When did the TurboGrafx-16 debut in Japan?
The system made its debut in Japan on the 30th of October 1987. It sold 500,000 units within its first week of release.
Questions about TurboGrafx-16
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why was the TurboGrafx-16 name chosen for the American market?
NEC Technologies boss Keith Schaefer led a team to test the system and found that the name PC Engine lacked enthusiasm among U.S. consumers. The hardware was completely redesigned into a large black casing called TurboGrafx-16 to address this issue.
What date did the CD-ROM² add-on arrive in Japan?
The CD-ROM² add-on arrived in Japan on the 4th of December 1988. This device allowed core versions of the console to play games in CD format alongside standard HuCards.
How many commercial games were released for the TurboGrafx-16?
A total of 678 commercial games were released for the system. Hudson brought popular franchises like Bomberman and Bonk to the platform while Compile published Alien Crush and Devil's Crush virtual pinball games.
When did NEC abandon the video game industry after releasing the PC-FX?
In 1994 NEC released the Japanese-exclusive PC-FX which became a commercial failure. This led NEC to abandon the video game industry entirely.