Classic Game Room HD - TURBOGRAFX-16 video game console review

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @SubZero_NH3
    @SubZero_NH3 3 роки тому +21

    Rewatching this many years later for fun. Nothing like original Classic Room. What a throwback to the good ole days.

  • @retrogamingguitarist5961
    @retrogamingguitarist5961 10 років тому +16

    Awesome system! Had one of these when I was growing up, but didn't have many games for it and it unfortunately died. Found one again for $250 with 18 games plus 5 I purchased afterwards, lots of awesome games I had missed out on this system. TurboGrafx 16 RULES!

    • @vinnyraptor2175
      @vinnyraptor2175 6 років тому

      Retro Gaming Guitarist awesome. I need one

  • @TheRealDustinNunn
    @TheRealDustinNunn 6 років тому +23

    My mother had this old console back when I was little. Her favorite game was Bonk.

  • @tripdefect87
    @tripdefect87 11 років тому +6

    What's really mind blowing is that the PC-Engine was INSANELY popular in Japan, but only had a miniscule following in the United States where the Sega Genesis dominated for the better half of the 90's. Like with the Master System, if more third parties had been invested in developing software for it, the playing ground could have been completely level I assure you

  • @NefariousDreary
    @NefariousDreary 9 років тому +15

    "And it turns red, letting you know it's angry." Lol nice review :)

  • @TheRetroRenegade
    @TheRetroRenegade 9 років тому +107

    You can tell how old this video is because he said the Turbografx-16 is "affordable". Hahahahahaha! Not anymore!

    • @DennisForstner
      @DennisForstner 9 років тому +7

      Best just to import a PC Engine, it's substantially cheaper and the games are as well

    • @TheRetroRenegade
      @TheRetroRenegade 9 років тому +7

      +Dennis Forstner I'm not sure if the PC Engine is even that much more affordable these days. I mean, they do cost less overall on ebay, but the more people want to collect for the Turbografx 16, the more people will be drawn to the PC Engine to save money and then the prices will go up. Why didn't I get a Turbografx like three years ago?

    • @xiaochicash
      @xiaochicash 8 років тому +4

      Meh, depends where you go. I purchased my TG-16 yesterday at a local game store for $90.

    • @Skimblshanks
      @Skimblshanks 8 років тому

      Now go and fine games for cheap money. Not gonna happen. Keith courage Alpha Zone use to be 5 or 6 bucks years a go. today now closer or above $20, And it was the game sold with the system.

    • @ajtstvandmusicarchivechann1585
      @ajtstvandmusicarchivechann1585 7 років тому

      Carlo Castronovo no itd not. Ive seen it go for $5 cart only. And $10 complete.

  • @TarlZaralka
    @TarlZaralka 13 років тому +4

    The TurboGrafx was such an underrated system with some wonderful Game gems.

  • @pedrosvlog1183
    @pedrosvlog1183 4 роки тому +4

    One of the best systems of all time.

  • @davidsimon1324
    @davidsimon1324 4 роки тому +2

    My brother and I got the TurboGrafx 16 in 1989. It is an awesome video game system 😀👍

  • @crazycarlsadventures5983
    @crazycarlsadventures5983 10 років тому +16

    This is def a rare console
    I have never come across any games nor consoles in my 5 year game chasing in Florida in the wild , I've seen one console in one store and I purchased it today in the original box for $115 , doesn't have the back piece nor Keith courage but works fine and is in nice shape , glad to get this , I only want splatterhouse, bonks adventure , bonks revenge , space harrier and some Shooters like blazing Lazers, $115 might sound like A lot to some people but I have wanted this for a while and never find this console and when it was boxed I knew I had to have it

    • @bigslimmdawg1979
      @bigslimmdawg1979 6 років тому +1

      Crazycarls adventures I live in Florida and had the same problem I worked with a guy who barters and he was trying to sell me old consoles he brought me everything I had already and I told him not interested if it’s now a turbo graft 16 I don’t need it he said he thought he had one and I called bullshit because no one just has one around their house without knowing for sure but man I was wrong bought it off him for a hundred

    • @alpzerlaken
      @alpzerlaken 2 роки тому

      No wonder why its more expensive than any Old Nintendo console right now

  • @Retrosys
    @Retrosys 10 років тому +33

    And 5 years later, the systems and games are no longer affordable. Glad I had one from when I was a kid. Wouldn't want to be starting a collection today!

