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Background

After the release of the first 16-bit video game console, the PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16 in North America), NEC was notorious for bringing up gaming to new frontiers. In 1988, NEC wanted to step things up with the release of the PC Engine CD-ROM2, which was the first video game console ever to make advantage of the Compact Disc format. The console was extremely popular in Japan after its release, with up to 400 games featuring 512-color sprites and audio of high fidelity. The console, however, did not fare too well on the American market, considering its expensive price range and very limited national library. NEC would later replace the PC Engine CD-ROM2 with the PC-FX in 1994.

PC Engine CD-ROM2

(December 4, 1988-1999)

1.00
2.00
2.10
3.00 (Super CD-ROM2)

Logo: On a black background, we see the text "PC Engine" in yellow. Below it, we can see another piece of text, "CD-ROM SYSTEM" with a small "2" between the words, and the version of the model in the bottom-right. The text "PUSH RUN BUTTON!" in a light shade of blue blinks below the logo. When the Run button is pressed, the text gets replaced with the still "JUST A MOMENT...". When there are difficulties reading a disc, the message "LOAD ERROR!" in orange will display below the "PUSH RUN BUTTON!" text.

Variants:

Version 1.00 does not have a "2" in-between "CD-ROM" and "SYSTEM".
On PC Engine Duo models, the text "SUPER" in blue is seen above "CD-ROM SYSTEM". The model version shown here is "VER. 3.00".

FX/SFX: The blinking of the text.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Very rare for the normal startup screens, as it can only be seen on original PC Engine CD units. Uncommon for the PC Engine Duo variant.

Editor's Note: None.

TurboGrafx-CD

(December 8, 1989-1994)

2.00
3.00 (Super CD-ROM2)

Logo: Same as before, but instead of the PC Engine CD-ROM text, we see the TurboGrafx logo with "CD" replacing "16" in the circle. The model version shown here is "VER. 2.00".

Variant: On TurboDuo models, it uses the same screen as the previous startup, but removes the "PC Engine" text. The model version shown here is "VER. 3.00".

FX/SFX: Same as before.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Ultra rare. The TurboGrafx-CD wasn't as successful in the states and became a commercial failure. You might want to look on eBay for a TurboGrafx-CD unit.

Editor's Note: None.

