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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: willis on March 11, 2009, 06:47:06 PM

Title: Is this converter any good?
Post by: willis on March 11, 2009, 06:47:06 PM

I'm not selling it or anything.... just saw it and was curious if it is any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130291446996

Title: Re: Is this converter any good?
Post by: Black Tiger on March 11, 2009, 08:07:52 PM

I doubt that it's $100 good.

Title: Re: Is this converter any good?
Post by: SignOfZeta on March 11, 2009, 08:17:50 PM

Quote from: Black Tiger on March 11, 2009, 08:07:52 PM

I doubt that it's $100 good.

Yeah, I paid less than that for my Duo R. The best adaptor for the money is...an entire system!

I like how its "sealed". Does that mean anything when its applied to hacked together stuff made in someones garage?

Title: Re: Is this converter any good?
Post by: TheMilford on March 12, 2009, 12:24:14 AM

Here's a link to a better deal:
http://moeroshop.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23935

Title: Re: Is this converter any good?
Post by: Necromancer on March 12, 2009, 03:17:48 AM

That's the type of converter that I have, and while it gets the job done, it has its drawbacks.  The HuCard slot was cobbled together from a double sided slot meant for something else; consequently, a small bit of pcb was glued in at one end to make it the correct width and the bottom was ground down to provide the necessary clearance.  The width modification is fine, but the rough surface on the bottom tends to scratch up the bottom side of HuCards worse than a 'real' slot.  Also, the card end connections corrode much quicker than a HuCard's, so it has to be cleaned a bit if unused for a while.  Still, it gets the job done and is okay at the right price and if you prefer to leave your console unmolested, want to use it with multiple Duos/TG-16s/Expresses, and/or don't want to have yet another console connected to your television.

Quote from: TheMilford on March 12, 2009, 12:24:14 AM

Here's a link to a better deal:
http://moeroshop.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23935

It can also be had for a similar price from its manufacturer, Telegames (http://www.telegames.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=7922).  Shipping might be a bit stiff though, considering both of these companies are in Europe.

Title: Re: Is this converter any good?
Post by: paladinken on March 12, 2009, 09:35:10 AM

It looks like a ripoff of the Kisado converter. I've used other converters before and the success rate is always questionable. They're rarely worth the money that's charged for them. I don't know how much they go for now, but  get a Kisado converter if you can find it a good price or buy a japanese system. I bought my Kisado converters almost 15 ago and they still work today.

Title: Re: Is this converter any good?
Post by: willis on March 12, 2009, 12:55:56 PM

Thanks for all the helpful info guys!

Title: Re: Is this converter any good?
Post by: Arkhan on March 12, 2009, 03:17:57 PM

youd be better off buying a Duo

Its collectible and sexy