Yep, instead of the $100 it has now.Bucky O'hare was just $3.99!
Man, I wish the prices would go back down like it was at that time.
NES/Famicom Appreciation Thread
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sixteen-bit
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lol, remember when old games were worthless?
D.Lo
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I'm stockpiling copies of Call of Duty 3 and Ninjabread Man.
Polioliolio
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If time travel into the past ever becomes possible, you know the first thing that needs to be done is a trip to funcoland.
RadarScope1
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Wow, that Funcoland list is painful. Ugh.
Ugh everyone continually talking about the AV famicom is making me think it is about time to get one, 72 pin connector on my NES is on its lats legs even after cleaning and whatnot. Just a few questions about the AV fami:
1. Heard some stuff about not using the japanese power supply in america or something, but that a genesis psu would work. I have a gen 2 genesis power supply, is that one that should be fine for an AV famicom?
2. Until I figure out about RGB modding it, can I use it with the same SNES/N64/GCN composite cable? Pictures make it look like it is the same cable slot.
3. All I need to play NES games on it is a 72 to 60 pin connector correct? Is there a best place to get one or just anything on eBay should be fine?
1. Heard some stuff about not using the japanese power supply in america or something, but that a genesis psu would work. I have a gen 2 genesis power supply, is that one that should be fine for an AV famicom?
2. Until I figure out about RGB modding it, can I use it with the same SNES/N64/GCN composite cable? Pictures make it look like it is the same cable slot.
3. All I need to play NES games on it is a 72 to 60 pin connector correct? Is there a best place to get one or just anything on eBay should be fine?
1. I can't speak to this one and have been scolded for using my Japanese power supply in the USA. It's worked fine so far though. I may get a step down soon.
2. You can use the composite cable from any of those systems with it. Note that the system new did not include one. Then when you DO get it RGB modded, the same RGB cable for SNES / N64 will work for it. I only have one and leave it plugged into my hub and swap it on the system when I need to.
3. Yes, and this is the one you want. And this is the best price you'll see it for.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shielded-72...204?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a226e964
The AV Famicom vs the regular Famicom have different... heights of pin inside the cart slot? Other adapters need to be plugged in slightly loosely to work on the AV Famicom. I have this one on mine and it works perfectly, fully plugged in, every time.
dcx4610
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1. The original Famicom adapter will work on a U.S outlet at the expense of running a little more warm. I don't believe the Gen type 2 adapter is compatible. I recommend just getting a stepdown converter for $17.
3. Any pin adapter will work or crack open or find a cheap Gyromite and use that one.
Charles Brandon
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Is there any reason for buying the AVif you're going to rgbmod it anyway? The OG famicom is so much nicer.
Luckily with external brick power supplies the voltage difference only affects the adapter and not the system.
The difference in voltage is minimal (between Japan and the US), but it will run hotter than normal which means the power supply will die out sooner than it would normally die out. Probably not even that big a deal, but using a US power supply that provides the voltage that the AV Fami needs as has been listed many, many times over the last few pages will eliminate that issue without the need for a step down converter.
The ability to use any US NES controller with a cable longer than 5 cm. The tradeoff is no mic for Zelda.
The difference in voltage is minimal (between Japan and the US), but it will run hotter than normal which means the power supply will die out sooner than it would normally die out. Probably not even that big a deal, but using a US power supply that provides the voltage that the AV Fami needs as has been listed many, many times over the last few pages will eliminate that issue without the need for a step down converter.
The ability to use any US NES controller with a cable longer than 5 cm. The tradeoff is no mic for Zelda.
dcx4610
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You can use the same AV out port instead of having to cut into the original model. Most importantly, no hard wired controllers.
MoneyLaunderer
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My wife thinks I'm crazy when I just put on NES soundtracks while I work or am reading stuff online. But they honestly had some of the coolest music ever. There are so many awesome NES soundtracks I've just recently discovered, like Akira. All time favorite has to be Batman by Sunsoft.
robot
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You can always buy one of these for the Famicom port. My one issue with the OG Famicom is the yellowing. Twin Famicom wins the famicom beauty pageant.
Charles Brandon
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I've got an idea germinating to have pvm/famicom set up in my office. Short cables would probably be OK. Love that design too.
