PCEngine

The PCEngine is a line of console systems developed and marketed by NEC, a Japanese conglomerate, during the 1990s. The PCEngine, also known as the TurboGrafx-16 outside of Japan, was designed to compete with other popular consoles of the time, including the Sega Master System and the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Released in 1989, the PCEngine was marketed as a 16-bit system, a claim that was accurate considering the time period. It was ported to the North American market in 1989 and later to Europe in 1990. Despite its initial commercial success, the PCEngine ultimately lost market share to rival consoles and was discontinued in 1994.

The PCEngine possess a range of games, including several notable titles such as Bonk's Adventure and Splatterhouse, that showcased its capabilities. Although the system was home to several influential developers, such as Hudson Soft and Working Designs, the PCEngine ultimately failed to achieve long-term success.

One of the PCEngine's key features was the blitter chip, a component that enabled relatively fast graphics rendering at the time. This allowed for a wide variety of game types, including horizontal side-scrollers, vertical scrolling shooters and puzzle solving games. The PCEngine underwent a remake known as the TurboDuo in Japan and the TurboExpress in North America, which integrated CD technology.

The PCEngine's failure to remain a competitor in the console market led to its eventual abandonment by NEC. Today, the PCEngine remains a nostalgic reminder of an influential era in gaming history.