Turbografx 16 Mini announced

[Endemic]

Collaboration between Falcom, Konami and Irem Engineering. Full game library is still TBA.

 

[Metro]

What is the obsession with hipsters wanting to play gaming systems that were around before they were even born?

 

[Endemic]

What is the obsession with hipsters wanting to play gaming systems that were around before they were even born?

I don't think any younger person knows about the Turbografx, much less wants to buy one. As for myself, I was the weird kid with a Master System when everyone else owned the NES

 

[Multi-headed Cow]

I'd want Order of the Griffon, Military Madness, Splatterhouse, and then I'd give absolutely no fucks about the rest.

 

[taxalot]

In our retirement homes, we will all be playing Fallout 4 on PS4-minis

 

[Tweed]

No Moto Rotor, no Neutopia, No Keith Courage, and American audiences are being screwed out of Rondo of Blood. Also wtf Alien Crush, but no Devil's Crush? This is total rubbish.

 

[Ebonsword]

I'd want Order of the Griffon, Military Madness, Splatterhouse, and then I'd give absolutely no fucks about the rest.

Agreed. Order of the Griffon would make this a day-one purchase for me. I almost bought a second-hand TG16 a few months ago just to play it.

 

[HanoverF]

No Bonk

 

[oddech_wymarlych_swiatow]

I'd rather buy minis of 3DO or Atari Jaguar.

Ah, and Lynx - THAT whas awesome.

 

[JDR13]

What's the game line-up? Anyone got a link?

 

[Falksi]

It was pretty shit first time round anyway

 

[newtmonkey]

PC Engine has one of the greatest game libraries of all time, but I can't see this thing working at all. No Bonk? No Rondo of Blood (in the US)? Where's Bloody Wolf? Where's Last Alert and Final Zone 2 (US versions ONLY because the horrible voice acting is so iconic)? It better at least have Splatterhouse and the Neutopia games.

 

[mondblut]

Order of the Griffon was perfectly playable on an emulator as early as in Windows 98 times, I don't get it what the fuss is about.

 

[SecondAmendment]

I played Turbografix 16 at a friend's house back when I had a Genesis before the SNES came out. I remember the shit controller (compared with the great ergos of the Genesis controller) but the very colorful graphics. Also, games on thin little cards! I wanted one, but knew to hold out for a SNES.

I remember emulating it last century and thinking it deserved to die.

 

[Humanity has risen!]

This is useless because all the best PC Engine games stayed in Japan.

 

[LESS T_T]

https://gematsu.com/2019/07/turbogr...fx-mini-pc-engine-mini-launches-march-19-2020

TurboGrafx-16 mini / PC Engine CoreGrafx mini / PC Engine mini launches March 19, 2020
Full lineup of games announced.

The TurboGrafx-16 mini (North America) / PC Engine CoreGrafx mini (Europe) / PC Engine mini (Japan) will launch on March 19 for 10,500 yen. All three versions of the mini console will be sold exclusively through Amazon Japan, with pre-orders opening on July 15 at 0:00 JST.

The mini console includes 50 games. The TurboGrafx-16 mini and PC Engine CoreGrafx mini offer the same games, and the only difference in the games offered by the PC Engine mini is the lack of Salamander and inclusion of Tokimeki Memorial.

Here is the full list of games:

TurboGrafx-16 mini (North America) / PC Engine CoreGrafx mini (Europe)
Amazon Japan Page

TurboGrafx-16 Titles (featured games are in English)

• Air Zonk (1992)
• Alien Crush (1989)
• Blazing Lasers (1989)
• Bomberman ’93 (1993)
• Bonk’s Revenge (1991)
• Cadash (1991)
• Chrew-Man-Fu (1990)
• Dungeon Explorer (1989)
• J.J. & Jeff (1990)
• Lords of Thunder (1993)
• Military Madness (1990)
• Moto Roader (1989)
• Neutopia (1990)
• Neutopia II (1992)
• New Adventure Island (1992)
• Ninja Spirit (1990)
• Parasol Stars (1991)
• Power Golf (1989)
• Psychosis (1990)
• R-Type (1989)
• Soldier Blade (1992)
• Space Harrier (1990)
• Victory Run (1989)
• Ys Book I & II (1990)

PC Engine Titles (featured games are in Japanese)

• Akumajou Dracula X Chi no Rondo (1993)
• Aldynes (1991)
• Appare! Gateball (1988)
• Bomberman ’94 (1993)
• Bomberman Panic Bomber (1994)
• Chou Aniki (1992)
• Daimakaimura (1990)
• Dungeon Explorer (1989)
• Fantasy Zone (1988)
• Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire (1995)
• Gradius (1991)
• Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou (1992)
• Jaseiken Necromancer (1988)
• The Kung Fu (1987)
• Nectaris (1989)
• Neutopia (1989)
• Neutopia II (1991)
• Ninja Ryuukenden (1992) – Japanese version of Ninja Gaiden
• PC Genjin (1989)
• Salamander (1991)
• Snatcher (1992)
• Star Parodier (1992)
• Super Darius (1990)
• Super Momotaro Dentetsu II (1991)
• Super Star Soldier (1990)
• Ys I & II (1989)

PC Engine Mini (Japan)
Amazon Japan Page

TurboGrafx-16 (featured games are in English)

