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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: wildfruit on April 08, 2015, 09:24:04 AM
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Following on from the recent confirmed mod-ability of le PAL GRAFX I'm interested if people love the grey colour. I know I do.
(http://circuit-board.de/forum/index.php/Attachment/22141-IMGP2149-JPG/?thumbnail=1)
This poll has no real purpose other than satisfying my own curiosity, I just prefer it in grey.
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I actually like the gray. It seems to be lighter shade of gray than SuperCD/CoreGrafx.
:)
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I definitely prefer the grey over the black...but the original PC Engine design beats everything after it...
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I think the Korean Turbob looks the best!
(http://nfggames.com/games/vistar/unit1.jpg)
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i had to call it androgynous. i sure do love the tg16 black & orange... but the PAL is pretty slick, too. it is like a short haired girl that you check out but don't look too closely/long because you're not 100% sure it is a girl.
We sent our replies at the exact same second.. how scary is that!
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I like the color scheme of the TG, but I wouldn't say it's better than the TG-16.
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It's the best, but stop spreading the news, or soon the PAL consoles will be gouged too. :P
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No, and the lame logo helps kill it. It's not terrible, but it lost all the sexiness that the TG-16 has. When I picture it fully decked out with grey Turbo-CD, grey tap and grey pads... it just feels like a boring European computer/console hybrid that never took off.
I remember the feelings I had during my first proper hands-on experience with the TG-16. The tap felt like R-Type, just like the Express does. It's like a Giger meets Syd Mead aesthetic, built off of the stylings of the PC Engine hardware/accessory line.
Even the idea of a grey Booster on the back physically makes me yawn. Imagine how lame the Express/GT would look in that color with that logo.
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I think the Korean Turbob looks the best!
(http://nfggames.com/games/vistar/unit1.jpg)
Dear god....
I came.
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OFFICIAL: the euro logo is lame.
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OFFICIAL: the euro logo is lame.
I prefer the Orange and Black US logo, it reminds me of Halloween.
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The Korean version looks like they used an old cable modem for the case. XD
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I prefer the neon orange and black of the US Turbo. Reminds of the late 80s when neon orange, pink, and green was cool along with Vision Street Wear and neon colored Ray=Bans, lol.
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(http://i.imgur.com/hHu4gGI.jpg)
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No. It's for hillbillies.
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I prefer the neon orange and black of the US Turbo. Reminds of the late 80s when neon orange, pink, and green was cool along with Vision Street Wear and neon colored Ray=Bans, lol.
Exactly. I love that the flourescent colors were part of the logo/branding.
MSX is for hillbillies.
Fixed that. :)
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I actually like the gray. It seems to be lighter shade of gray than SuperCD/CoreGrafx.
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its actually a little darker. i would have thought the same if i hadnt just compared them. who knew?
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I actually like the gray. It seems to be lighter shade of gray than SuperCD/CoreGrafx.
:)
its actually a little darker. i would have thought the same if i hadnt just compared them. who knew?
Remind me again about the controller...did they change the mold to get rid of the "-16" on the pad?
YES, I AM TOO LAZY TO LOOK IT UP.
Plus, it is a valid point of discussion. WE SHALL NOT JUDGE CONSOLE ALONE (plus, your pic doesn't include the back cover! Holy crap, that is not fair to the poor TG-16...it was never intended to be naked like that! Poor little nub sticking out in the icy, rainy weather over there).
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Remind me again about the controller...did they change the mold to get rid of the "-16" on the pad?
Nope.
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I actually like the gray. It seems to be lighter shade of gray than SuperCD/CoreGrafx.
:)
its actually a little darker. i would have thought the same if i hadnt just compared them. who knew?
Remind me again about the controller...did they change the mold to get rid of the "-16" on the pad?
YES, I AM TOO LAZY TO LOOK IT UP.
Plus, it is a valid point of discussion. WE SHALL NOT JUDGE CONSOLE ALONE (plus, your pic doesn't include the back cover! Holy crap, that is not fair to the poor TG-16...it was never intended to be naked like that! Poor little nub sticking out in the icy, rainy weather over there).
I must admit I stole that pic from the nets. Mines all boxed away now I have my super cd rom rom. Not too cold here its about 20 C and sunny ☀😊
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I am going to have to go with a no.
I don't really like the looks of the cartridge only TG-16 units. My heart is on the US Duo. Black and grey controllers, low profile sleek setup. I mean, it's a race car with a flip top hood that takes optical and HuCard fuel.
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I am partial to the Orange and Yellow the US release went for nostalgic reasons beyond just the system and marketing for it. I really think those colors represent the era, I am pretty sure all of my clothing had one of those two colors at all times, just like my trapper keeper. As far as the color of the system itself, it went better with the cool kid consoles. The master system and genesis tude bled onto the turbo for me at the time. Those grey consoles were conformists, the black ones were the rebels. It carried over for the Saturn and PS1 for me too :P
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They are both sleek NEC design. Just vary in colors. If US would have gotten the red, white and blue like they should have, and if Europe got the yellow orange and black, then the people here would have wanted the European versions, while people in Europe would have liked the US versions. This is all about liking what you can't have. Nowadays we can have both, and I prefer the US version because the color scheme is more wild and how can you ever go wrong with black?
