The Nintendo Entertainment System and the Family Computer (or “Famicom“) are technically the same console, capable of playing the same games–aside from regional exclusives and that sort of thing. That ...

As of now, Sega has not released specific information on where these Famicom Card Cases will be available for purchase. Further details, including a list of participating stores, are expected to be ...

Japanese manufacturer Colombus Circle has announced that it will be releasing an 11-track album for the Famicom on January 31st 2016. The cartridge will cost 4,104 yen (about $34) and is currently ...

Famicom's colorful design was inspired by Nintendo's Game & Watch handhelds and was meant to appeal to players of all ages. The Famicom features a top-loading cartridge slot, while the NES used a ...

If you’ve ever seen an original Famicom cartridge, you probably wondered what those little holes on the top edge were. Were they ventilation holes? Part of the manufacturing process? Something to put ...

You might remember a story back in May about a Japanese art project where artists created fictitious Famicom cartridges to display their work. Here we are, three months later, bringing you news that ...

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Every week it feels like a new video game soundtrack gets a vinyl release. Journey, The Last of Us, FTL and Shenmue-- none of these are surprises anymore. So what's next? MiniDiscs? Cassette tapes?

The CYBER Familator Lite is an Akihabara-esque gizmo that snaps onto your DS Lite and lets you play old Famicom cartridges on your DS screen (If you can hunt down an adapter, you can play NES games as ...

If you’ve ever wanted to find a way to bring the nostalgia of old-school gaming back into your life, you’ll want to head to an amusement arcade or “game centre” in Japan this September. That’s where ...

The My Famicase Exhibition is a long-standing tradition for artists who love retro games. Every year, Meteor — a Japanese retro game and goods shop — opens up applications for anyone who wants to be a ...

Twitter/X user limonegongbang has surprised the retro community with their new creation: a Famicom conversion to a portable game console with a backlit screen. And if that were not enough, this smart ...