PC Engine Mini: The Long Road From Shock Announcement to Unboxing! 

Albert Menendez yes hdmi is universal. There should be no problem

“CD Rom Rom” 🤣

THe ADHD Turnip that’s it’s name! Don’t wear it out

Does Ys play in English if you change language in the menu? I just bought one on Ebay.

RyuHayabusa06 yes Ys is in English!!! It’s not the menu language though you have to choose it from the turbo grafx games. The no one is also there

Thanks! Appreciate that! I’m glad you bring it up because the next video I’m working on turns the Japanese dial all the way up. Thanks for the support 🍺 !

Thanks! The next one won’t be a game video but I’m sure you’ll like it anyway

Thanks Drew! Glad you liked it! 💿

I don’t know much about Italy but I was given all that info on France. I love hearing how other countries got their games though. Come to the discord for the CD tracks 💿

Thanks! Yea it was awesome what you told me. Enjoy your mini!!

Yea. I saw that! Another guy dressed up as the PC Engine “fighter pilot” thanks for watching 💿

Yea I have heard of him. There are some of us diehards out there

Great!! Here’s to early adopters! Thanks for watching 💿

Always!

Yea! Well, it’s what you’d expect! Hey if you got discord come join. Link in description. I got a download there if the CD bonus I got! It’s free! No bro prices like rgt!! Thanks for watching 💿

Thanks! If you have discord come join. I put DL links for the bonus CD 💿 thanks for watching

Awesome. Thanks for watching

Awesome. Pac Land was good!!

So why couldn’t we buy it in September?! Oh the mystery 💿

Gaijillionaire I don’t know! What I played seemed to be 100%. I couldn’t figure out why they were waiting so long to release it. Maybe they didn’t want mega drive competition.

Andrew Higgins possible!

Haha sorry. I understand it was very important to you. I was over 18 by then and had no interest in it. Thanks for watching

More people owned a N64 than a Sega Saturn anyway. N64 was actually fairly popular everywhere except Japan. Japan was like the only country where the two main systems were Playstation & Saturn.

Very good and true point!

Uh.... Yes? 💿

Welcome to the family! OBEY!!

Gaijillionaire I love the mini console idea, me being a idiot missed out on the snes mini, I gotta get with the times! 🤯

@@GTV-Japan , yet he goes onto to say "Who even had" a Nintendo 64? What a fucking idiot. I pray he's joking.

THe ADHD Turnip I think you can still get those though

David Anderson nope. No joke. I’ve never met a single person who had one.

Thanks for coming by! Especially for checking out some of the older stuff!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

As promised. I’m back 💿 thanks for watching

Ok cool! The email I got an hour ago said “April”

@@GTV-Japan I pre-ordered the North American TG16 in February and Amazon does say it'll ship internationally to Australia, but I don't have an email from Amazon telling me anything. Would this mean that international buyers across the Pacific Ocean would get notified when it's shipping within the next 4 weeks or so?

Ya. Why can’t it just be the same everywhere? Thanks for watching 💿

Thanks Kevin! My update from amazon I got this morning 3/20 says April. Michelle mayhem posted here saying 4/12. So not too long I hope! Come in the discord for a download of the CD 💿

For someone not great at gaming you sure know all the great games!!! That’s great news I hope you enjoy your CG mini! 💿

Yea. Especially when (except Atari) every mini has gone out of print and hard to find, relatively. I had a duo once myself. Thanks for watching 💿

That’s cool. Had no idea. Thanks for watching 💿

Brett Weiss

Thanks Brett! 💿

Yea it’s true! But I can tell you in the USA location was everything. If you lived 5 mins from a chain store that carried turbo grafx it felt popular. If you lived near a mom and pop you probably never knew of it. Hey ho to the discord for the CD tracks I got with this 💿

Turbo and Genesis should have joined up to take out the super nes but oh well. Yes those magazines were heartbreaking because very few of those games came our way. I think a lot of those would have brought in more people to get into the turbo too if they were released and properly advertised

Yea I guess so. I love things like that. Thanks for watching 💿

It’s great to be back 💿

Thanks my friend! 💿

Gaijillionaire It really broke my heart they didn’t include the valis series.

