-wing has a 15-pin port on the back. There are separate cables for each console; one end has the 15-pin plug and the other end has the typical plug found on controllers for that console. In the photo below is the cable for the Genesis/Mega Drive on the left and the cable for the PCE/Duo (8-pin Mini-DIN) on the right. The NES cable is unfortunately missing.

My opinion so far is that it works well with shooters. I played some Gate of Thunder and the control was fine as the stick felt good and moved freely. I don't think the Fly-wing would work as well for fighting games like Street Fighter because the stick does not have much travel and the buttons are not even in the same zip code as Sanwa and Seimitsu. It doesn't feel flimsy, but it does feel cheaper than the Sega Fighter Stick SN for the Genesis, the Sega Virtua Stick for the Saturn, and the Ascii sticks for PS1/PS2. Overall I can't complain as it was a freebie and I can see myself having some fun with it playing shoot'em-ups.


(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1231/flywing6.jpg)
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: esteban on February 07, 2012, 05:33:42 PM
Thanks for the additional info and pic.

I can now die happy. All my questions answered.

:)


Well, what's up with the "20 max pts." sticker?
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Deletion on February 07, 2012, 06:16:22 PM
I have no idea about the "20 max pts" sticker. My buds were just as puzzled when they saw it.
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: frozenintears on February 08, 2012, 04:52:11 AM
what was the final price if you dont mind me asking?
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Deletion on February 08, 2012, 03:28:04 PM
Don't mind at all. The original post had the asking price; Opethian edited it after the sale completed. He asked $350 and that was the final price. I tried to talk him down but he would hear none of it. :P

It was worth it because the console is in great shape and has a new laser and set of capacitors. This 20-year-old baby has a lot of life left.
Title: Re: SOLD!: US Turbo Duo
Post by: Necromancer on February 09, 2012, 01:56:42 AM
Thanks for the info. and pics of the joystick.  I don't recall seeing that one ever before.