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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: graffias79 on September 03, 2014, 09:33:28 AM
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Hi all, Not sure if this is the proper place for an introduction thread, if not, I apologize. I'm 35 this year and have been a TG-16 owner since 1992 and a Turbo Duo owner since 1993. I wasn't aware of the forum here until it was recently suggested that I join.* My favorite Turbo games are the Ys series, Ninja Spirit, Air Zonk, Gate of Thunder, Alien Crush and the Legendary Axe series. This looks like a great place to look around so thanks for approving my request to join!
*It's been recently brought to my attention that my beloved Duo will inevitably need capacitor service. Part of why I joined was to seek out someone capable of performing the operation since I do not possess the skills for such a task. With the way prices on Turbo/PCE systems these days I feel that a little preventative maintenance is a good idea!
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Welcome aboard!
You definitely want to get those caps changed. If you wait 'til you have problems, there's a good chance you'll have cap juice corroding the pcb and/or damaging other parts.
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Welcome! It's nice to have another older member that is already wise to the Turbo. Love the list of favorites. Ys Book I&II is by far my favorite on the turbo. Gate of Thunder is also my other most played game. It was what made me upgrade to a Duo when it was launched. Again, welcome!
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welcome graffias79!
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Welcome!
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So 35 makes us old timers ? .. damnit, 38 next month. Welcome aboard, it's a great forum chalked full of tons of experience, knowledge, humor and some unique personalities.
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Welcome, Mister! Ys all up in your face!
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Welcome! As Necromancer and nullity stated, you should get those capacitors changed soon. If the audio starts getting weird replace them ASAP! If not it will be a paperweight. Normal TG16's and PC Engine's as well as Duo R and RX's are fine.
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welcome graffias79!
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So 35 makes us old timers ? .. damnit, 38 next month. Welcome aboard, it's a great forum chalked full of tons of experience, knowledge, humor and some unique personalities.
damn, I still got a way to go. im 23 turning 24 in 2 months. hell, the tg is older than I am lol
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I thought I was old at 30, Hah :P
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So 35 makes us old timers ? .. damnit, 38 next month. Welcome aboard, it's a great forum chalked full of tons of experience, knowledge, humor and some unique personalities.
Yeah, I'm older than 35. However, compared to the age of quite a few of the newer members, yes 35 is old. Not that there's anything wrong with younger guys/gals getting into the turbo, but it's nice sometimes when others join that are already on the same page.
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Welcome! I'm jealous that you've been on the system since you were a kid. :evil:
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I still remember seeing the kiosk at the local Toys R us way back when, when I was like 6 or 7. Always thought the Hucards were really cool, but I only could get one system and the SNES it was since it was cheaper too.
It's only 25 years later, but hey better late than never?
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You must mean cheaper than a Duo, as the TG-16 was half the price of a SNES.
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Thanks for the welcome. I've been in recovery from a spinal procedure for the last few days so I haven't been on much. Turbo stuff was not available too close to where I grew up but I was able to get into it despite this. I got the TG-16 from a friend at the time and the Duo was bought new at Babbages in Rockford, Illinois. If only I were a more careful teenager my Duo would look a little prettier and still have its door! My entire family, including my mom immediately fell in love with the Ys I & II pack-in. I remember she made me play it through the stereo so she could listen to the background music.
As for any noticeable trouble; If you go into the CD player screen and try pressing "fade out" while it's playing it delays for a moment and the audio just stops abruptly. I hope there is not already damage! It's still able to games and audio CDs. I tested it recently and it played one of my longest CDs out to the edge, and didn't seem to have trouble seeking anywhere on the disc.
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My entire family, including my mom immediately fell in love with the Ys I & II pack-in. I remember she made me play it through the stereo so she could listen to the background music.
That's awesome.
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I remember she made me play it through the stereo so she could listen to the background music.
I used to put the CD in my stereo and listen to the music that way. It is such a great soundtrack.
Oh and welcome! I'm new around here too.
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Hi all, Not sure if this is the proper place for an introduction thread, if not, I apologize. I'm 35 this year and have been a TG-16 owner since 1992 and a Turbo Duo owner since 1993. I wasn't aware of the forum here until it was recently suggested that I join.* My favorite Turbo games are the Ys series, Ninja Spirit, Air Zonk, Gate of Thunder, Alien Crush and the Legendary Axe series. This looks like a great place to look around so thanks for approving my request to join!
*It's been recently brought to my attention that my beloved Duo will inevitably need capacitor service. Part of why I joined was to seek out someone capable of performing the operation since I do not possess the skills for such a task. With the way prices on Turbo/PCE systems these days I feel that a little preventative maintenance is a good idea!
Welcome, comrade (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
A lot of us are, sadly, old mothers. I'm 39. Wish I was younger. How am I going to beat every video game ever made in the next few decades? It doesn't seem likely....