Yet another one joins the bite-sized retro console hype train! Konami announced during its E3 panel that a mini version of the TurboGrafx-16 is coming. Known as the PC Engine in Japan, this 16-bit console was originally released in 1987. It was later released in the West and rebranded as the TurboGrafx-16. The original console was designed by Hudson and manufactured by NEC, and Konami was one of the biggest supporters of the platform having developed several titles for it. Konami later acquired Hudson, and hence its handling of this project.

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A controller similar to the original will come packed with the TurboGrafx-16 mini and it will also sport two USB controller ports. The console will come pre-loaded with at least 6 games, which will vary according to the region. American and European audiences will be able to play the following titles:

• R-Type
• New Adventure Island
• Ninja Spirit
• Ys Book I & II
• Dungeon Explorer
• Alien Crush

While Japanese gamers will have access to the following games:

• Bonk’s Adventure
• Dracula X
• The Kung Fu/China Warrior
• Ys I & II
• Super Star Soldier
• Dungeon Explorer

We expect Konami to announce more games and eventually a full lineup for the console in the future as the company has yet to provide more information regarding pricing and release date. What games would you like to see brought back in this miniature TurboGrafx-16?

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[Stwert]

I know it's too soon, but... What emulator is this running and what buttons do you hold down to get into the secret menu so you can start hackin'?

Use the following sequence to get into the hidden hacking menu: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A

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As pointed out later in this thread, I did make a glaring mistake with this code, so apologies to everyone who's having trouble using it. the correct sequence is of course: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, II, I

 

[andyhappypants]

Awesome, Another Mini that I will buy in a heartbeat

 

[ChrisMCNBVA]

I would love pac-land to be on this mini but that's probably a dream, or even air zonk...the bonk games...

 

[Silent_Gunner]

Keeping Dracula X only in Japan is a big mistake. Like yeah, it's much more accessible than it used to be, but it's the most iconic game from the system's library.

Yeah, both it and this console's version of Ys 1 and 2 (I guess? Though, to be fair, there have been FAR too many versions of those two games!) are like the only standout reasons to get a Turbografx-16/PC Engine. Otherwise, what you have are ports of arcade games that, honestly, in this day and age of arcade emulators being so easy to setup, really makes one wonder the point of those ports in this day and age outside of nostalgia for those who may have had the rare experience of growing up with these systems while Sega and Nintendo duked it out.

 

[Bladexdsl]

look what you've done nintendo...it's all your fault

 

[Rabbid4240]

Next thing you know, we're gonna get the fucking Magnavox Odyssey mini

 

[Stwert]

I would love pac-land to be on this mini but that's probably a dream, or even air zonk...the bonk games...

I love Air Zonk, one of my all time favourite shooters, just so much character and humour. I still play it regularly on my PCE.

Chances are, like all of the “mini” consoles I buy, this one will never leave its box. But I’d like to see this game included for those who will use it and who perhaps have not had the chance to play it before.

Mind you, how mini is this thing? My PCE is tiny as it is wonder if they’ll do an original design one for the Japanese market? I much prefer that shape, which is why i have one.


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Yeah, both it and this console's version of Ys 1 and 2 (I guess? Though, to be fair, there have been FAR too many versions of those two games!) are like the only standout reasons to get a Turbografx-16/PC Engine. Otherwise, what you have are ports of arcade games that, honestly, in this day and age of arcade emulators being so easy to setup, really makes one wonder the point of those ports in this day and age outside of nostalgia for those who may have had the rare experience of growing up with these systems while Sega and Nintendo duked it out.

There’s lots of great original games on the PCE, I still play mine a lot. You could probably say the same for any system, emulation wise - why bother with the machine?

For me though, there’s nothing quite like playing on the original systems. It’s like, why buy vinyl when there’s so many streaming services. There’s certain nuances that are rarely reproduced outside of the good old originals.

Of course I’m old and I’ve had the advantage of 40 years worth of owning systems, I’m not saying everyone should rush off and invest in the original platforms. But if you can and you have an interest in it, then definitely, yeah.

 

[TangentingTangerines]

No Dracula X in the US=No Buy

 

[kublai]

Awesome I can't wait to get my hands on one.

 

[weatMod]

no thanks ,i will wait for the mini supergrafx

 

[pustal]

Personally I'm holding out for the Gameboy Micro Mini.

What about Pokemon Mini Mini?

 

[Stwert]

no thanks ,i will wait for the mini supergrafx

And all 5 of its games (Well, 6, of you count Darius Plus).

 

[BigPanda]

I had the console back in the days, had Bonk and Bomberman.

While I know there is emulator such as magicengine, I am looking to get one of those. Hope for Rondo of Blood and some of SNK fighting titles.

 

[seany1990]

Biggest blue balls of e3

 

[weatMod]

And all 5 of its games (Well, 6, of you count Darius Plus).

but it is backward compatible with tg-16/pc engine tho
and that list for the tg-16 mini is pitiful
they should have included like 40 games
no splatterhouse, no bonk or chi no rondo for US , what?
i would appreciate neutopia ,blazing lasers too

SG mini with daimakaimura and top 40 pc engine games would be nice

 

[spotanjo3]

Love Europe version! USA version is.. BLEH!

 

[Dust2dust]

Use the following sequence to get into the hidden hacking menu: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A

Doesn't work! Can't find the B and A buttons. F*#k that Konami code!

 

[Stwert]

Doesn't work! Can't find the B and A buttons. F*#k that Konami code!

Sorry, I should have said: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, II, I

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but it is backward compatible with tg-16/pc engine tho
and that list for the tg-16 mini is pitiful
they should have included like 40 games
no splatterhouse, no bonk or chi no rondo for US , what?
i would appreciate neutopia ,blazing lasers too

SG mini with daimakaimura and top 40 pc engine games would be nice

Chances are the model they're releasing will be hackable, I'd be surprised if someone doesn't find a way and it's bound to be powerful enough to emulate more even than the SuperGrafX.
But considering the support (or lack thereof) which the SuperGrafX received and it being the far less well known system, I doubt we'll see a specific SuperGrafX model. They'll have gone with the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine for marketing purposes, it's what most people will recognise. By most people, I do mean people who aren't like us

 

[the_randomizer]

Love Europe version! USA version is.. BLEH!

Neither of which has Rondo of Blood, the only TG-CD game I really enjoy. Bleh.

 

[retrofan_k]

Rather stick to my original PCengine and SSSD3 ODE with Voultar and FBX mods. Tired of these cash grab mini consoles now.