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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: Siskan on October 24, 2013, 07:02:07 AM

Title: Planning the most crazy console mod ever
Post by: Siskan on October 24, 2013, 07:02:07 AM

As I hinted in my introduction thread, I got some crazy modification ideas and I'll share them with you now. I got this idea about a year ago and at that point I planned to use a Super Famicom, but I've now decided to use the PC Engine Duo R I've just bought.

Here's an old concept I drew back then (not up to date):
(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p248/EmblemDefender/bombermanarkad.png)

What you see here is a large plastic Bomberman case. The base he's standing on will hold the PCE and some arcade buttons. The arcade stick itself seems to be missing, but it isn't. It has been disguised as Bomberman's right arm. What else is there? His head is actually a monitor. A small screen will take up the face space. I'll store an image of his face on a HuCard for when I simply want Bomberman to be himself.

Is this madness possible? Yes! I'm sadly not very capable myself, but I've been in touch with both modders and 3D-modelers and I've been given reasonable estimates of what all of this is going to cost. At least I'll be able to take credit for the idea and coordination.

What has happened so far? I've mostly been planning and discussing different options and so on, but we're almost ready to go. I'll keep you updated. Also feel free to come with feedback or questions.

Title: Re: Planning the most crazy console mod ever
Post by: fraggore on October 24, 2013, 07:37:24 AM

lol your a mentalist but i have to say i want to see it happen.

Title: Re: Planning the most crazy console mod ever
Post by: Necromancer on October 24, 2013, 08:10:30 AM

And this year's Crazy But Why The Hell Not?!? award goes to....  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: Planning the most crazy console mod ever
Post by: Siskan on October 25, 2013, 02:38:29 AM

As you may know, PCE is rather new to me. So I got a questions for you all. I noticed there are different multitap options, for 3, 4 and 5 controllers respectively. Is there some kind of list of games supporting four and five players?

Title: Re: Planning the most crazy console mod ever
Post by: Necromancer on October 25, 2013, 02:52:48 AM

In the advanced search at PCECP (http://www.pcecp.com/index.php?mode=catalog&action=advancedsearch) you can have it sort by the number of players.

Title: Re: Planning the most crazy console mod ever
Post by: Siskan on October 25, 2013, 03:50:30 AM

Ah thanks again.

Title: Re: Planning the most crazy console mod ever
Post by: Siskan on October 25, 2013, 05:34:26 AM

Nice site. : )

Well, I can't really do these things myself as I pointed out, but I could definitely get you in touch with the guys who took on my project. I could help you draw a concept though, to help you pitch the idea.