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Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...

Posted: 06 Jun 2023 16:24
by PhilC
That looks great @rubber_jonnie. As tempted as I am, I'll just use my Retropie cabinet for PC Engine stuff :)

Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...

Posted: 06 Jun 2023 16:32
by rubber_jonnie
PhilC wrote: 06 Jun 2023 16:24 That looks great @rubber_jonnie. As tempted as I am, I'll just use my Retropie cabinet for PC Engine stuff :)
Can't argue with you if that's what works for you :)

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.

Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...

Posted: 06 Jun 2023 16:41
by PhilC
@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.

Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...

Posted: 06 Jun 2023 16:51
by rubber_jonnie
PhilC wrote: 06 Jun 2023 16:41 @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.
I get that for sure. If you do decide to go for one, I would try Japan, prices are quite good.

Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...

Posted: 07 Jun 2023 09:38
by HigashiJun
Nice repair !

Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...

Posted: 07 Jun 2023 09:41
by rubber_jonnie
HigashiJun wrote: 07 Jun 2023 09:38 Nice repair !
Thank you sir 😁

Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...

Posted: 08 Jun 2023 11:36
by rubber_jonnie
SD HUCard adapter is on the way, hopefully it'll open up some nice game avenues :)

Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...

Posted: 09 Jun 2023 11:45
by rubber_jonnie
Gave the controller a clean, looking nice:

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Though I may still look for a proper controller for the Duo.

Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...

Posted: 09 Jun 2023 13:10
by alexh
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.

Re: I'm a hopless addict - PC Engine Duo inbound...

Posted: 09 Jun 2023 13:29
by rubber_jonnie
alexh wrote: 09 Jun 2023 13:10 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.
Thanks so much, that's awesome!!

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?