Classic Game Room - PC ENGINE CORE GRAFX console review

[@Onlyicedmilk]

Mark, never stop reviewing games. Watching your reviews always make my day.

[@TWONSSHOW]

Hang in there buddy

[@mhmrules]

I'm from the future! He's reviewing games again!

[@wishingW3L]

holy shit! This thing came out in 1987 yet it has graphics that are easily comparable to the Snes'.

[@Lost_n_Found_1]

Kamille The PC Engine ran on two separate 8-bit processors. While this allowed the system to put typical NES or Famicom games to shame, it didn't really add up to 16-bit processing. Atari tried to market the Jaguar as a 64-bit console when it used two 32-bit processors, asking consumers to "do the math." It too, failed. It's because of this reason that the late release of Turbografx 16 (PC Engine's counterpart) failed stateside, as it wasn't quite up to snuff with SNES and Genesis (or Megadrive) by that point. NEC waited too long to launch a console with outdated tech outside of Japan. It's still a great system in my opinion, though.

[@darrendavenport3334]

SyKoSyMaTiK the gpu was 16 bit and thats why it pumped out more colors than the genesis .... the video out put was also better than the genesis .... cpu wise it ran faster than the snes and didnt suffer massive slowdown with shooters like the snes did .... i have all 3 systems so i know .... getting info off wikipedia only goes so far

[@Dragonborn-dc4uj]

Kamille its 8 bit it was outdated when it was brandnew

[@raypadilla254]

Kamille it's because it has a very powerful 8 bit 7.14 mz CPU which was twice as fast as the 16 bit CPU in the SNES! But where it really shine's is the two 16 bit graphics processers which made it just as powerful as the Genesis and super NES! Awesome machine!

[@raypadilla254]

Kamille it's because it's cpu was 8 bit but it ran at 7.16 MHz and the 16 bit cpu in the SNES ran at 3.98 MHz so even though the cpu was 8 bit it was blazing fast! And it had a comparable 16 bit GPU! For comparison the SNES had a pallet of 32768 colors with 256 on screen! And the TurboGrafx had a pallet of 512 colors with 482 on screen! All in all it was capable of 16 bit quality graphics! I used to love this machine, to bad I was the only one who had one of all my friends! Lol

[@SebbySenpai]

"Unlike Ruffles, both of these have region encoding." Mark, that may be the greatest segue I've ever heard. I love you.

[@rcmcghee]

I had a TG16 as a child, loved it!

[@HANKSPOOP]

"is that a turbografx 16 in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" pickup line of the year

[@drseussisdeaddd]

My Japanese Turbo Duo still gets played regularly.One of my all time favourite systems.

[@aadilrizvi1549]

did you get Truxton for the pc engine yet?

[@umagnus77]

god, I miss this guys reviews

[@abcpat100]

I would have had him Sign it since hes getting it back.

[@liamwalker11]

really like the new intro reminds me of star trek, just want a intergalactic space arcade captains log

[@tsukiahmed3436]

Classic game room is the only game review site / channel which is neutral. Unlike other reviewers they are unbiased. Keep up the good work.

[@jeremym9011]

One thing I love about the TurboGrafx-16 and the PC Engine is its gritty, tinny music coming from the HuC6280 CPU/Sound processor. I love the music from that system. I just wish I could make my own music without the hassle of using trackers or using the MML programming language.

[@Adrastia]

I had a Turbo Grafx 16 and I was the only kid in the neighborhood who did. In fact no one else seemed to know what it was. I wish I still had it.

[@MrAckers75]

Had a converted pal PC engine and I loved it.

[@uneekdesigns82]

I owned a TG16 before I had a SNES and Genesis. Yup. Loved it!

[@darrentg6]

PC Engine is probably the best console ever for spaceship shooters for those that aren't more into bullethell. Such a great and under-rated system!

[@TheRamVox]

Genesis AV cables and power supply work on the PC Core!? Finally, I can hook that thing up again. I really appreciate when other people think for me.

[@freddyboy420]

I used sega cables on my turbografx 16 untill I found a turbografx 16 rf adapter. The colours were drasticly improved. Bonks adventure for example finally had that bright colouring I remember as akid. Fuller colour pallet used on the TG 16

[@AnalogX64]

I remember playing this at an amusement park when it first came out, great system. I wanted Altered Beat which was available for the Sega Genesis, so I got that system instead.

[@chillvillman]

this man has the best work office i have ever seen.

[@FreDaN92]

I hope he review Splatterhouse soon, thats one of my favorite games :D

[@Jasa12265]

I love how the power switch also locks in the game card. Fucking genius.

[@gilvy12]

Basic PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 only had RF out while the Core Grafx added AV output

[@Unlimited1Ups]

Thanks for the review. The hardware vids are my favorite.

