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8535027 No.8535027 [Reply] [Original]

I'm interested in getting a PC Engine wondering what a good price would be for just the unit itself? I know the controllers can be expensive, but are there any good alternatives or should I buy it in a bundle format?

>> No.8535038

>>8535027
Emulate it for $0.00, anon. It's emulated perfectly and you should take advantage of that and go after the harder targets.

>> No.8535045

>>8535038
What harder targets? Do you mean like a sega saturn?

>> No.8535046

You’re better off getting a bundle. eBay has the console itself for like $150 or the console with controllers for around the same price. If you’re willing to spend more, get a Turbo Duo, cause that’s got the CD unit built in and isn’t region locked IIRC

>> No.8535052

>>8535045
No, I mean it's wiser to buy hardware that can't be emulated well or at all, e.g., S.T.U.N. Runner arcade, nothing, NOTHING does it right unless it's the Atari Lynx conversion, so buy that.

>> No.8535056

If you want cheaper, go on Japanese auction sites. Prices are usually way less steep, but some sellers won’t ship overseas so be forewarned. You’ll be getting a Japanese system mind you, but it’s nothing a little modding can’t fix

>> No.8535062

>>8535038
Take a hike, you’re not wanted here.
>>8535027
I would not pay more than $80-$100 for one, and I would go through Buyee if you have to.
Depending on what you want to do with it, I would recommend also taking a look at the PC Engine Mini.

>> No.8535065

>>8535056
>>8535046
What if the unit itself is $75 after ship and tax but has no other accessories? Accessories

>> No.8535068

>>8535062
>Take a hike, you’re not wanted here.
This board is not exclusively for hardware, so suck it.

>> No.8535075

Look for a PC Engine Duo. Be aware they are incredibly prone to failure these days being an early CD-based machine.

>> No.8535084
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8535084

>>8535068
emulation evangelists are the new atheists of /vr/

>> No.8535090

>>8535062
I have a Sega Genesis Mini that I have seen someone load the PS Engine Mini firmware onto a usb stick and basically turn the Genesis Mini into a PC Engine Mini. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=6&v=qWkv1sgKSL0

If I could get this to work somehow I would love it but it seems like the person never released anything about it.

>> No.8535092

>>8535065
Good enough, get it and search for a deal on a controller.

>> No.8535096

>>8535065
Well, first off, that’s a pretty solid price for the system. Secondly, you can get a controller for like $30 (assuming you just want the one and aren’t planning to go multiplayer) so the investment isn’t that big of a sink. I’d say go for it, just make sure you aren’t getting ripped off

>> No.8535097

>>8535084
That's a new one...
Look, I don't care if you collect entire console collections and lock them away and jerk it to the idea that I can't have what you have, fine, do your thing; all I'm saying is, emulation is an excellent option these days to fill in the gaps.

>> No.8535103

>>8535027
If you’re worried about the price, do not buy it, emulate it or get one of the mini consoles

>> No.8535104

>>8535052
A man of taste.
>>8535065
Busted PCE Controllers are $30-50 a piece, it's an extremely expensive system to collect for and the TG16 is even worse. You can get super yellow OG PCEs for $30-40 but you'll quickly realize that even with an EverDrive you're missing most of the library which is on CD, and all the CD-ROM2 units are time-bombs, or $300-500 if they've been repaired. Unless you're planning to buy a Super SD System 3 or whatever, I really would not recommend not getting into the PCE. I did it, it was frustrating, I sold it all.

>> No.8535105

>>8535027
I'm not one hundred percent sure, but I think the caps in a lot of PC Engines have went bad and possibly started to leak by now, so you might want to research into that before buying anything.

>> No.8535107

>>8535097
Agreed, I'm a lame hardwarefag but for some consoles it's just not worth it.
>>8535105
Only in the CD-ROM2 models, the combo units. HuCard only machines are nearly Famicom-tier in reliability, which is to say very good.

>> No.8535109

>>8535097
I don’t care what you do or don’t have, but OP wasn’t asking whether he should emulate.

>> No.8535118

>>8535107
>HuCard only machines are nearly Famicom-tier in reliability, which is to say very good.
Thanks for clearing that up for me, Anon. I've always wanted a PC Engine myself but it seems a bit too costly in the long run. I'll probably just buy a Famicom and import stuff. Thanks again, hopefully the OP can get some good feedback from this thread.

>> No.8535119

>>8535105
It’s mostly the earlier CD-ROM units and Duo that have cap trouble, as far as I’ve read.

>> No.8535126

If it's a PC-Engine you want then you will need to get it with the AV Booster add-on too if you you're not going to play it on a RF CRT, and even then it's composite only so upscaler options get real slim and expensive fast. The games are also physically region-locked so unless you want to play Japanese text games only you will need a (ugly) convention adapter to play US games, this can be circumvented by buying a flashcart from Everdrive though.

So it will be costly no matter what, and I hate to be that guy but unless your are willing to commit $600+ on getting it up and running I'd recommend looking into a MiSTer, it will never be the same (I own a PCE, Duo R and SuperGrafx) but it won't be bad either and it will be completely lag free when connected to a CRT just like the original but with an extra clear RGB already built in.

>> No.8535137

>>8535126
>AV Booster
There are aftermarket booster units on Amazon and eBay that support RGB via RCA and Megadrive 2 DIN connector.
I really wish there were more clone controllers around.

>> No.8535146

>>8535109
>but OP wasn’t asking whether he should emulate.
Doesn't matter, and he was, yet didn't know it and they will know it when they get a load of the post coofhoax price increases/gouges.

>> No.8535183

>>8535118
You're very welcome, anon. Famicom is the way to go if you want to have fun and not spend an asston of money. Carts are unique looking and extremely cheap for most titles and consoles are cheap too, even an AV Famicom is only $60-70, original Famicoms can be had for peanuts + irritating shipping costs. And with an AV Famicom you can use NES controllers, which is a nice bonus.

