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Title: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: joerichabf on April 03, 2017, 11:31:02 AM: Hi I was wondering if its possible to play American on the Turbo Duo I dont want to mode the system itself with what I have seen the switch.

Thanks
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: SignOfZeta on April 03, 2017, 11:40:30 AM: Quote from: joerichabf on April 03, 2017, 11:31:02 AM
Hi I was wondering if its possible to play American on the Turbo Duo I dont want to mode the system itself with what I have seen the switch.

Thanks

I've always been American and I've played a lot of Turbo so my answer is...what's the question again?

The Turbo Duo was only released in the US so of course it plays US games. CDs are free, cards are locked.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: joerichabf on April 03, 2017, 12:23:45 PM: Yes I am able to play the CD's

but im guessing the American Cards are unable to play
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Jibbajaba on April 03, 2017, 12:38:42 PM: It's so weird that this question has never come up before in the history of the internet.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Sarumaru on April 03, 2017, 01:03:07 PM: PLAY 'MURICA
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: elmer on April 03, 2017, 01:05:17 PM: C'mon guys ... this could possibly be a serious question from someone that doesn't speak English and is using Google Translate or something like that.

I know that it's just-as-likely to be another trolling-attempt ... but there's no harm in being polite.

Quote from: joerichabf on April 03, 2017, 11:31:02 AM
Hi I was wondering if its possible to play American on the Turbo Duo I dont want to mode the system itself with what I have seen the switch.

Thanks

joerichabf: Unless you console has been specifically modified ...

If you have an American Turbo Duo, then it should play American HuCard games, but not Japanese HuCard games.

If you have a Japanese PC Engine Duo / Duo-R / Duo-RX, then it should play Japanese HuCard games, but not American HuCard games.

Both versions will play CD games from both regions.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Sarumaru on April 03, 2017, 01:09:54 PM: Elmer's right. Let us all hold hands~
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Sarumaru on April 03, 2017, 01:58:49 PM: Quote from: nullity on April 03, 2017, 01:53:02 PM
If you do not want to mod the console, there are a number of converters that plug into the card slot, and you just insert the games into them. Also, there exists a thing called "chopsado" which can be taped onto a US card to make it work in a JP system (or vice versa).

Converter boards are on eBay quite frequently, whereas chopsados can be obtained from PCEFX user Chop5

Also, DoxPhile.

Fix DoxPhile!
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: EmperorIng on April 03, 2017, 01:59:44 PM: If you have a Japanese system, there are very, very few American Turbochips that would really justify the hassle of either modding, or buying a converter. I more or less avoid American TurboChips; I think I have... one?

All CD games are region-free without modding, so you can buy whichever one you prefer - Japanese is usually cheaper.
A stack of CD-Rs are even cheaper!
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: SignOfZeta on April 03, 2017, 06:34:00 PM: Before we can give an exact answer we need to know the exact question. He can only use a converter if it's a US system. He says that he has a "Turbo" system but can't play "Turbo" games. Obviously that's not the case unless this system has already been modded.

It's true though, I wouldn't go out of my way to play the US HuCARD library. There are one or two cards that would make it worth it but seriously there are like a billion PCE games you can let a couple slide, especially since those games are probably all $100+ each now.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: technozombie on April 03, 2017, 07:29:00 PM: If they are having to use google translate to ask a question in English, they aren't likely to be interested in English language games anyways.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: ClodBuster on April 03, 2017, 09:43:39 PM: The thread's title says "Turbo Duo R".

I guess the OP guy is talking about a PC Engine Duo R.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: SignOfZeta on April 03, 2017, 10:06:01 PM: Whoops, didn't see the R.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: majors on April 04, 2017, 01:19:39 AM: Regardless of the US or JP region of console, answer: http://db-electronics.ca/product/pc-henshin/
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Necromancer on April 04, 2017, 02:29:32 AM: Quote from: majors on April 04, 2017, 01:19:39 AM
Regardless of the US or JP region of console, answer: http://db-electronics.ca/product/pc-henshin/

+1. Assuming you have a PC Engine Duo-R (or any JP system), this is the only option for region converters that don't require an internal mod.

Personally, I'd rather spend the $70 on a Turbo Everdrive. That way you'll be able to play US games on a JP system and have access to homebrew and translation hacks.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: geise on April 04, 2017, 03:30:24 AM: Turbo Everdrive fixes all.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Dicer on April 04, 2017, 03:57:29 AM: (http://abload.de/img/untitled-1foshn.gif)
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Black Tiger on April 04, 2017, 04:13:30 AM: Quote from: majors on April 04, 2017, 01:19:39 AM
Regardless of the US or JP region of console, answer: http://db-electronics.ca/product/pc-henshin/

Converters can stretch the card port's pins and that one has compatibility issues with HuCards like SFII' and Arcade Cards.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Sarumaru on April 04, 2017, 04:25:03 AM: Quote from: ClodBuster on April 03, 2017, 09:43:39 PM
The thread's title says "Turbo Duo R".