    • @DerekDomino71
      @DerekDomino71 9 років тому +6

      Retrosys No kidding. I stupidly sold mine back in 99, for next to nothing. I decided to look into getting one last week, and I was shocked at what they are selling for.

    • @ronsmith4325
      @ronsmith4325 9 років тому +3

      +Retrosys Dont look online - everything is overpriced. If you have a local used games store, you might be in luck. I recently picked up NES, SNES and PS2 consoles for 100 total. Games were in the 1-3 dollar range and most came with their original packaging and manuals... If you are trying to buy on ebay, you are going to get screwed. TurboGrafx I'd expect would be a little bit more expensive since it's not as common as the ones I mentioned, but still.. the guys trying to sell classic consoles for $300-400 just because they can are out to lunch.

    • @LittleBrother-t6n
      @LittleBrother-t6n 9 років тому +3

      +Retrosys I recently picked up mine for 90 euros sealed in the box, the blazing lazer box edition, along with a sealed box with TG acessories too.

    • @LittleBrother-t6n
      @LittleBrother-t6n 9 років тому +2

      For what I understand, the TG16 PAL version is just an US TG version modified to run on pal countries .. it runs all US library (there is no PAL turbografx library anyways) it has the cd ad output, so I thinhk it will work just fine with the US CD addon

    • @JasonweedQ3
      @JasonweedQ3 8 років тому

      Rudi Moreira wow sweet

  • @jimanna1
    @jimanna1 10 років тому +6

    There was an accessory called the turbo booster that upgraded the sound to glorious stereo and used a video out :-). There is also an accessory called the turbo tap to let 5 people play at once! Also there is an extension for the turbo tap that's 5' long.

  • @PerryMartinGreen420
    @PerryMartinGreen420 15 років тому

    you my friend are the best reviewer on the net u rock keep up the awesome reviews

  • @MicahBuzanANIMATION
    @MicahBuzanANIMATION 11 років тому +6

    The music for this system is exceptional. Some of the best synth sounds I've ever heard.
    Listen to Bonk's Revenge.

    • @demonology2629
      @demonology2629 3 роки тому

      Okay I'll order Bonks Revenge soon because you said so 🙏🏻☯️🥶‼

    • @hughmarc9373
      @hughmarc9373 3 роки тому

      i realize I am pretty randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to stream new movies online ?

  • @loyota85
    @loyota85 15 років тому

    Great video! Good to see another TurboGrafx fan out there.

  • @philmason9653
    @philmason9653 2 роки тому +3

    "Prices are reasonable, not in high demand." 10 years later, average price for Turbo Duo: $1300.

  • @tydiriumhanger1320
    @tydiriumhanger1320 7 років тому

    I passed on a boxed system with 16 boxed games for $40 at an estate sale because I already had a system. Wow can Lord Karnage take me back in time? By the way this guy is super cheezy and that is why I love every minute of his vids. He is super 80s and just awesome!!! Thanks for the retro vids.

  • @carnivalofsouls2047
    @carnivalofsouls2047 13 років тому +1

    The Turbografx-16 featured some of the best shoot-em-ups and rpg action ever on any home console. All hail the mighty turbografx-16!

  • @mrpell83
    @mrpell83 7 років тому +4

    I'd love it if they released a TG16 Classic with games already on it. I'd love to buy the actual console but in 2017 it's a very expensive console to collect for.

  • @RobertJToledo
    @RobertJToledo 9 років тому +1

    Connecting RF through a VCR for Composite? Does that really work/upgrade the video signal? There for no need for Turbo Booster?

