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PlayStation Network Gets Another ‘Virtual Console’ Platform In Japan

Japanese PlayStation 3 owners are already enjoying some of the TurboGrafx-16 library, courtesy of Hudson’s “PC Engine Archives” that let modern gamers experience a handful of 16-bit classics. One more console is being added to Hudson’s list: the SuperGrafx.


December 4, 2008
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Cracked Picks The Six Most ‘Retarded’ Consoles

You may not agree with Cracked’s word choices to describe these lame duck consoles, but it’s hard to argue with their picks. I mean, the Supergrafx is on the list—and it had five games. Five!


September 27, 2008
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Wii Virtual Console Adds Another Console

Unfortunately, it’s the NEC SuperGrafx, a souped up version of the PC Engine (nee TurboGrafx-16) that was never released outside of Japan and has a meager seven titles in its library. Even less exciting is that the first SuperGrafx release is Daimakaimura, known as Ghouls ‘n’ Ghosts on these shores. That particular title has been available on Japan’s Virtual Console service in its Genesis form since July of last year — and for 200 yen less!

But hey, at least things are expanding. Any chance we can start getting some Game Boy Advance games from the VC? Pretty please?

Virtual Console Line Up [Nintendo Japan via Wii Fanboy]