Derek Alexander (Happy Video Game Nerd) reviews Monster Party. It's definitely a "so bad it's good" kind of game worth playing especially if you're a horror fan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdxq90JTKks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdxq90JTKks
Huggers
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Yeah I have an AV Famicom modded. Pretty straightforward to do I believe although I must confess I got someone else to do mine
sixteen-bit
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also loose Genesis or SMS carts
No joke, cassette storage racks work ridiculously well for Famicom carts.
Wow, never thought of that. Will have to look out for something like it at next flea-market!
No joke, cassette storage racks work ridiculously well for Famicom carts.
Oh my god my wife better PRAY I don't find one of those.
Cause if I do I'm going to need SO MANY MORE FAMICOM CARTS.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Also fits Master System and Genesis carts. And maybe MSX carts too?
No joke, cassette storage racks work ridiculously well for Famicom carts.
You can tell Nintendo consiously copied the dimensions of a cassette case. It's identical. And they did call them game cassettes in Japan...
RadarScope1
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Been thinking the same. I finally broke out my NES from storage last night and my newish 72 pin connector has a ninja grip on my carts. I can't imagine putting a Fami converter in there. It'll never come out. Plus, all the FDS talk here...
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
entremet
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I used to own NTSC Contra and now it's 30-50 bucks
Why did I sell it?
That game had a huge print run, so I don't why it's so expensive now. It was in the single digits when I sold it lol.
Hero_of_the_Day
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It would probably hurt all our souls to know how much old shit has just been thrown away. I know a couple people personally who have horror stories about their parents throwing away their NES shit when they went away to college. And then think about places like EB Games tossing the shit when it became worthless.
entremet
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Some heartbreaking stuff.
What's funny is how GS, which bought EB, is now trying to get retro stuff again.
Those idiots should've have held on them, but video gaming is such a new medium, even they couldn't have predicted the retro market.
Bastards!
D.Lo
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Not that rare, but expensive in box, and very expensive CIB with original collector card
Which makes sense since it's the best version of the best game on the Famicom/NES.
No joke, cassette storage racks work ridiculously well for Famicom carts.
Hell yeah, I have two of the cloth-covered one-row cases to hold mine. Thought about getting something like that though.
D.Lo
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All Contra is NTSCI used to own NTSC Contra and now it's 30-50 bucks
Why did I sell it?
That game had a huge print run, so I don't why it's so expensive now. It was in the single digits when I sold it lol.
It's in demand. Super Mario Bros 3 sold 17 million copies and costs more than most games. People what the best games they don't care how rare they are.
IrishNinja
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i would buy a poster with some of that art on it, full stop
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Indeed it is the best version. It's funny.. I've never owned the NES cart, but I got the Famicom version for a steal. There's a wierd phenomenon where the Contra NES cart is known for what it is and they charge $30+ for it in retro stores, but I've seen many boxes of loose Famicom carts that people don't understand, and there's a copy or two of Famicom Contra that they'll give you for a couple bucks.
I'm sure if it were held up to the light of eBay, it'd be in reverse.
There's a pretty recent new translation patch for Famicom Contra that I've thrown on my Everdrive. That's the version to play ... Unless you're fluent in Japanese. They even do their own animated flames in the western Contra logo on the title screen, like the Famicom version.
D.Lo
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If someone hacked in new pics of my boy RD-008 and matched the original Probo manual story, that would be cool.
robot
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A lot of details missing in the US version - intro, cutscenes, map, animated backgrounds. Here's a good page showing what's missing.
entremet
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Wow at the final level. That makes a huge difference in atmosphere.
Thanks, didnt know about this, but I guess it was to be expected. Nothing I am too bummed to miss out on though.
Polioliolio
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Hey Irish,
If you dremeled out the right spots, could you fit an NES cart with its dust cover on?
GayForMaster
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I may just consider this I guess. I just wonder if there's a simple way to add a strap or something to hold manuals.
Polioliolio
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Right now I slip my manuals into the dust cover with the cart.
So I'm hoping a dremel'd out UGC can hold a Dust Covered NES cart with manual.
IrishNinja
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hadn't thought to try...ill take a look when i get home & report back!