    • @TNVGAMING
      @TNVGAMING 9 років тому

      no it looks awful. just buy a Turbo Booster or Super CD ROM

    • @SageOwl
      @SageOwl 8 років тому

      +TnVGaming Or a duo. Or whatever one of these fucking CD consoles that still work.

  • @BowserN64
    @BowserN64 14 років тому

    LOL you really enjoy your videos. That's awesome. Nice to see somebody have fun with games!

  • @gojordon1
    @gojordon1 15 років тому

    great review as always.

  • @comgrchris
    @comgrchris 12 років тому

    Turbografx 16 in my opinion is the best vintage game system there was. It's become very collectible now since this review. If you haven't played one your missing out on a FANTASTIC game system

  • @yellowhue30
    @yellowhue30 12 років тому

    @West Brick. I Agree totally with that. I love CGR, and most reviews, but I wanted to jump in and give this amazing system the review it deserved. most

  • @SurgeCess
    @SurgeCess 11 років тому

    I love this console, I keep a Turbgrafx-16 pic for my desktop wallpaper at all times.

  • @carlaustin1093
    @carlaustin1093 4 роки тому +3

    "Affordable"? My how times have changed!

  • @davidsimon1324
    @davidsimon1324 10 років тому

    Me and my brother got the turbographix 16 in 1989. It was awesome, plus it was first game system with a cd player. The games on it were fun.

  • @jonathandogey5131
    @jonathandogey5131 2 роки тому +1

    I laughed when he said “reasonable prices”

  • @HalloranIllustrations
    @HalloranIllustrations 15 років тому

    It was a fun system. I rented it out one time from my local vidoe store. It provided hours of video game injoyment. I was only sorry that I had to return it. The best game was Slaughter House. The main reason for me to rent it. Great review.

  • @srdiaz1989
    @srdiaz1989 4 роки тому

    I think the turbo grafx has the coolest looking media. Wish all games kept hucards. Love your videos so entertaining

  • @shroyerdave
    @shroyerdave 14 років тому

    I was thinking about getting a Turbografx 16 admittedly mostly to play Splatterhouse. I don't know much about the system so I was wondering are there any other REALLY good games on the system that I should get to make the purchase a little more worth it? Maybe a good RPG or something since I seem to suck at spaceship shooters. Any advice is welcome. Thanks.

  • @EDHBlvd
    @EDHBlvd 14 років тому

    Loved the comment about going outside on your laptop to shop ebay!

  • @theboys9657
    @theboys9657 5 років тому +1

    Theres a AV adapter made by hyperkin that plugs into the back port I recently got one for my Turbografix off Amazon

    • @SevenCompleted
      @SevenCompleted 4 роки тому

      Bro you can make your own cable too. I had made mine long before hyperkin put their thing out

  • @Clawcurse
    @Clawcurse 15 років тому

    nice review! just like always.

  • @SpacemanMitch
    @SpacemanMitch 13 років тому

    I was momentarily stunned when you said it was donated by John in Wisconsin, because my grandpa's name is John, and he lives in Wisconsin. I was no longer shocked after you said he was from Milwaukee, because my grandpa lives in Madison.

  • @luiscanamarvega
    @luiscanamarvega 14 років тому +1

    i love the music when the "this is a journalistic review of.." card comes up : )

  • @OlegUstimenko
    @OlegUstimenko 15 років тому

    That's why we love him.

  • @Bloufo
    @Bloufo 15 років тому

    @ anthonywastrinh,
    bro were talking here of 'composite' video output. I'm not exactly sure why you're referring to component?

  • @Sinn0100
    @Sinn0100 5 років тому

    You can get line out composite with an adapter that fits on the back. You can also do that with the CD Rom attachment.

  • @CristianHernandez-hj6jc
    @CristianHernandez-hj6jc 8 років тому

    nice video i will play mine for the first time I just got mine Thankyou very much for sharing your video thanks again

  • @EDHBlvd
    @EDHBlvd 14 років тому

    There was an accessory that attached to the back port that included composite video and audio jacks.

