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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''''', is a third generation [[video game]] console developed by [[Nintendo]] and sold in Japan from 1983-07-15 to 2003-09-25 and serviced them until 2007-10-31. The Famicom was re-engineered for markets outside of the Asian market 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 220A processor, which is a MOS Technology 6052 modified to eliminate decimal mode 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. | ||
| + | * Famicom game cartridges used a top-loader design while the NES used a spring-loaded design. | ||
| + | * Famicom cartridges were smaller and had fewer connection pins. | ||
| + | * 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 the 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]] | ||
| + | Goonies - FC - Japan.jpg|[[The Goonies (Konami)|Goonies]] | ||
| + | Legend of Zelda, The - NES - Japan.jpg|[[The Legend of Zelda|Legend of Zelda: The Hyrule Fantasy ]] | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Hardware== | ||
| + | * [[Famicom Controller]] | ||
| + | * [[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== | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System] - Wikipedia. | ||
| + | * [http://www.mobygames.com/browse/games/nes/list-games mobygames.com/browse/games/nes/list-games] - MobyGames. | ||
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| + | [[Category: Video Game Platforms]] | ||
Revision as of 16:23, 30 November 2018
The Family Computer, in Japanese (ファミリーコンピュータ Famiri Konpyuta), but better known as the Famicom, is a third generation video game console developed by Nintendo and sold in Japan from 1983-07-15 to 2003-09-25 and serviced them until 2007-10-31. The Famicom was re-engineered for markets outside of the Asian market as the Nintendo Entertainment System and, specifically to South Korea, as the Hyundai Comboy (현대 컴보이 Hyeondae Keomboi).
The Famicom uses a Ricoh 220A processor, which is a MOS Technology 6052 modified to eliminate decimal mode 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.
- Famicom game cartridges used a top-loader design while the NES used a spring-loaded design.
- Famicom cartridges were smaller and had fewer connection pins.
- 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 the American release to mention:
Hardware
Review
I don't really know enough about the console to warrant a review at this time.
Media
Links
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System - Wikipedia.
- mobygames.com/browse/games/nes/list-games - MobyGames.
