TURBOGRAFX MINI REVIEW - Happy Console Gamer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- The TurboGrafx-16 Mini review, known as the PC Engine Mini (PCエンジン mini, Pī Shī Enjin mini) in Japan and PC Engine CoreGrafx Mini in Europe, is a dedicated home video game console by Konami modeled on NEC's TurboGrafx-16, which was designed by Hudson Soft. The Mini emulates the original console's 16-bit hardware. The Japanese model contains 58 games total while the international models contain 57. The Mini was originally set to release worldwide on March 19, 2020 exclusively through Amazon
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Having the non-English version of Snatcher makes me feel like a stray dog on a rainy night looking into a warm living room from the outside
Sam Clegg Nope
I was thinking of watching a sega cd walkthrough and playing that at the same time
They fixed all of the input lag. My US Amazon version just arrived today, and it's controls are running tight and perfect!
Are we supposed to update the software on the first release?
I'd love to more about that too. Does it come patched or is there a way to update? Tried searching and can't find any info online about this.
@@AnthonyJRapino MY JP version didn't have any issues. So it might have only been the first batch.
Mr happy so positive he even has nice things to say about a standard manual. God bless.
100% agree with your comment! 🙌🏼💜 His reviews matters the most to me.
He always makes me smile, which is much needed in these awesome times.
The manual looked like that, but it was like the same light orange color on the box, not a gray, black, and white manual
If they make a Dreamcast mini, I will go banana's.
Oh that's weird.. because I would go ape sh!t
As long as it has Powerstone. Also am I really the only one who liked and BEAT Trickstyle? The grinding was terrible but the rest was fun.
They need to make a Saturn mini first!
@@adamheeley285 i hope it would have both powerstones! those games are so expensive now
You aren't the only one.
I love your passion for gaming. You’re easily the best game channel on TH-cam. Thank you for sticking with it!
I wish I could up vote this more than once , the amount of enthusiasm and love you have for this system , although I've never played the turbo graphix 16 , just to see your amount of joy and enthusiasm, has added to my day, I'm really glad to see that you're feeling a lot better as well , keep making these fabulous videos and we'll keep watching !
I started watching you because of your TurboGrafx16 videos 10 years ago. Thanks for still making TurboGrafx16 videos.
I’m so glad I got one of these when I did. I play it often, and it’s worth quite a bit now. It’s amazing how much effort they put into the menu, the game selection, and the overall presentation.
Thanks for the tip! Ordered one this morning. Can't wait to play these games after so many years!
I was waiting on this review, I remember you were the very first person to talk about this on TH-cam last year! I still have my original, and it still works! 👊✌️💯💯💯💯
The sound effects of the CD spinning is what sold me. Now I want one.
That sound effect is not of the disc spinning because if it was, that buzzing sound would be constant. That sound effect is the sound of the gears moving the laser pickup back and forth doing rapid seeks in an attempt to boot the disc.
Finally, a youtuber who points out WHERE people are getting them. I've had mine preordered since the preorders went live. Thank you Johnny. Just tossed my order in and its getting shipped. I'm very excited for this.
Over in Trail BC, here. Thanks for the tip! I had mine ordered less than 5 minutes into this video :D
Can't wait to get one of these for my dad. So many memories from my early teens playing Bonk, Neutopia, Silent Debuggers, Ys 1 & 2, Ys III, etc.
no Ys 3, but then again that's probably the worst version of Ys 3 (behind the Famicom version)
Thank you so much for uploading this Johnny. I've been seeing these on ebay being scalped a little bit higher than cost, and I wondered where they were coming from. I was bummed when I heard my order was delayed, but thanks to you I was able to get on amazon jp and get one ordered. You just made this coronavirus thing suck a little bit less!
This is why I love this channel, the passion for everything you talk about really shows. I never played these games and I will most likely never buy this, but I loved the video. Thanks!
I got a PC Engine Mini a couple weeks ago purely for nostalgia reasons. It turned out to be more enjoyable than I expected based on a couple other reviews, but your reaction and experience are much closer to mine. If you're into your 40's then this is a wonderful trip down memory lane.
I always wanted to own a Turbografx 16 when I was a kid. My older brothers friend had one and I played it for maybe an hour and never got to play it again. I just ordered TG16 mini and I am so excited to play it.
