InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Waterclocker has been pretty great about the Druaga thing and even threw in Buggy Popper into my package with Lode Runner. 
NES/Famicom Appreciation Thread
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Yes, try bending all the pins on the connector inward with a small flathead screwdriver to get a more snug cartridge-to-connector connection. I've fixed plenty of "broken" NES's this way, no new connector required.
davidwhangchoi
Member
oh shoot! i wonder if the battery still works... =P
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
I was wondering how do you guys store your famicom games? I don't really have much carts at the moment but I could see it becoming a problem soon. I pretty much just have them on the Sega/Nintendo section of my shelf atm.
Laws00
Member
I was always curious about why I went into a video store I would see a cut out of one of the hearts on the zelda box. I just thought it was strange. Like almost every single box had one of them cut out.
Wasn't it to show off the gold cart?
RoryDropkick
Member
I'm in the middle of rearranging, so this is how I have it currently. it's holding about 96 carts and 17 disks. I really need to find a better solution.
D.Lo
Member
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Just bought 10 Famicom carts from eBay.
In a matter of two weeks I almost have more Famicom games than NES games, and I've been buying those since 1989.
In a matter of two weeks I almost have more Famicom games than NES games, and I've been buying those since 1989.
Good question... I would assume so since it works in my gold cart still, but it's basically Schrodinger's cat at this point!
No plans to! I have a loose cart sitting in my NES as I type this, haha
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Well those are definitely a bit more organized than mine atm They're pretty much just all lined up for now.
Although the rest of my Dreamcast stuff is in some drawers since I took Shenmue out for something earlier.
Although the rest of my Dreamcast stuff is in some drawers since I took Shenmue out for something earlier.
RoryDropkick
Member
Well those are definitely a bit more organized than mine atm They're pretty much just all lined up for now.
Although the rest of my Dreamcast stuff is in some drawers since I took Shenmue out for something earlier.
My SFC/SNES stuff is 2 deep unfortunately, I need a third shelf I think, but that would mean I'd have to get rid of my arcade cabinet, which is to the left of that picture. It's a hard decision.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Mind blown.
Now I'm considering making OG Famicom my main again. That's the second time you've nudged me in that direction. I still remember your cool NES controller adapter for the Famicom expansion port.
Sweet. Konami Famicom games are fantastic. Probably some of the nicest looking cartridges, let alone games.
davidwhangchoi
Member
OnPoint, any success on your top loader?
ToastyFrog
Inexplicable Treasure Hate
Awesome. I assume it's complete with the insane inflatable controller? Looking forward to the pics.
D.Lo
Member
Unfortunately not.
The game was released in regular edition as well, with a normal Famicom box*. That's the one I managed to get.
Inflatable controller version is $600+ and has been for years. Maybe one day I'll fine one in a kantiden somewhere cheaper.
*Hard to verify. The big edition also comes with the cart in a regular Konami Famicom box, so it may be that the 'regular' boxed copies out there are just the 'inner normal sized box' from a big box edition.
This also means I don't have the collector card, so that set remains unfinished.
The only issue then is RF only.
My ultimate goal is to have my best mint OG Fami RGB modded, and I'll also add NES controller ports (via an extension cord so no case mods) for my ultiamate machine.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I might follow you on that goal. The idea of that NES controller adapter is sincerely cool. I know you use NES extension cables, but how do you get the Famicom expansion side again? Hack up an external Famicom controller I guess.
I just realized I've never actually plugged in my OG Fami. Had the AV first, and never wanted to downgrade to RF.... I should see if it actually works. xD
D.Lo
Member
Well my plan on this one is to add the extension cords to the internally attached controllers - so an NES plug 'dongle' hangs out the back say 3-4 inches, then I'll just use NES controllers in Famicom shells which can plug into them. Leaves the port free, the controllers remain universal (can be used in the AV Fami, NES etc), and I'm still docking the controllers old-school style, just with longer cords!
Somewhat like this one I did on SG1000, but for Famicom.
Somewhat like this one I did on SG1000, but for Famicom.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
That is pretty bad ass. I like that idea.
So you're thinking the NES dongle hangs out of the controller 1 cord hole or something? Or you could hang one each of out controller 1 and 2's hole.