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They are both sleek NEC design. Just vary in colors. If US would have gotten the red, white and blue like they should have, and if Europe got the yellow orange and black, then the people here would have wanted the European versions, while people in Europe would have liked the US versions. This is all about liking what you can't have. Nowadays we can have both, and I prefer the US version because the color scheme is more wild and how can you ever go wrong with black?
I agree that black console + TG-16 colors = superior to EuroGrafx.
And, I concur that part of the appeal of EuroGrafx, for me, is that I am much less familiar with it :)
I am very grateful that North America did not get a red-white/gray-blue themed color scheme, though. The EuroGrafx logo is so bland compared to the garish fluorescence of TG-16's logo.
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I wonder why they never made a black PC Engine (not counting the Duo). That would have looked sweet.
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I wonder why they never made a black PC Engine (not counting the Duo). That would have looked sweet.
They knew that only North Americans could handle it.
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I wonder why they never made a black PC Engine (not counting the Duo). That would have looked sweet.
CoreGrafx?
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yeah, core grafx. I think that would have looked pretty good.
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I wonder why they never made a black PC Engine (not counting the Duo). That would have looked sweet.
CoreGrafx?
Nobody could handle a CoreGrafx in black. Only SophistiGray.
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Don't like the PalGrafx. I have to admit I was tempted to pick one up when thesteve modded it.. but it is too ugly. Reminds me of the pirate Famicom on a chip systems that were packed in PS1 cases 15 years ago...
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I must admit that shade of gray is nice as it highlights the shape and casing mold of the console better than solid black, but I feel the TG (PAL or NTSC) overall was unfortunately devoid of any physical features.
To me, the SNES and Genny looked better.
Ninty's console wasn't winning any beauty contests IMO, but the power/reset buttons and the eject lever were nifty constructs on an otherwise physically dull machine. The white/gray scheme with indigo buttons is a very welcome selection.
The Genny was pretty sexy with its dome-like cart slot (complete with logo), headphone jack and audio slider. The shiny black finish is boss; angles and curves can be accentuated as light reflects off the console.
The TG-16 just didn't have a visual feature to remember other than the huey slot (and that looked like it was missing something). And the black finish didn't shine like the Genny's either.
That said, NEC would eventually produce the best-looking console of the 16-bit generation (and one of the best looking consoles ever).
(http://wiki.pcengine.info/images/duorx.gif)
*sighs in rapt admiration*
As much as I adore the cute, little wonder that is the Genesis 3, the PCE Duo R/X is just all orders of aesthetic sexiness. I favor the RX in particular since that lovely combination of snow-white and delicately pale lavender graciously extends to the 6 button d-pad.
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^ I agree with you on the Genesis, but only Gen2 and Gen3. Gen1 looks too busy.
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^ I agree with you on the Genesis, but only Gen2 and Gen3. Gen1 looks too busy.
Genny1 does appear a tad crowded, but of the three initial 16-bit machines, I think it's the best-looking of the lot. Genny2 was a nice makeover, and the charmingly compact Genny3 was brilliant. The greatness that is the Sega CDX not only beats the other Sega CD variants IMO, but I rate it higher than a number of other gaming machines.
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^ I agree with you on the Genesis, but only Gen2 and Gen3. Gen1 looks too busy.
Genny1 does appear a tad crowded, but of the three initial 16-bit machines, I think it's the best-looking of the lot. Genny2 was a nice makeover, and the charmingly compact Genny3 was brilliant. The greatness that is the Sega CDX not only beats the other Sega CD variants IMO, but I rate it higher than a number of other gaming machines.
Genesis 1 is an ugly wart. It looks like a kid's toy, but an ugly toy. I feel it is one of the goofiest-looking designs, ever—I'll give it that (the SuperGrafx is goofy, too). Of course, consoles can be bland and boring...so being "goofy" certainly isn't the worst thing. :)
I agree that the other consoles (and variations) were pretty dull, so little design touches can make all the difference.
SNES was saved by prominent power/eject. SMS looks like a LazerTag accessory (a shield, or a auxiliary battery pack).
Etc.
Etc.
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Today I learned the is a Palgrafx and a Korean variant. I'm really digging that Korean one. Pal? Eh. Like others have said, the logo kills it for me. So bland.
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Genesis 1 is an ugly wart. It looks like a kid's toy, but an ugly toy. I feel it is one of the goofiest-looking designs, ever—I'll give it that (the SuperGrafx is goofy, too).
Up to the 16bit generation, consoles weren't hitting on much in the looks department (save the remodeled NES). The Genny1 was pretty damn sweet upon arrival.
To each their own.
