PC Engine CD

TodaysForgotten · 31 March 2009, 17:18

Not that it apparently matters but the magic engine can play those lovely pce engine cds, so the whole other console debate is null and void (: If you guys really want I can host any PCE Engine CD if its chosen.

As far as good "newbie" games. Titan was a really cool concept. It's a block breaking game mixed with elements of pool. Check it out (: I was going to select it but thought otherwise. That and Zipang looked pretty interesting.

Retro-Nerd · 31 March 2009, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by john4p

Still it's a different system (and 60MB are still quite large)...

No, the CD games are for the PC-Engine, same console. Either for the CD-Rom add-on, or for the later PC-Engine Duo/Turbo Duo consoles which combines the standard console and the CD-rom in one machine.

Quote:

Like the Sega Genesis and the Sega CD are different consoles...

They aren't different consoles. It's just a Genesis CD-Rom add-on with some improvements.

Retro-Nerd · 31 March 2009, 18:49

Some good PC Engine sites:

http://www.videogameden.com/

http://pcengine.co.uk/

http://www.pcecp.com/

http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm

http://www.illusionware.it/pc%20engine.htm

http://turbo2k.net/noflash/

This site is pretty dead, but some reviews are still online:

http://pc.engine.vilabol.uol.com.br/CDS.htm

john4p · 31 March 2009, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

They aren't different consoles. It's just a Genesis CD-Rom add-on with some improvements.

The Sega CD-"addon" has an own CPU clocked at 12.5MHz which is faster than the Genesis' CPU (runs at 7.something MHz).
It also added 8 PCM-channels to the audio capabilities and some gfx stuff.

Most games for Sega CD were really just Genesis-titles with added CD music - they didn't make use of the faster CPU and digital audio channels.

Very few titles were created specifically for the Sega CD and used its new CPU - but they do exist...

Thus it's more than just a "CD-Rom add-on with some improvements". It's an own system (although it needs to be added on to the Genesis).

The PC Engine CD on the other hand is indeed more or less just a CD-drive and adds more RAM. So maybe we could allow the CD games, after all. Or not - now it's too late...

Retro-Nerd · 31 March 2009, 19:05

Still only minor improvements imho. It's no different console, as you still need the Genesis console to play the games. Anyway, this is off-topic.

btw guys: Don't play Turrican PCE. It's a bad bad 256KB rip-off from the Amiga classic. Horribly ported from the Code Monkeys.

Predabot · 31 March 2009, 19:06

It's NEVER too late!

Not when there are absolutely kick-ass games to be had from them. That, and the fact that Druid hasn't closed the thread yet... heh heh heh... ^^

john4p · 31 March 2009, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

Don't play Turrican PCE. It's a bad bad 256KB rip-off from the Amiga classic. Horribly ported from the Code Monkeys.

Considering the fact the PC Engine is an 8bit-console and the small storage size of a PC Engine-cartridge it was not too bad (even though world 3 is missing).
Definitely superior to the Genesis-port (although this did include world 3).

TCD · 31 March 2009, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predabot

It's NEVER too late!

Not when there are absolutely kick-ass games to be had from them. That, and the fact that Druid hasn't closed the thread yet... heh heh heh... ^^

I wish I could...

You know guys I like such discussions, but finding the votes in all the posts. Tell you what : Some GM makes a fine 'Consoles with CD addons' thread and we're all happy

Retro-Nerd · 31 March 2009, 19:16

True, the Genesis port is even worser. But it's still no joy to play Turrican in the PCE version. 256 KB for the HuCard? Ridiculous. The 8-Bit CPU was not the problem here, but The Code Monkeys/Accolade.

Graham Humphrey · 31 March 2009, 19:24

All (I hope) OT posts split from the Multi Platform League Round 4 vote thread.

TCD if you want any more posts moved or want a new thread title give me a shout.

TCD · 31 March 2009, 19:27

Nah seems perfect

Muchas Gracias Graham

Retro-Nerd · 31 March 2009, 19:27

Better delete THIS splitted thread. I makes no sense now. Really.

Shoonay · 31 March 2009, 19:38

But your links are very helpful Retro, thanks for those

Predabot · 31 March 2009, 21:28

Yes, thank you for the PC Engine links Retro.

