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Retro Tech Tuesday: TurboGrafx 16 Ad

DateTuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:31AM

If you're a gamer today, sure you know who the big three companies are: Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. But would you believe once upon a time, a company called NEC was also vying for the gaming crown? Yes, the company (somewhat) known today for its chips, and with an interesting, varied history in everything from supercomputers to car batteries planned to take over the living room with the TurboGrafx 16:

Any former/current owners out there? I remember seeing the system, but I don't think I've ever played one.

AuthorRyan Ritchey | Comment1 Comment | |
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There are games from the past, and then there are past games.

May 5, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterCool

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