Very nice recap and review, I've seen a few of the PC Engine mini variants knocking about in some specialist shops here in Japan. But for now I am happy to play the real thing with my SD System 3 :)
Watching your videos makes my days always a little bit better, especially during quarantine!
Nice review, ordered mine from Amazon J. Hope to have it this week. Thanks brother.
I’ve been waiting for this review.
JOHNNNNNNY!!!! Stay safe and healthy! I saw you hearted my comment on an older video about the turbo duo/grafx. I got super into Y’s coz of you. I’m loving the ch! Those older vids are a trip because I remember them years and years ago! 😷🤘🏽
Hey Johnny, many great memories. In about November 1989 I stood for about 15 minutes staring at the Genesis and the Turbograx trying to decide which to go with. I compared specs, and judged that the turbografx was able to do better sound, with an additional peripheral that plugged on the back. I had recently gotten a HIFI VHS that was cable to my stereo, so that's what led my decision. R-Type, Splatterhouse, BloodyWolf and Bonk were where I lived for a year or so. I even got some giant box arcade stick sold through one of the magazines. I sold it to a co-worker sometime in '91. I've regretted getting rid of every console I've owned... thanks for the memories, I hope you are doing well. Whenever I watch _any_ of your channel, it cheers me up, Thanks!
A beautiful memory.
Nice review Johnny, as always is a pleasure to see that enthusiasm of yours ;)
Thanks for the advice I just ordered mine 👍👍
Hey there!
Great video like always!
You have about 150 original PC Engine and Turbo 16 games on the self on your back.
You are a king man
Johnny, that transition was amazing
I remember playing Bonk’s Adventure, it was so much fun. I was interested in this system back in the day. I wish I had played more of it’s games.
Kept watching all of the reviews (Including the excellent My Life in Gaming analysis!)... But can honestly say, PCE/TG16 content wasn't the same without your fantastic unboxing, input and thoughts Johnny!
Thank you for shedding light into this console. You and Hi Score Girl brought knowledge and fascination for its remarkable library and experience.
Cheers mate!
It's been a while since I watched your last video. Shame on me. It was when you were sick. I'm glad to see you're doing better. Keep the videos coming!
Im 34 never had a turbogrfx growing up but the amount of pure gold gamewise on this system has caused me to purchase one today...
Awesome review i need this!!!
Just ordered mine a couple minutes ago! Oh I am so hyped!
I somehow missed that you posted this video a month ago. Regardless, mine arrived a few weeks ago from amazon and I was so happy; they were telling me December!
One thing I really wanted with these mini systems was the ability to upgrade via USB or somehow. I dont want to jailbreak my Genesis and TG16 but they absolutely will need more games soon... Great video, I liked seeing your older TG16 stuff too. Thanks for making this whole lockdown a lil more enjoyable the past couple months.
It funny to see how excited you are unboxing this console! Great stuff Johnny.
I finally got my turbo graphics 16 Mini !In the usa from Amazon 😎good video thanks 😎
dude.... i've been waiting for your review specifically ever since the first unboxings started to pop up and IT sure is HERE alright!! :DD
Dude I didn’t realize this was out already! I’m so jealous!! I want one.. I didn’t have many games for it when I had the original but I remember really liking it
Congratulations Johnny! I have really been looking forward to this review because you're one of the top authorities on Turbografx! Hope you and your family are doing well!
I'm getting my order thanks for the video👍👍
Good to know we can get it from Amazon JP. Thanks Johnny!
As a 17 year old who really grew up with older games, this is incredible! I can't wait to buy it alongside an astro city mini!
excellent review Johnathan. Stay safe.
I love the Turbografx, I never had one back in the day, but I would go to my local mall and they had one set up outside a store and I would play as long as I could...so excited
Your excitement is contagious!
Nice review Johnny, this may be the one mini console I get
Damn... Because of you I just bought a TG-16 mini on Amazon Japan... Couldn't resist!
thanks johhny i just ordered mine
Awesome review John!
It looks sick, Johnny, and I mean in a good way. My 31st birthday is this Sunday, and this video is like my early birthday present.
Happy birthday man!! Hope you are finding lots of time to play
Hi, Im from Mexico and I have 40yo. I only played one of this consoles in my entire childhood. But I love shmups and Castevania so its totally worth it for me. I already ordered one of these and Im planing to import a PC Engine Core which I think is more sexy. Great review btw.
