Review of the Analogue Duo, a TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine FPGA based clone system. But is it worth the $250?
Info: https://www.analogue.co
The TurboGrafx-16, released by NEC in 1987, was a pioneering 16-bit video game console that brought about significant advancements in gaming technology. Known as the PC Engine in Japan, it boasted a sleek design and was notably smaller than its contemporaries. Its defining feature was its graphics and sound capabilities, offering impressive performance for its time. The console introduced a range of colorful and visually engaging games, showcasing the power of its hardware, especially in the realm of 2D gaming. It also had a unique add-on called the TurboGrafx-CD, one of the earliest CD-ROM peripheral attachments for a console, expanding its library with CD-based games and enhanced audio.
Despite its technical advancements and innovative add-ons, the TurboGrafx-16 faced tough competition in the gaming market, primarily from Nintendo and Sega. Limited third-party support and a smaller game library compared to its rivals hindered its widespread success. However, it garnered a cult following due to its unique games, such as “Bonk’s Adventure” and “Ys Book I & II,” which remain fondly remembered by retro gaming enthusiasts. While it didn’t dominate the market, the TurboGrafx-16 remains an essential piece of gaming history, remembered for its technological innovations and contributions to the evolution of gaming consoles.
Lon.TV – 8BitDo has just released their modern interpretation of the Turbografx 16 / PC Engine controllers! These were designed for the new mini consoles but work on other platforms too. We’ll explore compatibility in this review. See more 8bitdo: http://lon.tv/8bitdo
JohnRiggs – I love the TurboGrafx-16. There’s a ton of great games on it that never seen to get as much love as games for other systems. Here’s 15 great ones to get you started.
Games Featured: Bloody Wolf The Legendary Axe The Legendary Axe II Devil’s Crush Alien Crush Somer Assuault Shockman Tiger Road Silent Debuggers Keith Courage in Alpha Zones Bonk’s Adventure Bonk’s Revenge Air Zonk Pac Land
Games Featured in the intro: Darkwing Duck Tail Spin Yo, Bro!
The PC Engine was a successful console in Japan that offered a diverse library of games. One popular category of games that the PC Engine thrived on was classic shooters, also known as “shumps”. Although the US market received some of these games with the TG16, many were not offered in the states. In this video, I take a glance at some of the more obscure and decent shumps the PC Engine had that we never got here in the states. Do you have a favorite obscure shooter?
LevelHike is offering a HDMI Cables for a variety of classic consoles. The plug and play cable offers 720p upscale with a 16:9/4:3 switch on the adapter itself. In this video, I compare the cable to compose and RF with different games.
