lukeyd21 thank you for the feedback. Episode 2 will be about The Goonies (not to be confused with Goonies II), a Japan exclusive that is completely playable without knowing Japanese and Episode 3 will be about a mostly playable game. I'm also on a video for game that's virtually unplayable without knowing Japanese, but there's an official translated version available for it on the Wii U virtual console.
The AVS would be a great option for HD users. Has both NES and Famicom slots and doesn't use software emulation, but an FPGA that simulates actual NES hardware.
You also struggle to get sound in Australia when you try and tune it in using the RF port. and you need a different power supply or a step down converter because Australia is 240v while Japan is 100v The reason for the disk system using batteries is because most power outlets only had 2 ports which would have been used by the TV and console
Kevin Young, Yes, always check the description and make sure it's been tested. So far, I've only bought one FDS game that had any issues, but the seller let me return it, so it all worked out.
very informative! im super stoked to learn about playable famicom games!
lukeyd21 thank you for the feedback. Episode 2 will be about The Goonies (not to be confused with Goonies II), a Japan exclusive that is completely playable without knowing Japanese and Episode 3 will be about a mostly playable game. I'm also on a video for game that's virtually unplayable without knowing Japanese, but there's an official translated version available for it on the Wii U virtual console.
Great Channel , i'm a huge Famicom fan too !
The AVS would be a great option for HD users. Has both NES and Famicom slots and doesn't use software emulation, but an FPGA that simulates actual NES hardware.
charvelgtrs Cool, I'll have to look into that
Its made by RetroUSB
You also struggle to get sound in Australia when you try and tune it in using the RF port.
and you need a different power supply or a step down converter because Australia is 240v while Japan is 100v
The reason for the disk system using batteries is because most power outlets only had 2 ports which would have been used by the TV and console
Colin Swinbourn Good to know, thanks for the info
Update: I'm told that the Twin Famicom is better at reading disks than the Disk System
TLI that some NES games have famicom adapters inside them
Update #3: Hyperkin recently released an adapter that works with the original NES
Another Update: the Twin Famicom is actually licensed by Nintendo
Its a nightmare buying fds games. You never know whats on the disc and if it works.
Kevin Young, Yes, always check the description and make sure it's been tested. So far, I've only bought one FDS game that had any issues, but the seller let me return it, so it all worked out.