Super SD System 3

PCB Version: Rev. B (Latest)

$234.99

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SKU:

SAG031314

Maximum Purchase:

2 units

READ BEFORE ATTACHING TO SYSTEM

Before inserting the Super SD System 3 into your system please make sure all pins on the system's expansion port are straight and aligned. Insert the Super SD System 3 very slowly. When inserting the Super SD System 3 if there is any resistance please stop insertion immediately and check to make sure there are no pins that are bent. Failure to do this could result in bent or broken pins. There is no way for the Super SD System 3 to bend or break expansion port pins unless the pins were already misaligned, bent, or broken beforehand. As stated in our Flash Cart Disclaimer: Neither Stone Age Gamer or the manufacturer is responsible for any damage of property this product may cause. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

FRAMEMEISTER + RGB WARNING

There may be audio noise that some users find distracting when using this product with a Framemeister via RGB. This is an issue with the Framemeister itself and not with this product. Stone Age Gamer charges a 15% re-stocking fee and no refund of any shipping costs due to returns regarding this issue.

CABLE NOT INCLUDED: This product uses a Genesis 2 style cable for both AV and RGB output. The product does not come with cables. If you need cables please add them using the option above.

Ever dream of having your whole library of TurboGrafx-16 / PCEngine huCard and CD-ROM games in a single device? The Super SD System 3 allows you to load your game back-ups on a microSD card, put the SD card into the Super SD System 3, which attaches to the expansion port of your TurboGrafx-16 or PCEngine, and now you have your list of games at your finger tips. Please read the FLASH CART DISCLAIMER below before purchasing.

Features

Featuring an easy to use menu supporting CD (.cue) and HuCard (.pce) images.
Built-in System Cards for CD-ROM², Super CD-ROM² and Arcade CD-ROM² games.
Play any CD game without needing to have a System Card Plugged in.
Stores per game backup RAM to microSD allowing infinite game saves.
No need for additional storage accessories
Instantaneous HuCard loads, using on-board RAM memory.
Faster loading times than actual CD Hardware.
In-Game menu trigger for faster game switch.
Compatible with : PCEngine, CoreGrafx, CoreGrafx II, SuperGrafx and TurboGrafx-16 (North American). NOT COMPATIBLE WITH EUROPEAN TURBOGRAFX-16.
MicroSD slot compatible with large SD Card support.
Plays CD-ROM², Super CD-ROM², Arcade CD-ROM² and huCard.
Allows you to dump your personal huCards to the microSD.

Turbo EverDrive vs. Super SD System 3:

FLASH CART / ODE DISCLAIMER

A) PIRACY – Stone Age Gamer Retroworks, Inc. ("Stone Age Gamer") does not support or condone piracy. Flash carts, ODEs (optical drive emulators), and similar devices Stone Age Gamer sells and supports are intended to be used only for the following purposes: development, playing games licensed by Stone Age Gamer for use with the product, and/or playing currently owned personally backed-up games and media where it is legal to do so. Stone Age Gamer does not offer support for any other use of this product.

B) PERSONAL BACK-UPS – In many territories it is legal to make back-ups for personal use and/or archival purposes, however it may not be legal in all territories. Please learn the national and local laws regarding this subject before making back-ups for personal use. Please note, in most territories "Personal Back-up" means exactly that; back-ups you made yourself of games you currently own. This often does not include back-ups obtained via other methods (i.e. downloading), even if it is a game you physically own.

C) DAMAGE – Neither Stone Age Gamer or the manufacturer is responsible for any damage of property this product may cause. This is a new product intended to be used on electronic hardware that exceeds two decades in age and Stone Age Gamer can’t guarantee the condition of such hardware. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

D) MODIFICATION & USE – Any unauthorized modification and/or non-intended use of this or any other flash cart product sold by Stone Age Gamer shall void both manufacturer and retailer warranties of that product.

E) CLONE / MODIFIED CONSOLES – Flash carts / ODEs were developed and intended to be used on un-modified original hardware using original hardware accessories. Stone Age Gamer does not guarantee flash cart / ODE operation on clone consoles or modified consoles. Flash carts / ODEs may operate on some clone consoles or modified consoles. However, due to power consumption changes, random hardware changes and/or firmware updates of those consoles we cannot offer a guarantee of flash cart compatibility. Any returns due to incompatibility with clone consoles or modified consoles will result in no refund of any shipping costs and a 10% restocking fee if no defect is found during testing.

32 Reviews

5
Great product, but a bit pricy and not very stylish

Posted by Kyle on Apr 7th 2021

As far as functionality goes, the SSDS3 is great. Having a TurboGrafx-16 flash cart, a Turbo CD ODE, and RGB video all in one is fantastic. Haven't had any troubles with any game I've tried, and it looks great with HD Retrovision component cables (they're not "officially" supported, but they work just fine). Pairs wonderfully with the jailbar removal mod!

I'm using mine on a North American TG-16 and it is a VERY tight fit - I had to completely remove the shell and plug in the PCB to make sure I didn't bend any pins, and then screw the shell back on after it was inserted into the expansion slot. And I still couldn't tighten the screws all the way without the plastic bending. I would NOT recommend trying to insert this with the shell on, even with the screws loosened.