I got the PC Engine Mini a few weeks ago. I really prefered the console design over the TG-16 mini, plus the delay of the TG-16 pushed me into getting it because I wanted to ensure I would have these games. I am happy with my purchase, especially since it came direct from Japan and is what the Japanese gamers are playing. I hope you enjoy your TG-16 mini, HappyConsoleGamer.
I love that they put Turbo16 and PC-E games on this.
Hell yeah! Johnny is a beacon of light on TH-cam during this pandemic! Seriously dude, I've been going back and watching all your old videos... Can't tell you how happy they make me... never gets old! Thank you for sharing your religious experiences with the masses!
I was counting down the days for the turbografx mini to release I was so excited for that console! It was funny all my group of friends looking forward to animal crossing (which I also love) but I was on and on about the turbografx mini coming! I understand the delay but man I want to play that thing so bad! Thanks for making this video and showing us! It looks like they did a good job with this mini console!
Cant wait to pick one up. I know someone is going to mod it, so I'll wait and pick one up loaded with the whole library. Great review as always!
Best review since you did Pink Horsey, good work Johny!
Ahh, Pink Horsey...What a classic!
Hey, John. I want to thank you again for letting us know about Amazon JP. Mines came in today and it’s crazy because it only took 4 days from Japan. You’re a blessing.
How do you like it?
angryw4nderer it’s amazing. The menu is top notch. The games are high quality and fun. I enjoy it. Favourite mini of them all.
@@urosario1181 That's wonderful. I just hope they can ship them out because I ordered from America Amazon 😉 should be shipped next week
Johnny, I have both the Pc Engine mini and Turbo mini... I prefer the PCE just because it’s easier to hook up. I love the console... it’s a blast. My friend had a console, but I never did growing up. So having one was important to me.
I thought about selling the Turbo mini, but my 9 year old son won’t let me. He really enjoys the console. I have videos on my small for fun channel showing him play with it. Glad you got one!
Damn dude. Happy for you, I know how much you love the Turbo, hell it's what got me into your channel back in 08 or 09. I might need to go make a japan account
Great review! Hearing you mention dungeon explorer at the end was awesome. I spent so much time with that on a real tg16 and would love to go with 4 or 5 players.
Just bought my mini yesterday and can’t wait. I thought I was going to have to get the core, but a few came back in stock. I’d actually prefer the size of the core, but tg16 nostalgia was too strong.
You got me to play Ys viii, which has become one of my favourite games in recent years, so I wanted to say thank you for that! I'm curious about the Ys games on here, but not sure if I'm ready to fully take the plunge on the console. Maybe once it comes to Canada without having to import it I'll take a look. Thanks for the review!
Nothing makes me happier than seeing new Ys fans! If you're interested in Ys I and II and don't want to buy a TG16 Mini, you could always look up Ys Chronicles I&II on Steam!
They're remakes of the games featured here, made by Falcom themselves. The remake is really faithful to the originals in terms of gameplay and everything, but it features some beautiful 2D graphics and various options for the soundtrack, including a completely arranged soundtrack, with actual instruments rather than synths played by Falcom's in-house band, the jdk Band.
You can find it pretty cheap on Steam, and it's a great way to start diving deeper into the Ys series. Good luck with that!
Yeah man I just got mine a few days a go and I love It a lot.
Love the Ys music playing in the background. Instantly recognized.
Awesome so want this! I don’t own my duo r or Turbografx anymore so I need this ! Love the PC engine library especially the cd games! Spriggan,Rondo, Star Parodier, Ys!
Just got it today. I never had or played the TurboGrafx so I took the opportunity to get one. From the looks, I know I will enjoy it.
Yep, I'd def get one of these. And I'm with you.. Once the mod community hits, we WILL have all! :)
Thanks, great review. Just ordered mine for my birthday. Never played a Turbo Grafx 16 before and I’m from the 80’s. I’m a huge Castlevania fan and looking forward to Rondo of Blood the most. I do enjoy shoot em ups but they always seek extremely difficult for me. Maybe I can cheat and use save states to get further.
Thank you so much for explaining how you got this. Hero of the day!
I like the tg16 just got into these games recently because of this channel. I really like blazing lasers, r-type, splatterhouse, Neutopia, etc. great games.
Awesome video, Johnny! I'm debating between this and the PC Engine Mini for my first dip into the world of these consoles. Any big differences between them? It could be a cool way to step up to the real console
I gasped when I saw this on my timeline. I forgot about this product my gosh I still have my turbo graphix from my childhood!
