FC (Famicom) / NES (Nintendo) Console - Top Loading Video Game System (USA Version)

by Yobo

Product Features

• Nintendo Entertainment System (NES - US Version) Compatible !
• High Performance 8-Bit Video Game Top-Loading System !
• Compact And Light Weight !
• Available In White/Red, Silver/Black, And Indigo/White !
• Distributed By Yobo Gameware

Product Details

• ASIN: B0009AHCQ6
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 1.6 x 5.2 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,751 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

FC (Famicom) 8-Bit Video Game System Console - USA Version. Compact Top-Loading System Compatible With NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). System Includes: Console, 2 Control Pad Controllers, AV Cable And AC Adaptor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a God-Send, March 2, 2006

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Jason R. Emes - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: FC (Famicom) / NES (Nintendo) Console - Top Loading Video Game System (USA Version) (Video Game)

Thank goodness for this unit. I have over 100 Nintendo games and couldnt play a single one unless I blew in it, cleaned it, licked it and messed with it in my NES for 15 minutes, then it would freeze on me 10 minutes later. This "cheap" unit works PERFECT on the very first power up. No more stress just to play a NES game. I love it and its only like $20. Who cares if its not a "real NES", it plays all my games perfectly and that is what matters. Thanks FAMICOM!!!!!!!!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's 1985 again!, March 15, 2007

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Brandon J. Smith (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: FC (Famicom) / NES (Nintendo) Console - Top Loading Video Game System (USA Version) (Video Game)

Other reviewers are correct in noting that it is extremely light-weight, so care should be taken in where it's kept (i.e.: don't let the dog get to it). And the loading mechanism is unnecessarily difficult. The machine doesn't feel strong, yet it takes a little force to get the games in and out. I'm trying to be patient and finesse the games in and out, so I'm glad I was forewarned by other Amazon reviewers to approach with caution.

Other than that, I am just so happy to be able to play these old games. It's both comforting and depressing to know I still kind of stink at most of them (for some reason I always fared better at Sonic the Hedgehog and the Sega games, but I digress).

The console is very easy to set up. Just plug it in, stick the cords into the tv's AV inputs, and you're all set.

Regarding the ongoing debate about the sound quality, I am 100% with those who say "what's the big deal?" I don't mind the sound quality, or even notice much of a difference from how I remember it being twenty years ago. I generally turn the sound off anyway and pop in a cd. (Another reviewer was spot on: Tom Petty and Mario Bros. makes for a great evening!)

For the price, I've found this to be a great way to reconnect with some old memories (and get back to playing video games the way I remember them). So, so far, so good. Both nostalgic and just plain fun, I hope this device lasts me a long time.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad..., June 19, 2006

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Al Coholic "hobo" (in a cardboard box) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: FC (Famicom) / NES (Nintendo) Console - Top Loading Video Game System (USA Version) (Video Game)

This little thing is great. It's played all my games so far with real problems. The reviewer below me claimed his can't play Mega Man 3 but mine played it. It takes standard NES controllers and doesn't require "blowing" carts thanks to it's decent pin connectors. (Even though blowing does nothing in the first place, people just think it does.) The only problem I've noticed is some games (such as Super Mario Bros. and Mega Man 3) don't sound quite the same, but is no major problem... Most people wouldn't notice anyway. Also, when you first get it, the pins are very stiff and it'll take a bit of effort to put in or remove carts until it breaks in a little. Oh yeah and the controllers it comes with are great too, but very lightweight. If your NES pins are worn out or you're tired of cleaning carts all the time, I'd definitley recommend a Yobo. I picked one up at a local game shop for 40 bucks.