Neat. I didn’t know that! We had tg16 rentals in my town! Awesome times

She’s a Japanese American singer from what I’ve heard. Come to the discord for the CD tracks by the way 💿

Thanks. I’ll be putting out regularly again

I had all 3!! And the peripherals!! Oh well. Hey we’re not sick. Count your blessings right? Hope you get one soon though. Come to the discord for the CD they gave me 💿

Nice! A very complicated turbo express! Thanks for sharing your story 💿

Nice setup you have there! Thanks for watching 💿

Hey friend! Glad to see you’re still around! Thanks for coming back. 💿

@@GTV-Japan mate not trying to blow smoke up arses, your info is great, and you go above and beyond in your videos and I’m so thankful you do, really do enjoy the watch!.. Ooo, bloody LOVE the “commercials” too! lol ;)

Thanks! And I appreciate not trying to put smoke where it should never go 💨

That’s cool sounds like something fun. Come to the discord for the CD tracks 💿

The PCE was the gate way to japan, Japanese and anime culture for all of us in the 90s for sure! 💿

Cool! Thanks for filling me in. When I did the mega drive last year someone else from France told me about sodipeng and it looks like France was well served. Thanks for watching 💿

@@GTV-Japan The secret for why Japan is so big in France is pretty simple : it was THE kid show at the time, "Le Club Dorothée". The legend is that someone from the show was in Japan for a trip, saw animes on TV and asked to buy the right for it. At the time, even Toei animation didn't get the importance of it. They sold the rights for so cheap that instead of buying only 1 anime, they bought dozen and dozen, without understanding what they were buying. Its how France discovered Dragon Ball in 1988! But this is also how little me, 12-year, discovered Hokuto no ken!!! Yep, they had no clue what they were showing us! LOL. No complain, even as kids, the only thing we will do, is mimic the gesture and imagine the head exploding in our heads. But my favorite anime of the time, and its the case for a lot of kids that were teens or pre-teens back then, is Saint Seiya. What a show. This explains why many businesses in France tried to diffuse japan culture and product in France. Japan (and the rights owner) had no clue how universal were most of their cultural products!

@@GTV-Japan Not only had we Japanese imports but also American imports. I had one US NES Cartridge, three US SNES cartridges, three Super Famicom cartridges, a Japanese Panasonic FZ10 3DO, a few US 3DO games, plenty of Japanese Sega Satrurn games... Yes, once upon a time there was an import paradise named France.

Miguel Dias that’s awesome. I had no idea but now I’ll share this story

Do you think 500.000 units sold is accurate? Seems insanely high since these units seem very rare now

What the hell you doing watching him? We’ve all lost a bet now and then. 😂 get on discord or dm me so I can give you the CD tracks 💿 thanks friend!

@@GTV-Japan lol yeah sometimes there's some okay stuff on their show but more often than not it's hater-aid. I'll Facebook ya. I don't know how to Discord. I really wanted to import this. I am bummed they didn't translate Snatcher and Cosmic Fantasy but so much cool stuff is on this. I was a Sega guy so I missed out on the Turbo. Rarely played it at a friend's house here and there. Once I got into anime I really wanted a Japanese one. I have the CDs of Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Fighting Street I play on emulator. This is def. My fav. You Tube Channel. 👍👍

Noel ComiX yea I think we’re expecting too much because in the land of roms, you just get everything!

Thanks I appreciate that! Means a lot to me. Good luck on getting your mini. 💿

Thanks it’s good to be back

Wow. Awesome I’d love to hear all about it. Let me know your contact info I’d love to hear everything you did

Gaijillionaire, hi, nice hearing from you. I’m open to chatting, but not keen on providing my private contact info in an open forum. So I'll just tell my story here. My life has taken quite a journey to get me where I am today. In 1980, I was in high school and I sat next to a kid who's dad had an arcade game route. Somehow, we got on the subject of arcade games since I always liked the Atari 2600 and he told me his dad owned a company called Rome Vending. He ended up getting me a Wico catalog (arcade supplier) and I bought the parts and built a FOOSBALL table from scratch. I was so fascinated by coin-op games that I wanted to do more. So my dad bought me a Gotlieb Haunted House pinball machine. After enjoying it for a while, I decided I wanted to make it a multi ball game, like the Williams pinballs. So I taught myself how to program and I reprogrammed the Haunted House game to have a multi ball. Still, I wanted more. So when I was 17, I built a real Pac Man arcade game from scratch. I was hooked! I started programming more and doing arcade game repair for many route operators in California. Eventually, I started a company in 1989 called Micrologic Data Systems. My first product was a 4-in-1 arcade game controller that allowed 4 separate games to be put in one cabinet. I jokingly called it "FOUR-PLAY" and I sold it in Replay Magazine. Another company, United Amusements, was contacted by NEC to develop the PC-ENGINE for the coin-op market and since they were only "distributers" of games, they in turn contacted my company and we formed a joint venture. They marketed, and we (meaning I) did the engineering. Ken Wirt, the VP of marketing for NEC here in America was our "point-man". To keep the home market (Turbografix 16) separate from the coin-op market, NEC allowed us to use the PC-ENGINE here in America. Because of this, I was exposed to great Japanese game titles that the American home market never saw! It puzzled me why NEC chose to keep the great Japanese games away from the American consumer. I saw the failure of Turbografix 16 from the inside, witnessing a game system that was inexplicably introduced to America AFTER the Christmas season, and with few game titles that were mostly inferior. Ultimately, Ken Wirt was scapegoated for the failure of Turbogrfix 16 and the PC-ENGINE arcade market that oversaw failed because several of the titles we were pushing to coin-op were in Japanese! When the arcade market collapsed, I moved into casino gaming. That's where I am today. I design casino games (when I'm not unemployed due to Coronavirus).

