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Title: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: 420GOAT on May 12, 2014, 12:28:14 PM
hello, heres another dumb one for you guys. i want to buy an everdrive. some guys  are out and some say in stock. what options do i choose? i just want to leave it in the turbo and be able to play on my tg-16 all stock. any links would help. looking for the best price. best shipping, and reputable seller. thanks.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: Bernie on May 12, 2014, 12:44:09 PM
http://krikzz.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=57    :)


Right from the man himself.  Best price too.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: 420GOAT on May 12, 2014, 12:53:39 PM
thanks Bernie! is the extra cover worth it?
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: NightWolve on May 12, 2014, 12:53:59 PM
This is where you buy it direct from the creator:

http://shop.retrogate.com/Turbo-EverDrive-TURBO-ED.htm

$79 + $5 S/H = $84. The cheapest you can get it new.

However, we have talked about doing another group buy here, where 10 of us get together, pool all money, and buy 10 at the wholesale reduced rate of $60. Somebody has to manage it like BlueBMW currently is for the Super NES Everdrive.

So, up to you if you wanna wait for that to happen. I will take part in that group buy if it happens, but many here already went and bought it individually so chances of it happening now aren't as high if we had organized ourselves much earlier, like when it originally came out and what not.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: synbiosfan on May 12, 2014, 12:56:11 PM
is the extra cover worth it?

I found it much easier to insert/remove with the cover.

Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: Bernie on May 12, 2014, 01:00:49 PM
Yeah, the link I posted has his store as the very first one to buy from, RetroGate.  I guess I should not have taken for granted that was known info.  :) 

Got a PM informing me that the way I posted the link was annoying??  lol..  Get a life.  I dont see how my post was annoying at all. It was simple and to the point.  Link to the best place to buy with no mark-up.  Just forgot to add to click the first seller, being retrogate.  :)  Shame on me....     :-({|=
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: jperryss on May 12, 2014, 01:04:06 PM
Got a PM informing me that the way I posted the link was annoying??  lol..  Get a life.

Stone Age Gamer fanboy, maybe?
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: synbiosfan on May 12, 2014, 01:21:49 PM
No.

When I went Bernie's route, I started clicking random links and the first few were sold out. I ended up buying from the first person that had one. It was more and took a lot longer to arrive. Hence annoying to me.

NightWolve posted the retrogate link that I used for my second Everdrive.

Get a life...okay.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: Bernie on May 12, 2014, 01:23:28 PM
The retrogate link he posted is the very first seller on the link I posted.  :)
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: synbiosfan on May 12, 2014, 01:26:02 PM
The retrogate link he posted is the very first seller on the link I posted.  :)

You're right...I guess there's a new challenger for your "The PCEFX Village Idiot" title :P

Forgive the noobness 8)
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: jtucci31 on May 12, 2014, 01:37:18 PM
If there ever comes around another group buy I would definitely be in. I'm not in the market for one right now but eventually I do want one.

Either way thanks for the links. I had pretty much the same questions but didn't want to ask :)
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: Dicer on May 12, 2014, 04:09:29 PM
Waiting for mine to make it back to him for repair and then back to me...chomping at the bit a bit, lol

Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: ClodBuster on May 12, 2014, 06:44:49 PM
I might be in for a group buy, Everdrive with cover. However would shipping to Germany be an issue? In a group buy, will the items still be sent out individually to each buyer directly from the seller?
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: NightWolve on May 12, 2014, 07:35:12 PM
I might be in for a group buy, Everdrive with cover. However would shipping to Germany be an issue? In a group buy, will the items still be sent out individually to each buyer directly from the seller?

I described how it would work with the SNES Everdrive here:

http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16576.msg345144#msg345144

A 10 pack will arrive at the group-buy leader's home. He/She will have to ship them all out individually.

As for some cover, you'll have to buy that on your own. I trust you don't mean that StoneAgeGamer guy...? There's no way that profiteer has some special wholesale deal if you buy 10 or more. He already doubled the price for his plastic case, manual, and coated version. Anyway, I think we should simply go for the $60 plain version direct from the creator. As for you being in Germany, whoever the leader is will simply have to charge you accordingly for shipping rates back to Europe. That might be worth looking into beforehand because then maybe it might be better for you to simply buy it directly from the creator.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: jordan_hillman on May 12, 2014, 08:28:23 PM
This is where you buy it direct from the creator:

http://shop.retrogate.com/Turbo-EverDrive-TURBO-ED.htm

$79 + $5 S/H = $84. The cheapest you can get it new.

However, we have talked about doing another group buy here, where 10 of us get together, pool all money, and buy 10 at the wholesale reduced rate of $60. Somebody has to manage it like BlueBMW currently is for the Super NES Everdrive.

So, up to you if you wanna wait for that to happen. I will take part in that group buy if it happens, but many here already went and bought it individually so chances of it happening now aren't as high if we had organized ourselves much earlier, like when it originally came out and what not.


Thanks for the link! I've been looking into getting one of these bad boys as well and might be down for a group buy as well
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: rtyper on May 13, 2014, 04:12:43 AM
I might be in for a group buy, Everdrive with cover. However would shipping to Germany be an issue? In a group buy, will the items still be sent out individually to each buyer directly from the seller?

doesn't that depend where the 'group buyer' is located ?
since these are manufactured in the ukraine (?) it would be a waste of money for you to group
purchase from someone half way around the planet to save $15.00 then pay extra for postage back ???
or should i get my coat....
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: 420GOAT on May 13, 2014, 04:36:14 AM
i was wondering that too. a group buy would be cool, but it sounds like we are short. thanks for the links its exactly what i asked for.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: 420GOAT on May 13, 2014, 04:40:19 AM
and am i supposed to buy the usb port mod too?
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: ClodBuster on May 13, 2014, 05:34:08 AM
@Nightwolve: @rtyper:
Thanks for your replies. :) Yes, overseas shipping costs and 19% import customs duties could make this rather unprofitable for me even in a group buy. Plus, I wasn't aware of where to get a shell for the Turbo Everdrive, and the price of the Stoneage gamer deluxe package is way out of what I'd be willing to pay.

