Author Topic: PC Engine/Turbografx Mini (Read 19566 times)

paprikastaude · « **Reply #60 on:** June 12, 2019, 05:43:45 PM »

Quote from: Nintex on June 12, 2019, 05:40:57 PM

Did Nintendo ever fix the bug on Wii U that made everything like 30% darker as if the screen is paused and if you unpause for a brief moment the correct contrast ratio flickers?
Because when I played Wii U VC games it felt like someone had turned off the lights in Nintendoland to save some money or something.

not when I last played it

Occam · « **Reply #61 on:** June 13, 2019, 03:07:07 AM »

But my superior Nintendo emulation!

By the way, check out CRT shaders for Retroarch that can simulate different types of CRT displays and connections (RF, composite, RGB, s-video).
There don't seem to be any good videos on youtube demonstrating it, but you get the idea if you watch this (in hi res, full screen)

At about 6 minutes in, you can see a fantastic RGB CRT shader that's really close to the real thing.

bork · « **Reply #62 on:** July 12, 2019, 07:47:04 AM »

More games announced- The PCE version has some crazy-good shit on there now like Dracula X and Snatcher.

'Murica:

Japan:

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #63 on:** July 12, 2019, 09:53:29 AM »

Himu · « **Reply #64 on:** July 12, 2019, 09:56:06 AM »

How do you make a trailer like this without one clip of a game

Akala · « **Reply #65 on:** July 12, 2019, 11:24:39 AM »

Are...are we getting both? I don't understand.

Bebpo · « **Reply #66 on:** July 12, 2019, 12:21:22 PM »

The American lineup sucks. How do you make this without Splatterhouse? Could they not get the license?

Will grab the JP one if the emulation is good. Is Snatcher better on PC Engine or PS1?

Himu · « **Reply #67 on:** July 12, 2019, 12:29:50 PM »

Splatterhouse is indeed a necessity but at least it has Ys

Himu · « **Reply #68 on:** July 12, 2019, 12:34:22 PM »

Quote from: Akala on July 12, 2019, 11:24:39 AM

Are...are we getting both? I don't understand.

Yeah I’m confused.

The US trailer says 50 games and at the end says 24 TG16 games and 25 PC Engine games. PC engine video lists 25 games so it seems US gets US and JP games bundled in? If so, could be the best mini system.

paprikastaude · « **Reply #69 on:** July 12, 2019, 12:41:19 PM »

The JP lineup is crazy. I would've bought a Western one if it had translated those titles. Even if Snatcher is also on the US one, what's the point of that game in Japanese.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #70 on:** July 12, 2019, 12:44:28 PM »

Quote from: Akala on July 12, 2019, 11:24:39 AM

Are...are we getting both?

That seems to be the case.

Bebpo · « **Reply #71 on:** July 12, 2019, 12:47:17 PM »

Kinda random but seeing Kangeroo Bomberman here makes me wish Sega did a Saturn-Mini with 8 player bomberman.

paprikastaude · « **Reply #72 on:** July 12, 2019, 01:01:51 PM »

I want a Saturn Mini period.

It's been long overdue to start milking post 16-bit generations with some proper collections.

Akala · « **Reply #73 on:** July 12, 2019, 01:52:17 PM »

I just saw JP version on the YT thumbnail so guess so but kind of a konami decision. I mean if we end up with everything untranslated hey neato, but if they would actually go back and translate some of this it would sell out instantly.

paprikastaude · « **Reply #74 on:** July 12, 2019, 02:37:48 PM »

I never got the hesitation with translations. How much do translators get paid that they make ROM dumps apparently unprofitable?

Himu · « **Reply #75 on:** July 12, 2019, 03:33:54 PM »

Quote from: Akala on July 12, 2019, 01:52:17 PM

I just saw JP version on the YT thumbnail so guess so but kind of a konami decision. I mean if we end up with everything untranslated hey neato, but if they would actually go back and translate some of this it would sell out instantly.

Many of those games on pc engine side are already translated though, just on different systems. Konami has the script for Snatcher Sega CD. They’ve got the script for Dracula X from Dracula X Chronicles PSP. Shit they just recently release DracuX on that collection.