Rick wow ! Yea I understand the concern. Just email me at gaijillionaire@gmail.com if you want to keep in contact

Cool story!! As for Valis, the owner of Telenets legacy keeps changing hands every few years so maybe the new owners said no. Thanks for watching 💿

Thanks Scott come by the discord for a music download

It’s funny because it’s true! Hey come in the discord. I got a download link to the CD I got. It’s really good. 💿

I like RGT85 even though he takes 10 minutes to deliver 2 minutes worth of information. But yeah, he is way too young to have been playing TurboGrafX growing up. He was still a twinkle in his parents' eyes when the system came out.

Tommy LaKindaSorta haha yah true and some sucker sent him a full pce CD briefcase with rondo of blood !! dam!! Anyway glad to see you back. Thanks for watching and if you have discord come on in. I have the CD tracks there

@@GTV-Japan Thanks! I've never used it but maybe I'll check it out.

Yea. I was surprised. And yea the TG had one production order in 89. That’s it. Kind of sad. The duo had only 20000!! Thanks for watching 💿

Hey thanks! I got 90 more so why not check it out if you have time, thanks for watching! 💿

Thanks! I got 91 videos so go check em out and tell me what you think! 💿

No idea about the supply chain. It’s terrible timing. I’ll post on Twitter if I ever seen them in used shops. Thanks for watching 💿

As am I, but I cancelled my AC Adapter pre-order in favor of an AC Adapter I bought at a Dollar Tree store. And I cancelled my order of three controllers in favor of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but I have yet to get my physical copy of the game. Just because of it being a Non-Essential Item like all video games.

That’s a smart move I think

I’m glad it helps. If you’re in a place locked down you might lose pay, making a purchase like this more difficult. I say get the core if you can afford it. Hope the world fixes itself soon. Thanks for watching 💿

For now! Word seems to be mid April.

@@GTV-Japan A ton of reports here are saying April is when everything is going to fire back up. I just dont see how the spike in demand would be handled well if April would be good to go.

RT111 yea. Shortages of all things will hit hard because production is down and everyone will be looking for stuff to buy and do. That’s gonna be crazy too

Yes! Please! Someone else said twinbee which would have been easy too!

Yep, this needed more Namco love!

Christopher Sobieniak I got pac land fever

@@GTV-Japan If only they ported Pac-Mania to this system!

Christopher Sobieniak ohhhh!!!!!!

That’s great! It felt like a long delay was in the cards but only was a few days. Thanks for watching 💿

I got an email and hour ago that said before April 30. So fingers crossed. Thanks for watching 💿

I can’t heart this comment enough!! Thanks for watching 💿

Thanks for watching 💿!!

That’s awesome to hear. I love Ys too! Thanks for watching 💿

Honestly I don’t know the truth. Hudson did port the game for Amiga in Europe so it’s possible they did here but I can’t prove it. Thanks for watching!

thank you!

@@GTV-Japan is it hot over there?? There are hurricanes everywhere lurking about, where I’m at🌧⛈🌊

Yes. It will be 35c/97F tomorrow. And it was like that every day for 6 weeks

And one on N64 which is equally obscure.

Beyond shadow gate is awesome ! Thanks for watching 💿

Thanks very much

Oh you are lucky!

Yes it is! So white and perfectly square

They aren’t so rare and emulation is always free!

It’s really good. Don’t forget symphony of the night is it’s sequel! 💿

Gaijillionaire Played SOTN right after that! (Downloaded on PS3). I still prefer the straight forward style of Rondo vs the Metroid style of SOTN.

Eric Plunk yea same here. Hey come to the discord if you can

Gaijillionaire Thanks for the invite but I’m about to get some sleep before work in the AM. I have discord on my phone but have never used it. It’s about time I learned!

Eric Plunk ok check the description. Any time ok

Yeah. Great games that are hard to find. It really is a good deal

It is a shame but eh. No ones ever done something that huge. Most surprises like that were games practically finished. Wear that badge till you die!! Bleed red green and blue!! 💿

@@GTV-Japan Would be awesome if Konami did remaster or at least port Snatcher for modern consoles, oh well.. You know it, GTV for life!

