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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: LowRes on May 25, 2017, 02:35:08 PM

Title: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: LowRes on May 25, 2017, 02:35:08 PM
Was eating dinner with the family when I noticed this popped up on kijiji for $300CAD which is about $220US from a game store in the GTA called Retro Game Bros. Unit is re-capped, screen mod, controller out mod, and I think a region switch In the battery compartment but doesn't seem to work.

I'm gonna post pics of the inside if anybody with mod knowledge can tell me how it looks, I don't know much about mods.  They said it was done by a well known modder in the GTA that they trust, but opinions from you guys would be appreciated :)

(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx333/sackashiet/Mobile Uploads/20170525_205421_zpsjhxabem3.jpg)
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Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: Alt-Nintega2 on May 25, 2017, 02:42:00 PM
good deal. These usually sell for 500. well done.
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: gex on May 25, 2017, 05:51:03 PM
Wow, that's an unusual find. Seeing something with THAT much work on it for sale at a local store; especially for a price like that. I've been to that store in the past as well, they have some good stuff.
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: Keith Courage on May 25, 2017, 10:48:12 PM
Is that screen held in with sticky tape?
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: LowRes on May 25, 2017, 11:37:32 PM
Is that screen held in with sticky tape?
It seems to be held in with hot glue.  I'm not sure what the reason for the extra pieces sticky tape on that one side.  Maybe common for light to pass through in that area? It's definately hot glued though
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: LowRes on May 25, 2017, 11:41:30 PM
Wow, that's an unusual find. Seeing something with THAT much work on it for sale at a local store; especially for a price like that. I've been to that store in the past as well, they have some good stuff.

Ya stuff like that never usually comes up.  I called them right away and they put it aside for me.  Those guys are awesome, I buy stuff there every once in a while.  Very nice guys
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: Necromancer on May 26, 2017, 02:25:39 AM
The d-pad and buttons need a little cleaning and I don't know about all that hot glue, but otherwise nice pick up!

Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: LowRes on May 26, 2017, 02:51:02 AM
The d-pad and buttons need a little cleaning and I don't know about all that hot glue, but otherwise nice pick up!
I'm not a fan of all the hot glue everywhere either, and I hope to find another one without all the mods, but I'm pretty happy with this one too.  Somebody put a lot of work into it, The 3.5" screen is definately pretty nice
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: LowRes on May 26, 2017, 03:38:53 AM
I found out the little switch in the battery compartment is to cut off the AV out from headphone jack so it doesn't interfere with the sound when actually using headphones.  I originally thought it was a region mod switch but I was wrong.  From what I can tell it actually doesn't have any region mod installed. 
(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx333/sackashiet/Mobile Uploads/20170526_101509_zpsnkzhasdg.jpg)
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: RNSpeed on May 26, 2017, 06:08:07 AM
Awesome, good deal.  I been trying to find a good deal like that but unable to.  :pray:
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: xelement5x on May 26, 2017, 04:17:56 PM
Living the Eneloops life boi! 
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: Black Tiger on May 26, 2017, 04:19:11 PM
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They said it was done by a well known modder in the GTA

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It seems to be held in with hot glue.  I'm not sure what the reason for the extra pieces sticky tape on that one side.  Maybe common for light to pass through in that area? It's definately hot glued though


equals: Drakon
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: geise on May 28, 2017, 11:17:15 AM
equals: Drakon
LOL!  When I saw the glue it was my first thought.  Regardless having real hardware to play on the couch, car, shitter, wherever for Turbo is nice. Congrats on the purchase! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: dallaspattern on May 29, 2017, 02:15:57 PM
Woof!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Express-recapped-and-screen-modded-duo-16-pc-engine-/232334268915?hash=item36183399f3:g:5ngAAOSwX9FZFyz7
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: bob on June 02, 2017, 09:23:40 AM
ouch.  another new guy taking advntage of the community
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: gex on June 02, 2017, 09:37:48 AM
Woof!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Express-recapped-and-screen-modded-duo-16-pc-engine-/232334268915?hash=item36183399f3:g:5ngAAOSwX9FZFyz7



That's Dylan Wards new eBay account. Check out his TurboDuo recapping service description
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: hoobs88 on June 02, 2017, 09:38:20 AM
I found out the little switch in the battery compartment is to cut off the AV out from headphone jack so it doesn't interfere with the sound when actually using headphones.  I originally thought it was a region mod switch but I was wrong.  From what I can tell it actually doesn't have any region mod installed. 

The most common Turbo Express region mod is the "switchless" one. Press and hold the 'Select' button while powering on to change regions. If that doesn't work, it hasn't been region modded.
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: Alt-Nintega2 on June 03, 2017, 10:08:09 AM
I found out the little switch in the battery compartment is to cut off the AV out from headphone jack so it doesn't interfere with the sound when actually using headphones.  I originally thought it was a region mod switch but I was wrong.  From what I can tell it actually doesn't have any region mod installed. 

The most common Turbo Express region mod is the "switchless" one. Press and hold the 'Select' button while powering on to change regions. If that doesn't work, it hasn't been region modded.

is this true or you are trolling? hold select button?
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: hoobs88 on June 03, 2017, 03:09:40 PM
is this true or you are trolling? hold select button?

My Turbo Express has been modded with the switchless version. Most of the modders on this forum perform that mod too. If the previous owner stated that it was region modded, but the new owner doesn't see a switch, I would think it is a switchless mod.
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: LowRes on June 03, 2017, 11:03:59 PM
I found out the little switch in the battery compartment is to cut off the AV out from headphone jack so it doesn't interfere with the sound when actually using headphones.  I originally thought it was a region mod switch but I was wrong.  From what I can tell it actually doesn't have any region mod installed. 

The most common Turbo Express region mod is the "switchless" one. Press and hold the 'Select' button while powering on to change regions. If that doesn't work, it hasn't been region modded.

Ya that was the first thing I tried when I first picked it up since it was a turbo express.  This unit has not been region modded.
Title: Re: Tonight's Pickup!
Post by: bob on June 07, 2017, 11:19:56 AM
Doesn't sell??
RAISE THE PRICE!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/232363763664