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TurboGrafx-16TG16:Accessory CompatibilityThis page was originally created using this forum post by vestcoat on PCEngineFans and this post by famicommander on the Neo-Geo.com f…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Capacitor MapsThe following capacitor maps may help you more easily replace capacitors on your TurboGrafx-16. PC-Engine Duo (PI-TG8 PWA-3285-A) PC E…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Connector PinoutsAV Out Note: Female connector is pictured. A similar pinout is also used on the Sega Master System and Genesis/Mega Drive. Pin # Descr…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Creating Game BackupsMultiple options exist to create backups of your HuCard or CD game ROMs for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine. Depending on what options a…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Disc Drive RepairFor general disc drive repair steps, see this page. For an in-depth repair guide, see the PC Engine Fans site.Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:External RGB ModsThere is a variety of external plug-n-play devices for the TurboGrafx-16 to add features. These devices are only compatible with units…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:FRAM/FeRAM ModThis is an advanced mod. If care is not taken while removing the original memory chip, multiple solder pads can be lifted, which will …Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:General TroubleshootingThis page serves as a starting point for troubleshooting general errors with your TurboGrafx-16. Warning Screens Many games have warni…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Ghosting Fix (TurboDuo)TurboDuo and PC Engine Duo units have extra inductors near the DIN connector used for AV output. However, they are unnecessary and cau…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Homebrew Games ListBelow is a list of homebrew games, ports, and prototypes for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine and CD platform. This list was compiled fro…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:In-Game Reset (IGR)In-Game Reset (IGR) mods are a simple board that allows you to press a button combo to reset the console. IGR boards are sold by Will'…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Jailbar FixAn example of the jailbars present on an RGB-modded PC Engine. Although the RGB mod for the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 provides a nice sh…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Killer Standoff (SuperGrafx)The SuperGrafx has a design flaw that causes extra pressure to be put on the PCB which eventually can cause up to 72 traces to be seve…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Region InformationThe PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 hardware can be easily divided into the two separate regions of their primary releases, Japan and North Am…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Super HD System3 ProThe TerraOnion Super HD System3 Pro (SHDS3) is a device that acts as a combined flash cart, optical drive emulator and HDMI output sol…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Super SD System 3The Terraonion Super SD System 3 (SSDS3), introduced in 2017, is a device that attaches to the back of a TurboGrafx-16 or PC Engine co…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:TEOSThis OS is incompatible with the Turbo EverDrive V1 TEOS is an alternate operating system for the Turbo EverDrive V2.5 which offers va…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Turbo Duo Audio FixWhen comparing the audio signature of the original PC Engine Duo/TurboDuo to other units (such as the Duo-R/RX or PAC-N1/10), there is…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:Turbo EverDriveThe Turbo EverDrive is a flash cart that allows you to play HuCard games on your TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, or Duo system. It also allo…Updated Oct 9, 2026TurboGrafx-16TG16:TurboGrafx-16 Model DifferencesSome page content & researching collaboratively taken from io55.net's TurboGrafx-16 page with permission. There are twelve TG-16/PCE m…Updated Oct 9, 2026