Famicom to NES converter

[Sonicwolf]

I am looking for a game cartridge converter to play Famicom games on a NES console and I cannot for the life of me tell if this is the right thing.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-72-60-PIN-CON...item4a9bf39b43

It says 72-60 pin which, to me, sounds like the opposite of what I need yet the pictured item has a ribbon attached which is a sign that it was for a NES console to pull out of the push down trey. Any thoughts? Is this the right thing?

[Tupin]

Yes, that is correct.

[ooXxXoo]

Edit: Yes

[MASTERWEEDO]

you need a 60 to 72 pin, or you just buy one of famiclones they sell at the mall that has a n64 controller, they accept famicom games but not nes

[A Black Falcon]

Yes, that in that link is what you need. That narrow connector on the top (compared to the bottom) is the smaller 60-pin end for the Japanese carts. Kind of pricey aren't they... I have a Honey Bee Converter, but got it from a local place that didn't know its value so it was only $5. Don't have any Famicom carts though, and I've had the thing for like a year now, so... well, whenever I do, it'll be much cheaper to play them than it otherwise would be.

[Sonicwolf]

Thanks for the info everyone.

Anyone know any good Famicom exclusives I should look into?

[123►Genei-Jin]

Off the top of my head:

Akumajou Special Boku Dracula Kun
&
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti

Are 2 of my favorite ones

[Bloodreign]

Although it also came in disk format, Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa is a pretty good Konami platformer for the Famicom, it starts out easy enough and doesn't get overbearingly difficult, but it is a pretty fun game. The cart version though doesn't have as rich a sound as the original disk version, otherwise it's the same game.

[alexander4488]

Just buy a Famicom. Done.

[thom_m]

I have an extra converter here that I could get you, but O believe the mailing costs are just not worth it.

Anyway, when you do get one, get yourself a copy of Gradius II. One hell of a nice game. Oh, man, I really miss my copy...

[Arkhan]

Its been answered already obviously, but I can vouch for that exact converter because I have 2 of them.

For FC exclusives, Ys! Fire Emblem!

Satans Den

Minelvaton Saga

[Sonicwolf]

Just buy a Famicom. Done.

I just got a Famicom with Disk system sans cords. If only I could find a power supply equiv.

[rpepper9]

Isn't this what was used in Gyromite back in the day?

[Rickstilwell1]

I have an extra converter here that I could get you, but O believe the mailing costs are just not worth it.

Anyway, when you do get one, get yourself a copy of Gradius II. One hell of a nice game. Oh, man, I really miss my copy...

I agree on this one. The only other system you can play Gradius II on is on a Japanese PC Engine or a TurboGrafx-16 with a PC Engine converter. The Wii Virtual Console release of the Japanese PC Engine version is available, but not the Famicom version. I played thru the game on modded Xbox and it was great and made me want the original game afterwards. I still can't find it.

[Ed Oscuro]

At the risk of incurring Arkhan's wrath...with the converter you aren't gaining the ability to play disk games (not a really big fan of 'em personally) and you lose the extra sound channels.

Sonicwolf's ahead of the game though.

Sonicwolf: Which model did you get? The original with the controllers that slide into the sides, or the toploader-style?

[Sonicwolf]

At the risk of incurring Arkhan's wrath...with the converter you aren't gaining the ability to play disk games (not a really big fan of 'em personally) and you lose the extra sound channels.

Sonicwolf's ahead of the game though.

Sonicwolf: Which model did you get? The original with the controllers that slide into the sides, or the toploader-style?

I got the original hardwired controller side slot style. Only the second one I have ever seen in my life too. First one had the disk system and all the cords for 30 bucks but I had no money at the time. My heart also sunk when I found out that they had thrown out a big box full of nintendo disks.

[bones11]

Geesh, didn't know Gradius II wasn't on the NES, I picked up the Famicom version on the cheap locally a few years back, will have to fire that up again and enjoy

You can always check your current NES games for an adapter, details available here.

I have adapters in my Duck Hunt, Excitebike, and Gyromite carts, fun little mini collection.

Good luck!

[AB Positive]

Three words for you: Joy Mecha Fight.

It's like Street Fighter 2 meets Mega Man - in all the good ways that could mean. Graphics are weird but awesome.