I guess the OP guy is talking about a PC Engine Duo R.

Lol yer all dix

Quote from: Dicer on April 04, 2017, 03:57:29 AM
(http://abload.de/img/untitled-1foshn.gif)

best gif evarrr
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: ClodBuster on April 04, 2017, 05:02:47 AM: Turrican does what American't.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: majors on April 04, 2017, 07:16:03 AM: Quote from: Black Tiger on April 04, 2017, 04:13:30 AM
...that one has compatibility issues with HuCards like SFII' and Arcade Cards.
I was not aware. From the Retro Roundtable podcast, Rene says he often make slight revisions over time. Maybe he'll address that.

Of course I just went 100% PCE. No converters need apply. TED is also a perfect answer.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: SignOfZeta on April 04, 2017, 10:26:23 AM: I think we should just close this forum since "get a flash card/CD-R" makes up the most popular post at this point.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: esteban on April 07, 2017, 01:44:59 PM: Quote from: ClodBuster on April 04, 2017, 05:02:47 AM
Turrican does what American't.

Correct.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Strider77 on April 19, 2017, 10:40:04 AM: Quote from: SignOfZeta on April 04, 2017, 10:26:23 AM
"get a flash card/CD-R" makes up the most popular post at this point.

Gross
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: EmperorIng on April 19, 2017, 11:14:26 AM: Quote from: SignOfZeta on April 04, 2017, 10:26:23 AM
I think we should just close this forum since "get a flash card/CD-R" makes up the most popular post at this point.

It's important to start a new movement. I recommend some replacements:

1) "The PC Engine is THE console for Digital Comics!"

2) "Which Valis game gives you least amount of agonizing ball pain?"

3) "Sissies play Mario, but real G's play Rainbow Islands"

I'm partial to #2, since it can be taken in several different directions!
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Black Tiger on April 19, 2017, 11:25:14 AM: Quote from: Strider77 on April 19, 2017, 10:40:04 AM
Quote from: SignOfZeta on April 04, 2017, 10:26:23 AM
"get a flash card/CD-R" makes up the most popular post at this point.

Gross

You don't like playing games?
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Punch on April 19, 2017, 12:36:46 PM: Q: Which Valis game gives you the least amount of agonizing ball pain?
A: Valis X is actually quite pleasing to the testicles.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Gypsy on April 19, 2017, 12:59:29 PM: Quote from: Black Tiger on April 19, 2017, 11:25:14 AM
Quote from: Strider77 on April 19, 2017, 10:40:04 AM
Quote from: SignOfZeta on April 04, 2017, 10:26:23 AM
"get a flash card/CD-R" makes up the most popular post at this point.

Gross

You don't like playing games?

Playing games is for nerds. Real men collect cellophane and cardboard.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: ccovell on April 19, 2017, 01:14:31 PM: Since nobody has adequately answered the question :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Converters allow US Turbo games to match the pin configuration of the PC-Engine / Duo-R slot

HOWEVER

US Turbo games still will NOT run on a regular PCE / JP Duo(R), as the games themselves have US console detection & lockout.

You will have to mod the console, by lifting pin 29 of the 6280 CPU, as shown here: http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/multi-region-pc-engine-turbo-grafx-16/
... in addition to using a converter.

The alternative is to use a flash cart (pin switching on the cart itself!) and use region-hacked US games.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Necromancer on April 20, 2017, 02:28:25 AM: Quote from: ccovell on April 19, 2017, 01:14:31 PM
Since nobody has adequately answered the question :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

I guess majors and I should use a bigger font. :P
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: MNKyDeth on April 20, 2017, 02:36:51 AM: Quote from: ccovell on April 19, 2017, 01:14:31 PM
You will have to mod the console, by lifting pin 29 of the 6280 CPU, as shown here: http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/multi-region-pc-engine-turbo-grafx-16/
... in addition to using a converter.

I would like to mention, under no circumstance should anyone be lifting leg 29. This is dangerous and you can break off the leg.
The whole point is to connect leg 29 to ground. All you need to do to ground leg 29 is to put a little solder blob to pin 30 and just bridge the two legs together. Simple, easy and no risk to the system.
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: ccovell on April 20, 2017, 03:16:58 AM: Quote from: Necromancer on April 20, 2017, 02:28:25 AM
Quote from: ccovell on April 19, 2017, 01:14:31 PM
Since nobody has adequately answered the question :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

I guess majors and I should use a bigger font. :P

Why do you associate size with adequacy, eh? Hmmm? Hmmm?
Title: Re: Playing American on Turbo Duo R?
Post by: Necromancer on April 20, 2017, 04:02:57 AM: Ha! It's just gotta be big enough for old farts to be able to read it. :mrgreen: