Dumb Things to Try with the Famicom Switch Controllers | Things of Interest

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  • Note to Nintendo: If you make a Famicom controller replica for Switch Online and then add a Joy-Con rail to it, this video is the end result.
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  • @D0SMIC
    @D0SMIC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Imagine going into a Smash tourney and your opponent is using a ROB

    • @nukiradio
      @nukiradio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      But they're not playing AS rob, they're playing ON an ROB minifig.

    • @Hope_Upstairs
      @Hope_Upstairs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@nukiradio that's the joke

    • @MrDiana1706
      @MrDiana1706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Someome's gonna do it only because of this video, *I can feel it*

  • @Jiozak
    @Jiozak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    Famicom color scheme appreciation gang rise up

    • @realyoshi9849
      @realyoshi9849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ayy

    • @JVeg199X
      @JVeg199X 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Game & Watch color scheme appreciation too

    • @saturn9129
      @saturn9129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You got me

    • @bedsharing
      @bedsharing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *manifests into existence*

    • @jimmjimms
      @jimmjimms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Big part of why I got them

  • @stareanddream
    @stareanddream 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I’ve been working on a “every controller for the Switch” video project off and on for the past year...but...I NEVER thought to put anything but a Joy-Con on the Ring-Con.
    You’re a genius!

  • @trunkit8749
    @trunkit8749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That’s kinda cool, the Famicom controllers are recognized as “HVC controller”. HVC being the code used for the NES/FAMICOM, and stands for Home Video Console.

  • @realyoshi9849
    @realyoshi9849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    That ROB part was suprisingly funny

  • @DE23
    @DE23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish you could buy both the NES and Famicom colors in any region.

  • @NintenGunner
    @NintenGunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You have no idea how badly I wanna see that Famicom Mario 64 stream.

  • @Uvaldimo
    @Uvaldimo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Something I would definitely try: Famicom expansion port to NES controller adapter --> attach an 8bitdo NES Retro Receiver --> test Bluetooth connectivity of these controllers on the original Famicom

  • @yodawg189
    @yodawg189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That was a good ass bit at the end

  • @sebbaa93
    @sebbaa93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That last part was amazing, great video.

  • @SaviTheGamer
    @SaviTheGamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The last part was intresting .... What's next? Playing Wii Fit Trainer with the balance board? Or Melee with the Ring Con?

  • @socketlaunch
    @socketlaunch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It probably doesn't work, but it'd be cool if the mic worked with the Japanese Joysound karaoke game.

    • @1Soniccool
      @1Soniccool 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well you’ll need a usb mic for that to work

  • @JSRphones
    @JSRphones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Out of curiosity did you still use Gyromite's direct mode for that ROB scene? Or did you use something else?

    • @burgerinabox6063
      @burgerinabox6063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      it was probably the flash from the “GO” text that made ROB do that. real bummer if he did use gyromite direct mode though...

    • @GoldenPickaxe
      @GoldenPickaxe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@burgerinabox6063 he said rob only works on CRT

    • @Platitudinous9000
      @Platitudinous9000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@burgerinabox6063 Unfortunately, even if that registered as a command for ROB, it definitely wouldn't have the information necessary to send multiple inputs.
      (Besides, I don't think it's realistic to expect somebody to get this thing to communicate with a 2018 fighting game running on a modern flatscreen TV...)

    • @burgerinabox6063
      @burgerinabox6063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Platitudinous9000 makes sense... still a great joke that really peaked my curiosity on how ROB works.

    • @smt4090
      @smt4090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Platitudinous9000 ROBbed me of joy

  • @kornyeabroth4683
    @kornyeabroth4683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Can you play the entirety of Rhythm Heaven Fever with the Famicom Controller?

  • @SouprSpookr
    @SouprSpookr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That Mario 64 stream does sound like a pretty fun idea

  • @nintendogamecube5278
    @nintendogamecube5278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Funnily enough I just played through Zelda 1 on the Famicom app and the pol's voice are so hard to kill on the Famicom version bc they want you to use the mic! Really makes me wish I had these controllers... 😭

    • @VicGChad07
      @VicGChad07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the common Revision 1, which changed the B and A buttons and revised the console hardware.
      I actually had transplanted parts from two different units 'cause I had the smart idea of using an NES AC Adaptor with my initial unit...and I killed it.