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+===Background===
+After the release of the first 16-bit video game console, the '''PC Engine''' (TurboGrafx-16 in North America), NEC was notorious for bringing up gaming to new frontiers. In 1988, NEC wanted to step things up with the release of the PC Engine CD-ROM2, which was the first video game console ever to make advantage of the Compact Disc format. The console was extremely popular in Japan after its release, with up to 400 games featuring 512-color sprites and audio of high fidelity. The console, however, did not fare too well on the American market, considering its expensive price range and very limited national library. NEC would later replace the PC Engine CD-ROM2 with the [[PC-FX]] in 1994.
+==PC Engine CD-ROM2==
-Background: After the release of the first 16-bit video game console, the PC Engine (TurboGrafx 16 in North America), NEC was notorious for bringing up gaming to new frontiers. In 1988, NEC wanted to step things up with the release of the PC Engine CD-ROM2, which was the first video game console ever to make advantage of the Compact Disc device. The console was extremely popular on Japan after it's release, counting with 400 games featuring 512-color sprites and audio of high fidelity. The console however did not fare too well on the American market, counting it's expensive price range and very limited national library. NEC would later replace the PC Engine CD-ROM2 with the PC-FX in 1994.
+===(December 4, 1988-1999)===
-PC Engine CD-ROM2
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
+File:NEC PC Engine CD-ROM2 - TurboGrafx-CD (1988; 1.00).png|1.00
+File:NEC PC Engine CD-ROM2 - TurboGrafx-CD (1988; 2.00 (Japan)).png|2.00
+File:NEC PC Engine CD-ROM2 - TurboGrafx-CD (1988; 2.10).png|2.10
+File:NEC PC Engine CD-ROM2 - TurboGrafx-CD (1988; 3.00 (Japan)).png|3.00 (Super CD-ROM2)
+</gallery>
+'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the text "'''PC Engine'''" in {{Font color|yellow|yellow}}. Below it, we can see another piece of text, "'''CD-ROM SYSTEM'''" with a small "2" between the words, and the version of the model in the bottom-right. The text "PUSH RUN BUTTON!" in a light shade of {{Font color|blue|blue}} blinks below the logo. When the Run button is pressed, the text gets replaced with the still "JUST A MOMENT...". When there are difficulties reading a disc, the message "LOAD ERROR!" in {{Font color|orange|orange}} will display below the "PUSH RUN BUTTON!" text.
+'''Variants:'''
-(December 4, 1988-1991)
+* Version 1.00 does not have a "2" in-between "'''CD-ROM'''" and "'''SYSTEM'''".
+* On PC Engine Duo models, the text "'''SUPER'''" in {{Font color|blue|blue}} is seen above "'''CD-ROM SYSTEM'''". The model version shown here is "VER. 3.00".
+'''FX/SFX:''' The blinking of the text.
-Logo: On a black background, there's the yellow "PC Engine" text. Below we can see the other text "CD-ROM SYSTEM" and the version of the model in the bottom-right. The blue "PUSH RUN BUTTON!" blinks below the logo. When the Run button is pressed, the text gets replaced with the still "JUST A MOMENT...". When there's difficulties reading a disc, the message "LOAD ERROR!" in orange will display below the "PUSH RUN BUTTON!" text.
+'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
-FX/SFX: The blinking of the text.
+'''Availability:''' Very rare for the normal startup screens, as it can only be seen on original PC Engine CD units. Uncommon for the PC Engine Duo variant.
-Music/Sounds: None.
+'''Editor's Note:''' None.
-Availability: Ultra rare. Only on original PC Engine CD units. This version of the PCE-CD would later be replaced with the 3rd version of the console, so a few units containing this splash screen are very hard to find, even if you're in Japan.
+==TurboGrafx-CD==
-Editor's Note: None.
+===(December 8, 1989-1994)===
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">
+File:NEC PC Engine CD-ROM2 - TurboGrafx-CD (1988; 2.00 (US)).png|2.00
+File:NEC PC Engine CD-ROM2 - TurboGrafx-CD (1988; 3.00 (US)).png|3.00 (Super CD-ROM2)
+</gallery>
+'''Logo:''' Same as before, but instead of the PC Engine CD-ROM text, we see the TurboGrafx logo with "CD" replacing "16" in the circle. The model version shown here is "VER. 2.00".
+'''Variant:''' On TurboDuo models, it uses the same screen as the previous startup, but removes the "'''PC Engine'''" text. The model version shown here is "VER. 3.00".
-TurboGrafx CD
+'''FX/SFX:''' Same as before.
-(December 8, 1989-1993)
+'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
-TurboGrafx CD (1990)Logo: Same as before, but instead of the PC Engine CD-ROM text, there's the orange/yellow/green gradient "TurboGrafx" with an orange circle saying "CD" next to it. The model version shows "VER. 2.00".
+'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. The TurboGrafx-CD wasn't as successful in the states and became a commercial failure. You might want to look on eBay for a TurboGrafx-CD unit.
-FX/SFX: Same as before.
-Music/Sounds: None.
+'''Editor's Note:''' None.
-Availability: Very rare. You might want to look on EBay for a TurboGrafx CD unit.
-Editor's Note: None.
-PC Engine Super CDROM2
-(September 21, 1991-1999)
-<youtube width=240 height=185>IiVXDLZzOfE</youtube></center>
-Logo: Same as the original PC Engine CD-ROM screen, but the blue "SUPER" is seen above "CD-ROM SYSTEM", and there's a cubed "2" next to "CD-ROM". The model version shows "VER. 3.00".
-FX/SFX: Same as before.
-Music/Sounds: None.
-Availability: Extremely rare outside Japan. Might as well check somewhere to emulate the system.
-Editor's Note: None.