TurboGrafx-16 Mini - Unboxing, Hands-On + Hidden Games!

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The US shipment was suspended so I bought mine from Amazon Japan. www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B07Q...
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@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

The US shipment was suspended so I bought mine from Amazon Japan. www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B07QD9GQ9J/ref=sr_1_5?__mk_ja_JP=%E3%82%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A&dchild=1&keywords=turbografx&qid=1586417103&sr=8-5

@iandaye 4 жыл бұрын

Wonder if the games are not translated because it was a Japanese-version, maybe? The NA version might have them all translated..

@larry1819 4 жыл бұрын

@Nixx why not? any Virus is dead by time it gets to your door man

@larry1819 4 жыл бұрын

@@iandaye this isn't the Japanese version. The Japanese version is called PC Engine. This is the same ASIN # that's in the Amazon US Store

@larry1819 4 жыл бұрын

@Nixx Research that. UPS, and our US Postal System, like many other businesses, are struggling right now because of lack of business. Those who are able to need to spend money now more than ever.

@AutomaticSnake 4 жыл бұрын

@Nixx another hysteria virus paranoid...

@lonreed9743 4 жыл бұрын

My only experience with Turbo Graffix was playing Bonks adventure at a toys r us kiosk. Always wanted one though.

@mver191 4 жыл бұрын

Bonk is awesome. They should make more Bonk games.

@adonian 4 жыл бұрын

I have one still. I love my old consoles. I still have Sega, Nintendo, tg16, NeoGeo but don’t have my jaguar or 3do anymore 😢

@charlesprice6973 4 жыл бұрын

I had one and it was I wanna say okayy. But it just didn't have the games I really wanted. Been great if they did better games

@Stephen_Eee 4 жыл бұрын

Splatterhouse was too scary for me to play as a kid, play it now and I might as well have been scared of the koolaid man, Oh Yeah!

@proud90skid15 4 жыл бұрын

bee boo wow

@lowerclassbrats77 3 жыл бұрын

Splatterhouse on PS3/360 was poorly reviewed but I loved the hell out of it. It also has Splatterhouse 1-3 as bonus unlockables.

@RApp90210 4 жыл бұрын

I had the original system when I was a kid. I really enjoyed it. If this mini had included Keith Courage in Alpha Zones, I would buy it. The game came with the system back in the day. I don't understand why they wouldn't include it here. No purchase for me.

@realguitarthur 4 жыл бұрын

Very happy that I still have my TurboGrafx! I have the TurboExpress too! R-Type, Blazing Lasers, Splatterhouse, Space Harrier, Psychosis, Ordyne, Military Madness, Bomberman '93, etc. :)

@gamebunkeradventures4575 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video mr Riggs, I had the turbografx as a kid as well. Remember being the only one in my class that had it. I'm pretty sure my mom got it for me at a second hand shop and it came with Bonks Adventure, which I loved. I ordered the turbografx mini and can't wait for it to get here!

@ReptilianRichardRamirez 4 жыл бұрын

I really need to add this to my mini collection. It appears to be the same quality as my beloved SNES and Genesis minis.

@tonybarnes6154 4 жыл бұрын

I never had a Turbo Graphic 16 but then again I ordered a mini from Japan over a week ago and still waiting on it and from watching this video I I’m sure glad I’ll be getting a mini sometime this month .

@bezerker99 4 жыл бұрын

Lords of Thunder! Yes, I totally forgot I had this downloaded on the virtual console until you mentioned it in this video. That is an outstanding game with an excellent soundtrack, as you mentioned.

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

I remember thinking I overpaid for that game back in 97 or 98 for $50. I wish I still had it (I ended up selling all my Turbo stuff when I moved in 2003)

@willwidrick8039 4 жыл бұрын

Great review man! I never had one back in the day, honestly never heard of it until 2006. I definitely want the Mini.