  • @brianhebert6152
    @brianhebert6152 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:54 Congrats, you gave everybody flashbacks to when they had to deal with foul-mouthed kids when playing Call of Duty on Xbox Live in the early 10s

  • @papyrussemi2848
    @papyrussemi2848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally...
    The direct connection from the Switch to R.O.B.

  • @DE23
    @DE23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wonder what color the menu will be if you have an NES controller attached to one side of the switch and the Famicom one on the other.

  • @PinkieOats
    @PinkieOats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The SNES Online controllers are so nice! I love the SNES redesign on the app.

    • @DE23
      @DE23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're out of stock, I wanted them, I can't get them
      Edit: I got it, a while ago actually

    • @saturn9129
      @saturn9129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same dude

    • @saturn9129
      @saturn9129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @shadhog0187
    @shadhog0187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4:24 i realllly wish you went into depth about the ring con compatibility. I'm guessing the controller just refuses to connect wirelessly when ring con adventure is being played, but the device has everything a joycon has internally except rumble and motion controls...

  • @Kittenfox_55
    @Kittenfox_55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kinda neat they gave the mic some functionality

  • @kaizer3000jp
    @kaizer3000jp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ending really brings a smile to my face!

  • @ultra_magikarp3880
    @ultra_magikarp3880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want those famicom controllers so bad, but everybody on ebay charges them for so much money

  • @maxxbrick
    @maxxbrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:05 blublablublabualb

  • @DE23
    @DE23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So even playing the US Zelda version the Mic works?
    Cool!

  • @Boogsboogie
    @Boogsboogie ปีที่แล้ว

    Just revisited Japan recently and bought these at the Nintendo store, pretty cool to know there are actually other things it can do, thanks

  • @shinyrayquaza9
    @shinyrayquaza9 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just got these today, having a blast they are so cool!

  • @Oretal
    @Oretal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re probably the first one to use a rob to play smash. Nice things of interest video!

  • @NinSonyFan
    @NinSonyFan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🤣🤣🤣😂 for a moment i was hoping you could actually use the joycons with the famicom via an adapter but bruh!! That was hilarious!!!

  • @SuperLeo25
    @SuperLeo25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine a rob v2 for the switch...

  • @Arcadenblog
    @Arcadenblog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Which is pretty much the case for every Nintendo controller that doesn't start with 'J'"
    PRO CONTROLLER MASTER RACE.

    • @VicGChad07
      @VicGChad07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I own a U.S. ASCIIware Turbo Pad for the Super NES...which interestingly uses the Super Famicom's color scheme as opposed to the U.S. SNES colors.

  • @DE23
    @DE23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When on PC, how does the P2 Mic work?

  • @gabrielstar777
    @gabrielstar777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Turkey noise 3:08

  • @stick_is_coolio2268
    @stick_is_coolio2268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was thinking you should make a video on the rock candy wii controller. Just a suggestion.

  • @SaviTheGamer
    @SaviTheGamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's back!

  • @Cinder896
    @Cinder896 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:30 how did you get rid of the dotted borders???

  • @cucholix8421
    @cucholix8421 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To use voice shouts in Legend of Zelda you need the Japanese NSO Famicom version, or it works in the American NSO NES?

  • @kamencj
    @kamencj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how did you get ROB to work without a CRT tv?

  • @Caolan114
    @Caolan114 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm curious does the mic actually output to the TV or Is there some crazy audio capture trickery here?
    because this could be a way to record voice for switch video recordings as useless as that sounds

  • @Cart1416
    @Cart1416 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    put the nes joycon on the right and the famicom joycon on the left

  • @David0Mario
    @David0Mario 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that thumbnail :p

  • @camwoodstock
    @camwoodstock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Note to self: I'm going to try to figure out how to play Cookie Run with a Famicom controller now.

    • @Klook6950
      @Klook6950 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      what is cookie run

    • @jumpyman9754
      @jumpyman9754 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Klook6950 your mom

    • @DaVince21
      @DaVince21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Klook6950 It took me five seconds to figure out. I believe in you.