I'll have a deeper look into the different stores that are selling Turbo Everdrives. I would be even satisfied with the more affordable Low Cost Flash HuCard (http://www.gamingenterprisesinc.com/Flash_HuCard/), but there are none available at the moment.

I was mainly interested in using it for some of the really expensive games, for the rest I prefer either original games or Virtual Console purchases.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: synbiosfan on May 13, 2014, 05:51:20 AM
Plus, I wasn't aware of where to get a shell for the Turbo Everdrive, and the price of the Stoneage gamer deluxe package is way out of what I'd be willing to pay.



There's TurboWing's shells

Quote
"Classic Style" http://shpws.me/q6MW
"Super Low Profile Style" http://shpws.me/q6MX

There are currently two versions available. Both will fit PCB version 1.1 and 1.2. Future PCB versions may or may not fit, please be aware of this.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: Necromancer on May 13, 2014, 05:53:45 AM
You're right...I guess there's a new challenger for your "The PCEFX Village Idiot" title :P

Hairdryers at 30 paces.  There can be only one! 
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: synbiosfan on May 13, 2014, 05:56:56 AM
You're right...I guess there's a new challenger for your "The PCEFX Village Idiot" title :P

Hairdryers at 30 paces.  There can be only one!

I prefer curling irons for a light saberesque duel!
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: ClodBuster on May 13, 2014, 06:05:30 AM
There's TurboWing's shells
Quote
"Classic Style" http://shpws.me/q6MW
"Super Low Profile Style" http://shpws.me/q6MX

There are currently two versions available. Both will fit PCB version 1.1 and 1.2. Future PCB versions may or may not fit, please be aware of this.


Great! Thank you so much!
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: Damon Plus on May 13, 2014, 09:55:43 AM
What about forming an European group?  Im from Spain and it wouldnt be too hard to find 8 others
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: 420GOAT on May 14, 2014, 05:43:10 AM
what is the usb option for, and do i need it will i need it? thanks guys, trying to get some summer Obey lined up.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: synbiosfan on May 14, 2014, 08:59:07 AM
what is the usb option for, and do i need it will i need it?

Everdrive fits everything, unless you get the USB connector (developer model) in which case you can't use it with a SuperGrafx.

I stole nullity's quote from another thread :P

I'm not developing anything so I didn't get one added.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: GohanX on May 15, 2014, 12:17:06 PM
Does anyone have pics of the Everdrive in those shells?
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: synbiosfan on May 15, 2014, 12:19:59 PM
(http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/retrogamecollectorjim/More Stuff/WP_20140510_17_53_37_Smart.jpg)

I had one handy to show someone they fit in a TE. It's the super low profile type.



(http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/retrogamecollectorjim/WP_20140515_19_24_26_Smart.jpg)

(http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/retrogamecollectorjim/WP_20140515_19_23_18_Smart.jpg)
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: 420GOAT on May 15, 2014, 12:45:30 PM
thanks for the help fellas, just bought it so now i wait. i wanted to invest in games that me and the wife can play together on those warm smokey nights after the kids go to sleep. when i get it, im sure ill have questions on loading it up.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: BT83 on May 15, 2014, 01:15:56 PM
I'm in if you do a group buy.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: Bernie on May 15, 2014, 01:45:41 PM
420, PM me if you need help with a working set.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: 420GOAT on May 16, 2014, 05:10:08 AM
thanks Bernie, im sorta lost when it comes to computer stuff.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: 420GOAT on June 13, 2014, 05:33:25 AM
Many thanks to Bernie for all his help! I did what he told me to do, and BAM!  so many games i was in heaven. i played shinobi, 1943, bomb man 93, magical chase, it was alright, parasol stars, dude i couldnt put the control down. thanks again, will this ever lose its memory?
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: Bernie on June 13, 2014, 07:06:19 AM
No, you should be set.  :)
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: 420GOAT on June 13, 2014, 09:34:49 AM
dang maybe raffle is in order.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: Mulletizer on June 17, 2014, 03:25:25 AM
I would get in on a group buy!
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: ClodBuster on June 17, 2014, 03:47:43 AM
I'll have a deeper look into the different stores that are selling Turbo Everdrives. I would be even satisfied with the more affordable Low Cost Flash HuCard (http://www.gamingenterprisesinc.com/Flash_HuCard/), but there are none available at the moment.

Got one of the last ones! :) It's time to start playing some Magical Chase.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: 420GOAT on June 18, 2014, 04:29:05 AM
i love it.
Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: Dicer on June 18, 2014, 09:04:15 AM
Only thing I wish for it a way to get back to the loader without having to reset...otherwise a perfectly wonderful device.


Title: Re: Guide me in buying an everdrive
Post by: jperryss on June 18, 2014, 09:40:20 AM
Only thing I wish for it a way to get back to the loader without having to reset...otherwise a perfectly wonderful device.

The NES/SNES Powerpaks work the same way.

It doesn't bother me. I look at it this way: If you bought an Everdrive, it's because you want the authentic experience of playing the games on original hardware using an original controller (otherwise Wii/PC/XBOX emulation works as well, or better) and having to get up to switch games is part of that experience.  :D