>> No.8535185

>>8535146
>he was, yet didn't know it
Sheer hubris.

>> No.8535191

>>8535185
Of thinking anyone can afford these things? Yes.

>> No.8535237

>>8535126
If OP gets the one in the pic they posted they won't need the av booster for composite. An Everdrive is definitely the way to go for a Turbografx and PC Engine at this point though, you're right

>> No.8535245

>>8535191
Seems like OP can.

>> No.8535247
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8535247

>>8535119
Yup. You also need System Cards for them, which could end up costing even more money. I wanted to be able to play a lot of different CD games on mine so I went with the Super CD-ROM2 since it has the 3.0 BIOS built in. Shit still isn't cheap though

>> No.8535257

>>8535245
And that makes all my points moot, no wait it doesn't.

>> No.8535264

>>8535090
>>8535062
Sorry, here is the correct video that shows a Genesis mini functioning like a PC Engine mini. https://youtu.be/DQTzAmpB9Es

Any ideas on how someone could do this?

>> No.8535276

>>8535257
>>8535245
Op here. I will just forgo the little engine sadly as the comments match what reservation I have about it. It's still really cute, but I suppose I could save that money for dreamcast or gamecube ODE.

>> No.8535284

>>8535276
Anon, who cares what we say, but I for one am just trying to be helpful and I do not mean to be an emulation evangelist.

>> No.8535290

>>8535119
The earlier units that don't have bad caps instead have disintegrating gears that are a pain in the ass to replace and need 3D printed parts.

>> No.8535336

>>8535284
Well the feedback just overlaps the negative points I was having as well. Honestly I think I would be better of saving for a nice sega saturn for example since that seems more "manageable" than a PC Engine in terms of sunk cost benefits.

>> No.8535348
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8535348

>>8535084
Wrong. I use to collect retro and it's a fucking waste of time, and now it's a waste of time and expensive. That and most people here or everywhere do not belong in the hobby because they don't know kindergarten japanese and or can't do electronic repair.

>> No.8535394

>>8535027
Never had a PC Engine myself. Now i want one too. Not sure i am willing to pay the current prices. And emulation is lame.

>> No.8535397
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8535397

>>8535062
>Take a hike, you’re not wanted here.

>> No.8535404

>>8535336
>Honestly I think I would be better of saving for a nice sega saturn for example since that seems more "manageable" than a PC Engine in terms of sunk cost benefits.
That makes sense and also Saturn has more rabid fanbase grabbing one now is probably a winning idea.

>> No.8535408

>>8535397
He looks so happy and fulfilled.

>> No.8535416

>>8535404
Plus plus on that comment: Saturn emulation isn't as easy to emulate as the PC Engine is, as far as I recall.

>> No.8535423

>>8535416
OpenEmu and whatever core it uses do a surprisingly good job these days.

>> No.8535424

>>8535416
True true! Saturn is a bidge to emulate.

>> No.8535428

>>8535397
>Literally MILLIONS of dollar's worth of game cartridges right behind him
Your point?

>> No.8535430

>>8535397
>I have no argument, so here’s an unrelated picture

>> No.8535431

>>8535397
why would you have this body type as an adult

>> No.8535438

>>8535397
I read that place is a shithole that sells repos as new.

>> No.8535442
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8535442

>>8535397
Look how unsatisfied this stupid coomlector is. Emulating is joy.

>> No.8535446

>>8535428
>get everdrive
>NOOOOOOO YOU NEED TO BUY MY SCALP CARTS AHHHHHHH
lol)

>> No.8535468

>>8535446
I have both, not sure why you're projecting. Just enjoy video games.
Verification not required.

>> No.8535487

>>8535468
I mean I have both as well and still like having a physical copy if I find them at a thrift store. I meant about people who scalp for a living.

>> No.8535505

>>8535431
I sadly have that body type as an adult. Trying to improve though.

>> No.8535508

>>8535487
Ah, all good bro. I can respect thrift-hunting if you plan to keep games for yourself, but yeah, fuck scalpers.

>> No.8535514

>>8535505
Dig a trench 50ft long with minimal breaks in hot weather (remember to drink water!) and don't eat breakfast, you'll be Chadded out in no time.

>> No.8536035

>>8535514
I'd probably pop the stitches from my hernia surgery, if I have not already done it. Feels like it sometimes. I'll settle for calorie counting and praying.

>> No.8536043

>>8536035
ooh hope you heal fully and soon, anon.

>> No.8536159

This is one instance where hunting down the mini console would be a better option.

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8536250

>>8535508
For sure. Thrift store looking may be a waster of time in the grand scheme of things, and Goodwill sending stuff to their ebay like site, but I don't do a while lot out and it gives me an excuse to go out and have a nice cheap lunch out at whatburger. But when I DO find something it is a joy, but I don't thing anything will top pic related in terms of games/hardware I find.

>> No.8537320

>>8535027
Think of it 10 games you really want to play for the system, if you can do that, consider getting one.
Think of 10 games for the CD addon, if you can do that, consider getting one.
Hi Card games don’t seem that expensive, but the more desirable CD games seem expensive. If you’re totally interested in the system for the CD games it may be cheaper and more reliable to go with the $300 Terraonion addon. It’s a big investment though, but it adds RGB/HDMI out options, CD/SuperGrafx through FPGA, and Hu Card loading. Like I said, it’s expensive, but besides an SD card it’s pretty much the only thing you’ll ever need to buy for it besides a turbo tap if you want multiplayer.

>> No.8537329

>>8535092
I can only repeat myself, but the pc-engin pads from polymega are really good.