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Since we're here to cater to your every TurboGrafx related need, we like to hear from you, so that we can know what you're thinking. How do you like the site? What strides can we take to improve? What is your philosophy on life? We want to know all of these and more, so feel free to send us an e-mail and let us know what you're thinking. We'll be waiting with eager anticipation.

Title: Gates Of Thunder?
Author: Charlotte
Date: 2007-05-27

Message:

Hi,

Do you happen to know if anyone is selling a copy of Gates of Thunder for TurboGrafx-16?

Thanks,

Charlotte

Reply:

Charlotte,

If you're like most of us, you probably don't live in a city where there are a lot of vintage game dealers reside. As a result, your best bet is often eBay, although you do have to watch out for inflated prices. My guess is that you should be able to pick up Gates of Thunder for a reasonable price, since it was one of the pack-in games for the Turbo Duo. I can tell you from personal experience that Gates of Thunder is one of the best titles released on American shores, so you're certainly in for a treat.

Best Of Luck...

Fabio

Title: Congrats On The Site And Turbo Duo Dillemas!
Author: Lance
Date: 2007-03-25

Message:

Wow, your site is almost definitely the greatest resource for TG-16/PCE info on the net! The only regret of getting into Turbografx 16 collecting is that I'm 15 so I'm always broke, and I live in rural Alabama and its impossible to find games (you know how inflated prices are on ebay). I only have 5 games and a regular TG16 Base, after my father recommended the system to me. I'm planning on buying a Turbo Duo, so I can play Super CD games and save my place in Neutopia. I do need some help though, which version of the Duo should I get? I wanted the Jap version so I could play import games (although saving Neutopia is kinda gone with that though :-)) and I was wondering if I should get the Duo, Duo-R, Duo-RX? I know that each later release costs a little bit more, but if I'm gonna shell out that much money in the first place I wanted the best available version.

Anyways, I want to congratulate you on the great site! I couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you so much for the best TG16 site on the net!

Lance James

Reply:

Lance,

Here at turbografx.net, we try to keep level heads. However, when you truly are the best resource for TurboGrafx gaming on the net, it's difficult to be modest. Anyway, it's great to see gamers from a later generation recognizing NEC's console for the quality system that it is. Sometimes I think we get caught up in all the hype and flashy graphics of newer platforms, only to forget our roots.

As for Duo systems, I would say that question you need to ask yourself is how important is it to play import HuCards and Arcade Card games? The systems themselves are virtually identical. The Duo-R is the same as the Duo minus the headphone jack and lid lock. As for the Duo-RX, it was basically a Duo-R with a six button controller. PC Engine HuCards can be found on eBay for a reasonable price, so this does make one of the Japanese editions attractive. However, even if you buy an American Duo, you can still play Japanese CDs and Super CDs.

Whichever way you decide to go, keep up the good fight for 16-bit gaming. I used to think it was tough being a romance novel cover boy, but that was before I became a TurboGrafx-16 loyalist. Our system just doesn't get the respect it deserves!

Keep It Real...

Fabio

Title: Welcome Home!
Author: Chris
Date: 2007-02-20

Message:

I am so glad I found your website!

I owned an original Turbografx 16 back in '89. I got it for Christmas. I remember playing non-stop for what seemed to be 2 years straight. Gathering up games and accersories all along the way, while my friends were wasting their time on NES or Sega systems. I owned that system, with CD attatchment,PC engine game converter, a few PC engine games, a turbo tap, 6' controller extension cable, 5 controllers, and nearly every game they put out. Then, in '98 or '99, I did a foolish thing (forgive me, I was 22). Being on the constant verge of bankruptcy, I sold the whole system and games to a local McVann's for $100. Granted the CD system was starting to not play so well, but I was a fool. You should have seen the employees flock to the counter when I walked in with it. They were all calling dibs on the system, accersories, and games. Years went by, I got married,and life went on. I still thought about the system time and again.

Then I found Ebay. I coerced my wife into letting me get one for christmas. It was the base system, and I think I paid $50 for it. Soon realizing I couldn't build my library like I used to have, I sold it. Then about another year later, I bought another one, base system again. I soon found I didn't have the money, or time to keep up with it, so I sold this one as well.

A few more years went by, and I found a better paying job, settled into my lifestyle, had a daughter, and realized I could have more than one hobby (I slipped into the car scene for quite some time, I'm still in it too). So I began scouting out on Ebay again for a system. But this time I was going to skip the puny (no offense) base system, and jump right up to the TurboDuo! I found one on ebay that had been sitting in someone's parent's attic. Complete gamble on whether it would work or not. It also was just the console. No controllers, no games, no A/C cord, no AV cord, NOTHING! It actually did come with a Turboexpress, but I sold it off to buy what I needed to get the TurboDuo running.