D.Lo
Member
Both. Controller 1 can literally be just an NES controller board, Controller 2 will need some soldering to add an NES controller lead to a Fami controller 2 board. But should be pretty straightforward.
I could use the front port, it has access to all the pins for both controllers, but this way feels like the correct way. 'Premium original' or something.
I could use the front port, it has access to all the pins for both controllers, but this way feels like the correct way. 'Premium original' or something.
ResidentDante
Member
Famicom/NES is the only platform I collect loose carts, simply because of the prices for some CIBs... eventually I will replace some looses with CIB/boxed. I don't have that big of a collection, but I found that plastic shoe boxes from Clas Ohlson are great for storing carts.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I guess no one has mentioned: any kind of tape cassette storage, be it a drawer, a rack, a carouselstand. They are the exact same dimension as cassettes (same goes for Master System and Genesis carts!)
I had an awesome carousel cassette stand a few years back that I'm kicking myself for getting rid of. Would love to have that back. But it's only a matter of time before one comes along for a nickel....
Yeah totally get it. Sounds really awesome! Let us know how it goes when you do it... there will be others following in your footsteps.
I actually think Konami is above even Nintendo. Back in the 8-bit days, Nintendo made some amazing games (SMB3, Zelda 2 etc), but also a lot of decent/mediocre stuff, while Konami just has so many hits under their belt. Its not even close imo.
Yeah, this is a good game. Beat it last year (Famicom-version). Is the Pal-version really the cheapest? I remember picking up the Famicom one with the intent of selling the Pal-version, but maybe that was a stupid idea.
Based on the latest eBay sales, I'd say it is. Here in Finland people pay 150-200 for the SCN version, but the european NOE version goes for a bit less. The auctions for a loose famicom cart goes close to / over 200 .
I'd love the Famicom version, since the PAL is somehow wonky on my RGB AV Famicom. I don't usually even keep my PAL NES hooked nowadays, but I gotta for a few PAL game I got around.
D.Lo
Member
I think so too. Nintendo had the very early stuff (Donkey Kong, Ice Climber, Baseball etc), Mario 1, 2 and 3, The Zeldas - then they let the throttle off around 1988 to concentrate on the Game Boy and preparing for the Super Famicom, with only the odd Kirby or Dr Mario.
Konami on the other hand:
Goonies 1 and 2
Castlevania 1, 2, 3
Contra and Super Contra
Gradius II
Salamander
Ai Senshi Nicol
Arumana no Kiseki
Jackal
Twinbee 1, 2, 3
King Kong 2
Turtles 1, 2, 3
Kid Dracula
Parodius
Metal Gear
Crisis Force
Tiny Toons 1 and 2
Bucky O'Hare
Batman Returns
Nintendo picked it up big time on the Super Fami and really dominated from the top with the likes of Mario World, Zelda 3, Super Metroid and Yoshi's Island. But in 8-bit, Konami were kings.
I didn't have the chance to mess with it last night. I'm going to try tonight after work. I'll report back with my results
I used to have FC carts in a cassette tape holder, but that takes more physical space than just stacking them. And since I'm starting to run out of space I just have the loose carts on my NES cart shelf at the moment, and my boxed games in their boxes in a closet.
It's a bit of a mess trying to find a specific FC game... I'll have to think of some other solution eventually.
RadarScope1
Member
Man, those boxed Namco FC games - nice.
Thanks.
My numbered Namco FC collection is shaping up nicely. There aren't that many left to get now!I just wish there were box protectors for the small box FC games as well. At least I haven't found any yet. I even inquired about it with the ebay seller Keep 'em Minty once but he basically said he didn't think there were enough of the small box games for it to be worth manufacturing them. =/
ToastyFrog
Inexplicable Treasure Hate
Ah, OK, so there are some boundaries of budgetary sanity at play here. That's the thing about collecting... even when you're done, there's always some other thing out there that you need for a truly complete set.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
1) Thanks for the suggestion on the cassette rack, I'll have to look around at my local thrift stores to see what turns up.
2) Does anyone make their own end labels? Assuming I go with a rack I was thinking of doing that. Maybe we could make a community pool of them for folks that want to print 'em up?
3) Can anyone recommend clamshell cases for famicom carts? I know famicom carts generally come in a few shapes and sizes so they won't be standardized, but if anyone has a recommendation of where to start that'd be cool.
