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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: Radtastic89 on June 07, 2013, 02:00:28 PM

Title: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: Radtastic89 on June 07, 2013, 02:00:28 PM
I'm interested in getting a Turbo Duo. I have been checking on Ebay and the price differences between the US Turbo and the JP Turbo are night and day. So here is my question, can I somehow mod a JP Turbo Duo to play US games on it? I know that the CD's are region free but the cards are not. So if anyone has an answer or can do this for me I would be grateful.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: roflmao on June 07, 2013, 02:04:17 PM
Yep, you could have one of the numerous awesome modders here do it for you.  I've personally had great experiences with Keith Courage, thesteve, BlueBMW, and chop5, though there are others that have been around awhile and are trustworthy and do quality work.  

EDIT: ... such as Apolloboy!
Title: Re: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: ApolloBoy on June 07, 2013, 02:04:25 PM
Yes you can, I'd suggest using the Obey chip made by our own BlueBMW and thesteve, I've modded several systems using it and it's much better than an 8PDT switch.
Title: Re: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: Radtastic89 on June 07, 2013, 02:34:37 PM
What makes the Obey Chip so much better?
Title: Re: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: BlueBMW on June 07, 2013, 02:36:24 PM
Its small, doesnt require a massive switch to be installed (the 8PDT switches are HUGE), and it has low internal resistance for better reliability, though you occasionally run into compatibility problems with some of the various flash cards.
Title: Re: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: Radtastic89 on June 07, 2013, 02:44:12 PM
Awesome! I will have to ask someone to help me with this when the times comes.
Title: Re: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: Mishran on June 07, 2013, 05:52:07 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on June 07, 2013, 02:36:24 PM
Its small, doesnt require a massive switch to be installed (the 8PDT switches are HUGE), and it has low internal resistance for better reliability, though you occasionally run into compatibility problems with some of the various flash cards.

Nobody has reported compatibility issues between the Obey and the Everdrive have they?
Title: Re: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: ApolloBoy on June 07, 2013, 06:35:12 PM
Quote from: Mishran on June 07, 2013, 05:52:07 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on June 07, 2013, 02:36:24 PM
Its small, doesnt require a massive switch to be installed (the 8PDT switches are HUGE), and it has low internal resistance for better reliability, though you occasionally run into compatibility problems with some of the various flash cards.

Nobody has reported compatibility issues between the Obey and the Everdrive have they?
I use my Turbo Everdrive all the time on my region modded TG-16 and Duo-R and I haven't encountered a single issue as of yet.
Quote from: roflmao on June 07, 2013, 02:04:17 PM

EDIT: ... such as Apolloboy!
I just recently got out of the modding/repair game unfortunately.
Title: Re: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: Bernie on June 07, 2013, 06:50:39 PM
I have one of BlueBMWs region boards in my Duo.  Very nice, and no issues with my Turbo Everdrive.
Title: Re: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: turbokon on June 07, 2013, 11:49:45 PM
The only setup I encounter with issue using the everdrive is my region modded pce/ifu.
Title: Re: Have A Question About Modding Turbo Duo
Post by: BlueBMW on June 08, 2013, 12:18:10 AM
Ive just heard of a few people having issues so I figured Id mention it.