    • @camwoodstock
      @camwoodstock 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Klook6950 - You see, there are cookies. And they move their legs. At a rather quick pace.

  • @DE23
    @DE23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you tried using them in the SNES app?

  • @micky6739
    @micky6739 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So these controllers come with all those or something else?

  • @Aresydatch
    @Aresydatch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LMAO the ROB part

  • @ym2612girl
    @ym2612girl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I guess you could say you're a..... FANicom?
    Ok, I'll be leaving now.

  • @AlexandruCatrina-bk6jg
    @AlexandruCatrina-bk6jg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:25 hahahahahaha punny😂

  • @stefanspelt3578
    @stefanspelt3578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:14 have you ever tried the Wii U gamepad in any way possible?

  • @megamix5403
    @megamix5403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4:25 That was painful to look at. Why would you do such a thing?!

  • @madmonkey642
    @madmonkey642 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I doubt anyone will answer, but I went to Japan and brought these back to the U.S. I am wondering if I can safely charge then in the US with the voltage difference.

  • @alexevaldez
    @alexevaldez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is soo fun xD

  • @kssfury
    @kssfury 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does thisbuse batteries?

  • @abra_escaped
    @abra_escaped 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh hey I have the same charging platform

  • @ArshadZahid_nohandleideas
    @ArshadZahid_nohandleideas ปีที่แล้ว

    Can the Famicom controllers physically connect to the Switch in docked mode?

  • @blockmanvideo5635
    @blockmanvideo5635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you get R.O.B. to do that?

  • @soundsonline796
    @soundsonline796 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont even have a switch. I bought the nes ones on my pc for emulation

  • @perpetualcollapse
    @perpetualcollapse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aight then.

  • @pacomatic9833
    @pacomatic9833 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool

  • @stefanspelt3578
    @stefanspelt3578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I HIGHLY doubt that these things will work for super mario 3D world + Bowsers fury...

  • @drewbedoobi
    @drewbedoobi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:07

  • @pablo8524
    @pablo8524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Famicon colors look way better than the American ones

  • @Omega_Mart_Employee_K1Z
    @Omega_Mart_Employee_K1Z 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:54-6:29 HOW!? THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE!
    Edit: wait what bad controller starts with J?

  • @JuanGomez-ke5py
    @JuanGomez-ke5py 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:15 can I can it play Doom

  • @DE23
    @DE23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:04 GBA

  • @legnaaponte267
    @legnaaponte267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Famicom the best consle

  • @Gxhbro
    @Gxhbro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When japanese people play The Legend of Zelda 3:08

  • @Ganymede2076
    @Ganymede2076 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Toi also sounds like toy

  • @anikacurry2550
    @anikacurry2550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello helloooo akfamily home I am glad you are doing well really enjoying your videos a lot awesome videos as always hope you have a good day can't wait for new videos go akfamily home go.😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸

  • @DE23
    @DE23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The site won't accept my credit card so I can't buy them. Wooo

  • @se2007ian
    @se2007ian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Play Mario Galaxy With it

  • @pacomatic9833
    @pacomatic9833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why did the Famicom have a mic only for the second and not the first controller?
    So weird

  • @Shmeve0
    @Shmeve0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your name looks like a Wi-Fi network

    • @DE23
      @DE23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're not wrong...

  • @NikolaiTheArtistandCovermaker
    @NikolaiTheArtistandCovermaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t think these controllers art TOI’s

  • @manifestationnation
    @manifestationnation 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I too like to remember the times when most of you didn't exist

  • @NikolaiTheArtistandCovermaker
    @NikolaiTheArtistandCovermaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @Planetkid32
    @Planetkid32 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:15 that microphone is actually amazing quality, and considering that was from 40 years ago, holy shit.
    While at 2:54, yeah it’s just meant for noise detection, but man, that’s such a downgrade.

  • @pablo8524
    @pablo8524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pls stream Mario 64

  • @Dylan-le9gn
    @Dylan-le9gn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Akfamilyhome my man, please reply to my comment

  • @Cart1416
    @Cart1416 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can you play fortnite with the mic?

  • @XaidynPinckney
    @XaidynPinckney 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3:15