@dandan26192 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't have a Turbo Grafx growing up but man do some of these games look fun. Thank you for your input. I'm more leaning towards buying one and checking it out for my self now.

@treedeblue 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the happy good lucky review Mr. Riggs loved it

@frostyhighway9011 3 жыл бұрын

Your review was awesome man I just got mine a few days a go and I wanted to see what your review on was like, so now I have it and th trick of holding Run then start button is a cool feature. Thanks.

@25hztolife86 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, the Turbo is getting some love

@mssawask8862 4 жыл бұрын

That looks awesome, I've never played any turbografx games. I might have to get one.

@silverserpentor6710 4 жыл бұрын

I loved my TG-16 and still regret selling it off many years ago

@alexskibicki2262 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review, John. 😎🤘🏻🎸🕹 I’ve always been fascinated with the turbografx-16 and the turbografx mini is pretty cool. I do dig the collection. Especially since it has the turbografx cd games. I would totally get this.

@zevzero 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a Turbo Grafx 16 and it’s such a great system. Even with AV cables the colors are great. I really like the built in turbo option on the controllers

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 2 жыл бұрын

Not having Turbo SUCKS!!!!! I dont have Turbo on half my consoles and its such a handicap I hate it!!!!!

@swampdonkey4919 Жыл бұрын

I wish I'd gotten one when they were on clearance for 50 bucks back in the day. It was a competent system with some good games.

@shawntaylor7442 4 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to getting this console. Much more than the new xbox or PS5. Can't wait. Sucks it got pushed back, but it's a crazy time right now.

@SignalRidge 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, Riggs! I may cave and order mine from Japan. Everyone else, you guys can change the region on Amazon to Japan and purchase the in-hand models from there!

@midnightshade32 4 жыл бұрын

I had my first job (paperboy) when this came out, back in 1990, I was 12 years old. I got the console for Xmas and a few games. I would spend my paycheck by biking 1 hour trip away to the mall and sneak there over the highways. I would go to electronics boutique and browse all the cool tg16 games, that the local clover(Kmart/Caldor clone in the 80s/90s) didn't have. I would buy a tg16 game and later pc games.

@rudyd1772 4 жыл бұрын

John, you rule and your videos make quarantine bearable.

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

haha, thanks!

@josephjones7828 4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRiggs Missed a few secrets. Ninja Gaiden can be played in English if you hold I and II on the title screen, then press Select. If you highlight either Tokimeki Memorial (PC Engine Mini) or Salamander (T-16 Mini) on the game select screen and press “select” 2 times you'll hear the chime. Now press “run” on your controller and you'll be playing Force Gear. Pressing "select" 3 times will also cause you to hear a chime. In this instance if you press "run" on your controller you'll be playing Twinbee.

@mogumogu3686 3 жыл бұрын

John great review....keep up the great work...👍👍

@zankheal 2 жыл бұрын

I had nightmares after I played Devil's Crush for many hours. I was a kid at the time. Good times. Also, omg Strider is still good till this day! Awesome video John!

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 2 жыл бұрын

DC isnt on the Mini but ALIEN CRUSH is, much better game. You can get Dragon Fury on Genesis which is WAY better than Devil Crush

@rayray5186 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine and I love it!!!! All these mini’s are worth the buy, although $100 was kind of expensive, but better and cheaper than owning the actual console nowadays

@WebVManReturns 4 жыл бұрын

Kind of. My local Half Price Books had a Turbo Express for $29.99 once. That's 90% less than normal.

@Twiddle_TV 4 жыл бұрын

Aaaaand ordered! Thanks John!

@ruben_santos 4 жыл бұрын

What a cool video man!! That "new" sistem... 👌

@TheCompletionist 4 жыл бұрын

I'll probably be picking this up for myself. These mini systems are actually great for me and my work situation. These systems are so small and compact they're excellent travelling companions especially since I work away from home 8 months of the year. This will definitely be a buy for me. I can't imagine how many more units they would be able to sell if they had a translated version of snatcher. A plug and play system with snatcher, people would buy the system for that alone.

@JoHnAnDjAnEdOe81 Жыл бұрын

Buy a raspberry pi 3 b+ and get a sd card with 50,000 games. I have one with 90,000 games. All retro game. Atari 2600 to Nintendo to SNES to Genesis to Turbo Graphics to Any and every Arcade game, etc etc etc etc. It cost me $125, looks like an original Nintendo with the flipping part where you put the game and 2 controllers. Also does bluetooth for todays controllers, is a working windows computer, and can go on the internet. Awesome and worth the price.

@jokersalive1529 4 жыл бұрын

I have the original TG16 Can't wait to get the mini Nice job JOHN Be Safe✌💜😎😷🃏🃏🃏

@megatron8461 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to get my hands on it! The higher energy video game system, indeed!

@NightShadow1800 4 жыл бұрын

So happy I still have my Turbo duo and all my games 😁

@taylerannsupergirl5587 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. I like shooters so may look at this. I picked up a real system at a garage sale with only the unit and nothing else. My son will probably buy some things online to get it running.

@timpize8733 4 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thanks for the video.

@scarosone14 3 жыл бұрын

I remember going to Toys r Us to buy a Genesis and saw Turbografx next to it in the glass case. I started to go back and forth as to which system to get. Ended up getting the Genesis. Still think I picked the right system but glad to see if I picked Turbografx I would of still of been happy.

@Walk_around_guy 4 жыл бұрын

I had one as a kid as well. Dead moon and impossimole are the 2 games I remember the most.

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

Wish they were added on this.

@daviddamasceno6063 3 жыл бұрын

It seems great! I`ve been searching for the PC Engine Mini mainly for the japanese games, but It seems this one has most of them (gotta confirm it though), AND it has a turbo controller already. The PC Engine Mini has a normal controller, and the Turbo is sold separately.

@angryw4nderer 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered so hopefully it won't take too long!

@claesuggla3767 4 жыл бұрын

Got mine yesterday. Super fast shipping from Japan.

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

same here!

@Gamma00Ray 4 жыл бұрын

Ys I&II, Lords of Thunder, Sapphire, and many more? Holy crap! This classic console has the best lineup!

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

And Dracula X!

@bigandyt-man3010 4 жыл бұрын

So jealous! Looks awesome.

@854Z 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video John. I wish I would of subscribed to your channel much sooner.

@davistalhone9482 4 жыл бұрын

Studied the US Turbo games list a dozen time- totally surprised to hear about the import section. Had no idea they were doing this.

@BrettWeissRetroGamer 4 жыл бұрын

I love the TurboGrafx! My best friend's brother had one, but threw it and all the games away when he got tired of it. Needless to say, I was mad at him. :( :)

@dogeymon83 Жыл бұрын

Man ya rolled right past ghouls n ghosts and Spriggen without even talking about them. They are amazing and the best versions of each ever

@philiporlando5200 2 жыл бұрын

I miss this system so much and wish I could find one and start getting my games back. Dungeon Explorer and Ninja Spirit are amazing. I would need y's and it came from the desert too lol

@haukkes8546 4 жыл бұрын

i pre-ordered mine august 9th 2019 and hope to get it some time this year.

@Carlos36 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that won't be happening till next year buddy. Release date is December 31st, 2020

@photoc 4 жыл бұрын

@@Carlos36 that is a placeholder date because the date is not yet solidified.

@iempire100 4 жыл бұрын

Same. I preordered the Evercade too. Wonder if that will be delayed too?

@stevesteve0521 4 жыл бұрын

Only one controller though, come on. Snes classic, Ps classic and genesis classic all came with two.

@Lightblue2222 4 жыл бұрын

I think the original came with only 1. Keeping it authentic lol.. excuses excuses..

