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Best option for NES/Famicom console?

  • 05-06-2016 12:07AM
    #1
    Joe Musashi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 470 ✭✭


    Hello,

    One of the remaining consoles I want to get is an NES but I am not sure what the best choice is. My requirements are that it must play at 60hz, best video output (compo for NES?) and have a decent flash cart that will work for it. THere is an NES Everdrive so that should be suitable. ;)

    I remember researching this before and I seem to remember concluding that the Japanese console is the better option as it will run at 60hz and play US games (60hz).

    Is there a better/recommended setup? I know little about the console so keen for feedback. :cool:


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  • #2
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    The Famicom is the best bet, preferably with the AV mod already in situ.
    That said, the control cables are very short, might want to invest in a decent third party pad for it, they plug into the auxiliary port at the front of the machine.
    The Fami everdrive is brilliant, well worth investing in.
    However, there is a lot to be said for buying the good stuff, pick up a decent multicart instead of the flashcart, mine is available from many chinese outlets for around a fiver and has nearly everything there, with no clones.


  • #3
    Retr0gamer
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    If you can get one, a top loader is probably even better but they are stupid expensive. They don't stop reading cartridges after a strong gust of wind.


  • #4
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Go for a Twin Famicom if the budget extends that far. Failing that, get a Famicom with the video mod done :)


  • #5
    CiDeRmAn
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    A thing of rare beauty!


  • #6
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,265 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    A thing of rare beauty!

    They might be functional but I find them ugly as sin.

    Famicom with AV mod all the way.

    Well, either that or a Famicom Titler :pac:


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  • #7
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,732 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    A thing of rare beauty!

    That's way more than I paid for a Twin Famicom !!


  • #8
    CiDeRmAn
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    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    That's way more than I paid for a Twin Famicom !!

    I didn't suggest buy it, just look at it!!


  • #9
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    That's way more than I paid for a Twin Famicom !!

    I presume that wasn't recently? Twin fami's go for twice that these days no?


  • #10
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,732 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    Couple of months ago, 100 euro + shipping from Japan I think


  • #11
    Joe Musashi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 470 ✭✭Joe Musashi


    Thanks for the info.

    I think the Famicom model 2 (top loader) has composite without any mod required; will probably get that model. For those also looking, you can pick one up on ebay from this seller yamotaku-classic:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Famicom-Console-JP-GAME-/401140421500?hash=item5d65d5137c:g:BLsAAOSwOVpXaJ6x

    I bought my Jap N64 and Mega Drive 1 from them. Got a good deal on both and postage was not bad either. Could probably get the famicom for less than 50 in total. :)


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  • #12
    80s Synth Pop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭80s Synth Pop


    I've a 60hz USA NES under the TV for the past few years with a retrousb powerpak and it gets the most play. Looks great on the 55inch screen with the NES RGB mod (http://etim.net.au/nesrgb/) and sent through a scanline generator (SLG kit).

    the retroUSB guy also has a new nes clone console coming out soon called avs. Has hdmi, scanlines, supports the expansion audio etc.


  • #13
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Joe Musashi wrote: »
    Thanks for the info.

    I think the Famicom model 2 (top loader) has composite without any mod required; will probably get that model. For those also looking, you can pick one up on ebay from this seller yamotaku-classic:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Famicom-Console-JP-GAME-/401140421500?hash=item5d65d5137c:g:BLsAAOSwOVpXaJ6x

    I bought my Jap N64 and Mega Drive 1 from them. Got a good deal on both and postage was not bad either. Could probably get the famicom for less than 50 in total. :)

    From what I gather, that is the best model nes they made in terms of video quality. I was on the verge of buying one, but held off as they're not the best looking console, and decided to just stick with a us nes.


  • #14
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,651 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    Myrddin wrote: »
    From what I gather, that is the best model nes they made in terms of video quality. I was on the verge of buying one, but held off as they're not the best looking console, and decided to just stick with a us nes.

    I kinda love the look of the top loader. The controllers for it are great, with nice long cables.


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