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NEC PC-Engine/SuperGrafx => PC Engine/SuperGrafx Discussion => Topic started by: DragonmasterDan on November 03, 2010, 01:18:41 AM
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The frustration with using US Turbo Duos for playing CDs has been mounting due to constant failures. At this point I'm ready to buy a Duo R or RX by the end of the year. The question I have for everyone here is, what are the main differences between the R and RX. And how much more reliable are they?
Thanks!
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No significant differences aside from minor cosmetics and the RX being bundled with a 6 button control pad.
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What he said
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No significant differences aside from minor cosmetics and the RX being bundled with a 6 button control pad.
How big is the reliability difference between the R and RX and the standard Duo. I've heard it's substantial, but I'm still kind of curious.
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same thing.
since the RX is bit younger, there are chances for a longer life. but this is pure speculation and it is probably much more important of how its pre-owner took care about etc.
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What are the cosmetic differences? Also is an RX indicated by a model code? I always thought the controller packed in was the only difference.
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What are the cosmetic differences?
The label is different and is in a different location (top left on the RX, bottom middle on the R), and the RX has a purplish eject button instead of the R's matching button.
Also is an RX indicated by a model code?
The RX is a PCE-DUORX; the R is a PI-TG10.
I always thought the controller packed in was the only difference.
It's the only difference that really matters. :D
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Hmm wonder if anything is different under the hood. Awesome thanks for letting me know.
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the R is whiteish and the RX is grayish
(http://aetherbyte.com/images/IMG_1098.JPG)
see? The RX pad matches the RX, but its in front of a Duo-R thats slightly yellowed due to the lighting of the room mostly... but you can tell its more white than gray
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Under the hood they are the same. They came out at almost the same time (they advertised, sometimes, both in the same ad). The only real difference is the pad.
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What would be a reasonable price range for me to look at for a Duo R or RX plus cables?
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I wouldn't pay much more than $200. I got one with the RGB scart mod off ebay for $220.
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You can score a Duo-R for under $200 pretty easy if patient. I would bite quickly if the price gets to $150-160 shipped (even if RGB modded).
I wouldn't pay much more than $200. I got one with the RGB scart mod off ebay for $220.
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You can score a Duo-R for under $200 pretty easy if patient. I would bite quickly if the price gets to $150-160 shipped (even if RGB modded).
I've seen a few under 200.00 shipped. I will probably go with that.
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Well what's actually wrong with the US Duo you have? Is it having reading issues? You can just put in a new lens for dirt cheap. If you do want to just replace it go with an RX for reasons Tats stated of probably having a longer life. They definitely shouldn't suffer from the sound caps drying out like on my US duo. I was crazy and just fixed mine though. Again if it is just a cd reading issue I'd try a new lens, before forking out the money on a new system.
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Well what's actually wrong with the US Duo you have? Is it having reading issues? You can just put in a new lens for dirt cheap. If you do want to just replace it go with an RX for reasons Tats stated of probably having a longer life. They definitely shouldn't suffer from the sound caps drying out like on my US duo. I was crazy and just fixed mine though. Again if it is just a cd reading issue I'd try a new lens, before forking out the money on a new system.
I have two US duos. Without going in to a long explanation. Duo #1 has replaced caps (done earlier this year) despite this it needs to be re-synched. It has a new HOP-M3 and no longer reads CDs after a bad run in with a scratched up copy of "It came from the desert". Duo #2 has slightly less of a proble. it takes between 2-5 minutes for Redbook audio to kick in for CD games. This is a common problem, but is indicative of future failures. That's why the investment in the Duo R or RX seems worth it. I'm sick of dealing with failing hardware.
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Whenever you get tired of those two flaky duos and want to give em a new home, let me know :D
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Well what's actually wrong with the US Duo you have? Is it having reading issues? You can just put in a new lens for dirt cheap. If you do want to just replace it go with an RX for reasons Tats stated of probably having a longer life. They definitely shouldn't suffer from the sound caps drying out like on my US duo. I was crazy and just fixed mine though.
Nothing crazy about that-- I wish more people would take this approach. A US Duo with a tuned (or new) laser and a capacitor replacement will outlive any R or RX.
I have two US duos. Without going in to a long explanation. Duo #1 has replaced caps (done earlier this year) despite this it needs to be re-synched. It has a new HOP-M3 and no longer reads CDs after a bad run in with a scratched up copy of "It came from the desert".
Sounds like the new laser wasn't calibrated (or at least, wasn't calibrated correctly) on install. If you can get the laser tuned correctly this Duo should outlive any R or RX you might pick up. You're already 95% of the way there!
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Nothing crazy about that-- I wish more people would take this approach. A US Duo with a tuned (or new) laser and a capacitor replacement will outlive any R or RX.
Sounds like the new laser wasn't calibrated (or at least, wasn't calibrated correctly) on install. If you can get the laser tuned correctly this Duo should outlive any R or RX you might pick up. You're already 95% of the way there!
Plus the US duo is sooooo sexy looking! :P I had some rough spots with my Duo early on, but now that its got a new laser and some new sound caps, its perfectly reliable each and every time I use it.
DMD, if you want, send your duos to either me or chop5, one of us will get them running perfectly!