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== Compatible Systems ==
== Compatible Systems ==
* PC Engine (white)
* PC Engine (white)
* TurboGrafx-16 (see note below)
* TurboGrafx-16
* PC Engine Core Grafx
* PC Engine Core Grafx
* PC Engine Core Grafx II
* PC Engine Core Grafx II
* PC Engine SuperGrafx
* PC Engine SuperGrafx
* PC Engine LT (no CD audio, this requires an additional mod detailed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkwmFwWC298 here])
* PC Engine LT


== Spark Plug ==
== Spark Plug ==


The [https://insurrectionindustries.com/product/spark-plug-rgb/ Spark Plug] is a device designed by Tienfeng that allows for RGB and composite video output via a 9 pin mini-DIN connector (the same as a Genesis Model 2). It also provides another composite video port and stereo audio.
The [https://insurrectionindustries.com/product/spark-plug-rgb/ Spark Plug] is a device designed by [https://github.com/tianfeng33 TianFeng] that allows for RGB, composite video and stereo audio output via a 9 pin mini-DIN connector (the same as a Genesis/Mega Drive model 2).


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== db GrafxBooster TTP ==
== db GrafxBooster TTP ==


The [https://castlemaniagames.com/products/dbgrafx-booster-ttp db GrafxBooster TTP] is a device designed by DB Electronics that adds RGB and S-video outputs, as well as providing another composite video output and stereo audio. It also has a jumper onboard to choose between TTL sync and regular CSYNC.  
The [https://castlemaniagames.com/products/dbgrafx-booster-ttp db GrafxBooster TTP] is a device designed by db Electronics that adds RGB and S-video outputs, as well as providing another composite video output and stereo audio. It also has a jumper onboard to choose between TTL sync and regular CSYNC.  


== Super SD System 3 / Super HD System3 Pro ==  
== Super SD System 3 / Super HD System3 Pro ==  


See the [[TG16:Super SD System 3]] and [[TG16:Super HD System3 Pro]] pages for more information.
See the [[TG16:Super SD System 3]] and [[TG16:Super HD System3 Pro]] pages for more information.
== SLG360 Video Booster ==
A generic design known as the [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801164390383.html SLG360] is also available through various avenues such as eBay and AliExpress. This inexpensive adapter outputs both RGB and composite video with stereo audio through both RCA jacks and a 9-pin mini-DIN connector. However, it is not recommended as the RGB amplifier circuit is built incorrectly and the composite video output is not buffered or amplified. In addition, the stereo audio output is not amplified.

Latest revision as of 16:17, 16 July 2023

There is a variety of external plug-n-play devices for the TurboGrafx-16 to add features. These devices are only compatible with units that have an expansion port.

Compatible Systems

  • PC Engine (white)
  • TurboGrafx-16
  • PC Engine Core Grafx
  • PC Engine Core Grafx II
  • PC Engine SuperGrafx
  • PC Engine LT

Spark Plug

The Spark Plug is a device designed by TianFeng that allows for RGB, composite video and stereo audio output via a 9 pin mini-DIN connector (the same as a Genesis/Mega Drive model 2).

db GrafxBooster TTP

The db GrafxBooster TTP is a device designed by db Electronics that adds RGB and S-video outputs, as well as providing another composite video output and stereo audio. It also has a jumper onboard to choose between TTL sync and regular CSYNC.

Super SD System 3 / Super HD System3 Pro

See the TG16:Super SD System 3 and TG16:Super HD System3 Pro pages for more information.

SLG360 Video Booster

A generic design known as the SLG360 is also available through various avenues such as eBay and AliExpress. This inexpensive adapter outputs both RGB and composite video with stereo audio through both RCA jacks and a 9-pin mini-DIN connector. However, it is not recommended as the RGB amplifier circuit is built incorrectly and the composite video output is not buffered or amplified. In addition, the stereo audio output is not amplified.