Buy a PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 — Prices & Buying Guide

What you're buying

  • Maker: NEC + Hudson Soft
  • Released: 1987

Real resale prices

Based on 26 verified eBay sales we've tracked (11 in the last 90 days), the median sale price for a PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 console is ¥46,896.

This is a market reference from verified sales, not a listing price on this store.

How we prepare every console

  • Every console we sell is opened up and serviced by hand — we don’t just confirm it powers on, we look inside.
  • This unit is fully disassembled and cleaned internally; dust is removed from all components.
  • All boards and electrical contacts are cleaned with ethanol and a fast-drying, residue-free electronics cleaner to remove oxidation and residue.
  • Moving mechanical parts are lubricated with a light application of silicone grease for smooth, quiet operation (electrical contacts are cleaned only, never greased).
  • 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.

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The story — and the full buying guide

We wrote the PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16's full history — how it was born, what made it special — in our Museum: Read the story →

For machine-specific detail on region and power (cartridge/disc compatibility, voltage, etc.), see the PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 Buying Guide →

Questions

Do you test consoles before shipping?
Yes — every unit is opened, cleaned internally, and tested with a real game before it ships, then tested once more immediately before the box is sealed. See "How we prepare every console" above.

Is there support after I buy?
Every console includes 30 days of support after it reaches you.

What does a PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 typically sell for?
Based on 26 verified sales we've tracked, the median has been ¥46,896. See "Real resale prices" above.