PC-FX Worth getting?

Thanks for the info, I completely forgot about Turbo Grafx 16 :/

Any how, I have managed to find 2 PC Engine DUOs.

One is region modded with 2 games for $236 inclu. shipping (Attach 2)


the other is also a Original DUO for $237 inclu shipping. With box and inserts, but no manual.

OR I have the choice of a DUO-R for $243 inclu shipping + two controllers, and Multi-tap. (Attach 1)

Which one would be more worth it?

 

I got to this site looking for Galaxy Fraulein Yuna stuff, many many many years ago, and that's how I learned about the PC-FX.

I always wanted one, but then again, I also always wanted a Duo.

For me, it's cool because its something unique, and so quirky and 90's/anime style (I guess that counts as retro now.).

I still don't have either of the consoles, though. I'd give the Duo a try first, but I definitely wouldn't reject a chance to get my hands on a PC-FX, if only for its novelty value.

Also, it's pretty - it looks really cool as a piece of hardware.

 

A similar reason why I want a PC-Engine is for the Anime titles that were released.

 

Hey, if you find a loose Pc-Engine on the cheap on your way, let me know ^^

 

That DUO-R sounds more useful. You have to remember one control port was standard spec for PC Engine. Almost unheard of with major consoles.

Heck even some arcade boards (later Neo Geo MVS models) offered two, despite being meant to use inside cabs where casual players won't see or know about them.

 

I've found a few all around the $230-$260 mark, not sure if that's your range. Surely have that type of budget cause getting one cheaper is unlikely

Sounds like the 3DO (I know the 3DO has a port at the back for Controller 2, but 1 at the front)

One of my DUOs I want comes with Multitap. Weirdly as you mentioned that... What were they thinking? :shrug:

 

I think you are confusing it with another model. I want the plain simple PC-Engine, not PC-FX, Duo, etc.

This one:

 

Ah that one's RF only. If anything like Famicom it could be annoying to use outside Japan.

 

Oh, I just thought you were shortening the title. As I was asking about a PC-FX which happened to turn into DUOs . Sorry ><"

A regular PC-Engine might be easy to find cheap, but then again I have no idea what price you're looking at. I've found one for $99 with 2 HU Cards + Region Mod.

 

The one I have is the next one, the grey Core Grafx II.

It's an awesome little system.