@kellyryan3342 3 жыл бұрын

Wait, what? It really only comes with one? Damn. I guess I'm ordering another then.

@Akuajin 4 жыл бұрын

I love dark dungeon! ;) Dungeon Explorer is what sold me on the TG16, my friend owned the TG16 and I had the SNES, we swapped systems for a week and Was hooked for life!

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

After my recent 7800 video, I still had 'dark dungeon' on the mind. I get those two mixed up all the time, always have.

@Akuajin 4 жыл бұрын

All good, just tuggin your chain Riggs! Game on!

@gemini92406 4 жыл бұрын

John, I'm not happy the didnt include Keith Courage...

@MikeDest 4 жыл бұрын

For awhile I was really interested in the overlooked TurboGrafx-16 / PCEngine demo scene. The homebrew HuZERO (F-Zero clone) is neat.

@forcedfeedbackclassicgamer5499 4 жыл бұрын

Salamander and Life Force are technically different games. Life Force is the "international" port of Salamander but features the weapon upgrade system from Gradius, whereas the actual Salamander arcade title had a much simpler linear progression upgrade system. This has a dramatic effect on the gameplay balance and pacing.

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

You're right.

@CRISHTANG 4 жыл бұрын

There's actually 3 different arcade versions: Salamander (JP), Life Force (NA/World), and Life Force (JP), and were released in that order. The game play in Salamander (JP) and Life Force (NA) is largely the same, with pick-up power ups instead of the meter, but the NA version having the most voice out of the 3 and some graphical changes. Life Force (JP) is the one with the Gradius power up system and has the most redrawn sprites and 3 different songs.

@projectw.a.a.p.f.t.a.d7762 2 жыл бұрын

I wish videogame makers would collaborate with these old systems and create prequels of games of today. Just a wild idea.

@Sinn0100 2 жыл бұрын

Well...I have had my Core Grafx Mini for over a year now and I still think it is the best mini ever created. I haven't played it in a good while but I'm about to change that in a few minutes. I have forgotten how to access the secret games so that's really why I'm here.

@kellyryan3342 3 жыл бұрын

I just checked it and and yes, the Lords of Thunder OST is indeed amazing.

@rambo_ando 4 жыл бұрын

Love my USBs up the Ying Yang 😂😂😂 Thanks for another great video John! How did you get your hands on one of the TurboGrafx? They're delayed indefinitely on Amazon due to COVID-19 supply issues :( Also.....what's up with your sound? Bit of echo and/or background noise.

@gallyun1 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought one. It's Pretty good. Seems like it has the best from both worlds of NES and Sega.

@deltonviera2051 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks riggs😃😃

@bradsmith8977 4 жыл бұрын

I seen video where they showed this and the mini pc engines and they just blew me away if the money I would buy all three thanks for showing this but I didn't know put the games cards like wow that is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@damiankirkwood7924 4 жыл бұрын

"There it is, here it is"-John Riggs 2020

@Wheels8504 4 жыл бұрын

Never heard of this until the Wii so I won't be getting one. Didn't even bother to see what it was on the Wii. But I love all your videos no matter what you do. Thank you.

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of nostalgia for this system.

@Wheels8504 4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRiggs The games look like a lot of fun. I never saw one here in Michigan growing up at all. Not even commercials that I can remember. Looks like I missed out.

@davidprodigy5833 4 жыл бұрын

It's good to see this one

@jamesmoss3424 4 жыл бұрын

I got to get the turbogarfx-16 mini and play those games.

@freedom_aint_free 2 жыл бұрын

I remember many of those games on Z80 based systems back in the day!

@tysonsaner2527 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed it!

@atranfanatic 4 жыл бұрын

I ordered mine from Amazon Japan last night. I can't wait to get it and hook it up! Cool video John. But how could you forget to show Soldier Blade or the other secret games?

