This version (UK) is slightly better than the white Japanese one. It comes with a controller that has the turbo switches on it AND you get Salamander in the games line-up, which the Japanese version does not have. 👍
I've ordered a couple of the Analogue Duo consoles but will be using MiSTer FPGA at present. The PCE games run well on the Analogue Pocket and the system is incredibly easy to emulate. A cheap Android box, Raspberry Pi or low spec mini PC will also work well.
Very true, I have he entire us and Japanese library running flawlessly on a pi zero 2 w, which is tiny and cost me 20 bucks! The reason I prefer this mini to that is the user interface and curation of the games. It’s a very clean and nice presentation.
I have the core grafx version which is great and that has the turbo switches. As is the case for the turbo grafx version. The original PC Engine console never had turbo switches so they have kept the mini console technically accurate.
Totally, and I respect that! I just think this little controller gives the best of both worlds, with that PC engine look, and the additional buttons. I would have loved to get the core grafx one, but it has no nostalgia value for me since I never had a connection with it as a kid. The TG16 and Turbo express portable were systems I always wanted but never had, and the PC engine was the Japanese home to the Castlevania game I read about in magazines (Rondo of Blood). Thanks for watching btw
Yeah apparently those were added when they changed the name for PC Engine (Japan) to Turbo Graphx 16 (US, great marketing strategy, imo). I think the PC Engine got them later, but the original never had turbo.
I feel like Konami missed a good opportunity. They should have skipped out on the Japanese language only board game and went with Martial Champions. Its a Konami Property and the system could have used a one on one fighter, even if its subpar.
The regular TB16 mini is apparently burning out USB controller ports as it does not come with a wall plug and those with the correct voltage are sold out. This is definitely the better option.
PC Engine mini 2 please there is to many good games missing plus make a 6 button controller add Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition and the Neo Geo ports? Do it like Sega make 2 16 bit mini consoles. Also Dreamcast mini 4k online capabilities please 🙏
UK and Europe called it a PC engine core grafix . It was the same shape as this white console but it was dark grey and black
This version (UK) is slightly better than the white Japanese one. It comes with a controller that has the turbo switches on it AND you get Salamander in the games line-up, which the Japanese version does not have. 👍
True, that version has salamander but the pc engine mini version alternatively has Tokimeki Memorial and the uncensored version of Splatterhouse
I love these little retro consoles. I am hoping for a Dreamcast Mini,
really cool console. I'll have to try and get one over on Japan amazon . Love those little cardboard games, really adds a cool aesthetic
I've ordered a couple of the Analogue Duo consoles but will be using MiSTer FPGA at present. The PCE games run well on the Analogue Pocket and the system is incredibly easy to emulate. A cheap Android box, Raspberry Pi or low spec mini PC will also work well.
Very true, I have he entire us and Japanese library running flawlessly on a pi zero 2 w, which is tiny and cost me 20 bucks! The reason I prefer this mini to that is the user interface and curation of the games. It’s a very clean and nice presentation.
Your supposed to put the other stickers on the reverse side of the cards.
I realized that as I said it, but my shame prevented me from addressing it. 😂 Good observation. Problem solved, anyway!
I have the core grafx version which is great and that has the turbo switches. As is the case for the turbo grafx version. The original PC Engine console never had turbo switches so they have kept the mini console technically accurate.
Totally, and I respect that! I just think this little controller gives the best of both worlds, with that PC engine look, and the additional buttons. I would have loved to get the core grafx one, but it has no nostalgia value for me since I never had a connection with it as a kid. The TG16 and Turbo express portable were systems I always wanted but never had, and the PC engine was the Japanese home to the Castlevania game I read about in magazines (Rondo of Blood). Thanks for watching btw
That's odd, the US model of the TG16 Mini had turbo switches.
Yeah apparently those were added when they changed the name for PC Engine (Japan) to Turbo Graphx 16 (US, great marketing strategy, imo). I think the PC Engine got them later, but the original never had turbo.
@@GamersOverdriveRetroMode Oh, I think you're right. I have heard that.
Not available at Amazon Japan anymore 😑
So cool, thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Hey my friend this thing looks awesome
Thanks man! It is very cool. I love these mini consoles.
double sided cards would fit 12 stickers
Yes I realized that as I was recording. I’m not exactly feeling like Einstein at the moment 😂
I feel like Konami missed a good opportunity. They should have skipped out on the Japanese language only board game and went with Martial Champions. Its a Konami Property and the system could have used a one on one fighter, even if its subpar.
🧿♥️🎈 8bit dough, 8bit doh ! , 8 bit do. I was contemplating becoming an English tutor but realised I have no pashon for the grama! Great episode xxx
How accurate is to the original it is better ?
I never played the original pc engine but the games seem to run perfectly.
@GamersOverdriveRetroMode thanks 👍
The regular TB16 mini is apparently burning out USB controller ports as it does not come with a wall plug and those with the correct voltage are sold out. This is definitely the better option.
I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info! Glad I made the PC Engine Mini call 🤔
PC Engine mini 2 please there is to many good games missing plus make a 6 button controller add Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition and the Neo Geo ports? Do it like Sega make 2 16 bit mini consoles. Also Dreamcast mini 4k online capabilities please 🙏