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I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...
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That looks great @rubber_jonnie. As tempted as I am, I'll just use my Retropie cabinet for PC Engine stuff 
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Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...
Can't argue with you if that's what works for youPhilC wrote: Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:24 pm That looks great @rubber_jonnie. As tempted as I am, I'll just use my Retropie cabinet for PC Engine stuff![]()
I'm really pleased I took a chance on this machine, my first buy from Japan and I landed on a great seller. I'll have to look at what else he has
I'll need to line up an SD to HuCard adapter next, that should expand my horizons. It really is an impressive machine for sure.
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...
@rubber_jonnie its the cost of them that makes ir prohibitive at the mo, maybe next year? or after I sell a few more computers.
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Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...
I get that for sure. If you do decide to go for one, I would try Japan, prices are quite good.PhilC wrote: Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:41 pm @rubber_jonnie its the cost of them that makes ir prohibitive at the mo, maybe next year? or after I sell a few more computers.
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...
Nice repair !
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Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...
Thank you sir
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...
SD HUCard adapter is on the way, hopefully it'll open up some nice game avenues 
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...
Gave the controller a clean, looking nice:
Though I may still look for a proper controller for the Duo.
Though I may still look for a proper controller for the Duo.
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...
FYI here is the list of games which utilise the RX 6-button controller. They are exceptionally expensive controllers for so few games.
- Advanced Variable Geo
- Art Of Fighting
- Asuka 120% - Maxima BURNING Fest
- Fatal Fury 2
- Fatal Fury Special
- Fire Pro Female Wrestling
- Flash Hiders
- Tengai Makyō: Kabuki Ittou Ryoudan
- Kakutou Haou Densetsu Algunos
- Linda³
- Majhong Sword Princess Quest Gaiden
- Martial Champion
- Princess Maker 2
- Shin Nihon Pro Wrestling '94: Battlefield in Tokyo Dome
- Street Fighter II'
- World Heroes II
- Ys IV - Dawn of Ys
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Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...
Thanks so much, that's awesome!!alexh wrote: Fri Jun 09, 2023 1:10 pm FYI here is the list of games which utilise the RX 6-button controller. They are exceptionally expensive controllers for so few games.
There is an official PCEngine Mouse and games which support the mouse.
- Advanced Variable Geo
- Art Of Fighting
- Asuka 120% - Maxima BURNING Fest
- Fatal Fury 2
- Fatal Fury Special
- Fire Pro Female Wrestling
- Flash Hiders
- Tengai Makyō: Kabuki Ittou Ryoudan
- Kakutou Haou Densetsu Algunos
- Linda³
- Majhong Sword Princess Quest Gaiden
- Martial Champion
- Princess Maker 2
- Shin Nihon Pro Wrestling '94: Battlefield in Tokyo Dome
- Street Fighter II'
- World Heroes II
- Ys IV - Dawn of Ys
Looking at the original controller that came with the Duo, it seems to have been 2 button, but with autofire switches for the 2 buttons, and when I took my controller apart for cleaning, it had the spaces for the switches and an extra IC, so in theory could be upgraded.
There seem to be a few other variations, like the 3 button with autofire too. Correct me if I'm wrong, but are the 6 button controllers generally 3rd party?
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...