Bebpo · « **Reply #76 on:** July 12, 2019, 04:38:51 PM »

Quote from: Spieler1 on July 12, 2019, 02:37:48 PM

I never got the hesitation with translations. How much do translators get paid that they make ROM dumps apparently unprofitable?

Translations aren't cheap, but still waaaaaaaaaaay cheaper than VA work. I'd guess something between $20,000-$80,000 depending on the game but that may be a little high. I mean if it's a NES action game with like 200 lines of dialogue it's probably closer to like $5k. But like Snatcher would be a lot more. Also this is including the cost of an editor too.

Himu · « **Reply #77 on:** July 12, 2019, 04:47:34 PM »

Snatcher as said, has already been released in English. It’s a matter of dling a script online.

Bebpo · « **Reply #78 on:** July 12, 2019, 05:05:56 PM »

You’re making sense. Videogame companies do not make sense.

bork · « **Reply #79 on:** July 12, 2019, 05:24:47 PM »

So apparently the units are all exactly the same and will have all the games available. That means the "50" games includes two of the same titles in English and Japanese. Konami gonna FucKonami as usual.

If true, I'll probably get the PCE version then. Much better design.

Rufus · « **Reply #80 on:** July 12, 2019, 05:39:45 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on July 12, 2019, 04:38:51 PM

Quote from: Spieler1 on July 12, 2019, 02:37:48 PM
I never got the hesitation with translations. How much do translators get paid that they make ROM dumps apparently unprofitable?

Translations aren't cheap, but still waaaaaaaaaaay cheaper than VA work. I'd guess something between $20,000-$80,000 depending on the game but that may be a little high. I mean if it's a NES action game with like 200 lines of dialogue it's probably closer to like $5k. But like Snatcher would be a lot more. Also this is including the cost of an editor too.

Add QA to that.

paprikastaude · « **Reply #81 on:** July 12, 2019, 05:52:22 PM »

This doesn't even come out for 6 months, they could still change it

demi · « **Reply #82 on:** July 15, 2019, 08:04:02 AM »

Amazon Link

https://amzn.to/2k1GJCf

Apparently it's going up for pre-order during Prime Day (#supportamazonworkers)

Momo · « **Reply #83 on:** July 15, 2019, 03:22:01 PM »

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

Svejk · « **Reply #84 on:** July 15, 2019, 03:28:39 PM »

No Keith Courage or Bloody Wolf yet?

Himu · « **Reply #85 on:** July 15, 2019, 03:32:16 PM »

Quote from: Momo on July 15, 2019, 03:22:01 PM

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

it's not up yet. They just put it up. Don't worry. Sign up for an email so you can pre order.

Bebpo · « **Reply #86 on:** July 15, 2019, 06:25:19 PM »

I think I'm gonna pass on this one. I don't trust Konami much at all to not fuck up things and the game list is not the greatest. Plus not out for another half year. I guess if it turns out great I'll give another look at it.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #87 on:** July 15, 2019, 07:40:18 PM »

Sony bungled the psx classic and Konami did so well with those anniversary collections what with including a fucked CV I rom that I can't really blame anyone for being skeptical about the potential quality of this thing. If it sucks it'll be cheaper in a few months and if it's good I doubt there'll be so much demand for it that it'll be hard to come by.

Himu · « **Reply #88 on:** July 15, 2019, 07:44:10 PM »

lets be honest. this lineup is infinitely superior to psx classic

demi · « **Reply #89 on:** July 15, 2019, 07:59:10 PM »

Pre Order is live

Bebpo · « **Reply #90 on:** July 15, 2019, 08:00:45 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on July 15, 2019, 07:44:10 PM

lets be honest. this lineup is infinitely superior to psx classic

Yeah, but I didn't buy that one either lol

Just got the NES/SNES and getting GENESIS

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #91 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:25:38 PM »

I pre-ordered it.

Momo · « **Reply #92 on:** July 16, 2019, 01:36:25 AM »

99 bux isnt a high regret purchase

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #93 on:** July 16, 2019, 10:40:01 AM »

I heard there's a new thing called a Raspberry Pi that plays TG-16 games and only costs like $40 I think, you guys should check it out.

bork · « **Reply #94 on:** July 16, 2019, 11:49:28 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on July 16, 2019, 10:40:01 AM

I heard there's a new thing called a Raspberry Pi that plays TG-16 games and only costs like $40 I think, you guys should check it out.