2) Does anyone make their own end labels? Assuming I go with a rack I was thinking of doing that. Maybe we could make a community pool of them for folks that want to print 'em up?
3) Can anyone recommend clamshell cases for famicom carts? I know famicom carts generally come in a few shapes and sizes so they won't be standardized, but if anyone has a recommendation of where to start that'd be cool.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Fuuuuuccck. Got distracted at work and an auction for Rockman 3 & 4 cartridges ended before I got in to bid.
Winning bid was $14.06.
Dammit. Kicking myself so very much.
Winning bid was $14.06.
Dammit. Kicking myself so very much.
This happened to me the other day. I was watching a box only auction for Ninja Gaiden (I already have the cart and manual, but I'd love to pick up the box for the right price) and I forgot about it, and missed out. I forget what it ended up selling for, but it was definitely less than what would have been my max bid.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Yep. I was gonna punch in $20 about five minutes before the auction ended just to see what would happen and it slipped by.
I mean to make a thread of it's own about this when I can make threads, but I figured this question might bear fruit here as well. I want to finally play all the way through the original Zelda, it being the 30th anniversary it's high time I did so, except...what's the "right" way to play it in 2016?
To elaborate on that, how does one get to experience the much-touted "exploration" of the original in a way that isn't tedious? I've heard the exploration experience is unmatched, but when I've tried to play it I've found the aimless wandering and complete lack of clues towards hidden secrets really off-putting.
The aimless wandering I can get used to, but I can't get over the need to just push, explode, or burn every stone, wall, and tree in the game in hopes of finding a dungeon, a merchant, or a Piece of Heart, because there's no way of knowing which ones will have something behind it. I would think using a guide would ruin the experience people praise so much, but as I said, bombing or candle-ing every object and wall one finds sounds like tedious busywork, so I was hoping GAF could help make this game click for me. I really want to love it.
To elaborate on that, how does one get to experience the much-touted "exploration" of the original in a way that isn't tedious? I've heard the exploration experience is unmatched, but when I've tried to play it I've found the aimless wandering and complete lack of clues towards hidden secrets really off-putting.
The aimless wandering I can get used to, but I can't get over the need to just push, explode, or burn every stone, wall, and tree in the game in hopes of finding a dungeon, a merchant, or a Piece of Heart, because there's no way of knowing which ones will have something behind it. I would think using a guide would ruin the experience people praise so much, but as I said, bombing or candle-ing every object and wall one finds sounds like tedious busywork, so I was hoping GAF could help make this game click for me. I really want to love it.
But how do I find secrets without wasting all the bombs and going on and off the screen over and over to get new candle uses (before you get the better candle)?
I have to find a pic of this controller for myself.
Fake edit:
Lol....wtf?.. looks so awesome but also so..... what the fuck?
I really want to play that.
Those "Namcot" famicom boxes are the best. I have one, myself, but didn't know they looked so good lined up like that.
catpurrcat
Member
I want to sincerely thank you both for your input. Had my eye on an AV fam but out of the blue found an amazing condition NES toaster with 2 controllers and Mario Bros on Kijiji. Best of all it was some white collar professional guy who found it at his grandparents cottage over summer.
Starts up on the first try. Said he only ever had Mario 1.
The composite video signal improved greatly with a new cable.
I have to find a pic of this controller for myself.
Fake edit:
Lol....wtf?.. looks so awesome but also so..... what the fuck?
I really want to play that.
Mind blow, never seen this before. How does the inflatable controller work? How do you hook it up to the famicom?
RadarScope1
Member
Nice. You're on your way. Look into a cleaning cart/kit and use it to give the connector inside a solid cleaning. Then just make sure you're cleaning the cart pins before inserting any games you get. Shouldn't be an issue unless the cart is just really nasty. There are some things you can do for really bad cases but in most cases all you need is a q-tip and some isopropyl alcohol.
D.Lo
Member
It has two or more 'buttons' triggered by directional movements on the base I believe.I have to find a pic of this controller for myself.
Fake edit:
Lol....wtf?.. looks so awesome but also so..... what the fuck?
I really want to play that.
It will cost $700 to play, based on online auctions. If i ever find one under $200 I'll get it and do a write up.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
So I have to know how your AV Famicom turned out. I won't be buying one for a while but when I do I want it to be as non-yellowed as possible.