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Not that this really is what you're looking for per se, but if you need to find a reason to be excited about this console, I very recently wrote a review of it to inaugurate a new blog: http://www.retrodrunk.com/2018/02/console-review-pc-engine-duo-rx.html I LOVE this console. It's really hard for me to pick favorites, but it's one of the stronger consoles in my collection. Like Newsdee said, the Turbografx-16 was poorly marketed in the U.S., and it was too late in the U.S. It didn't have a enough time to really wow people; soon enough, "GENESIS DOES WHAT NINTENDON'T" was all over everyone's TV screens and consumers bit (not to mention that Sega actually aired an ad that mocked the Turbo's alleged 16-bitness). If you're a video game collector at all, I would recommend it. My review above covers most of my opinions about the hardware and software. If you really don't care for shooters at all, I might hesitate at all, because that is really the primary strength of the console (and the variety and caliber of shmups will literally blow you away). Love it!

...when you mention your Vectrex to someone that doesn't know what one is. It's almost like you're talking about your genitalia or something. I also find it hard to convey its awesomeness without actually showing someone the console; once they see it, though: I have always said that I don't show a lady my Vectrex until at least three dates in...

I'm surprised no one has posted a picture of their SNES as a joke... though maybe I shouldn't be surprised, because no one likes getting beat up on a video game forum.

Wow - I'm super excited that you do this! I will definitely be getting some once you've settled in...