[@whodatninja439]

I love the CGR soundtrack. Release it an Itunes album, please Mark!

[@jmatt781]

Great system, I bought a TG16 last year.

[@ArmoredCoreRaven]

Also, it was tiny, had small hucards for games and it had built in turbo functions in the controllers. The NES, SNES and Mega Drive were all a LOT bigger and bulkier, their games were a lot bigger and bulkier and the standard controllers didn't have built in turbo functions, though the Mega Drive and SNES did have more buttons on theirs so at least they did something better. It was also early using CDs with the CD add-on.

[@JDavies345]

5:40 then BUY ONE!!! or buy the converter for the TG16, that thing allows you to play PC Engine games

[@Turai12]

"Is that a turbografx16 in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" The honest answer is that I'm just happy to see you Mark.

[@MrCliffyk]

Love your videos! Genesissuper Nintendo ! Also we share a love for the space ship shooter, a genre that has been neglected as of late.

[@Progearspec]

Hucards region locked but CD'S are region free mark.Still a turbografx-16 or pc-engine,can be region modded so it can play u.s and japan hucards.

[@dante224real1]

"is that a turbo grafix 16 in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? neither." my god that made my day

[@ArmoredCoreRaven]

Way ahead of its time. I wish I had one but WiiWare and regular (read: inferior) PC emulation does a good enough job that hunting an original down here in Europe is thankfully not a must.

[@P4INKiller]

I have to say, the new space arcade looks like the most fun place one could be at.

[@robotwo]

It's 8-bit alright, but it's sporting one hellova GPU and some serious sound capability since it came out some time after the FC/ NES and MKIII/ Master System. It was released just about 1 year before the mega drive would enter the market, so sound and video used very similar hardware.

[@fiveways]

You do need more TG-16 and PC Engine Game. Also, I feel the need to mention Turboviews, the excellent TG/PCengine youtube show.

[@yandman26]

With all this positive feedback and affordable price advice you surely must be buying your own or get a converter for your turbo , so many awesome games and this is the shows only weak spot and you love shooters

[@sjfvideo9508]

Funny how the American version was much bigger. With the extra space i reckon they could have had a compartment for your gaming gloves. PC Engine is so cool! This many years on i still love it.

[@Dolphination]

Got one of these this year and love it! Even managed to get controller extension cables imported from the US to the UK.

[@Spottedfeather]

What is the thing that's casting spinning lights during the footage of the gameplay ? A disco ball ?

[@1shoryuken]

I hope you get RayXanber 2. The music in that game is awesome.

[@HRTheTrister]

The ending was terrifying.

[@mediaglitch]

Ok that thing seriously looks awesome. Now I have to go on the hunt to find one. Thats the only downside to watching this channel, You have to go and spend lots of money to get all the cool stuff he has.

[@MAYOFORCE]

I love how you always take two controllers and make them fight like dinosaurs.

[@LeShark75]

I remember playing PAC-Land on one back in the day and thought the PCE was a stunning device.

[@MrKeolee]

An entire game on that tiny cartridge/card reminds me the disc sizes on the Game Cube...

[@likeclockwork6473]

I didn't even know they had graphics that good in 87 wow

[@TurbidTG1]

I bet Mark reviewing salt and pepper shakers would be interesting!

[@HerrFinsternis]

Wow! That's an 8bit system? Amazing. Never heard of it, but I definitely want one.

[@Progearspec]

You're comment left puzzled,but the turbografx-16/pc-engine is the most underrated console ever made.

[@Exlee-dq9uo]

The Turbografx-16 is far from hideous. It's a good looking system.

[@PaulOkon1981]

Looking forward to that Jackie Chan review and more as you broadcast reviews of everything from SPAAAAACCCEEE.

[@DarkShadowRage]

What game was that with the big orange alien boss? that looked fun as hell.

[@tripdefect87]

One of the big problems with the Turbo was lack of advertising. NEC only felt the need to broadcast TV ads in big cities. Also the lack of third party support due to Nintendo's unfair stanglehold on developers was also yet another factor. It did extremely well in Japan, but cultural interests usually don't cross pacific divides, especially when it comes to video games

[@dongodongo12]

loved that intro

[@InfernalMonsoon]

Hey Mark would you review Thomas Was Alone? It's an incredible narrative puzzle platformer and I think you will love it a lot :3

[@arkhangelsk44]

Now that you have the PC-Engine, can you find and review Langrisser?

[@MrTechnoSqueek]

got that same core grafx it is a great system.

[@g157fasdf9]

are core grafx and turbo 16 are same spec? I've never seen Turbo 16 in hong kong

[@n0isyturtle]

Have you done a SuperGrafx review yet?