  • @UBEDAMAN3
    @UBEDAMAN3 13 років тому

    What stores can you go and buy cartridges for old consoles I'm starting to collect and don't always want to use eBay

  • @whodatninja439
    @whodatninja439 12 років тому

    You know what I like to do when I'm depressed? Get a bowl of ice-cream, a cup of coffee and watching Classic Game Room aaaaaaall night long.

  • @thaddeusmcgrath
    @thaddeusmcgrath 12 років тому

    The console had a expansion back you plug in the back that you had RCA out and memory pack that looks like the back cover, Had one in the early 90's with the CD rom that also plugged into the back. Now I have desk top with emulators to relive the experience. Great console brings back allot of gaming memories!

  • @jomom4
    @jomom4 10 років тому +1

    Can you do a revew of the turbo gfaphix 16 handheld? I had one as a kid

  • @warner4455
    @warner4455 14 років тому

    i still got one of these had it since i was a kid. do you think it could be worth money say another 10 years? i also heard eletronics do not gain value with age.

  • @JLOCLamborghiniFan88
    @JLOCLamborghiniFan88 8 років тому +3

    When Mark was trying to pronounce HuCard, I was about to crack up laughing! I don't know why.

  • @Superdimensional
    @Superdimensional 12 років тому

    there was an add on called the "Turbo-booster" that connected to the back that gave it composite video out and stereo output.

  • @TheCastellan
    @TheCastellan 15 років тому

    I liked how the portable version, Turbo Express, used the same game cards, no need to buy ones specifically for the portable. :)

  • @shadlad91
    @shadlad91 12 років тому

    In response to the no RCA video and sound. Yes one could have it as i bought one and still have it. Was called the Turbo Booster. was a plug in for the back and gave one a yellow red and white rca style connection. was a nice improvement in sound and video. plus to those who thought it was a 8 bit , no it was TWO 8 bit processors hence 16. Still as always dud your videos are awesome. !!

  • @craighorner4607
    @craighorner4607 6 років тому

    the turbo booster plus added the rca av out and a battery backed ram for gamesaves

  • @neonfatum
    @neonfatum 15 років тому

    Gotta love his humor.
    The Turbografx16 does NOT want this game to escape.

  • @nicholasmoose6574
    @nicholasmoose6574 Рік тому

    I just finally got one at the Cleveland Gaming Classic the other day! I know, I have all the games on my wiiu but I'm such a Bonk fan I wanted the system his games originated on!

  • @Marc_Araujo
    @Marc_Araujo 2 роки тому

    ...needs the TurboBooster (or the TurboBooster Plus) for composite AV support (and a game-save feature with the Plus).

  • @brandonevans9342
    @brandonevans9342 8 років тому

    what is the theme song intro to these reviews from

  • @ATARI800XLfan
    @ATARI800XLfan 15 років тому

    Also you there is a add on for the back of the system that lets you use AV out-red,white,and yellow. So it is possible to get video quality on the system like the SNES

  • @crakawut
    @crakawut 13 років тому

    Just ran into this. Really like this guy. See this is how you review games without ripping off avgn (irate gamer)

  • @gamecollect101
    @gamecollect101 14 років тому

    @MaximumRD, "Are you off your meds again" Lol, nice one bud. UA-cam never fails to brighten my day.

  • @joshzumstien6289
    @joshzumstien6289 3 роки тому

    Makes me so happy I picked up a PC Engine mini when I could 🙂

  • @TheReimecker
    @TheReimecker 11 років тому

    :-) I Love your videos. The direction arrow is very cool

  • @Caztro72
    @Caztro72 15 років тому

    I remember when everyone was deciding to upgrade from the NES to either Genesis or TG-16. I chose the Genny the Christmas after its release. But later in the new year I went to a friend's house who had bought a TG-16 and I was amazed with the crips sounds and graphics of Keith Courage! Two months later I bought my own Turbo and I ended up collecting way more games for it than my Sega. Loved TG-16 to death! Still have mine and my complete game library! But of course the SNES bested them both!!

  • @fargeeks
    @fargeeks 12 років тому

    Its controller slot is an s-video connector?

