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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: Bake on January 09, 2015, 03:03:01 AM

Title: Question about controller adapter
Post by: Bake on January 09, 2015, 03:03:01 AM: I recently bought a Hori 6 button pad to use on my Turbografx using a controller adapter. It doesn't work- the controller doesn't respond. I've noticed that when I gently move around the end of the adapter that connects to the turbo, the games will react to that. For example, I was playing Blazing Lazers and the ship started moving in one direction, but I wasn't pressing anything. The adapter also seems to connect the the turbo pretty loosely, so maybe the connection is poor.

This is the adapter-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Duo-Core-Grafx-1-2-Supergrafx-PC-Engine-To-Turbografx-16-Pad-Controller-adapter-/261605384169?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce8e55fe9

I don't think the issue is the controller. I can't test the adapter since I don't have another pc engine controller. Does this sound like a common issue for a faulty adapter? Or maybe the controller and adapter are incompatible some how? Thanks for any help.
Title: Re: Question about controller adapter
Post by: Necromancer on January 09, 2015, 03:10:08 AM: This might be a dumb question, but do you have the 2/6 button switch set correctly?
Title: Re: Question about controller adapter
Post by: Bake on January 09, 2015, 03:20:12 AM: Quote from: Necromancer on January 09, 2015, 03:10:08 AM
This might be a dumb question, but do you have the 2/6 button switch set correctly?

I do. I also tried Street Fighter II on either setting and nothing happens.
Title: Re: Question about controller adapter
Post by: Necromancer on January 09, 2015, 03:53:49 AM: Well, it's hard telling what the problem is. I doubt the converter is incompatible, so something is probably faulty. Do those pads use the same internal cable connections as other controllers? If they do, you could try swapping the cable and doing a round of testing to see where the problem lies.
Title: Re: Question about controller adapter
Post by: HailingTheThings on January 09, 2015, 04:04:21 PM: Quote from: Bake on January 09, 2015, 03:03:01 AM
This is the adapter-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Duo-Core-Grafx-1-2-Supergrafx-PC-Engine-To-Turbografx-16-Pad-Controller-adapter-/261605384169?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce8e55fe9

Well there's the problem, you bought an adapter from a spacemonkeyfromthefuture, they're just the worst. They've evolved into raw dicketry.

(http://i.imgur.com/pMrzLV6.png)
Title: Re: Question about controller adapter
Post by: grache on January 09, 2015, 04:46:22 PM: I have a Hori 6 button controller and it works fine on a TG-16 with an adapter.
Title: Re: Question about controller adapter
Post by: Bake on January 10, 2015, 06:38:36 AM: Quote from: grache on January 09, 2015, 04:46:22 PM
I have a Hori 6 button controller and it works fine on a TG-16 with an adapter.

That's good to know- is it the same adapter that I linked above?
Title: Re: Question about controller adapter
Post by: grache on January 10, 2015, 09:27:07 AM: No, it was one I made.

If you'd like I can send you an adapter that I've tested working, if it works keep it and send me some $$ through paypal. If it doesn't you know the problem is in the controller and you can mail the adapter back to me.
Title: Re: Question about controller adapter
Post by: Bake on January 10, 2015, 12:21:54 PM: Thanks for the offer grache. I have another adapter on the way, but if it doesn't work out I'll message you.
Title: Re: Question about controller adapter
Post by: DragonmasterDan on January 12, 2015, 11:28:09 PM: I have a Hori six button pad and have used it via a reverse Duo pad on a regular TG16 without a problem. Without having a PC Engine to test the pad on it's tough to narrow the problem down to your adapter.