What’s old is new again…again, as Nintendo announced another miniature version of its classic consoles – this time with the one that started it all: The Nintendo Family Computer.
Originally released in Japan on July 15, 1983, the Family Computer – or Famicom – was the birthplace of such gaming standards as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid.
While ‘Famicom’ wasn’t a household name overseas, the device exploded in popularity when it was redesigned and repackaged for international sale as the Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES.
Similar to Nintendo’s previously-announced mini-NES, the new sized-down Famicom fits in the palm of your hand, but is a fully functional retro game machine that plugs into your TV via HDMI.
The mini-Famicom also comes with the same modern features as its diminutive NES counterpart, such as Suspend Points to save your progress and multiple visual modes, should you feel in the mood for pixel-perfect graphics or the familiar old-school glow of a CRT television.
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Besides the overall design, the only major difference is the game selection. The mini-Famicom comes shipped with 30 games installed – the same number as the mini NES, but with some titles swapped out such …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Gaming
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