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I didn't show everything. Wanna leave you with a little mystery to discover on your own :)

@atranfanatic 4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRiggs lol I gotcha man. Even though the cat has pretty much been out of the bag. ;)

@jjjsss8183 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for confirming that I do not need one of these. Have a nice day

@matttherrien9608 3 жыл бұрын

True. I'll emulate "Bonk" on my SNES Classic.

@TechWithSean 4 жыл бұрын

I wanna get me one of these 👍 hopefully a hack comes out to add Tengai Makyo back on there

@kranibal 4 жыл бұрын

I love the system. Not sure about adding so many untranslated Japanese titles though. Thanks for posting.

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

Most are very playable

@8BitGlitch79 4 жыл бұрын

Yes love this mini console I think it's one of the best ones released so far. I got mine from Japan Amazon on Tuesday and put together my own review and unboxing last night. Such a fun mini console I can't wait to do a live stream with it.

@treedeblue 4 жыл бұрын

8BitGlitch79 I’ll checkout your channel, guy

@8BitGlitch79 4 жыл бұрын

@@treedeblue Cool thanks

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

awesome dude!

@TheNatestOfAllTime 4 жыл бұрын

Me too worth the extra 15 dollars

@thegreatgambino 4 жыл бұрын

Just got an update from my Amazon USA order and it said it will not ship until January 8th. Officially canceled and ordered on the Japanese site.

@maxpower10k 4 жыл бұрын

I am just green with jealous rage right now.

@johnthomas9611 4 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for mine, checks amazon....delivery dec 31 2020 o0

@dariusq8894 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the TurboGrafx-16 Mini just to go with the SNES + Genesis + Neo Geo Minis as a way to relive the entire 16bit era. I do remember playing the system back in the day but never really took to it because so many of the top tier games were stuck in Japan.

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Жыл бұрын

My Turbo MINI is cool but it wont turn on half the time and Ive barely played it

@carrito1981 4 жыл бұрын

"MORE SHOOTERS!" - TurboGrafx CEO

@MrJeffreyrichards 4 жыл бұрын

Had this when I was a kid favorite game was 3 dwarfs.

@dmgice 4 жыл бұрын

I thought the Bonk game in the PC Engine section was just the Japanese version of Bonk's Revenge and didn't touch it yet. So, it's Bonk 1 and I am super happy about that.

@Mindboggle100 4 жыл бұрын

John, does getting the wrong System Card error for Gradius 2 mean that there isn't an enhanced version of it? It seems strange that they didn't have the option to load virtual System cards... after all its all virtual, and nothing that couldn't be don in software! Good review, I enjoyed it :-) Do you happen to know if R-Type is complete (as in all stages) on all the Mini PC Engine systems, I've read that some only had four levels on the Minis? Thanks.

@beauwalker9820 2 жыл бұрын

I wish Konami would make another batch of these... Seriously, they're still in demand, but Amazon is charging ridiculous prices even for used ones...

@darthsynchronic 2 жыл бұрын

That one game that is a PC Engine port for Kung-Fu is actually CHINA WARRIOR for the North American released which we played back in the 80's

@8BitFuture 4 жыл бұрын

I was sold the instant you referenced Yngwie Malmsteen

@3DJapan 4 жыл бұрын

I got a TG16 right before they left stores. I think it was $70. Sadly I only got 2 games for it. Keith Courage, which actually came with it, and Alien Crush. I did play Splatterhouse at a friend's house a lot though.

@loto5919 4 жыл бұрын

You are the only likeable and sane person in the metal Jesus crew.

@neotheone7221 4 жыл бұрын

Got mine on Friday and I'm back in 7th grade!

@ShadowBasch 3 жыл бұрын

I wish they made this selection as a game compilation on switch

@ddga1800 4 жыл бұрын

Woow, I'm buying 👍🏼👍🏼

@pedrosvlog1183 4 жыл бұрын

What's a good wall outlet adapter to use ? You cant use the snes classic one right?