  • @Franku_4
    @Franku_4 15 років тому +1

    "Letting you know it's angry." Unexpected LOL!

  • @derekcaldera
    @derekcaldera 12 років тому

    That system looks so cool. I want it so badly.

  • @drseussisdeaddd
    @drseussisdeaddd 12 років тому

    Still playing my original 1990 Turbo.Awesome system.

  • @TheTechnicalMiracle
    @TheTechnicalMiracle 12 років тому

    It does have AV but you have to buy the adapter separately, also the cord for the controller is about as long as an atari 2600 controller so if you wanted to get a longer cord you would have to shell out more money for the extention cord along with buying another controller with the multitap, NEC was greedy.

  • @HammerheartBloodeagle
    @HammerheartBloodeagle 15 років тому

    Ahh, this brings back good memories.

  • @Nodieus27
    @Nodieus27 14 років тому

    I was one of the only people in my area to own one of these back in the day! It was great! Alien crush and devils crush rock!

  • @SakuraAvalon
    @SakuraAvalon 15 років тому

    I loved the "emerging technology" bit.

  • @NAJ0202
    @NAJ0202 14 років тому

    Cool review, Mark and co. Will you review anymore TG-16 games soon, like Keith Courage in Alpha Zones, The Legendary Axe, or the TG-16 version of R-Type? It would be great if you did so :)

  • @Scorpie
    @Scorpie 15 років тому

    I'm loving the jazzy background music..

  • @atarileaf
    @atarileaf 15 років тому

    As mentioned, use the turbo booster, which I have, to get composite video.

  • @EmeraldWarrior420
    @EmeraldWarrior420 15 років тому

    @ ViciousAlienKlown No, the NES came out in 1983. However, it didn't reach the U.S. until 1985

  • @RyanEndoh
    @RyanEndoh 11 років тому

    There was an Audio/Video enhancer attachment for the TurboGrafx 16. If you can find one, I'd love for you to review it.

  • @johndancel
    @johndancel 13 років тому

    there is a "turbo booster" that attaches to the back so that you could connect it to your tv using the rca cables.

  • @Aeutlutian
    @Aeutlutian 15 років тому

    There are two A/V (composite) options for the TG16 Option 1. Turbo-Booster comes with Composite output and a power port, it attaches to the expansion port,
    Option 2. Turbo Booster PLUS, same as above but with some RAM , this is the Turbo Booster I have , Hooked up with a Composite Monster Cable and My graphics are amazing

  • @gamecollect101
    @gamecollect101 14 років тому

    The Turbo's comp. was the NES, GENESIS, NEO GEO, SNES, PANASONIC 3DO (no real competition here) + the freakin handhelds of the time. Highly underrated system with lots of gems.

  • @Thrumm
    @Thrumm 13 років тому

    There is an adapter for the TG16 called the Turbo Enhancer that gives you composite a/v out.

  • @malducci
    @malducci 15 років тому

    The console itself actually has composite and stereo output right there on the back plane, that you showed in the video. It's just that the greedy NEC made customers buy the "booster" or "booster plus" to get access to it. So it do actually have it. It also had RGB out on those pins too.

  • @ZetCipher
    @ZetCipher 12 років тому

    Did anyone notice that the controller port on the Turbo Grafix looks like the AV out for the model 1 Genesis?

  • @usunoro
    @usunoro 15 років тому

    You can do RCA output with a thing, i think it was called the turbo booster. it used the huge expansion slot on the back, same as the cd-rom addon.

  • @cepilloTV
    @cepilloTV 12 років тому

    Tomorrow I'll be getting one !

  • @DaShizer
    @DaShizer 13 років тому +1

    "And it turns red letting you know that it is angry." -Mark

  • @wtftode
    @wtftode 11 років тому

    Why was the TG16 so much larger than the PCE?