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Genesis 1 is an ugly wart. It looks like a kid's toy, but an ugly toy. I feel it is one of the goofiest-looking designs, ever—I'll give it that (the SuperGrafx is goofy, too).
Up to the 16bit generation, consoles weren't hitting on much in the looks department (save the remodeled NES). The Genny1 was pretty damn sweet upon arrival.
To each their own.
Sweet? Hahaahhahahahahahahaha. :)
It looks like a lunar base for Legions of Power.
Especially with a cartridge sticking out of the top.
:)
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Genesis 1 is an ugly wart. It looks like a kid's toy, but an ugly toy. I feel it is one of the goofiest-looking designs, ever—I'll give it that (the SuperGrafx is goofy, too).
Up to the 16bit generation, consoles weren't hitting on much in the looks department (save the remodeled NES). The Genny1 was pretty damn sweet upon arrival.
To each their own.
The original Sega Mark III is one of the best looking consoles to date. The 2600 Jr would look stylish if it was released today. Then there's stuff like the Famicom Twin units. The AV Famicom/NES Top Loader in comparison is a boring bump along the road and it didn't even come out until the emerging 32-bit generation.
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It looks like a generic ripoff of the TG-16. I do not approve.
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Genesis 1 is an ugly wart. It looks like a kid's toy, but an ugly toy. I feel it is one of the goofiest-looking designs, ever—I'll give it that (the SuperGrafx is goofy, too).
Up to the 16bit generation, consoles weren't hitting on much in the looks department (save the remodeled NES). The Genny1 was pretty damn sweet upon arrival.
To each their own.
The original Sega Mark III is one of the best looking consoles to date. The 2600 Jr would look stylish if it was released today. Then there's stuff like the Famicom Twin units. The AV Famicom/NES Top Loader in comparison is a boring bump along the road and it didn't even come out until the emerging 32-bit generation.
The mark 3 was fugly! It looked like a piece of 1970's medical equipment or a dot matrix printer or something lol
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The mark 3 was fugly! It looked like a piece of 1970's medical equipment or a dot matrix printer or something lol
I guess that the PCE IFU combo must look like a fugly 70's washer/dryer set to you. :?
The Sega Mark III looks like it was taken straight out of the Nostromo:
(http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/smarkiii2.jpg)
(http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/smarkiii1.jpg)
The NES 101 looks like it a section from a preschool plastic playground:
(http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/nes1012.jpg)
(http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/nes1011.jpg)
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I guess that the PCE IFU combo must look like a fugly 70's washer/dryer set to you. :?
Actually it kinda does! Lol I've always preferred the look of the core grafx 1&2 and the TG-16/CD.
The top loader NES does look ridiculous. Especially with a cart inserted. Best thing about it was the controller.
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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Mega_Drive_II_(PAL)_%2B_Sega_CD_II_(US_NTSC)_%2B_32X_(PAL).jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Mega_Drive_II_(PAL)_+_Sega_CD_II_(US_NTSC)_+_32X_(PAL).jpg)
megacd/sega cd + gen2/megadrive2 + 32x = Frankenstein system, very messy
but there again
supergrafx plus briefcase cd rom ain't a stunner either (strangely pc engine lt plus rau30 plus super cd is sexy in a goofy techy way)
(modified ) supergrafx seems a bit odd
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ADDa0gnBerQ/UZpGJ4kylJI/AAAAAAAADHc/y1Fr-J2La1o/s800/Retroblog%2520-%2520SuperGrafx%2520CDRom.jpg
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I partially agree with toymachine; the Mark III looks like it should be sitting on a cart next to an ICU bed, on which an elderly patient refuses to finish the scrambled eggs and toast from the cafeteria. Yet, I don't find it ugly, but rather interesting.
No love for the top loader? Hehe. Oh well, one man's trash...
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I think the Korean Turbob looks the best!
(http://nfggames.com/games/vistar/unit1.jpg)
Dear god....
I came.
god damn, that is a sexy ass beast
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The NES 101 looks like it a section from a preschool plastic playground:
(http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/nes1012.jpg)
(http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/nes1011.jpg)
Nintendo took the "don't set drinks on this system" design too far there.
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I think i could still fit a beer on top of the flat spot above the controller ports. :)
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The original AV Fami design looks nicer, but the US had to add the bubble because of the bigass NES cart size.
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The original AV Fami design looks nicer, but the US had to add the bubble because of the bigass NES cart size.
The side extension port on the AV Famicom is a bit of an eyesore.
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The Pal grafx looks horrible. Especially when set up like this (http://i48.tinypic.com/jjy33t.jpg)
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It's ugly looking to me. Looks like a clone from Hong Kong... I do like the standard A/V out, but too bad it's 50hz. :roll: But, I love white CD-ROM2s... So much easier to find a white one in good condition.
Color of the console-pieces aside... I hate the design of the TG-16+CD. It's really ugly, and fat. It's even shaped like an anchor! (Hehe!) TurboDuo is teh sex, asthetically. I still love the TG-16+CD, though... We grew up together. ;)