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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => Virtual Console TG/PCE Discussion => Topic started by: Nec.Game.head on October 29, 2012, 01:46:21 PM

Title: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Nec.Game.head on October 29, 2012, 01:46:21 PM
Is their a such thing as a Tg 16 controller adapter for playing virtual console games on the Wii ??? I managed to find one for almost every other 80's-90's retro console but I haven't seemed to find any info on one for the tg 16 controller ??? It would be so great to be able to play the more expensive tg cd games on the Wii's virtual console with the real deal controller !!!
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on November 01, 2012, 07:40:26 AM
That would be extremely cool.  Unfortunately, I've never heard of anything like that....

Perhaps a SNES/NES knockoff could be modded easily?  Maybe mod a PCE controller to output to NES and then get one of these?

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-4-Virtua-Retro-Adapter/dp/B003KMWMOW
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Nec.Game.head on November 01, 2012, 01:26:04 PM
Ah ha !! Very good JoshuaTurbo, that makes total sense .. I have one of those adapters and will do my research to see if it's possible or not .. I think I once ran across a tutorial on how to hard wire a Nes controller to a Tg 16's controller cable/plug to use it on a Tg 16 .. Maybe it could be modded the opposite way .. Thanks for the reply and help !!!
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: bartre on November 04, 2012, 01:41:23 AM
I belive it's this you were talking about:
http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/nes-to-pc-engine-controller-mod/

unfortunately, I don't think that would work...

I do have one idea though.
add a port to the NES controller (DB15, perhaps?) and then gut the TG controller and wire the traces to another jack, then use a cable to connect them?

a bit of a frankenstein solution, but I think it would work, the NES pad is easy enough to map out, and though it's been FOREVER since i've opened up a turbob pad, I think it wouldn't be too hard to find decent solder points.
the one downside i can see to this is maybe losing the turbo on the turbob controller.
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Duo_R on November 04, 2012, 02:15:52 AM
The solution i reccomend a Wii to Nes adapter and use this controller:

(http://www.8-track-shack.com/images/20090716105143-DSCF537520090714.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Nec.Game.head on November 04, 2012, 06:06:22 AM
Wow barte that's the exact tutorial I found on that mod !! You dudes most definitely are on top of your turbo research !! It's a damn shame that idea I mentioned on my last post wouldn't work .. Gonna look into trying out your idea barte .. That controller looks pretty close to a Tg16 one .. Thanks for the pic Duo_R .. I have one of those adapters and use original Nes controller already, but It just doesn't feel the same .. I'm just trying to get the closet feel to the real deal until I finally get my hands on a Duo .. If all else fails I will be looking into buying one of those Joycard Sansui sss controllers, the headphone jack and rapid fire are pretty pimp !! This site has got so many awesome people that have been helping me out with all my questions !!!
                                              
                                                                   A BIG GIANT THANK YOU TO YOU ALL !!!
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Duo_R on November 04, 2012, 09:23:21 AM
Sansui is made by Hudson Soft so it really has a Turbo feel to it. I modded one for a member here and they enjoyed it for use on PC Engine. So I would say would work nice for Wii.
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Nec.Game.head on November 04, 2012, 11:53:54 AM
Cool dude .. So most definitely I will be buying one of those controllers for my Tubrbografx 16 experience on my Wii if I can't seem to figure out how to mod a original Tg16 controller to work on my Wii .. Maybe if you have the free time to mod one of those controllers for me I can just send you one to hook it up for me .. I didn't even know it was made by Hudson ..
              
                                 Thank you for all the informative knowledge !!!  :clap:
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Duo_R on November 04, 2012, 02:44:33 PM
you bet, I really think best route will be to just obtain the NES to Wii adapter, pretty cheap and painless. I have been meaning to do this myself but been lazy and also wondering if I will be playing Turbo stuff on Wii long term. I suppose it probably be a good idea since I have the brew channel on my Wii.
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: sirhcman on November 27, 2012, 03:36:05 PM
might be easier/cheaper to find a working beeshu zipper controller for the nes (http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/7/4/1/2/0/webimg/612719441_tp.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Duo_R on November 27, 2012, 04:42:03 PM
Those aren't bad I got one of those. Sansui still nicer but nicer price too.
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: galam on December 31, 2012, 04:53:47 AM
The solution i reccomend a Wii to Nes adapter and use this controller:

(http://www.8-track-shack.com/images/20090716105143-DSCF537520090714.jpg)


BEST CONTROLLER EVER!!!
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: esteban on January 01, 2013, 08:57:36 AM
The solution i reccomend a Wii to Nes adapter and use this controller:

(http://www.8-track-shack.com/images/20090716105143-DSCF537520090714.jpg)


BEST CONTROLLER EVER!!!


I can't believe we were cheated out of a headphone jack built into the pad. That is such a friggin' brilliant idea.

Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: galam on January 01, 2013, 09:00:38 AM
The solution i reccomend a Wii to Nes adapter and use this controller:

(http://www.8-track-shack.com/images/20090716105143-DSCF537520090714.jpg)


BEST CONTROLLER EVER!!!