  • @youcantfilmhere
    @youcantfilmhere 13 років тому +1

    man i miss my turbografx :'(

  • @slacksmore
    @slacksmore 11 років тому

    For your line out composite/stereo needs without having to buy the the TurboGrafx CD. They were called the TurboBooster (adding only AV out) or the Booster Plus with the same features and system hosted memory backup. Many games with password save also had a "File Cabinet" feature which the TurboBooster Plus or Turbo CD expansion had. No password nightmares since the HuCards lacked battery backup obviously. The TG16 was a powerful system and a shooters dream, the best of em' never made it to Wii.

  • @tvandlust
    @tvandlust 15 років тому

    There's a peripheral called the Turbo Booster that let's you use standard RCA cables. Might make capturing footage easier.

  • @katsujinken10
    @katsujinken10 15 років тому

    @szor1 that's YOUR opinion. Personally, I love my TG-16. I think it has alot of great games. I particularly like its bright colour palette & audio chipset. Seriously, the TG-16 generates the best sounding chiptunes of all the pre CD based gaming platforms. Not that the music in TG-CD games aren't great as well though. I know - I recently bought the add on and am loving it too.

  • @DrDoggoat
    @DrDoggoat 13 років тому

    @64jamesbond doesn't the ds count??

  • @videogameobsession
    @videogameobsession 14 років тому

    @elliotw3 Actually it only adds composite (RCA).. S-video, sadly, is not supported.
    I still use the Trubo Booster though since it beats RF.

  • @DRZ23501ST
    @DRZ23501ST 12 років тому

    turbo pad will it make my hand more turbo ?

  • @fszron
    @fszron 12 років тому

    How much do these machines go for nowadays?

  • @googaagoogaa12345678
    @googaagoogaa12345678 11 років тому

    You know there's a flash "cart" for the TG-16/PCE?

  • @nesboy654
    @nesboy654 12 років тому

    this beast was way ahead of its time, and its funny because they only sold the systems in big cities

  • @starsoldier1
    @starsoldier1 15 років тому

    Great review as always! I wished the system worked as a ATM too by the way.

  • @Grimace982
    @Grimace982 11 років тому +9

    Just looked at Turbografx 16's on Ebay there between 100 & 300 today lol. I'll give it a few years when the retro gaming market crashes and pick one up thin.

    • @BruceCultureAllen
      @BruceCultureAllen 11 років тому +4

      Don't count on the market crashing. My estimate is it will flatten but not crash.

    • @jeremym9011
      @jeremym9011 11 років тому

      I would love to pick one up, but damn, you gamers and collectors want it to cost out of the ass to buy. I have to pay up to 100 to 300 dollars just for a TG16? Thanks, but no thanks!

    • @BruceCultureAllen
      @BruceCultureAllen 11 років тому

      Jeremy M 100 bucks is too much? Geez dude.

    • @jeremym9011
      @jeremym9011 11 років тому +2

      Well, I have a very limited budget.

    • @retrogamingguitarist5961
      @retrogamingguitarist5961 10 років тому

      Get it while you can these systems are nearly obscure. I found one at a used gaming store in its original box with 18 games for $250. First time I had seen one in a store in 10 years.

  • @joshuavideogames
    @joshuavideogames 13 років тому

    Do have the Cd attachment?

  • @MrROTD
    @MrROTD 13 років тому

    I wish I had kept my TG16, I had all the good games it had to offer like Bonk, Legendary axe etc, I would love to play some Bonk about now :D

  • @VintageJunior
    @VintageJunior 15 років тому

    I was just checking out my subscriptions when this popped up.

  • @gamecollect101
    @gamecollect101 14 років тому

    Bloody Wolf, Blazing Lazers, Bonk's Adventure 1-3, Soldier Blade, New Adventure Island, Legendary Axe I & II, Air Zonk, Magical Chase, Legend of Hero Tonma, Alien Crush, Devil's Crush, Neutopia I & II, Vigilante, Splatterhouse, Ninja Spirit, Parasol Stars (Bubble Bobble III), Dead Moon, Super Star Soldier, Lords of Thunder (CD), Ordyne, Rockman, Castlevania Dracula X Rondo of Blood (PC Engine Super CD) etc, etc, etc THE TURBO/ PC ENGINE IS A MUST!