Thanks John
I forget how old I am, maybe 32. This console may not be part of "my Gen" since I was born in 88 but seeing as I can spidey-sense the worth/fun-factor of these games as I missed out on about 98% of them, looks like the TurboGrafx-16 is a pretty awesome buy
Great review! As an old school gamer, I’m super happy with mine. I think it’s great. And super easy to order from Amazon Japan. 👍
Awesome vid ty.
Someone needs to do a “where are they now” version of the people on box art and video game adds.
OOooooh I like that idea.
Some of the art in old NES magazines are some of my favorite.
I was just thinking how I dislike not only the guy on the Trubo Grafx box, but stock images of people in every product, but yeah, I am curious enough to want to watch something like this.
If you were the guy on the box art, would you like to be bothered because of a picture of you taken some 30-odd years ago? Honestly?
Pierre C. ABSOLUTELY.
That would be wholly uninteresting.
I believe this is a must have for a “Real Gamer”. Not so much for the casual gamers. There is a bunch of classics in this mini to satisfy the hardcore fans.
Hope you and Kim are feeling happy and healthy! Best of luck, fellow VanCity folks!
As someone who only grew up with PC and Nintendo; I was always intrested in Turbografx/PC Engine, but never was able to try it, maybe it wasn't available in my area. I got the mini and played Ys Books I and II and was blown away -- it's one of my favorite games ever now. These games have a style and edge that the SNES/Genesis never really were able to capture -- and that CD audio kicks so much ass.
I'm 32, grew up with SNES and Genesis and beyond , never had a Turbo Graphx before but the 16 and 32 bit era really speak to me. These look awesome and love the third party games outside of the Sonic's and Mario's on the more popular consoles like Plok, Ristar, Vectorman, etc! Definitely considering buying one
Glad your enjoying the TG-16 nostalgia. I got the Japanese one and really enjoyed it. Then I discovered RetroArch and used it with the Playstation Mini controller. Less input lag with a better built controller. Access to the whole library. I really can't go back. That having been, I did enjoy the nostalgia using the mini.
Finally got mine. Coming from the UK It's my first foray into the TurboGrafx and I gotta say, why the heck wasn't this system more popular? The graphics and sound on so many games just blow the Megadrive and SNES out of the water. Lords of thunder is amazing. Even if it seems laggy and unplayable if you've played it on real hardware. I haven't and so it comes across as fine for me. I do prefer ys books 1 and 2 on the PSP but this version is definitly worth a play through. And so much better than the master system version I have. Thanks for the recommendation John. Youve never led me astray and I appreciate all the time and effort you put into recommending amazing experiences for us.
Nice review!
If you are like me, and only keep one of these mini consoles connected at a time, I found it a nuisance to constantly pull the back cover off to swap consoles. To combat that, I used a Fire Stick HDMI extender out thee back of the cover. Now I can swap HDMI cables without removing the cover.
Thank you! I always said that was zack Morris on the box of the original. 😄
they did great on this I love mine 10 of 10
Never got a TG, and I know very little about the system. Howevere I do enjoy the mini consoles so I might get to my mini console Family ,)
Cheers Johnny
Oh man I'd love one of these. Never got the chance to play the turbo and I'm all about the shooters haha.
So many good memories with dungeon explorer johnny! Also a huge duel dungeons fan. I was super jazzed when Nintendo brought those to virtual console in the Wii days.
I finally got mine! It’s wonderful :)
You can tell when Johnny starts unboxing it how happy and excited he is! Love it!
Nice Ys music you got playing in the background
I'm excited to get one! You and I are about the same age, but I never had one growing up. This will be awesome for someone like me who wants to experience this system without dropping 2000+ dollars on original hardware and software.
Holy shit I totally forgot about this, thanks again John for entertaining us during these times.
okay .....thank you, fingers crossed I get mine .....STILL have the OG TG16 to play with untill then, loved it then, still do now....
I will be getting one as well as the commodore 64 mini. Thanks
Great video, I agree! More games should be in there, Bonks adventure to name a few, but I will say that Ys Book 1 & 2 is worth the price of the system! Awesome stuff!
Loving my review unit. Will be doing a giveaway. The Switch Bundle Giveaway is now live. Lots of content and jam packed action going on!
yes! im planning on buying mine on Saturday! too bad about lords of thunder