Used. Tested and working normally.The serial number on the console, box, and instruction manual all match. Region: NTSC-J (Japan). The console shows scuffs, small scratches, and slight yellowing.The controller has scuffs and minor yellowing in some areas.Includes the original AC adapter, cables, instruction manual, and three additional documents.The protective styrofoam insert has minor wear.The box shows scuffing, corner wear, creases, partial peeling, tape marks, and small stains, but there is no major damage and no heavy sun fading or yellowing.Overall it is in good condition for its age.Please check all photos to confirm the exact condition and included accessories. From the curator’s note “By the early ’90s, NEC had perfected the PC Engine design.The DUO-R ran cooler, sounded cleaner, and looked like it belonged in an art gallery.If the original DUO was a pioneer, this one was the gentleman who retired in style.” What We Did Before This Ships Every console we sell is opened up and serviced by hand. We don't just confirm it powers on — we look inside. This unit was fully disassembled and cleaned internally; dust was removed from all components. All boards and electrical contacts were cleaned with ethanol and a fast-drying, residue-free electronics cleaner to remove oxidation and residue. Moving mechanical parts were lubricated with a light application of silicone grease for smooth, quiet operation. (We do not apply grease to electrical contacts — they are cleaned only.) Electrolytic capacitors are replaced only when there is visible corrosion or leakage — nothing more, nothing less. For console families known for capacitor failure, a full recap is performed as standard. If a console cannot be properly restored, we do not sell it. After reassembly, the unit is tested with an actual game: video, sound, and controller input are all confirmed. Before we seal the box, we power the console on one more time and confirm it is still working. Every console includes 30 days of support after it reaches you. A note on power: this console uses Japan's 100V standard. Buyers in North America (120V) are advised to use a step-down transformer or a multi-voltage power supply; buyers in Europe (230V) will require a step-down transformer to use an original 100V adapter safely. A note on region: This is a Japanese PC Engine (or CoreGrafx / PC Engine GT). Japanese PC Engine HuCards are not compatible with North American TurboGrafx-16 HuCards — NEC reversed the data bit order between regions (D0 on the PC Engine corresponds to D7 on the TurboGrafx-16), creating functional incompatibility. A region-mod or adapter is required to play TG-16 HuCards on this unit. If anything here isn't covered, just ask — questions are always welcome.
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