A while back we compiled a list of Nintendo Famicom product codes. Let's start a thread for Sharp Famicom product codes.
AN-500B - Black (red highlight) Sharp Twin Famicom
AN-505B - [details to come]
AN-500R - Red (black highlight) Sharp Twin Famicom
AN-505-BK - Black (blue/green highlights) Sharp Twin Famicom (longer cords and turbo buttons on the controllers)
AN-505 - Red (beige/gray highlights) Sharp Twin Famicom
AN-510 - Sharp Famicom Titler
AN-560 - Sharp FamicomStation
AN-58C - Sharp RF Switch
VO-U42S - Sharp 3D System
Black with Red highlights (AN-500B)
(http://www.japangamestock.com/images/sys-twinaked.gif)
Black with Green highlights (AN-505-BK)
(http://aupanintendo.canalblog.com/images/twin.jpg)
I'm sure they didn't, but did Sharp produce any games for the Famicom, or just systems and accessories?
Quote from: KEVMAN569 on May 16, 2008, 11:16:53 am
I'm sure they didn't, but did Sharp produce any games for the Famicom, or just systems and accessories?
Sharp had some part in the creation of the Family Basic software. The cart refers to the language as NS-HUBASIC, which is Nintendo/Sharp Hudson BASIC. That's not a game, per se, but it is software for the Famicom.
They published DK and DK Math as the only licensed multicart.
I just really started to get into Famicom after my trip to Japan where I picked one up, but I did not get a disk system yet. Although I wanted to get a traditional FDS, I think I may be more wise getting the Sharp due to the A/V outputs (my Famicom has static and can only be used on one of my TVs).
Anyway, now my questions. Are any of the Sharp system colors more rare than the next? Is there any advantages to getting different colors, for example, the red was newer and has less bugs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
AN-505 - Red (beige/gray highlights) Twin Famicom is the rarest. I've never seen it for sale, but kite mentioned it a while back. I've never heard of any color Twin being better than another.
Quote from: JC on June 01, 2008, 11:21:34 am
AN-505 - Red (beige/gray highlights) Twin Famicom is the rarest. I've never seen it for sale, but kite mentioned it a while back. I've never heard of any color Twin being better than another.
The black one with green highlights has longer cords and turbo buttons on the controllers. It also usually costs $20-$30 more so that's a tradeoff.
Anyone know the code for the Sharp 3D System?
there are a couple pairs of 3d goggles on ebay ATM
I think JC is looking for the product code for the Sharp goggles, not the Nintendo 3D system.
I just did a search and didn't find the Sharp brand goggles. A store used to have a pair, but they don't seem to be on there anymore.
It's on this site:
http://subinternet303.blogspot.com/2008/04/family-game.html
Product VO-U42S
Might wanna grab that image for the site :)
Okay, here's something exciting. I just placed an order with one of my suppliers for a Twin Famicom that has the code AN-505B. It cost more than a normal one but I think I may be getting somewhat of a rarity here. I'll send pics as soon as I get it!
Edit: From the pictures I've found of it, it looks pretty similar to the AN-505-BK. I wonder if there is anything different under the hood.
(http://www.tea4two.jp/os_catalog/images/ITEM-AN-505B.JPG)
Hmm...does it have the longer controller cords and turbo buttons?
Not sure yet. My supplier didn't have much of a description for it. Just the product number. I'm pretty sure it's a distinct model from the AN-505-BK since both seem to be listed in different places on the internet, but how it is different exactly will need to be determined.
Here are some additions/corrections to the list. I'll be making a special website for Sharp stuff as soon as I have time, which will include a large amount of details and photos of everything (possible).
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AN-500B - Sharp Twin Famicom (ツインファミコン) Charcoal Black Body (Reddish/Maroon details on nameplate); off-white and cherry red details on controllers.; Came in yellow box featuring screenshots from 'Zelda no Densetsu' and 'Super Mario Bros.'; manual has blue-green stripe; blue text cardboard disk insert. Specific model number clearly marked on box.
AN-500R - Sharp Twin Famicon (ツインファミコン) Cherry Red Body (Black Details on Namepate)-white and dark grey details on controllers. came in yellow box featuring screenshots from 'Zelda no Densetsu' and 'Super Mario Bros.; manual has orange stripe; blue text cardboard disk insert. Specific model number clearly marked on box.
AN-505-BK - Sharp Twin Famicom (ツインファミコン) Shiny Black Body; has blue-grey/light-green highlights on nameplate and controllers; with Turbo *switches* on controllers (on/offf, no speed settings). Came in black box that has white and yellow text with 'Golf Japan Course" screenshots.; blue text cardboard disk insert. Specific model number clearly marked on box.
AN-505-RD - Twin Famicom (ツインファミコン) Orange-Red Body has beige/blue-gray highlights on nameplate and controllers; with Turbo *switches* on controllers (on/offf, no speed settings). Came in black box that has white and yellow text with 'Golf Japan Course" screenshots.; blue text cardboard disk insert. Specific model number clearly marked on box.
AN-505B - [details to come] - To my knowledge, this is just an error when people talk abo0ut the 5505-BK or the 500B. I don't have any evidence to prove that it exists.
UADP-0041CEZZ - Power Supply for Sharp AN500,505; Box/PSU states both 500 & 505; Silver box with green and black lettering plus green and white stripes.
? - Power Supply for Sharp AN500; (doesn't state 505) - Should be a different part No. ?
AN-510 - Sharp Famicom Titler; black body; uses special power supply; Came in White box with dark-grey print. Controllers say 'FamicomTITLER' on them, no trubo function; black plastic stylus.
AN-560 - Sharp FamicomStation (ファミコンステーション); Correct controllers look like NES controllers, but have red 'SHARP' logo in place of 'Nintendo' logo.
AN-58C - Sharp RF Switch; Special unit with DIN-type connection. Grey body with black wires (one DIN, one male yellow RCA, one female F-type).
VO-U42S - Sharp 3D System; Came in box with purple/black theme; Goggles have no logo (in place of 'Nintendo' logo); Adapter box has no logo (on plug) and has differently (V) shaped arrows for the glasses ports.
AN-320 - Sharp Playbox Keyboard for Playbox BASIC (need Part for cart / 'cassette'). Tawny silvery hue to match 14CC1F, but otherwise identical in design to Family BASIC KB. Came with Sharp Playbox BASIC cartridge that was slightly different to FC Family BASIC; Cart is black with silver label and has maroon, grey and black print--a field of small squares that says: SHARP PLAYBOX BASIC and lists the four modes.
14C-C1-R - 14" Sharp C1 'My Computer TV' (マイコンピュータテレビC1); Maroon-Red casing with matching controllers.
14C-C1-F - 14" Sharp C1 'My Computer TV' (マイコンピュータテレビC1); Tawny-Silver casing with matching controllers.
14C-C1-W - 14" Sharp C1 'My Computer TV (マイコンピュータテレビC1)'; White casing with matching controllers.
19C-C1-F - 19" Sharp C1 'My Computer TV' (マイコンピュータテレビC1); Tawny-Silver casing with matching controllers.
19C-C1-W - 19" Sharp C1 'My Computer TV' (マイコンピュータテレビC1); White casing with matching controllers.
??? - Part numbers needed for C1 controllers; Need numbers for red, white and silvery 'PI' and 'PII' joycards.
CZ-8NJ1 - Controller for X1/X68000 tat uses Famicom joycard casing, buttons and plastic mask.