NebraskaDragon Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 I totally missed out on this one. No stores around here ever had a single thing for the system. How does it work? Are there many quality titles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 The TG 16 / Turbo Duo are one of the best systems ever made in my opinion. I never had a problem with any of mine - ever. Not even a worn controller, and believe me, I racked some serious hours on that thing. As for games, it's only weak point was sports games - or lack of but I don't care for those so it never mattered to me. The total game library was 138 games, plus a few newer homebrews if I remember correctly. The system had some of the best shooters ever, killer pinball games, awesome RPG's, fun platformers, and Bomberman. Real Bomberman - not shitty N64 Bomberman. A complete game list is here: http://www.workingdesigns.com/ If you wanna get either one, get the Turbo Duo. It has the better system card built in, already had stereo a/v jacks (the Regular TG you need the Turbo Booster or CD unit), of course the cd unit, and is less bulky. You can still get them new here: http://www.tzd.com/forsale.cgi And interestingly, TZD is listing a converter to play imports is available to buy.........You could get one of those to play any import huCard with the exception of a few of the "Arcade" enhanced games - mostly Neo Geo fighters. To play those you need an Arcade Pro Or Duo Card in addition to a converter. But with a converter, you would increase the game library to around 1000 different games. Also, any CD game - American or Import - will play without any mods or converters. Also, back up copies are playable with no mods. There are a few extremely expensive rarer games, but most are pretty affordable. Then, if you like handhelds, the Turbo Express plays all Hucards - no need to buy seperate games for it. It also has a TV tuner available and in my opinion, it is still the most kick ass heldheld ever. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 Turbo Duo rules, I programmed games for all 3 of them, the SNES, the GENESIS and the TGFX16 and the hardware on the Turbo is by far the best. Just my $0.02,- ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Gill Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 TG16 Bomberman is one the all-time classics. I still will play Splatterhouse occasionally too. Splatterhouse was the first game that was like seeing a car wreck to me, you have to look even though you don't want too. -Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 TG-16 is one of my all time favs. I got a pretty good library of games for it.. all bought full price (which sort of shows how much I dug the system ) So to answer your question.. yes there are many quality titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebraskaDragon Posted January 7, 2003 Author Share Posted January 7, 2003 So what is a (good sized) list of good games? If you could seperate them into genres that would be helpful, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 Ok here's what I'd say: Shooters: R Type Aeroblasters Blazing Lazers Dead moon Lords Of Thunder Gates Of Thunder Psychosis Sidearms Soldier Blade Veigues Tactical Gladiator Most overrated and overpriced - Cotton RPG ANY Working Designs game Any Y's game Nuetopia 1 & 2 Puzzle: Cratermaze Bomberman Timeball Boxyboy Action/Adventure Any of them kick ass except maybe Dragons Curse which is WonderBoy If I recall I don't know, it would be easier to list what isn't good but I can only think of a few There are quite a few games that really are just different and can't be classified but they are still sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 [shameless plug] Definately get this one ... http://www.tzd.com/information.cgi?id=461 [/shameless plug] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 I forgot about Shape Shifter - a definite kick as game. good job CPU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebraskaDragon Posted January 7, 2003 Author Share Posted January 7, 2003 Ok here's what I'd say: Shooters: R Type Aeroblasters Blazing Lazers Dead moon Lords Of Thunder Gates Of Thunder Psychosis Sidearms Soldier Blade Veigues Tactical Gladiator Most overrated and overpriced - Cotton RPG ANY Working Designs game Any Y's game Nuetopia 1 & 2 Puzzle: Cratermaze Bomberman Timeball Boxyboy Action/Adventure Any of them kick ass except maybe Dragons Curse which is WonderBoy If I recall I don't know, it would be easier to list what isn't good but I can only think of a few There are quite a few games that really are just different and can't be classified but they are still sweet. Are these all US? Or are some of them imports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebraskaDragon Posted January 7, 2003 Author Share Posted January 7, 2003 [shameless plug] Definately get this one ... http://www.tzd.com/information.cgi?id=461 [/shameless plug] I take it you are selling these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 Those are all US games and no he isn't selling that - he programmed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 [shameless plug] Definately get this one ... http://www.tzd.com/information.cgi?id=461 [/shameless plug] I take it you are selling these? I wish, I'd be very happy to have a large stock of them. No, I wrote the game with a friend of mine back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 Those are all US games and no he isn't selling that - he programmed it Cheers bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebraskaDragon Posted January 7, 2003 Author Share Posted January 7, 2003 I see. Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 Do you have a TG CPU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 Do you have a TG CPU? Of course I do, I have the white PC-Engine Duo and a TGFX16 + CD. I even still have the programming manual for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 I was just wondering. Kinda thought it would be strange if you didn't..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 The only problem I see abou the Duo's are I usually see them go for what? around $160+ on eBay... and that's with like 2 or 3 games? Is that about right? Clint Thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyXB Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 Turbo Duo rules, I programmed games for all 3 of them, the SNES, the GENESIS and the TGFX16 and the hardware on the Turbo is by far the best. Just my $0.02,- ! What games have you programmed? Have you some for sale? For all 3 systems I am interested on a list. And don't forget Dracula X, a great Jump & Run. Its a Castlevania game. Japan only, but CD-ROM. So it work on an USA System. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 I've read that the TG is like the dreamcast, wasn't really a success in the market, but hardcore gamers really fell in love with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted January 7, 2003 Share Posted January 7, 2003 A used Duo should be anywhere from $125-on up depending on how many - if any - games are included. It and the Neo Geo seem to be the only consoles that have always been pricey and will always be pricey. But, considering they are 2 of the best ever, it's no wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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