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Title: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 03, 2014, 12:15:03 PM
any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier compilation? great port or waste of money as emulator does similar (probably a few minor faults), seems to be decent, shame seems to be only on Japanese umd and not download ( I have psp go, meaning, I can use dual shock 2) , I also have 720p full screen psp upscaler ( seems to be very quality, better than slightly blurry ps3 pc engine ports), not as good as xrgb though

shame there is no pc genjin/bonk compilation? suppose pc genjin remake on ps2/gamecube makes up for this
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 03, 2014, 01:40:33 PM
What is a turbographx?

sorry, I mean TurboGrafx-16 (us version of pc engine)
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: KingDrool on November 03, 2014, 03:11:24 PM
I own it and thought it was really well done. The only issue I had with it was it was weird seeing that screen ratio on the PSP. Good for on-the-go, though.
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: cr8zykuban0 on November 03, 2014, 03:42:08 PM
I own it and thought it was really well done. The only issue I had with it was it was weird seeing that screen ratio on the PSP. Good for on-the-go, though.

I have to agree! it looks great! I was able to pick it up locally for a good price. really love playing star parodius with the pcengine system! very cool of Hudson to include that game but all the games are great
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 03, 2014, 05:01:58 PM
I own it and thought it was really well done. The only issue I had with it was it was weird seeing that screen ratio on the PSP. Good for on-the-go, though.

yes, it's really is good, shame, I could not get as a download for psp go so I can play on a 40" tv.

shame has not been released in the west
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: HailingTheThings on November 03, 2014, 09:22:59 PM
I own it and thought it was really well done. The only issue I had with it was it was weird seeing that screen ratio on the PSP. Good for on-the-go, though.

yes, it's really is good, shame, I could not get as a download for psp go so I can play on a 40" tv.

shame has not been released in the west

Can't you play it on your TV from an earlier model psp using a component cable or is that not a thing? What are psps?
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: Necromancer on November 04, 2014, 02:17:16 AM
yes, it's really is good, shame, I could not get as a download for psp go so I can play on a 40" tv.

There's this thing called the internet where you can download isos......  :mrgreen:

I do that with many of my psp games (for playing on the Go), and I don't feel the least bit guilty or bad about it, seeing as the real UMD is sitting on the shelf.
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: xelement5x on November 04, 2014, 02:40:38 AM
yes, it's really is good, shame, I could not get as a download for psp go so I can play on a 40" tv.

There's this thing called the internet where you can download isos......  :mrgreen:

I do that with many of my psp games (for playing on the Go), and I don't feel the least bit guilty or bad about it, seeing as the real UMD is sitting on the shelf.

I'm pretty much of the same mindset as well.  I love using the Go as a consolized PSP, hopefully they are able to consistently get hacking in place for the PS TV as well so I can do the same with my PSP games on there.
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 04, 2014, 05:18:46 PM
yes, it's really is good, shame, I could not get as a download for psp go so I can play on a 40" tv.

There's this thing called the internet where you can download isos......  :mrgreen:

I have searched and tried to download the iso/cso many times, for the past 5 years, so far, none of them worked, however, 95% of the other iso/cso work on my psp1000/3000 and psp go



I do that with many of my psp games (for playing on the Go), and I don't feel the least bit guilty or bad about it, seeing as the real UMD is sitting on the shelf.
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 04, 2014, 05:20:20 PM
I own it and thought it was really well done. The only issue I had with it was it was weird seeing that screen ratio on the PSP. Good for on-the-go, though.

yes, it's really is good, shame, I could not get as a download for psp go so I can play on a 40" tv.

shame has not been released in the west

Can't you play it on your TV from an earlier model psp using a component cable or is that not a thing? What are psps?

psp3000 via component video works to TV, but the main advantage of psp go is that you can use dual shock 3 controller ( thus, wireless and it's a much better controller, than the psp default d pad)
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 04, 2014, 05:36:48 PM
yes, it's really is good, shame, I could not get as a download for psp go so I can play on a 40" tv.

There's this thing called the internet where you can download isos......  :mrgreen:

I do that with many of my psp games (for playing on the Go), and I don't feel the least bit guilty or bad about it, seeing as the real UMD is sitting on the shelf.

I have searched and tried to download the iso/cso many times (I found the iso/cso on 4-5 different site), for the past 5 years, so far, none of them worked, however, 95% of the other iso/cso work on my psp1000/3000 and psp go
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 04, 2014, 05:41:37 PM
http://www.gametech.co.jp/products/catalog/8861/8861_1.html

I am using this 720p and full screen converter, the quality is excellent, only a xrgb is better, tried and compared to ps3 playing ps1 games and my psp playing ps1, the psp was much better ( uses upscaling rather than ps3 pixel filtering)

There are a few on amazon which are very similar, but they don't provide the adaptor to use on psp go, while the Japanese one ( gametech brand) comes with the psp go adaptor

http://www.amazon.com/Video-Converter-Screen-Adapter-Supports-display/dp/B007UNO9Y8

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PSPHD42-Connector-Converter-Up-Scaling/dp/B0038AERAI/ref=pd_cp_vg_0
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: DragonmasterDan on November 05, 2014, 01:26:04 AM


psp3000 via component video works to TV, but the main advantage of psp go is that you can use dual shock 3 controller ( thus, wireless and it's a much better controller, than the psp default d pad)

And load times are better without using UMDs.
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: Necromancer on November 05, 2014, 01:57:31 AM
Quadrapost.... bravo!  << slow clap >>

Try using your enter key, chief.
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: cjameslv on November 05, 2014, 02:04:23 AM
I own it and thought it was really well done. The only issue I had with it was it was weird seeing that screen ratio on the PSP. Good for on-the-go, though.

yes, it's really is good, shame, I could not get as a download for psp go so I can play on a 40" tv.

shame has not been released in the west

Can't you play it on your TV from an earlier model psp using a component cable or is that not a thing? What are psps?
I have that cable for my psp. It's not the greatest though. Quality isn't hot and it has a weird sizing issue.
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 05, 2014, 12:24:00 PM
I own it and thought it was really well done. The only issue I had with it was it was weird seeing that screen ratio on the PSP. Good for on-the-go, though.


yes, it's really is good, shame, I could not get as a download for psp go so I can play on a 40" tv.

shame has not been released in the west


Can't you play it on your TV from an earlier model psp using a component cable or is that not a thing? What are psps?