Need a good PC-E Pi case, speaking of which.

bork · « **Reply #95 on:** August 08, 2019, 08:43:02 AM »

More games announced.

Dragon Spirit (1988)
Galaga ’88 (1988)
The Genji and the Heike Clans (1990)
The Legend of Valkyrie (1990)
Seirei Senshi Spriggan (1991)
Splatterhouse (1990)
Spriggan Mark 2 (1992)
Tengai Makyou II: Manji Maru (1992)

https://gematsu.com/2019/08/turbografx-16-mini-pc-engine-coregrafx-mini-pc-engine-mini-final-lineup-announced

There's now a difference in the consoles- The PC-Engine Mini will have Tengai Makyou II: Manji Maru and Tokimeki Memorial, while the Core Grafx and Turbo-16 Minis will have Salamander.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #96 on:** August 08, 2019, 08:53:43 AM »

Splatterhouse

Svejk · « **Reply #97 on:** August 08, 2019, 08:54:55 AM »

Still no Bloody Wolf or Keith Courage??

Akala · « **Reply #98 on:** August 08, 2019, 09:07:02 AM »

Or Devil's Crush.

I want Tengai Makyou and Tokimeki. :'(

Am ok with Salamander tho.

tiesto · « **Reply #99 on:** August 08, 2019, 10:09:40 AM »

Wish we got a Manjimaru English translation. It's one of the only major RPG series to never have any official English releases (unless you count Kabuki Klash, the fighting game spinoff).

Himu · « **Reply #100 on:** August 08, 2019, 11:39:45 AM »

This might be the best mini collection ever holy fuck

paprikastaude · « **Reply #101 on:** August 08, 2019, 12:51:18 PM »

Only if they add translations

tiesto · « **Reply #102 on:** August 08, 2019, 01:59:06 PM »

Also, M2 is behind this one too...

bork · « **Reply #103 on:** August 08, 2019, 02:47:32 PM »

This is the best thing Konami has done in years. And it's barely a Konami thing.

Bebpo · « **Reply #104 on:** August 08, 2019, 02:58:25 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on August 08, 2019, 01:59:06 PM

Also, M2 is behind this one too...

Momo · « **Reply #105 on:** August 09, 2019, 06:10:41 AM »

yeah i want this, but I also dont really want to give Konami money, so idk

porkbun · « **Reply #106 on:** August 09, 2019, 07:30:50 AM »

Quote from: Akala on August 08, 2019, 09:07:02 AM

Or Devil's Crush.

I want Tengai Makyou and Tokimeki. :'(

Am ok with Salamander tho.

Asuka has been posting clips of the PC Engine mini on her Twitter and Devil's Crash (Crush) is on there

PC?????????? pic.twitter.com/0reviFRwsb
— ASUKA / ??? (@WWEAsuka) August 9, 2019

https://twitter.com/WWEAsuka/status/1159749127569203200?s=09

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #107 on:** August 09, 2019, 08:48:06 AM »

It's got Alien Crush, but not Devil Crush.

Himu · « **Reply #108 on:** August 09, 2019, 08:52:01 AM »

Quote from: Momo on August 09, 2019, 06:10:41 AM

yeah i want this, but I also dont really want to give Konami money, so idk

If you give Konami money they'll more than likely make more products like this.

Svejk · « **Reply #109 on:** August 09, 2019, 09:10:47 AM »

But what else does Konami have that's worth a shit? Mini pachinko?

porkbun · « **Reply #110 on:** August 09, 2019, 09:20:38 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 09, 2019, 08:48:06 AM

It's got Alien Crush, but not Devil Crush.

Hmm, maybe she hacked it already - or got some sort of special one? She's had companies send her swag before as she's known as a big retro gaming geek. Half of her tweets are her playing older games.

The tweet translates as "PC Engine mini fun" and the video is of Devil's Crash.

paprikastaude · « **Reply #111 on:** August 09, 2019, 09:26:22 AM »

The whole Konami boycott doesn't even make sense unless you're one of those weird Kojima drones. Hardly anyone cared when they stopped making classic IPs many years before letting go of Kojima, but only the latter caused a widespread reaction.