• Air Zonk (1992)
• Alien Crush (1989)
• Blazing Lasers (1989)
• Bomberman ’93 (1993)
• Bonk’s Revenge (1991)
• Cadash (1991)
• Chrew-Man-Fu (1990)
• Dungeon Explorer (1989)
• J.J. & Jeff (1990)
• Lords of Thunder (1993)
• Military Madness (1990)
• Moto Roader (1989)
• Neutopia (1990)
• Neutopia II (1992)
• New Adventure Island (1992)
• Ninja Spirit (1990)
• Parasol Stars (1991)
• Power Golf (1989)
• Psychosis (1990)
• R-Type (1989)
• Soldier Blade (1992)
• Space Harrier (1990)
• Victory Run (1989)
• Ys Book I & II (1990)

PC Engine (featured games are in Japanese)

• Akumajou Dracula X Chi no Rondo (1993)
• Aldynes (1991)
• Appare! Gateball (1988)
• Bomberman ’94 (1993)
• Bomberman Panic Bomber (1994)
• Chou Aniki (1992)
• Daimakaimura (1990)
• Dungeon Explorer (1989)
• Fantasy Zone (1988)
• Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire (1995)
• Gradius (1991)
• Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou (1992)
• Jaseiken Necromancer (1988)
• The Kung Fu (1987)
• Nectaris (1989)
• Neutopia (1989)
• Neutopia II (1991)
• Ninja Ryuukenden (1992)
• PC Genjin (1989)
• Snatcher (1992)
• Star Parodier (1992)
• Super Darius (1990)
• Super Momotaro Dentetsu II (1991)
• Super Star Soldier (1990)
• Tokimeki Memorial (1994)
• Ys I & II (1989)

Here are the specifications for each version:

TurboGrafx-16 mini (North America)

This product is intended for the American market. Product specification differs from that of the PC Engine mini (Japanese version) and PC Engine Core Grafx mini (European version).

• Model Number: HTG-010
• Console Size: 240 mm x 156 mm x 35 mm
• Output Ports: HDMI Type A
• Power Source: USB Micro-B
• Video Output: 720p / 480p
• Audio Output: Linear 2ch PCM via HDMI
• Set Contents
  • Exclusive Controller x1 (With Turbo Controls)
  • USB Cable (Power Supply) x1
  • HDMI Cable x1
  • Instruction Manual

PC Engine CoreGrafx mini (Europe)

This product is intended for the European market. Product specification differs from that of the PC Engine mini (Japanese version) and TurboGrafx-16 mini (American version).

• Model Number: HTG-009
• Console Size: 120mm×115mm×35mm
• Output Ports: HDMI Type A
• Power Source: USB Micro-B
• Video Output: 720p / 480p
• Audio Output: Linear 2ch PCM via HDMI
• Set Contents
  • Exclusive Controller x1 (With Turbo Controls)
  • USB Cable (Power Supply) x1
  • HDMI Cable x1
  • Instruction Manual

PC Engine mini (Japan)

This product is intended for the Japanese market. Product specification differs from that of the PC Engine CoreGrafx mini (European version) and TurboGrafx-16 mini (American version).

• Model Number: HTG-008
• Console Size: 120mm×115mm×35mm
• Output Ports: HDMI
• Power Source: USB Micro-B
• Video Output: 720p / 480p
• Audio Output: Linear 2ch PCM via HDMI
• Set Contents
  • Exclusive Controller x1 (Without Turbo Controls)
  • USB Cable (Power Supply) x1
  • HDMI Cable x1
  • Instruction Manual

 

[LootSeeker]

It's nice to see the TG16 getting some attention. The system had some great games, especially shmups. But since I already own one I probably won't be jumping on the bandwagon to get one of these things because like most of these miniaturized console releases the game selection is severely lacking.

 

[PulsatingBrain]

It seems like the hype behind these mini consoles is dead as fuck. Also, wasn't this kind of a shit console anyway? It seems like that's the repuatation anyway. Seems like a flop in the making

 

[Unkillable Cat]

It seems like the hype behind these mini consoles is dead as fuck. Also, wasn't this kind of a shit console anyway? It seems like that's the repuatation anyway. Seems like a flop in the making

The console was fine, it was the backing behind it and the marketing that was questionable. IIRC it had no official launch in Europe, so the European market was mostly (if not entirely) held up by third-party vendors.

 

[Tweed]

Look guys! Chou Ainki, this is going to be worth it after all!

 

[Eirinjas]

No Double Dungeons? Boo hiss!

 

[Grauken]

Order of the Griffon was perfectly playable on an emulator as early as in Windows 98 times, I don't get it what the fuss is about.

Mah support of commercial developers (I think with these retro-mini consoles this is especially amusing, since none of the original developers will see a penny of this)

 

[Stormcrowfleet]

I played this when I was young so this news was nice to see. But then I saw the line-up and I don't remember most (if any) of those games. I'll stay sad.

 

[LESS T_T]

More games: https://gematsu.com/2019/08/turbogr...fx-mini-pc-engine-mini-final-lineup-announced

Konami has announced the final lineup of games included with the TurboGrafx-16 mini (North America) / PC Engine CoreGrafx mini (Europe) / PC Engine mini (Japan).

On top of the previously announced 50 titles, the following seven (eight for Japan) titles are included with the mini consoles:

TurboGrafx-16 mini (North America) / PC Engine CoreGrafx mini (Europe)
TurboGrafx-16 Titles (featured games are in English)

• Splatterhouse (1990)

PC Engine Titles (featured games are in Japanese)

• Dragon Spirit (1988)
• Galaga ’88 (1988)
• The Genji and the Heike Clans (1990)
• The Legend of Valkyrie (1990)
• Seirei Senshi Spriggan (1991)
• Spriggan Mark 2 (1992)

PC Engine Mini (Japan)
PC Engine Titles (featured games are in Japanese)

• 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)

Apparently Tengai Makyou II and Snatcher will not be censored like later releases: (Japanese) https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1201020.html