How to check if you have a original Famicom?

[jajaja]

A friend recently bought a Famicom, but hes not sure if its the official from Nintendo or if its a clone. It looks just like the real Famicom, but I know theres atleast one clone that looks just like the original.

Is there anyway he can check if he have the official Famicom?

[Immutable]

I would just compare it to actual pics on the web. Here's a sample plus some specs.

http://www.cyberiapc.com/vgg/nintendo_nes.htm

[Ed Oscuro]

There were so many original FCs made, I don't think you'd have to worry about an identical Famiclone (and I've never heard of one, but there's always a first time). Also, with good famiclones around, and given the wierd TV output of the FC, you might want to consider an A/V, Sharp Twin, or "some other kind." I wouldn't, personally, accept anything other than official Nintendo/Sharp products (well, maybe a Nex!!), but that's just me.

[jajaja]

True that, but the thing is that hes not sure he got the original from Nintendo or if its a Famiclone. Im pretty sure i've seen a Famiclone that looks just like the real Famicom.

[importaku]

open it up, original famicoms will have nintendo printed on the circuit board.

[Ed Oscuro]

Any word on how common lookalike FCclones are? This is actually the first I've heard of it (that's...apparent, isn't it?)

[jajaja]

Any word on how common lookalike FCclones are? This is actually the first I've heard of it (that's...apparent, isn't it?)

Not 100% sure, but I think i've seen a Famiclone that looks like the original.

Ok, open it will probly give it away. Thanks for the help

[y-bot]

I have a clone that looks like an original red/white Famicom. I can't remember what it says on the front but it's not Family Computer. It also has A/V output. I've been wondering if it is what people call a "Hong Kong Famicom". I think it's from the 80's not one of the modern clones.
y-bot

[Ed Oscuro]

Well, the Hong Kong NES looks like a real NES, if I recall...there IS a large pirating community there (arr) so that's probably not what they're talking about (I guess that could encompass pretty much every FC outside of Southern American or Dendy machines).

[y-bot]

The one I have is almost identical to an original Famicom except it says "Video Game" instead of "Family Computer" on the sticker in the front. The controller doesn't have a microphone but does have turbo, it has A/V output and the bottom of the case does not have the Nintendo copyright molded in to it. It is NTSC.
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