March 2016 hauls ( & the Month Oversight gets older)

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sheep2001:
Awesome pickup TDiRunner - a DuoR is on my list too - they are always so damn expensive when they come up. That one looks in great condition too - and those Avenue pads are generally pretty pricey too. Very jealous!

TDIRunner:
@palmer6strings
It’s an NEC PC Engine Duo R. In the US, the Turbo Duo was the combination of the TurboGrafx-16 and Turbo CD. Japan’s equivalent was the PC Engine Duo. Afterwards, they released revised models. The Duo R (which is what I have pictured above) and the Duo RX. The US did not get any revised models beyond the Duo. In theory, the Duo R and RX are a little more durable than previous models. The Duos also have the most recent BIOS built in allowing CD ROM2 and Super CD ROM2 games to be played. With the Arcade Card Duo included, this allows me to play ALL CDs from all regions. While it only plays Japanese Hu Cards, my Turbo Everdrive will allow me to play US Hu Card games. Basically, the only TG16/PCE games that I CAN’T play are Super Grafx games (only 4 total) and LD ROM2 games (can only be played on a LaserActive.

@Wiggy,

Yes, you are right. It works, although I have had a few issues where I have to fiddle with the power cord on the back of the unit to make it work. So I’m thinking that I want to find an original power source just to be safe. I’m currently speaking with the seller to see if he thinks I should be concerned about that. If anyone else has a suggestion or a good source for an original power supply, please let me know. The Power supply from my Core Grafx is not compatible as far as I can tell.

@sheep,

Thanks. Like I said, it was a good deal that I couldn’t pass up………..but, unfortunately, that doesn’t mean it was super cheap either. But as long as I’m safe with my power supply, I’m completely happy with my purchase.

wiggy:
As long as it has the proper voltage output, then you're not in any danger of harming it (and even then, you're more likely to blow a fuse before any real damage occurs). The only other thing you need to look at is the amperage output. You just want it to at least match the original, and anything more won't harm it. It'll only use what it needs.

If you know all of this already, then please ignore me :P

edit: I think I found your problem. You aren't getting the proper voltage :(

PSone:

Turbo DUO:

So my Pokemon 2DS collection is complete now. Very excited to put them on their stands and have nowhere to place them in my cave lol!

TDIRunner:
OK, so I guess it's not a PSOne power supply now that I'm looking at it closely. It's a Sony AC-CDR51 with 10v and 1500mA. I am aware of matching up the voltage and amperage, although it was my understanding that a 10v should work properly with a Duo R, but perhaps I shouldn't be taking the risk.

wiggy:
Yeah, I'd try and find something that more closely matches the original (voltage-wise) :(

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