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turbo-digest digest, Volume 08, Issue 152 [message #4408] Fri, 27 July 2012 01:15
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In this issue:
	Hu card converter...
	Re: Hu card converter...
	Re: Hu card converter...
	Re: Hu card converter...
	Re: Hu card converter...
	Re: Hu card converter...
	Re: Hu card converter...
	Re: Hu card converter...
	HuCard Slips Still Available!
	Re: Hu card converter... 
	Re: Hu card converter...
	Re: Hu card converter...
	Re: Hu card converter...

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From: darkman@darkcityproductions.com
Date: Mon Jun  3 04:09:46 EDT 2002
Subject: Hu card converter...


Ok, I am sure we have all been over this topic before.  But, I have to 
bring this up.

I can't get over the demand there is for Hu Card converters (you know, to 
play Japanese Hu cards on your US system).  It seems every time I turn 
arround, someone is asking me where they can get one.  I don't really have 
much to tell them.

I have learned recently that playthegames.com (I think) claims that they 
will have NEW Kisado adapters soon. How they are getting these, I have no 
idea... but they want $79 each... Hummm and I thought when I payed $30-$40 
for mine it was expensive.

Now to my point.I have heard different things from different people... Some 
say the guy who made the Kisados, can no longer make them because he can no 
longer get the "Hu card slots..." or something along those lines.  I have 
seen just about every converter that has surfaced.  I just don't understand 
why someone can't make some new ones, and fairly cheaply.  After all... any 
part can be made right?  Even though Hu Cards, and their slots are not 
standard by any means, can't something else be "adapted" for our needs?  I 
can't help thinking, that if enough people put their heads together a new 
converter could be made, and be sold for around the $40 price again.

Do share your thoughts....

DarkMan @ www.darkcityproductions.com
PC Engine & other stuff.



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From: megamind@starband.net
Date: Mon Jun  3 12:54:12 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter...



The tooling costs to tool the plastic for the connector and then the 
tooling to
form the pins will cost about US$10K.  I have thought about doing this in a 
factory
in China, but I don't have any assurances that I can even begin to recoup the
cash outlay.

After the tooling is completed, It would actually cost less than $25 to get 
these into the country,
assuming that the shipment is around 5000 units.

If somebody is willing to collect and escrow the money and coordinate the many
potential customers of such a device, I would be willing to do the project 
to make
these.   I think a minimum of 2500 units need to be made to make this a 
reality.

Keith Lee

 > Now to my point.I have heard different things from different people... Some
 > say the guy who made the Kisados, can no longer make them because he can no
 > longer get the "Hu card slots..." or something along those lines.  I have
 > seen just about every converter that has surfaced.  I just don't understand
 > why someone can't make some new ones, and fairly cheaply.  After all... any
 > part can be made right?  Even though Hu Cards, and their slots are not
 > standard by any means, can't something else be "adapted" for our needs?  I
 > can't help thinking, that if enough people put their heads together a new
 > converter could be made, and be sold for around the $40 price again.



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From: darkman@darkcityproductions.com
Date: Mon Jun  3 14:33:34 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter...



 > 
 > If somebody is willing to collect and escrow the money and coordinate the many
 > potential customers of such a device, I would be willing to do the project
 > to make
 > these.   I think a minimum of 2500 units need to be made to make this a
 > reality.
 > 
 > Keith Lee
 > 

This sure would be cool. But I just would not know where to start on how to 
get the money, plus my wife would not approve. (I know, she is crazy don't 
you think?)

Now to find potential customers, that is different story.  People would buy 
them off my website. (ok, so thats not many) However, I bet if we spoke 
with large online video game shops to see if they were interested in the 
product... I am sure we could gather a lot of potential customers.  I know 
converters always go for over $100 each time one is placed on ebay. (if you 
ever see one) so, the demand is there. How high of a demand?  That is yet 
to be seen.  2500 units does sound like a lot.  How many USA systems were 
manufactured anyway?

DarkMan @ www.darkcityproductions.com
PC Engine & other stuff.



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From: harperr@pilot.msu.edu
Date: Mon Jun  3 15:42:00 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter...


 >  However, I bet if we spoke with large online video game shops ...

That would be a good place to start.  NCS and Video Game Depot would be good
candidates.



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From: brentb@digitaleclipse.com
Date: Mon Jun  3 16:02:22 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter...


someone should contact TZD.

- brent boylen

Digital Eclipse North

 >>  However, I bet if we spoke with large online video game shops ...



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From: possumtoy@earthlink.net
Date: Mon Jun  3 16:34:44 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter...


TZD ONLY sells original merchandise, no boots, used, or unofficial 
products.  This falls under the heading of a boot+unofficial, so it 
would not be appropriate to contact TZD.

Curtis Bathurst
http://www.possumtoy.com

On Monday, June 3, 2002, at 01:02 PM, Brent Boylen wrote:

 >  someone should contact TZD.
 > 
 >  - brent boylen
 > 
 >  Digital Eclipse North
 > 
 >>>  However, I bet if we spoke with large online video game shops ...
 > 



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From: Wedgerog1@aol.com
Date: Mon Jun  3 17:56:13 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter...


