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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: johnblueriggs on September 16, 2012, 01:21:37 PM

Title: PC Engine Duo won't load games - help?
Post by: johnblueriggs on September 16, 2012, 01:21:37 PM

I came across a inexpensive PC Engine Duo without power cord or anything else. I decided to see if I can get it up and running.

Ordered a controller, I found an AV cable and am using a 9v DC from Radio Shack that I have heard works fine.

Everything turns on, I get to the 'Press Run' Super CD screen, the disk spins but nothing loads. I've noticed there's also a slight 'pulse' every 4 seconds or so where the light on the system flashes and the screen dims for a moment.

Any ideas or should I just buy a complete one?

Title: Re: PC Engine Duo won't load games - help?
Post by: Keith Courage on September 16, 2012, 03:11:39 PM

How many MA does the ac adapter output? A DUO needs around 1000MA to operate well.

Title: Re: PC Engine Duo won't load games - help?
Post by: johnblueriggs on September 16, 2012, 03:31:45 PM

And that answers that question. The one he sold me was only 300. well that's $20 down the proverbial drain. Any good places to order a cheap power adapter.

Title: Re: PC Engine Duo won't load games - help?
Post by: HercTNT on September 16, 2012, 03:35:38 PM

http://www.retrogamecave.com/ :)

Title: Re: PC Engine Duo won't load games - help?
Post by: johnblueriggs on September 16, 2012, 03:45:42 PM

Thanks!... damn, they're sold out. So close to re-playing my favorite Super CD games, yet, so far away.

Title: Re: PC Engine Duo won't load games - help?
Post by: HercTNT on September 16, 2012, 03:58:51 PM

go into the sales section and tell everyone you want to buy one. i'm sure someone will sell you one reasonbly.

Title: Re: PC Engine Duo won't load games - help?
Post by: DejahThoris on September 16, 2012, 04:11:28 PM

Quote from: HercTNT on September 16, 2012, 03:58:51 PM

go into the sales section and tell everyone you want to buy one. i'm sure someone will sell you one reasonbly.

I hereby offer to sell one unreasonably.  In lieu of cash I desire a blood offering.  And some pie.  Wash your hands in between though please.

I actually don't have one for sale, and this one's pricey, but it's in stock:

http://console5.com/store/accessories/power-supplies/turbo-duo-ac-adapter.html

Title: Re: PC Engine Duo won't load games - help?
Post by: HercTNT on September 16, 2012, 04:14:20 PM

LOL, damn, the bloodletting would have made for an interesting sale.

Title: Re: PC Engine Duo won't load games - help?
Post by: DejahThoris on September 16, 2012, 04:21:32 PM

Quote from: HercTNT on September 16, 2012, 04:14:20 PM

LOL, damn, the bloodletting would have made for an interesting sale.

I'm willing to source an adapter for a smaller blood offering.  A mouse perhaps?  "A canary?", I query.