In addition, the product just looks... strange on a North American TG-16. This was clearly designed for a PC Engine where it fits and looks much better. For a product this expensive, I wish there was a design that would look and fit better on North American TG-16 systems.

That brings me to the price... this is pretty expensive, even as far as classic game enthusiast equipment goes. I've bought ODEs and flash carts for other consoles for less than half of what the SSDS3 costs. However, there is simply no other all-in-one solution like this for the system.

All in all, those small complaints aren't enough to dock this product any points. If you're a TurboGrafx/PC Engine enthusiast, the SSDS3 is a MUST and I highly recommend it. Just be careful installing it. Stone Age Gamer also shipped it very quickly!
2
"honestly at this point you may want to just buy a pcengine for it. fits fine on my core."

Posted by Thomas Bollig on Apr 4th 2021

The title is an actual quote from a thread I made when Rondo of Blood crashed yet again and I looked for help on how to fix it. I really want to love the SSDS3, I really do, but it just doesn't work with US TG-16s very well at all. Mine constantly crashes in the middle of nearly every game I try and it absolutely loves to bend and push in the pins on the expansion port (and they weren't misaligned or bent prior to trying to put the SSDS3 on, this TG-16 had never had anything in its expansion port before). I hate having to leave this type of review because in the brief moments that it DOES work, it's amazing! The games look amazing coming out of my OSSC and they play just as well! I almost forget all the troubles and frustration I've had the whole time until the game crashes and I'm plunged back into the depths of trying to get this thing to work yet again. At such a premium price point this amount of trouble is just unacceptable, this thing really needed a US TG-16 adapter or shell option. For something that's supposed to be plug and play, it really fails at both plugging AND playing! Oh well, guess I need a CoreGrafx to get this to work, on top of having to buy a controller adapter and a new ac adapter!
5
Great replacement after my TurboGrafX CD died!

Posted by Aaron Lambert on Apr 1st 2021

This thing is absolutely amazing!! I have a few notes to anyone purchasing this. 1. If you are using it on a TG16, loosen the screws that are closest to the connector a little bit before installing and be VERY CAREFUL not to bend the console pins when pushing the unit on, it can be very easily done. 2. This does NOT come with the A/V cable so you will have to purchase one separately. The best cable to purchase is the brand Old Skool and it's the model 2 SEGA Genesis connector. Most third party cables do not have the connector wired correctly and you'll only get audio from the left side (right side no audio). 3. The left and right audio channels are reversed so when you plug the cable in, red goes to white and white goes to red. Other than that, this thing plays CD games better than the original hardware if you ask me! ADPCM audio sounds a thousand times better on the Super SD System 3 than it does on a TGCD unit! Some games that use FMV video like Sherlock Holmes have some issues. On mine It Came from the Desert works but Sherlock Holmes audio is off for some reason, could be my rip though. Rondo of Blood and Ys IV Dawn of Ys run amazing. All of the Ys games run great which was my main focus. Highly recommended!!
5
The best solution for original hardware

Posted by Chris B on Mar 30th 2021

I'm new to the PC Engine world. I had been planning to play a few HuCard and Super CD-ROM games, but after watching some MLiG videos, that list kept growing and growing. The games are pricier now and mostly in the hands of collectors, so if you want to play on original hardware, this is a better choice than the Turbo Everdrive. I have it paired with a CoreGrafx and HD Retrovision Genesis cables; basically it's plug and play.
5
A+ for the product and the service

Posted by Isaac S. on Jan 7th 2021

This is the ultimate solution for playing both HuCard and CD based games on your PC Engine or TurboGrafx-16, and I can't recommend it enough. My first unit, unfortunately, was defective, but Stone Age Gamer went the extra mile to make things right and exchanged it for a new unit at no cost. Since then, I have had no issues. Please note that this does work with the US TurboGrafx-16, but it is a tigher fit than the PC-Engine, so you may need to loosen the screws on the unit a bit to keep it from being such a tight fit.
5
Super SD System 3

Posted by Daniel on Nov 18th 2020

Works perfectly with my CoreGrafx. One hundred percent worth the price. Very quick shipping, as always.
5
Great option for RGB + Flash Cart

Posted by Sebastien Lefebvre on Nov 14th 2020

The functionalities of the unit are phenomenal. RGB Out, HuCard and CD work flawlessly. There's only two things I would change on it. 1: I had to disassemble the SSDS3 to be able to plug it in my TG16 because the connector was misaligned with the pins of the console. 2: The software to set the thumbnails and info of each game is overly complicated and doesn't work correctly. I have many images that just show up as a pixelated glitch square. Other than that, I love the thing and would highly recommend it to anyone.
5
Blown Away by What This System Can Do!

Posted by Dave Nesvacil on Nov 12th 2020

The Super SD System 3 is an amazing system in a small form factor that attaches to your PC Engine. With a built-in CD-ROM, you can play nearly the whole library of games for TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine. I also was amazed at how little space it took up when it was all together. Overall, you're getting great value for your money. Highly recommended!
5
excellent

Posted by gbug flu1dshadow on Oct 26th 2020

very nice!!