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 ...

TOKYO--An exhibit marking the 20th anniversary--and end of production--of Nintendo's Famicom console will take place next week in Tokyo. Titled Level-X, the exhibit is sponsored by various ...

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If you're looking for a collection of essays and images celebrating the NES/Famicom console, Bitmap Books' the unofficial NES/Famicom: a visual compendium is a pretty solid choice. That said, it's ...

Nintendo has unveiled a new Famicom Mini console that will be going on sale in Japan before the end of the year and will be available from November 10th, 2016 onwards at a price of ¥5980 or $59. The ...

Japanese gamers wondering why the rest of the world gets all of the fun of the NES Classic Edition in November can rest easy —Nintendo just announced a similar retro console based on the Famicom, the ...

Nintendo’s Famicom console launched in Japan on July 15, 1983. To commemorate the system’s 40th anniversary, why not play some of the best Famicom games? Here are Siliconera’s suggestions, whether you ...

Retailing for $80, the Retro Champ Console comes with a built-in 7-inch screen to play NES and Famicom games on the go. Its rechargeable battery boasts three to five hours of runtime on a single ...

Nintendo just published a new list showing the top-25 most downloaded Super Famicom games on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in Japan. Here Are Nintendo’s Top-25 Super Famicom Virtual Console Games ...

8Bitdo has released a number of great PC and console gaming accessories, including game controllers and a recent fighting game controller for Xbox consoles. Today, the company has announced its first ...