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TurboLink support #165

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@Proletar666

Peripheral in question:

https://necretro.org/COM_Cable
https://necretro.org/TurboLink

For:

https://necretro.org/PC_Engine_GT
https://necretro.org/TurboExpress

Very similar to the Comlynx cable already supported by Gearlynx.

This cable is the only exclusive hardware feature of these NEC handhelds, which is not available on their home console counterparts, PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16.

Only 5 games support this cable:

Bomberman
Bomberman '93
Columns
Puzzle Boy
Spin Pair

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  1. locked and limited conversation to collaborators on Aug 22, 2026
  2. unlocked this conversation on Aug 22, 2026
  3. drhelius commented on Aug 22, 2026

    @drhelius
    Owner

    Thanks for reporting.
    This one is difficult :)

  4. Ryusennin commented on Aug 22, 2026

    @Ryusennin

    These games are also compatible with the GT/Turbo Link protocol:

    Falcon (U)
    Morita Shōgi PC (J)

    If it was better documented, maybe it could be extended to other titles like Final Match Tennis 👁️

  5. drhelius commented on Aug 25, 2026

    @drhelius
    Owner

    I used the Gearlynx transport (IPC shared memory) and it's mostly working.

    Tested with both Bomberman games and I can play withouth any aparent issues, will release soon.

  6. drhelius commented on Aug 26, 2026

    @drhelius
    Owner

    Released. I was able to play all games listed here.

    But the experience depends a lot on your device and operating system so let me know.

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