Closed The (Almost) Ultimate PC Engine Bundle

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Foreword.

In terms of gaming, collecting and all that goes with it, this is probably the toughest 'for sale' advert I've ever made. This isn't a full set, all sealed and worth millions. However this set is more than that, in my opinion. The PC Engine has been a console close to my heart for decades. This is a collection that has taken me literally years to put together. I am extremely reluctant to let this go, but for personal reasons it's time. Because of the whole reluctance factor, and the fact I'd like to see this collection go to a proper home, this will only be for sale as a bundle. No splits, no trades, no nothing. It's either all or nothing.

Here is a bit of background on exactly what this bundle comprises and a bit about the condition of the items. I'm not going in to NeoGeo collector levels of OCD describing everything here, but if you do have any questions about specific items etc, please drop me a PM. Due to the fact a baby is due in our family at any day now, you may not receive the promptest of responses, but I promise I will get back to you ASAP so please be patient. Questions about selling items separately, trades, lowballing etc will not receive a response as it's already stated in this post that the collection is for sale as one lot. Thank you.




How Much? and Shipping

For folks who may just want to get to the point first, and then read the rest if they wish to I've added the price of this bundle next. Please note, the price does not include shipping. Naturally with a package of high value, this will not be shipped any other way than by insured, tracked and registered courier. No exceptions. Insurance to the full value of the goods will also be applied. If you want to arrange your own shipping logistics, you are welcome to do so, but only so long as the items are tracked, registered and insured to the full value and proof is provided.

The price I am asking for this collection is €1350 (approx £970 at the current exchange rate). Payable by PayPal, Bank Transfer or cash on collection in person. If paying by PayPal, you are responsible for covering the fees. Please do not send via PayPal gift, because if anything were to go wrong and mediation were needed, PayPal won't give two hoots. Please only send as a normal transaction and make sure to cover the fees so the final figure, post fees, is the agreed sale price. If paying by Bank Transfer, the same rule applies. Please ensure you are covering any transaction fees applied by your bank. Anything other than the aforementioned will be rejected and directly refunded to you.




What's Included?

First up, the console itself. This is a PC Engine Duo R that has been modified by well-known console restorer 'doujindance'. It has had an LED replacement, RGB modification, region switch (plays TurboGrafx and PC Engine HuCards, TurboChip's and relevant CD titles), new CD laser lens installed and an overall thorough clean. It also comes complete with controllers, an RGB SCART cable, power supply and {optional, if you want to supply your own) step-down transformer. This console, when not in use is stored in a container in a cupboard with a few silica gel bags in the tub). It is clean, working 100% and ready to go.

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To compliment the console is a Turbo Everdrive, from Krikzz. It comes complete with SD card and is clean and fully working 100%.

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An additional Hori Super Commander control pad is included. This is a superb (and my preferred) alternative to the Avenue 6 pad. An excellent controller, clean and fully working.

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This is the cherry on the cake. The Micomsoft XE-1 Pro HE joystick. The definitive PC Engine arcade stick. This one was purchased as NOS (New Old Stock). It has been opened and used a handful of times (literally). When not in use it has been kept inside it's box and stored in a cupboard. The box itself, when originally purchased, has some slight sunfading to one small part of the side of the box, as you can see in the pictures. Other than the slight box fading, this is basically near-mint condition.

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The Games

Finally, the games. I keep all of my games in storage in boxes made by The Really Useful Box Company. I keep each game in cellophane bags and toss in a couple of packs of silica gel in to the container. All games are tested and working 100%. I have a couple of loose Hu Cards too, these are tested and working too. Any problems with the loose ones, a small cotton bud and some isopropyl alcohol to clean the contacts will do the trick. Just wanted to add that as these particular games are loose. I've 3 loose games, not pictured, that will be included. The step-down transformer is also not pictured. You may wish not to take it as it will add a lot to the shipping cost.

Please find a comprehensive list here of all the games pictured.

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Great collection and good luck with your sale although I think it will be impossible to sell it here as a lot....maybe you will have better luck at the evilbay.
 
If only it had come up a year ago :Doh:

I bought my Core Grafx from Pyongyang and from there went onto buy a Duo R (which I wish I hadn't now otherwise I'd be buying this considering the mods/number of games you get with it) and then PC Engine LT I loved it that much.

If you have the money it is definitely a worthwhile upgrade over the standard PC Engine IMO (it's like difference between chalk and cheese) and from the link it appears to have the Arcade Card Duo so will play anything AFAIK. Plus there's a Tennokoe Bank for backing up your saves which is pretty much a must with these systems.
 
Great collection and good luck with your sale although I think it will be impossible to sell it here as a lot....maybe you will have better luck at the evilbay.

Yep, it's on eBay as well. A larger audience, but the fees will be astronomical. :(

@sir_beaker: Aye, that Core Grafx is a champion. The PC Engine is just the best. With baby due any time now, I can't see myself using the console at all over the next years so rather than have it sit in a cupboard unused, I figured it's time to put it in the hands of a collector. I don't have the time or inclanation to split the items and deal with the admin that will follow that. Hence one of the reasons for selling as a bundle. I'd rather not sell it at all to be honest, but that's life and we move on y'know? :(
 
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