PCE controller turbo feature
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For the most part I wouldn't use turbo, as I consider that cheating. But seeing as how the system has turbo on it's stock controllers I'll use it if it's advantageous, but on most PCE shooters it's not. Super Star Solder is the only thing I can think of off the top of my head, as it gives a slightly better rate of fire with turbos on as opposed to just holding down the button.
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I was asking because I was thinking about building my own stick for the PCE. I've been talking to El Flavor Lemon about a little circuit & cable action, but he hasn't mastered the "turbo feature" aspect. I use that feature here and there and always just thought I was being lazy.
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it's "El Asalto Mormon"
but I kinda like El Sabor de lemon a bit better :P
but I kinda like El Sabor de lemon a bit better :P
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I use it a lot on The Legendary Ax II, really saves your thumbs. For Bonk it basically allows you to fly and attack bosses rapidly. Bloody Wolf REALLY helps, many games in fact. It isn't cheating hell the System touts it's turbo skills right on the console.
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I'm trying to save him from saving one. Even 3rd party pads aren't cheap.
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Should have been SACING, not saving.
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You really need the turbo for a lot of games. There's a lot of games that were made to use the feature and almost every pce controller has them except the very first one.
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I've never once used it. Never felt the need.
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If push comes to shove, I can always modify a spare NES Stick (the one with turbo functionality) to work with the PCE.
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It's called "Turbo Grafx 16", use the turbo switches. Especially for all shooters and The Legendary Ax II.
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I have one of these RetroKit USB adapters to use the Turbopads with emulators.
The turbo switches don't work though. Really disappointing.
I have to use a keyboard key to turn on rapid fire with Magic Engine.
I like to use the turbo feature when it makes sense.
The turbo switches don't work though. Really disappointing.
I have to use a keyboard key to turn on rapid fire with Magic Engine.
I like to use the turbo feature when it makes sense.
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The very first PC Engine came w/o turbos.
But with the fast growing shooties PCE library, it really makes me believe the later pads
were made with turbos on purpose for shooters ( for the most part certainly ).
Either that, or to make your buttons last longer by avoiding a constant mash.
It also makes your playing more comfortable.
Depends on one's point of view.
But with the fast growing shooties PCE library, it really makes me believe the later pads
were made with turbos on purpose for shooters ( for the most part certainly ).
Either that, or to make your buttons last longer by avoiding a constant mash.
It also makes your playing more comfortable.
Depends on one's point of view.