I bought my kisado from them.  They also used to sell a number of other 
non-official converters, including the green diving board ones and a black 
one that, while more aesthetically pleasing, sucked.

-Joe R.

<< TZD ONLY sells original merchandise, no boots, used, or unofficial 
 products.  This falls under the heading of a boot+unofficial, so it 
 would not be appropriate to contact TZD. >>



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From: possumtoy@earthlink.net
Date: Mon Jun  3 18:18:02 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter...


They currently, online, make a big fuss about not doing it.  I wish they 
did.    They try to make it sound like a feature... "ALL OUR PRODUCTS 
ARE NEW!"  or something like that, but the truth is, and I admire them 
for this... but the truth is that they're liquidating old stock, which 
is certainly getting limited.

Curtis Bathurst
http://www.possumtoy.com

On Monday, June 3, 2002, at 02:56 PM, Wedgerog1@aol.com  wrote:

 >  I bought my kisado from them.  They also used to sell a number of other
 >  non-official converters, including the green diving board ones and a 
 >  black
 >  one that, while more aesthetically pleasing, sucked.
 > 
 >  -Joe R.
 > 
 >  << TZD ONLY sells original merchandise, no boots, used, or unofficial
 >   products.  This falls under the heading of a boot+unofficial, so it
 >   would not be appropriate to contact TZD. >>
 > 
 > 
 > 
------------------------------------
http://www.possumtoy.com
possumtoy@earthlink.net



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From: diskounter@aol.com
Date: Mon Jun  3 18:30:12 EDT 2002
Subject: HuCard Slips Still Available!


If anyone is interested in HuCard slips, here are our prices:

HuCard slips - Pricing for U.S. orders.
Other orders - please include address for shipping.

For quantities of 10 or less, $.50 each, plus shipping.
For quantities of 25 or more, $.35 each, plus shipping.

Shipping for up to 50 is $4.00 Priority Mail, and $.25 for each 25 thereafter.

Brian Satinover, DisKounters - www.diskounters.com


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From: diskounter@aol.com
Date: Mon Jun  3 18:44:59 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter... 


After working with Keith for years, I would assume DisKounters would 
probably have an exclusive (hopefully) or be the primary source if such 
an item ever was developed.  We have worked hard to get the parts 
needed to find out if it was possible to re-create such a converter (or 
make a new one). 
I would prefer TZD NOT to get them.  At one point, they were nice with 
us, but decided to cut us off and become extremely rude.  I would 
prefer to work with other companies that I can trust. 
I also have had over 100 people contact me about such a product.  I 
have a list of emails (and still taking a list) for those wanting a 
converter.  BIG PROBLEM - most people told me they are ONLY WILLING TO 
PAY $30, since that is what we were selling Kisados for.  I even 
mentioned to a few we were considering such a project, but once I said 
the cost could be $50 - $75 due to our overhead costs, many complained 
"but the kisado was only $30 so thats all I am willing to spend".  Not 
one person, but 15 - 20. 
If people would be willing to stretch their pocket books to about 
$50...it might be a little easier...but still tough. Again, costs must 
be recovered...and it does not look like that will happen (at least 
within a few YEARS). 
Remember, Keith and I brought the list Turbo Slips that were virtually 
identical to those original slips...and we have not covered costs from 
that project. 
Best bet is to get the word out...find out HOW MUCH and HOW MANY...I 
would love to get emails from people telling me how much they are 
willing to spend on a converter...and would continue compiling a list.  
If the numbers get there, we might be able to order.  After all, we are 
collectors too, and it would be a nice addition to the TG hardware 
lineup (10 years or so after the system was introduced). 
Brian Satinover, DisKounters - www.diskounters.com


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From: darkman@darkcityproductions.com
Date: Mon Jun  3 18:50:37 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter...


At 04:34 PM 6/3/2002 -0400, you wrote:
 > TZD ONLY sells original merchandise, no boots, used, or unofficial
 > products.  This falls under the heading of a boot+unofficial, so it
 > would not be appropriate to contact TZD.
 > 
 > Curtis Bathurst
 > http://www.possumtoy.com

But TZD used to sell converters...

DarkMan @ www.darkcityproductions.com
PC Engine & other stuff.



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From: ethylene@viclink.com
Date: Tue Jun  4 00:41:22 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter...


 > no boots, used, or unofficial products.

What is a boot?

Now-I-will-type-meaningless-words-so-the-ever-wise-Turbo-List-mail-filter-le
ts-my-post-in.



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From: possumtoy@earthlink.net
Date: Tue Jun  4 00:58:24 EDT 2002
Subject: Re: Hu card converter...



What is a boot?

"Boot" is short for 'bootleg.'  Something in the grey/black market.

Curtis Bathurst
http://www.possumtoy.com

On Monday, June 3, 2002, at 09:41 PM, ethylene wrote:

 >   turbo-list@joyce.eng.yale.edu
 > 


--- Turbo List Information ---------------------------------------------
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and TG games anywhere on the web.  http://joyce.eng.yale.edu/~bt/turbo
 --> cheats for all the details.
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