Famiclones

[satoshi_matrix]

Just buy an AV Famicom and a 60 to 72pin converter. My god why bother with a Famiclone of ANY type

[ooXxXoo]

Just buy an AV Famicom and a 60 to 72pin converter. My god why bother with a Famiclone of ANY type

Unfortunately, you are forgetting the fact that there are clone collectors and enthusiasts out there....But of course, there is nothing like the real thing...I'm pretty sure the members that have posted on this thread, own an original Famicom system or have owned an official Nintendo system at some point....

[satoshi_matrix]

Of course. Famiclones are great to collect, but don't expect performance out of them.

[Tjibynn]

info about this?
Got it from a friend for free, i dont have any controllers or powersupply...



//Tjibynn

[shoggoth80]

Controllers might be hard to find, since they look like the 16 pin ports. Looks like the same ports as my Micro Genius.

For the power supply... you might have to go to a place like Radio Shack and find something that worsk. Is there a sticker on the bottom detailing the power requirements?

[ooXxXoo]

Finding a matching PSU should be easy according to your clone system/ homeland requirements....With the controllers in the other hand, you may have a hard time....They definitely seem to be 15 pin ports, but they aren't compatible with regular official FC 15 pin controllers at all, the CLK, STROBE and DO signals have a different pinout..... I've the required pinout if you need it...There are a few possible solutions to make other controllers such as the NES to work with your machine , you can convert a NES controller to be used on your clone, either by building a NES/clone controller extension cord with a 15 pin extension end, switching the clone internal pin signals or Installing NES controller ports, whatever is easier for ya.....Other 15 pin clone controllers may just work as well...

[Tjibynn]

Sticker says: Computer Game Power : 4W AC adapter PAL-B

Its 15 pin ports

LionKing BS 900 Video-game.... is it common ??

[shoggoth80]

No idea on whether the system is common or not, I've never heard of that one. Though to be honest, that does not surprise me at all. There are a million and one clones out there, from various "eras", countries, and obviously build generations. Do you know if there is an NOAC in there, or if it is an older system with a real motherboard and chip set? If it's got a real board in there, it's an older clone... it would be worth the novelty factor alone to try and get the whole thing together. Though I would not worry about having a "correct" power supply, as just about every clone I have ever seen had a generic-ish PSU.

I'd do a generic eBay search for something like "game controller" to see if you can dig up some pirate 15 pin units. It's a gamble, but it might be worth it. You'll probably have to sift through tons of pages just to see if there is anything that might work... but I'd do it if the deck was mine.

[mobiusclimber]

As recently as last year I saw the Gen NEX in Game Crazy (Hollywood Videos' game store). As far as I'm concerned, tho, they work as well as any other NOAC and don't look nearly as cool as some of them. The wireless controllers are a nice touch but... the controllers themselves feel pretty flimsy.

[namakubi]

Of course. Famiclones are great to collect, but don't expect performance out of them.

Agreed. As someone who's owned a NEX, there's nothing like the real thing. Although it is a good alternative if you don't want to worry about wearing down your legit systems.

[shoggoth80]

"Although it is a good alternative if you don't want to worry about wearing down your legit systems."

Agreed. This is part of the reason I use a clone a lot of the time. I HAVE a Famicom, it cost me a fair amount of money (boxed Sharp Twin) , so I like to make sure I don't beat it up.

I also collect clone consoles out of sheer quirkiness. I dunno if that is a word, but there ya go. They're fun more often than not.

[Lolmann]

133Mhz, that's a sweet looking NES look a like clone you got there, with a nice Mobo...For its zise, it reminds me of the Generation NEX clone..
Although, as we all know by now, the NEX is pretty much a piece of junk....But it does indeed plays both NES & FC carts....





On a side sad story, I once had a Chilean roommate at college, nice fellow as I remember.....Unfortunately, he felt madly in love with some chick, that ultimately ended his career and back to his homeland....She wasn't very cure either....

wow that is so awesome where can i get one?

[133MHz]

Don't get the Generation NEX. It's crap.

[Blue Protoman]

I heard the Yobo FC is better.

[NintendoKing]

I heard the Yobo FC is better.

Sadly it actually is better quality then the Gen Nex. I used to use a Yobo Neo Fami for play of Famicom games until I was able to purchase a real famicom.