So... can we all agree Dracula X is the best PC Engine CD game?

Retro-Nerd · 31 March 2009, 21:31

It's one of the best CD games. There are many more great PCE-CD games.

DamienD · 31 March 2009, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

Some good PC Engine sites:

http://www.videogameden.com/

http://pcengine.co.uk/

http://www.pcecp.com/

http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm

http://www.illusionware.it/pc%20engine.htm

http://turbo2k.net/noflash/

This site is pretty dead, but some reviews are still online:

http://pc.engine.vilabol.uol.com.br/CDS.htm

Retro, you forgot to include neo.ROMcollector

Retro-Nerd · 31 March 2009, 22:49

I posted only game info/review sites. Proper CD images is another story. Mondemul has tons of them.

Quote:

You can gain access to over 20,000 ROMs and ISOs of classic games when you join NeoROMcollector for $14.99 and only $4.99 each recurring month.

The Neoromcollector isn't very attractive these days.

Shoonay · 31 March 2009, 22:51

Keep'em coming

Thanks

Fred the Fop · 01 April 2009, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predabot

Yes, thank you for the PC Engine links Retro.

So... can we all agree Dracula X is the best PC Engine CD game?

Nope. Try Götzendiener.

Read here:

http://www.pixel-heroes.de/Reviews/goetzendiener.html#

Fred the Fop · 01 April 2009, 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

I posted only game info/review sites. Proper CD images is another story. Mondemul has tons of them.

The Neoromcollector isn't very attractive these days.

With resourcefulness, and the fun of the hunt, Neroewhatever is a ripoff!

31 March 2009, 17:18	#1
TodaysForgotten Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey USA Age: 43 Posts: 392	PC Engine CD Not that it apparently matters but the magic engine can play those lovely pce engine cds, so the whole other console debate is null and void (: If you guys really want I can host any PCE Engine CD if its chosen. As far as good "newbie" games. Titan was a really cool concept. It's a block breaking game mixed with elements of pool. Check it out (: I was going to select it but thought otherwise. That and Zipang looked pretty interesting.

31 March 2009, 18:49	#3
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,436	Some good PC Engine sites: http://www.videogameden.com/ http://pcengine.co.uk/ http://www.pcecp.com/ http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm http://www.illusionware.it/pc%20engine.htm http://turbo2k.net/noflash/ This site is pretty dead, but some reviews are still online: http://pc.engine.vilabol.uol.com.br/CDS.htm Last edited by Retro-Nerd; 31 March 2009 at 18:58.

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Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,436	Better delete THIS splitted thread. I makes no sense now. Really. Last edited by Retro-Nerd; 31 March 2009 at 19:32.

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31 March 2009, 19:05	#5
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,436	Still only minor improvements imho. It's no different console, as you still need the Genesis console to play the games. Anyway, this is off-topic. btw guys: Don't play Turrican PCE. It's a bad bad 256KB rip-off from the Amiga classic. Horribly ported from the Code Monkeys.

31 March 2009, 19:06	#6
Predabot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Swedun' Posts: 397	It's NEVER too late! Not when there are absolutely kick-ass games to be had from them. That, and the fact that Druid hasn't closed the thread yet... heh heh heh... ^^

31 March 2009, 19:16	#9
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,436	True, the Genesis port is even worser. But it's still no joy to play Turrican in the PCE version. 256 KB for the HuCard? Ridiculous. The 8-Bit CPU was not the problem here, but The Code Monkeys/Accolade.

31 March 2009, 19:24	#10
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,167	All (I hope) OT posts split from the Multi Platform League Round 4 vote thread. TCD if you want any more posts moved or want a new thread title give me a shout.

31 March 2009, 19:27	#11
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,522	Nah seems perfect Muchas Gracias Graham

31 March 2009, 19:38	#13
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	But your links are very helpful Retro, thanks for those

31 March 2009, 21:28	#14
Predabot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Swedun' Posts: 397	Yes, thank you for the PC Engine links Retro. So... can we all agree Dracula X is the best PC Engine CD game?

31 March 2009, 21:31	#15
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,436	It's one of the best CD games. There are many more great PCE-CD games.

31 March 2009, 22:51	#18
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	Keep'em coming Thanks

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