I finally got all the needed equipment, put in Lords of the Rising Sun, and viola! It worked! Of course, this one was too a Christmas present, so my wife made me wait until Christmas morning to try it out. I was as excited as the first time I opened it nearly 17 years before!

Now, I only have two games, JJ & Jeff, and Bomberman (the good one, not the crappy Bombman '96). I sold Lords of the Rising Sun. I just couldn't see myself sitting in front of the TV for 3 hour spans like I used to to conquer feudal Japan, let alone my daughter allowing me to do that. My wife and I love playing Bomberman, and she has actually completed the 1 player version. My brother and his wife come over and we have mini-tournaments. I sadly only have two controllers right now. Turboduo controllers are hard to come by.

I look forward to getting my old library of games built back up, and playing 2 player games with my wife, and later, my kids. I have Tricky Kick on the way, which I could have sworn was a 2 player game, but just found it's not.

Well, that is my story! I just want to say thanks for having the website, and I will be a regular visitor for sure!

TurboGrafx Fan from the begining,

Chris

Reply:

Chris,

Sometimes we try to be modest here at turbografx.net, but then we realize that it just doesn't make any sense. We offer unparalleled coverage of the greatest console known to man. It's hard to ask for much more than that!

In all seriousness, though, it's good to hear the tale of a fan that has come back to his beloved system after so many years. Believe it or not, I went through a similar journey myself. My return to the TurboGrafx console is what was the beginning of this web site.

While most of us don't have the time to spend putting in quality hours on our favorite titles anymore, it brings back so many good memories whenever we can just spend a few minutes playing a classic like Bonk's Adventure or Bomberman. It's amazing how well these games still hold up after so many years. The fact that we are even now introducing these titles to new generations of gamers proves that the TurboGrafx will always have its place in the hearts of console lovers everywhere.

Remember The Turbo...

Fabio

Title: Games
Author: Lori
Date: 2007-01-20

Message:

I was cleaning out my basement and I found 12 of the trubografx games. I think I long ago pitched the game system because some cords were missing. Shame. The titles I have are:

Tiger road
ninja spirit
double dungeons
legendary axe
alien crush
legendary axe II
impossamole
neutopia
pac land
silent debuggers
dragon's curse
Keith Courage in alpha zones

I am willing to sell these if there is a market.

Thanks in advance,

Lori

Reply:

Lori,

There's definitely a market for TurboGrafx games. In fact, the market is so good that many TurboGrafx fans are quite dismayed at the prices they have to pay to pick up some of their favorites of yesteryear. At this point, the best place for an individual such as yourself to sell these games is eBay. Local gameshops have a tendency to underpay for classic games like these. It's understandable...who knows if there will be local NEC console fans willing to shell out the bucks that will be asked for these games. However, the on-line auction gives you the opportunity to sell your wares to a much broader audience. You'd best believe that there are TurboGrafx enthusiasts that watch these auctions like a hawk. Go ahead and give it a try...you're likely to be pleasantly surprised by the results.

Sincerest Regards...

Fabio

Title: Kudos For The Website
Author: Camilo A. Soto
Date: 2006-12-14

Message:

To whom it may concern:

I'm just dropping a quick message to say thanks for establishing this website. I still own a TG-16 and an Express and use them more frequently than any of my next-gen systems. The Express is a handheld that was way ahead of its time, and it still provides me with enjoyment on my long roadtrips. Both the TG-16 and the Express still hold a little space in this old-school gamer's heart. What future plans/updates do you have for this website? Are there any message boards in the works?

Thanks,

Camilo A. Soto
Attorney at Law

Reply:

Camilo,

Such words of heartfelt sincerity from a true TurboGrafx fan bring a tear to my eye. Thank you for taking the time to write and thank you for supporting the console that is so near and dear to all of us. As for your questions, you have probably seen that updates have been sparse as of late. However, we would like to reverse this trend. In particular, there are plans to beef up the development section. I've always hoped to write a beginner's tutorial for TurboGrafx development, but just haven't found the time. As for a message board, that would be a great idea. While we don't offer that feature at the current time, I would recommend that you check out pcenginefx.com. They seem to have some thriving message boards with multiple topics of conversation.

Keep On Gamin'...

Fabio

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