At the end of the day, it's a company that found that their IP isn't profitable anymore for classic games - what can you say against that? It sucked, but they will only be proven wright if an actual decent product of theirs flops too

And then we aren't going to get any closer to a real Silent Hill remastered trilogy.

bork · « **Reply #112 on:** August 09, 2019, 09:29:46 AM »

Quote from: porkbun on August 09, 2019, 09:20:38 AM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 09, 2019, 08:48:06 AM
It's got Alien Crush, but not Devil Crush.

Hmm, maybe she hacked it already - or got some sort of special one? She's had companies send her swag before as she's known as a big retro gaming geek. Half of her tweets are her playing older games.

The tweet translates as "PC Engine mini fun" and the video is of Devil's Crash.

It says "PC Engine Archives" in the background- does the Mini say that? If not, she's just messing around with emulation or an 'archives' release on another platform.

Himu · « **Reply #113 on:** August 09, 2019, 09:30:06 AM »

Quote from: Svejk on August 09, 2019, 09:10:47 AM

But what else does Konami have that's worth a shit? Mini pachinko?

beat em up classics, arcade classics, suikoden, silent hill, rocket knight adventures, goemon. Recently released Contra and Castlevania Collection.

I need a suikoden and goemon collection.

What a baffling question. Konami used to a GOAT developer. Fuck them for sucking Metal Gear and Kojima's dick as everything else went down in flames.

bork · « **Reply #114 on:** August 09, 2019, 09:32:34 AM »

Quote from: Svejk on August 09, 2019, 09:10:47 AM

But what else does Konami have that's worth a shit? Mini pachinko?

Tons of awesome IPs that we'll probably not get shit for again. :'( Hell, release that Bomber Girl arcade game on something, Konami- you put it out in arcades only? WHY

If anything, I hope they continue to release collections of their older games- I already have the Parodius one on PSP, but hey- give me a modern platform re-release and thrown in Otomedius with it or something.

Svejk · « **Reply #115 on:** August 09, 2019, 09:45:40 AM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on August 09, 2019, 09:30:06 AM

Quote from: Svejk on August 09, 2019, 09:10:47 AM
But what else does Konami have that's worth a shit? Mini pachinko?

beat em up classics, arcade classics, suikoden, silent hill, rocket knight adventures, goemon. Recently released Contra and Castlevania Collection.

I need a suikoden and goemon collection.

What a baffling question. Konami used to a GOAT developer. Fuck them for sucking Metal Gear and Kojima's dick as everything else went down in flames.

Quote from: bork on August 09, 2019, 09:32:34 AM

Quote from: Svejk on August 09, 2019, 09:10:47 AM
But what else does Konami have that's worth a shit? Mini pachinko?

Tons of awesome IPs that we'll probably not get shit for again. :'( Hell, release that Bomber Girl arcade game on something, Konami- you put it out in arcades only? WHY

If anything, I hope they continue to release collections of their older games- I already have the Parodius one on PSP, but hey- give me a modern platform re-release and thrown in Otomedius with it or something.

I thought we were talking about hardware.

Obviously, yeah... they have plenty games they can drop in collections.

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Nothing that can't be emulated.

http://www.thebore.com/forum/Smileys/default/Kung_pow_betty_laugh.png

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Himu · « **Reply #116 on:** August 09, 2019, 09:49:17 AM »

Collections show interest in a product. Emulation isn't going to make a new Goemon, Suikoden, or RKA exist.

Svejk · « **Reply #117 on:** August 09, 2019, 09:51:52 AM »

Imo, the chances of Konami making a new Goemon or Suikoden are the same as Sega making Phantasy Star 5 or Panzer Dragoon Saga 2.

porkbun · « **Reply #118 on:** August 09, 2019, 10:15:37 AM »

They did license TMNT for Arcade 1up cabinets. But I don't know how much say they would have in that.

They've also been a part of the Arcade Archives series from pretty early on.

bork · « **Reply #119 on:** August 09, 2019, 10:39:33 AM »

Put old game compilations and whatever aside.

What has Konami done besides release a soccer and (Japanese) baseball game or two and fuck up Metal Gear? I don't trust them to do much of anything right besides re-release older stuff...which is only good because M2 has done it.

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