The Famicom Thread

[PresidentLeever]

Well it sure ain't pretty, but as long as it works I guess!

Ai Senshi Nicol

Is this one any good?

[ckendal]

Well it sure ain't pretty, but as long as it works I guess!

Is this one any good?

Extremely good. That is one of my favorite FDS games.

I have a CIB copy for sale in my store...
https://famicomshop.com/node/319

[namzep]

Mills,

Carl has one Black / Green AN-505 twin left for sale.

https://famicomshop.com/node/369

This one is actually a bit better than my model. Longer cords and turbo switches.

I bought one of those exact same ones out of Carl's store last week and I will say that I really like the length on the controllers.

[ckendal]

I bought one of those exact same ones out of Carl's store last week and I will say that I really like the length on the controllers.

Glad you're enjoying it Matt!

Thanks again bro!
-Carl

[mills]

I'll definitely buy one from carl if I get the money.

[InsaneDavid]

I'll have to once again agree that the AN-505-BK is the ultimate in Twin Famicom goodness. I simply love the way it looks - industrial and head of its time - and the way it performs. Best console purchase I've ever made.

[ckendal]

I'll have to once again agree that the AN-505-BK is the ultimate in Twin Famicom goodness. I simply love the way it looks - industrial and head of its time - and the way it performs. Best console purchase I've ever made.

I agree that, if you go with a Twin Famicom, the AN-505 model is the way to go. Although some people prefer the Red AN-500 because, well, it is Famicom Red!

I actually have a different color AN-505 than the typical BK (Black/Green) model. It is probably by far the rarest of all the Twin Famicoms.

It is orange with a red eject button. These typically sell for 2-2.5x as much as the BK model AN-505.

Here is a pic:

[mills]

I agree that, if you go with a Twin Famicom, the AN-505 model is the way to go. Although some people prefer the Red AN-500 because, well, it is Famicom Red!

I actually have a different color AN-505 than the typical BK (Black/Green) model. It is probably by far the rarest of all the Twin Famicoms.

It is orange with a red eject button. These typically sell for 2-2.5x as much as the BK model AN-505.

Here is a pic:

I want it D:

[blue lander]

I bought a grimey black Twin Famicom for virtually nothing. It works fine, but it doesn't look quite as cool as the AN-505-BK. Oh well

[ooXxXoo]

Well, I finally got around to build my own Famicom/NES controller converter....But instead using just a single NES controller port connector, I used a NES 4-Score adapter, a 15 pin controller extension cable and rewired the whole thing.....Giving me great results: 1 and 2nd player compatibility (now I can play Contra, P1 & P2 with 2 NES controllers, ) and added the NES zapper gun capability to the NES 4-Score 2nd controller port as well + the 4-Score built-in Turbo switches, work for both controllers too.....








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[Arasoi]

Thats exactly what Ive been trying to make. How much would you charge to make me one? XD

[schnuth]

Thats exactly what Ive been trying to make. How much would you charge to make me one? XD

Same here. I'd be interested if you offered these for sale.

Aaron

[Cauterize]

I would also love a NES pad for the FC!
Would you gonna consider building a few more?

[Breetai]

I've just got a regular Famicom, with no disk system (interested, but I really want something to take even more space... which is why I've been avoiding getting a Neo Geo!!!).

I've seen plenty of add-on disk systems for about 500yen here locally (4000-5000 in Akihabara), and Famicom Twin Systems for 1000-5000yen locally (10,000-20,000 in Akihabara). If you comb the Hard-Off stores, you can usually find some FC Twin Systems in good condition. Of course, if you're importing... I can't imagine the cost plus shipping.

Anyway, that's quite the list of games there, Arasoi! I've been picking up random FC games lately and some of the better ones like the Rockman games, Mario and Dracula are not cheap! Did you buy all of those games in one lot? What on earth did you pay?

[ooXxXoo]

I would also love a NES pad for the FC!
Would you gonna consider building a few more?

for you guys interested, it isn't really a complicated modification (even though, the internal wiring color code mapping don't match), all you need is a littlte of soldering knowledge.....I'll say the hardest part is to find the 4-Score accessory and the 15 pin extension cord....I actually had my 4-Score for years without any use at all until now....I'll see if I can get hold of another 4-score and another extension to write a step-by-step "do it yourself" tutorial....
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[Arasoi]

What on earth did you pay?

Well Im not in Japan, so I have asked Carl to pick me up a lot of games through his contact via Yahoo Japan auctions. I probably payed a bit more than a local person to get the games, but Carl's fees are minimal and I feel like I've gotten some great deals considering location and shipping costs. He's also made some great recommendations on games to get. I've gotten a few more games since my original listing as well.

B-Wings
Nazo no Murasamejou
Gyruss (J, FDS disk writer version)
Meikyuu Jinn Dababa
Arumana No Kiseki
Hitler no Fukkatsu
Hebereke

Nazo is really a great game, one of my new favorites.

for you guys interested, it isn't really a complicated modification (even though, the internal wiring color code mapping don't match), all you need is a littlte of soldering knowledge.....I'll say the hardest part is to find the 4-Score accessory and the 15 pin extension cord....I actually had my 4-Score for years without any use at all until now....I'll see if I can get hold of another 4-score and another extension to write a step-by-step "do it yourself" tutorial....
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ooXxXoo, that would be great! Ive been stumped on this due to not knowing where data 3 and 4 match up for the lightgun/other accessories. I just didnt want to ask for the info outright because I know you run a web business for mods like that.

[Tupin]

I'm actually going to be a new regular Disk System owner, so I'm looking for games. I really want Nazo, but I need to seek out cheaper ones now. Specifically, SD Gundam and Ultraman caught my eye.

Even though I don't own a Famicom, I would be interested in a guide on how to hook up an NES controller to one. I just like reading walkthroughs like that.

[Arasoi]

Ordered a few more games just now:

Highway Star (Rad Racer)
Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic
Replicart (Taito)
Kaettekita Mario Bros.
Super Mogura Tataki Pokkun Moguraa w/ Tap-Tap Mat (Whack a mole for Famicom)

Tupin, the guide I used to make my single adapter is here:

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=...UserId=5853157

I think itll be worth waiting for ooxXxoo's as well though.

[Tupin]

Yeah, it definitely will be good.

Wow, you ordered all that from Carl's site? Lucky you. I'm actually waiting on Choujin Sentai Jetman from him, should come this week.

[Arasoi]

Heh, I just looked that game up and it looks great. I asked Carl to find me a cart of it too XD