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+ | The '''Family Computer''', in Japanese (ファミリーコンピュータ Famiri Konpyuta), but better known as the '''Famicom''' (ファミコン Famikon), is a third generation [[video game console]] developed by [[Nintendo]] and sold in Japan from 1983-07-15 to 2003-09-25 and serviced until 2007-10-31. The Famicom was re-engineered for markets outside of the Asian region as the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] and, specifically to South Korea, as the Hyundai Comboy (현대 컴보이 Hyeondae Keomboi). | ||
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+ | The Famicom uses a Ricoh 2A03 processor, which is a [[MOS 6502]] modified to eliminate decimal mode (to avoid licensing issues) and include a custom audio processing unit. It also uses a custom video processing chip called the Picture Processing Unit. | ||
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+ | ==Status== | ||
+ | I do not own and have never played a real-life Famicom, but I have played a lot of games through emulators. | ||
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+ | ==Differences Between the Famicom and NES== | ||
+ | The differences between the two consoles are notable enough that I have separate pages for each. | ||
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+ | * The Famicom console was considerably smaller than the NES. | ||
+ | * The Famicom controllers are smaller than the those for the NES. | ||
+ | * The console's two controllers were wired into the main unit for the Famicom, while they are removable on the NES. | ||
+ | * The second-player controller lacks a start and select button and instead features a speaker and microphone, however, very few games used them. | ||
+ | * Famicom game cartridges used a top-loader design while the NES used a spring-loaded insert design. | ||
+ | * Famicom cartridges were smaller and had fewer connection pins. | ||
+ | * Famicom game boxes were originally designed wider than taller, the opposite of NES boxes. | ||
+ | * The Famicom did not feature the special lock-out chip of the NES. | ||
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+ | ==Games== | ||
+ | : ''See all [[:Category:NES Games|Famicom Games]].'' | ||
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+ | These are the Famicom games that are both important to me and distinct enough from their American release to mention: | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Bionic Commando - NES - Japan.jpg|''[[Bionic Commando (NES)|Hitler's Resurrection: Top Secret]]'' | ||
+ | Contra - NES - Japan.jpg|''[[Contra (NES)|Contra]]'' | ||
+ | Dragon Warrior - NES - Japan.jpg|''[[Dragon Warrior|Dragon Quest]]'' | ||
+ | Goonies - FC - Japan.jpg|''[[The Goonies (Konami)|Goonies]]'' | ||
+ | Castlevania III - Dracula's Curse - NES - Japan.jpg|''[[Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse|Devil's Castle Legend]]'' | ||
+ | Legend of Zelda, The - NES - Japan.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda|Legend of Zelda: The Hyrule Fantasy]]'' | ||
+ | Yume Penguin Monogatari - FC - Japan.jpg|''[[Yume Penguin Monogatari]]'' | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
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+ | ==Hardware== | ||
+ | * [[Famicom 3D System]] | ||
+ | * [[Famicom Controllers]] | ||
+ | * [[Famicom Disk System]] | ||
+ | * [[Famicom Modem]] | ||
+ | * [[Family BASIC]] | ||
+ | * [[Zapper|Gun]] | ||
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+ | ==Review== | ||
+ | I don't really know enough about the console to warrant a review at this time. | ||
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+ | ==Media== | ||
+ | ===Books=== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | I Am Error - Hardcover - USA - 1st Edition.jpg|''[[I Am Error: The Nintendo Family Computer / Entertainment System Platform]]'' | ||
+ | Unofficial NES-Famicom, The - Visual Companion, A.pdf|''The Unofficial NES/Famicom - A Visual Companion''. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
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+ | ===Videos=== | ||
+ | {{#ev:youtube|EbL9OFlxwV8|256|inline|Computerphile - Q&A with Masayuki Uemura.|frame}} | ||
+ | {{#ev:youtube|5ugMeN4Zqy4|256|inline|Review, NES Works.|frame}} | ||
+ | {{#ev:youtube|PKXr_DbqHsU|256|inline|Famicom commercials.|frame}} | ||
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+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | {{Link|Wikipedia|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System}} | ||
+ | {{Link|MobyGames|http://www.mobygames.com/browse/games/nes/list-games}} | ||
+ | {{Link|VGMPF|2=http://www.vgmpf.com/Wiki/index.php?title=Nintendo_Entertainment_System}} | ||
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+ | [[Category: Video Game Platforms]] |
Revision as of 21:58, 28 May 2020
The Family Computer, in Japanese (ファミリーコンピュータ Famiri Konpyuta), but better known as the Famicom (ファミコン Famikon), is a third generation video game console developed by Nintendo and sold in Japan from 1983-07-15 to 2003-09-25 and serviced until 2007-10-31. The Famicom was re-engineered for markets outside of the Asian region as the Nintendo Entertainment System and, specifically to South Korea, as the Hyundai Comboy (현대 컴보이 Hyeondae Keomboi).
The Famicom uses a Ricoh 2A03 processor, which is a MOS 6502 modified to eliminate decimal mode (to avoid licensing issues) and include a custom audio processing unit. It also uses a custom video processing chip called the Picture Processing Unit.
Contents
Status
I do not own and have never played a real-life Famicom, but I have played a lot of games through emulators.
Differences Between the Famicom and NES
The differences between the two consoles are notable enough that I have separate pages for each.
- The Famicom console was considerably smaller than the NES.
- The Famicom controllers are smaller than the those for the NES.
- The console's two controllers were wired into the main unit for the Famicom, while they are removable on the NES.
- The second-player controller lacks a start and select button and instead features a speaker and microphone, however, very few games used them.
- Famicom game cartridges used a top-loader design while the NES used a spring-loaded insert design.
- Famicom cartridges were smaller and had fewer connection pins.
- Famicom game boxes were originally designed wider than taller, the opposite of NES boxes.
- The Famicom did not feature the special lock-out chip of the NES.
Games
- See all Famicom Games.
These are the Famicom games that are both important to me and distinct enough from their American release to mention:
- Goonies - FC - Japan.jpg
Hardware
Review
I don't really know enough about the console to warrant a review at this time.
Media
Books
- Unofficial NES-Famicom, The - Visual Companion, A.pdf
The Unofficial NES/Famicom - A Visual Companion.