Mickhero I’d like that. But I long for cosmic fantasy 3

Mickhero yea. Even with photos of actors. Or whatever

It’s certainly worth it for that. I’m tired of overpriced expensive games! Thanks for watching 💿

Ya and then you bring capcom into it. Why not put 100 games if it fits and hucards I’m sure would. Thanks for watching 💿

Yes it is. Though I do like flipping the whip in CV4

Ya the TTi guys were very dedicated I’ve heard. Honestly it would have lost money so I can understand not bothering. Hey if you have discord come join because I got the CD tracks available there 💿

Irreverent gaming humor at it’s finest! Thanks for watching 💿

As a world champion though I’m sure you can afford it 😆. Thanks for watching 💿

@@GTV-Japan Actually I make more money selling smokes and candy here then getting championships. That doesn't mean I won't try getting some decent scores on the Minis.

Ryan AirZonkWorldChamp I see!!

They gave out zero review units. I’m sure what’s his name who dm gives him $300 Per livestream will give him one but I do love seeing an entitles youtuber throw a pity party

Well Parodius was the gradius video. But no plans to go beyond that for now. Thanks for coming back kid z!

I meant to say posers! Oops! Thanks for watching 💿

Trantor The Troll same here! So don’t sing it, bring it! But let’s face it. Some people were there, saved hard earned money for games and stuck by the turbo when everyone else had a genesis and or snes. And some jumped on the bandwagon when the internet decided it was cool one day

Cosmic fantasy 2!!

Galaga 90

Bill Cook loved it!!

My preorder for that is set for “April 30 or sooner” hope that helps. Thanks for watching 💿

Oh wow. I should sell mine! Especially before the economy collapses

Thanks. I’d love a translation too thanks for watching 💿

Yea. It’s puzzling but it’s not as bad as Sega. Thanks for watching 💿

Gaijillionaire good point

Wow nice! That’s cheaper than japan

Yes I know I have a few hiccups. I export at 60 but sometimes it screws up. Come to the discord for the CD tracks 💿

I had no idea! Thanks for sharing!!

Over on one of the Facebook groups there is a scan of a document going around showing how customers were mad at NEC over r type and wanted refunds because it flickered and had issues with it. Interesting stuff. Thanks for watching 💿

Me too! Too many great rpgs not included! Thanks for watching 💿

Of course I’ll hack it. Need the Ys 4 English patch and all the valis games too!! Thanks for watching friend! 💿

Gaijillionaire I just saw that there’s an English patch for that AND with English voice acting! Omg When and if the system gets hacked (which I’m sure it will) I definitely want this. I should just say the hell with it and buy it anyways. Like you said, If it’s just an amazon exclusive, who knows how many were produced

Mark Simons yep. It could disappear tomorrow. Who knows

And I honestly think it’ll never be under 100 so go get it now. Thanks for watching 💿

Yea it’s weird. Who knows. Come by the discord for the CD tracks. Thanks for watching 💿

Ys III has very choppy scrolling too. Looks about the same.

@@RyuHayabusa06 But does it scroll the wrong way? That is, with the character's horizontal movement instead of opposite to it? That's what puts this game over the top for me.

@@willmistretta Yep. Same thing. Backgrounds scroll in the direction you're walking. Both were developed by Hudson.

@@RyuHayabusa06 I love it.

I think it’s the best looking too. The white pce will probably get dirty. And the TG is really big and asymmetrical. Enjoy!!

I’d say hurry up before they’re gone

They have 2 controller ports regardless of region. Some others have commented their order has been bumped to April 12-30 so that’s not too bad. Gradius has a special mode they made just for this mini by the way!

@@GTV-Japan Mine says Dec 31, 2020.

Nefarious Wes ya it’s a placeholder. Which means who knows. It also varies by country. Let’s hope the USA doesn’t embargo China or everyone is stuck!

Nefarious Wes I can tell you in japan, I went to the mall today it was packed. If you had no knowledge of the news, you’d never know there was a so called pandemic.

Me too!! Actually I wrote a script for an upcoming video all about Keith Courage. If you’re a fan of the game you will LOVE it! Expect it in May maybe first video of June. I’m sure the mini will be hacked because what machine hasn’t been? Thanks for watching 💿

Thank you for the heart!

No problem here’s another!

@@GTV-Japan Thank you!!

Smart move. No one knows how long it’ll be available for

Not exactly sure but I think last year. My mom sent it as a surprise!

@@GTV-Japan That's a humble donation by your mom ;) Does it play games and if yes maybe make a video showing it? You bet RGT 85 or anybody else isn't gonna do it because Atari 2600 isn't trending right now.

Very!