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HigashiJun wrote: 13 Oct 2024 04:16

rubber_jonnie wrote: 12 Oct 2024 11:59 I'm not sure what it is about he Pippin, but I really don't like the look of them, so I think I'll quietly ignore it :)

The PC-FX on the other hand really ticks my boxes, though it has to be said, they're not cheap! I would like a a Turbo Grafx GT handheld though, but also not cheap.

Same for me.

Don't know why, but the Pippin is not my cup of tea.

I'm quite tempted by the PC-FX, but the majority of its games are quite oriented and it's really a niche console. I really like its looks though.

The Turbo Grafx GT (called the PC Engine GT in Japan) is really good, and you can sometimes get one for a good price here.

The main downsides for me with the PC-FX is that like the Wonderswan, it was a Japan only console and as such has Japan only games, which likely restricts the titles I could play. Also it is CD only media from what I can see, so unless there is an optical drive emulator like with the Saturn and Dreamcast, it could be very restrictive.

The PC Engine GT (Or Turbo Grafx GT, Turbo Express GT, not sure what it was in the UK) is definitely a better contender, but rarity has pushed prices up to ridiculous levels in the UK, with spares/repairs auctions starting at £250.

The GT does have the advantage of a US release though and it works with Hu cards for which there are SD adapters, and I think my SD Hu card will work in it.

Of course there is also the Jaguar...

alexh wrote: 12 Oct 2024 08:47
PSVita - TxK is good on these (aka Tempest 4k)

Good call, TxK is a fantastic version of Tempest :)

Mind you I'd expect nothing less from Jeff Minter.

You two keep mentioning PC Engines and I'm gonna have to buy one.

:yay2:

PhilC wrote: 13 Oct 2024 11:07 You two keep mentioning PC Engines and I'm gonna have to buy one.

@HigashiJun I think our work here is done 😁

@PhilC you won't regret it, the little white ones are quite inexpensive these days and you can get a great SD card solution to hold a big library of games.

@rubber_jonnie

:lol:

@PhilC

And you'll have access to nice games such as Magical Chase, which is one of my favourites.

What about one of these @HigashiJun & @rubber_jonnie?

What would I need SD card wise for that? Any idea?

PhilC wrote: 13 Oct 2024 19:46 What about one of these @HigashiJun & @rubber_jonnie?

What would I need SD card wise for that? Any idea?

A link would be nice :dizzy:

Whoops :lol:

PhilC wrote: 13 Oct 2024 20:39 Whoops :lol:

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Nice 😁

You can get one of these:

Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out!
￡13.39 | TURBO EVERDRIVE PCE Game Card Drive Memory Card Store NTSC / Pal Game Files For PC-Engine Turbo GrafX Game Consoles
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EIFv1Cv

Just search for PC Engine Everdrive on Ali Express, there are lots avaliable.