@1nfamoussoldier359 4 жыл бұрын

How does it plug in to work? Do you need to purchase the AC Adapter to plug it into an electrical outlet? I know the AC Adapter is sold separately and I heard that it's possible to just plug the mini into a USB instead.

@biggiejerseysTV 4 жыл бұрын

I honestly have zero experience with the system and don’t ever remember hearing a thing about it growing up, but I’ve been interested in one as of late until I’ve seen the prices.

@alankwok9029 4 жыл бұрын

Hey John, any updates on the hack for mini system? I heard project Phobo or something a few months back. Any thoughts when it will be released?

@brinmadson2442 3 жыл бұрын

bummed no final lap twin, keith courage or order of the griffon 3 of my favs on this system

@wiselinkmarque3947 4 жыл бұрын

John Riggs, where do you get those 3D pictures that are on your wall? I really like those.

@AllanAdamson 4 жыл бұрын

Working Designs... Vay comes to mind.. so many great games.. Lunar... wow.. I had all these games.. but Cadash I had on Genesis... so these days I play Ninja haha as often as possible

@lekanraposte6732 4 жыл бұрын

I hope it will come out in Canada soon because no way I'm buying this from scalpers.

@HotTakeHQ 4 жыл бұрын

hey!!!! mine just arrived FIVE minutes ago!!!!!!! stay safe and healthy. Add TG16-mini to the savior-list during the pandemic, along side Animal Crossing: New Horizons

@JohnRiggs 4 жыл бұрын

totally!

@aaronstepien2363 4 жыл бұрын

You must be connected, lol

@kevgor138 4 жыл бұрын

my brother has a crazy duo/16 collection, cotton fantastic night dream, LOT, dungeon explorer 2

@AllanAdamson 4 жыл бұрын

one time way back in like 93 I was playing Cadash with my cousin on my Sega & we nearly beat it we were so far into the game.. I mean hours because we did some grinding at the start to get big & then who comes running into the room & bumps into the console resetting it... my sister of course

@franco7363 4 жыл бұрын

The controls for Daimakaimura on the TG16 Mini are broken. Seems to be an universal issue with the emulation that doesn’t properly resister the left and right D-Pad Movements. Any info on this issue? Tnx.

@SkotNealey 4 жыл бұрын

Here are the games I have on my original TG16: Alien Crush Blazing Lazers Bloody Wolf Bonk's Adventure Bonk's Adventure/Bonk's Revenge/Gates of Thunder [CD] Keith Courage in Alpha Zone Legendary Axe Pac-Land Side Arms Space Harrier Valis II (CD) Vigilante SIDEARMS is my FAVORITE of all of them. I loved Bonk and ...well, I liked most of the games I had. Bloody Wolf was meh.

@atranfanatic 4 жыл бұрын

My collection on my region and RGB modded Japanese Duo is pretty small. But I have only had it a little over a year now. lol Akumajo Dracula X: [Rondo Of Blood] [CD Japanese Game] (And my all time favorite game and franchise) Super Star Soldier: [Hu-Card Japanese Game] Final Soldier: [Hu-Card Japanese Game] Soldier Blade: [Hu-Card Japanese Game] Keith Courage In Alpha Zones: [HU-Card, Turbo-Grafx 16 U.S. Game]

@danielrhodes7594 5 ай бұрын

It looks like an interesting system to get as the physical games are so expensive. However, I heard there is a fatal system problem with the usb ports that they do not have a power regulator and can burn up some of the chips inside on the small motherboard. Have you had any problem with yours?

@ramgladore 3 жыл бұрын

I used to have a Turbo Graphix 16 with the box when I was 15. I traded it away for a Gameboy. It sounded like a good idea at the time because the only game I had was Keith Courage in the alpha zones but I regret the trade.

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 2 жыл бұрын

I regret they didnt put more shooters on the MINI and instead put on Power Golf for some reason