[@pulseweld]

I have carmaggedon on PC, has he reviewed the PC version yet?

[@someinterwebguy]

Review Street Fighter 2 CE for the PC Engine. Wonderful conversion!

[@Accelluter]

Eu tive algumas boas experiencias com o Turbo Graphix 16. e recentemente comprei o PC-engine (só falta comprar alguns games clássicos). Como colecionador, ele foi um console excelente, mas o jeito como ele foi lançado no ocidente, foi muito desleixado. Infelizmente a má campanha de marketing acabou com o sucesso dele, o que causou seu isolamento no Oriente. Se tivesse sido melhor planejado, teria sido um grande concorrente com a Nintendo e a Sega. Ah sim, adoro seus videos Saudações do Brasil.

[@VideoGamesAnthology]

My new dream, visit the intergalact space arcade.

[@ordinance0]

The problem with hooking it up with genesis a/v cables is that, those cables only have mono. The PC Engine outputs stereo.

[@timmowers435]

Hey, mark! They're remaking Robocop! I'd love to hear your opinion of this- and do you think you could review it when it comes out?

[@Trisky]

Love this show

[@googaagoogaa12345678]

no the GPU AKA graphics chip was 16 bit thats why it looks so great but the CPU AKA main chip was 8 bit hence TURBO (the controller setup) GRAFX 16 (the 16 bit GPU)

[@BDTIHER]

your game room kicks ass man !

[@tripdefect87]

I'm honestly not all that sure, I think it was a just a variant of the console (japan had hundreds of them)

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

"The PC Engine Core Grafx - it's good! Not as good as the Vectrex, but ya know, not everything can be perfect" That pretty much sums up my thoughts on both as well. I make sure I play my Vectrex at least a few times a week, every week just to remind me how amazing it is, and no emulation can ever match the real hardware.

[@danchaplin134]

The vextic is crap! This is way better!!

[@TweekMorgan4dictator]

Wasn't Snatcher first released on this console?

[@WeHaveExplosive]

Was that Jackie Chan's Action Kung-Fu there? Loved that game!

[@PaulOkon1981]

Just out of curiosity, are there any good knockoff machines that play PC-E/TG16 games?

[@rainbowNickk]

yeahh mann it would be cool to play arcade with mark

[@VisionThing]

Mark - I thought Core Grafx was the SUCCESSOR to the PC Engine? It supposedly had a library of just a handful of games, and only added a couple of parallax scrolling layers?

[@inlovewithi]

I'm shocked such an old system, that was more powerful than an NEW in 1987 is so small.

[@yoteca]

ALL SHALL KNEEL BEFORE THE ALMIGHTY VECTREX !!! cool episode

[@solnasonen]

How do you record from the crt without flickering?

[@ZetZatar]

ANY shooter fan should own a TG16/PCE/Dup, its a no-brainer. If you don't have one yet, get one!

[@jmssun]

Is it difficult for the controller to have a mind of their own? Super easy, barely an inconvenience

[@rthijssen84]

What's the difference between a normal PC-Engine and the Core Grafx version?

[@BurningFingr]

what song is that during the review

[@Caztro72]

Toi bad the TG-16 didn't make it here in the States. I bought more games for it than my Genesis back in the day!

[@mrblack1986]

how did you get an El kimono in there

[@kalsolarUK]

thats one damn smooth 8bit

[@horacechin1]

Can the vectrex play region encoded potato chips?

[@DarkShadowRage]

Nevermind, found out it was R-type which is awesome.

[@PlanetPerxGaming]

I wanna know what happened to the special edition laser disc copy of top gun 2 where tom cruise teams up with will smith to fight terminators in space

[@tyle111]

do i need an adapter to play us games on this system?

[@contrapassose7en]

It's about damn time!!!!!!!!

[@Trialwolf]

Great system. What really killed the Turbo is that there were tons of great games that they never brought over from Japan. There was even a version of Street Fighter II Champion Edition on the PC Engine that honestly feels better then the Genesis version, if they brought more titles like that over at the time it could have done so much better.

[@magnus87]

Nice New Intro. Excelent console!. TG-16 RULZ

[@shunjialextate2536]

I have PC engine! Very nice game! I got 25years ago

[@SnakeOfBacon]

lol Kimono... The new intergalactic space arcade is much larger and there's plenty of room for El Camino's in the shuttle bay

[@RetroClash95]

fantastic little machine (:

[@ushbag]

The Japanese PSN store has a PC Engine game category. I gotta search for Final Soldier today!

[@towinrei]

Do the Review Atomic Bomberman

[@codeywings10]

You know the opening monologue was atrocious to me at firat but now I like it.

[@jaimefreitas5456]

Which one though?