I have that cable for my psp. It's not the greatest though. Quality isn't hot and it has a weird sizing issue.


Only psp2000/3000 or go has tv out, it's reported that ps vita 1000 has a hidden video out ( via not released accessory)

did you turn on progressive ( scan ) mode?, the quality is top notch, but the issue is deliberate 40% smaller window, probably sony didn't like the idea of a portable micro console or that it will cannibalize the latter part of ps2 sales, I note that they allow ps1 full screen ( after fw5.50) and that some tv can zoom partially ( around 25% larger screen thus, covering 75-80% of tv screen)

You can get full screen converter which also improves quality on visual by upscaling, or download FuSu, but it's flaky and I can't get to work all the time

http://www.amazon.com/Video-Converter-Screen-Adapter-Supports-display/dp/B007UNO9Y8

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PSPHD42-Connector-Converter-Up-Scaling/dp/B0038AERAI/ref=pd_cp_vg_0
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: Necromancer on November 06, 2014, 01:21:32 AM
I downloaded the iso and played it last night (through the first couple stages of Star Parodier and Soldier Blade), and it seems to work fine.  Now that I have first hand experience, I'll say the compilation is neat but I doubt I'd ever play it, as I'd rather play the 'real' games on the ol' Duo.
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: DragonmasterDan on November 06, 2014, 01:22:54 AM
I downloaded the iso and played it last night (through the first couple stages of Star Parodier and Soldier Blade), and it seems to work fine.  Now that I have first hand experience, I'll say the compilation is neat but I doubt I'd ever play it, as I'd rather play the 'real' games on the ol' Duo.

Much better d-pad than using a playstation pad or psp.
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: MotherGunner on November 06, 2014, 07:55:19 AM
I have it and I like it, but I don't play it often.  Why?  Because I like to Obey on my TE.  Looking at the game all crisp on the PSP/VITA screen spoils it when going back to the LCD on the TE.  I may have to do that screen mod...
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 06, 2014, 12:41:04 PM
I downloaded the iso and played it last night (through the first couple stages of Star Parodier and Soldier Blade), and it seems to work fine.  Now that I have first hand experience, I'll say the compilation is neat but I doubt I'd ever play it, as I'd rather play the 'real' games on the ol' Duo.
can I have the link please

problem with the real copy ( which I own anyway, apart from final soldier as my one is now a dead hucard) is that to allow for optimal picture quality, even though it's rgb modified, I need to use my xrgb 2plus, also the rgb conversion uses all of the pins as the original composite video is still on the same 5 pins socket, while the rgb is on the newer modified 3 pins ( thus composite still available ) which means no sound, but my duo has headphone out with is flaky

also, 80% of my collection is in storage ( parents place) as apartments in hong kong are small, thus, no real pc engine, no ps1, no super Nintendo and I only have 80 of my 350 game collection now, the rest in storage as I have 2 kids

hence, why you a psp 3000 and psp go as a micro console, even the wii is used solely as an emulation console
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 06, 2014, 12:45:53 PM
I downloaded the iso and played it last night (through the first couple stages of Star Parodier and Soldier Blade), and it seems to work fine.  Now that I have first hand experience, I'll say the compilation is neat but I doubt I'd ever play it, as I'd rather play the 'real' games on the ol' Duo.

Much better d-pad than using a playstation pad or psp.

actually, IMO, d pad on ps3 dual shock 3 is better than pc engine joypad, psp is a compromise, not great, but ok, even playing street fighter on avenue pad 6 is marginally not as good as dual shock 3, ( better button layout, but slightly not as good d pad)

IMO, the best d pad is on Hori fighting command ( which is super rare and expensive on pc engine, pretty pricey on snes), but cheap on ps1 and reasonable on ps3 which is the best d pad  and very comparable to Saturn d pad
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: imparanoic on November 06, 2014, 12:51:34 PM
I have it and I like it, but I don't play it often.  Why?  Because I like to Obey on my TE.  Looking at the game all crisp on the PSP/VITA screen spoils it when going back to the LCD on the TE.  I may have to do that screen mod...

screen technology has perfected over the past 20 years, TE/pc engine GT was state of the art in early 90's with matrix tft, even psp 1000 was not so great due to ghosting effects/low response time from early cheap lcd technology

yes, the psp go screen is nice and crisp but it's small, ( TE/pc engine GT is nano size in today's society with iphone 6 plus and Samsung galaxy note 4), ps vita, there appears no real way of getting this game ( does not appear on konami section of psn as konami owns Hudson soft now), unless, you try get a custom firmware which is early days and risk of bricking
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: DragonmasterDan on November 06, 2014, 11:40:02 PM
Another triple post!
Title: Re: any thoughts of the pc engine/turbographx soldier psp compilation?
Post by: Necromancer on November 07, 2014, 01:24:56 AM
can I have the link please

No.  Use google.

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