I can't believe we were cheated out of a headphone jack built into the pad. That is such a friggin' brilliant idea.




The rapid fire was top notch as well.  Track & Field was a breeze even against friends with other rapid fire controllers.
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Duo_R on January 01, 2013, 10:50:23 AM
Hoobs88 has a custom modded Sansui controller for Turbo Duo. Including the headphone jack (modded to work with Duo). I always wanted to make one for myself but never had time. Yes it is a brilliant idea! This controller is gold, need to get more of them.


The solution i reccomend a Wii to Nes adapter and use this controller:

(http://www.8-track-shack.com/images/20090716105143-DSCF537520090714.jpg)


BEST CONTROLLER EVER!!!


I can't believe we were cheated out of a headphone jack built into the pad. That is such a friggin' brilliant idea.


Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: esteban on January 04, 2013, 10:58:15 PM
Hoobs88 has a custom modded Sansui controller for Turbo Duo. Including the headphone jack (modded to work with Duo). I always wanted to make one for myself but never had time. Yes it is a brilliant idea! This controller is gold, need to get more of them.


The solution i reccomend a Wii to Nes adapter and use this controller:

(http://www.8-track-shack.com/images/20090716105143-DSCF537520090714.jpg)


BEST CONTROLLER EVER!!!


I can't believe we were cheated out of a headphone jack built into the pad. That is such a friggin' brilliant idea.





I remember that old thread. If I recall correctly, didn't he put the Hudon Bee (stickers) on the controller?

Ha! WANT HEADPHONE JACK!

Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: BlueBMW on January 05, 2013, 12:06:11 AM
Some 3DO pads had a headphones port complete with volume knob on them.  Absolutely brilliant!
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: esteban on January 05, 2013, 05:22:32 AM
Some 3DO pads had a headphones port complete with volume knob on them.  Absolutely brilliant!


DAMN. And I have 3DO (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png).

I gotta find me one of these controllers now...
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: hoobs88 on January 05, 2013, 11:09:05 AM
Hoobs88 has a custom modded Sansui controller for Turbo Duo. Including the headphone jack (modded to work with Duo). I always wanted to make one for myself but never had time. Yes it is a brilliant idea! This controller is gold, need to get more of them.


The solution i reccomend a Wii to Nes adapter and use this controller:

(http://www.8-track-shack.com/images/20090716105143-DSCF537520090714.jpg)


BEST CONTROLLER EVER!!!


I can't believe we were cheated out of a headphone jack built into the pad. That is such a friggin' brilliant idea.





I remember that old thread. If I recall correctly, didn't he put the Hudon Bee (stickers) on the controller?

Ha! WANT HEADPHONE JACK!


Here it is again so you don't have to look for the old thread.
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e209/hoobs88/The Batcave Inventory Photos/SansuiPadwithLabel.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: esteban on January 05, 2013, 12:18:49 PM
hoobs88--thank you for agreeing to ship that controller to me ASAP! Thanks again. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Nec.Game.head on January 05, 2013, 12:38:58 PM
Ha lol yeah right esteban !!! I thought hoobs88 was gonna send me that kick ass controller for starting this noob ass thread in the first place! Damn that would be most cool .. Most cool indeed! I so want one of those now!
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: hoobs88 on January 05, 2013, 01:05:37 PM
Sorry guys, that controller is my pride and joy. I do have a bunch of extra labels that Sparky printed for me (if anyone does the mod and is interested in a custom label).
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Duo_R on January 05, 2013, 01:51:08 PM
Hoobs did the design on the label, the smiley faces on it was simply brilliant for the turbo switches. I thought the Bee-Otch idea would be fitting (got the idea from the Transformer movie) for this controller. For everyone that doesn't have one....BEE-OTCH!!!!
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: esteban on January 05, 2013, 02:09:39 PM
I am a BEE-OTCH.

TRUTH.

(http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: hoobs88 on January 05, 2013, 02:29:20 PM
Hoobs did the design on the label, the smiley faces on it was simply brilliant for the turbo switches. I thought the Bee-Otch idea would be fitting (got the idea from the Transformer movie) for this controller. For everyone that doesn't have one....BEE-OTCH!!!!

The whole project was a team effort...Duo-R modded the controller and suggested the Transformers Bee-otch logo, I designed the label, and Sparky printed it (The label in the photograph is a poor quality one that I printed. I never got around to taking a picture of Sparky's glossy high quality labels.)
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: Duo_R on January 05, 2013, 04:38:54 PM
oh man you gotta post a photo of that, bet it looks awesome!
Title: Re: Turbografx 16 controller adapter for the Wii virtual console does it exist ???
Post by: KnightWarrior on March 18, 2013, 02:58:11 PM
I don't think there's one for the Wii

WiiMednafen has and option for 2 or 6 Button

For 6B Games - I use the SNES Controller
For 2B Games - I use the NES Controller