Is the Generation NEX worth it?

[Flash1087]

Level with me, here. I was recently looking into the Messiah Generation NEX out of sheer curiosity, as although my NES works fine now there's no telling how much longer the thing will last, and it apparently runs Famicom games. I'm familiar with the purported glitches of the 'NES-on-a-chip' idea, and those don't bother me too much, but it's the rumors that it damages carts and isn't compatible with a lot of Famicom games that gets me.

Has anyone here ever bought one of these? Did it actually break anything you tried out on it? And is it worth it for running Famicom games?

[JC]

Looks like no one owns one. I've heard nothing good or bad about the system. In all honesty, if you want to play Famicom games right, buy a Famicom. If you don't want a Famicom, buy a pins converter for an NES.

[Flash1087]

Alright, hmm...what kind of special adaptors or anything would I have to buy to get it to work on American TVs?

[Doc]

From the research I've done over these few months, some NES games play badly and A LOT of Famicom games don't work at all...Keep away.

[JC]

Alright, hmm...what kind of special adaptors or anything would I have to buy to get it to work on American TVs?

There are some threads about this elsewhere here. For the most part, nothing special is needed, but it's recommended that you get a stepdown converter for the AC if you're using the original AC adaptor, which inputs 100v instead of 120v. It's can be a pain to get the TV connected, but if you work with it, maybe using a VCR and tuning it to the right channel, you'll get it.

[madman]

Either get an AV famicom, or do an AV mod to a standard Famicom.  I dislike my original Famicom because those controller cords are so darn short.  AV fami rocks 

[JC]

Yeah, connecting the original Famicom can be trouble. I've found that the weak connections of my Famicom require me to stand my Famicom upright to get the best picture. I've got to mess with it more.

[Flash1087]

Alright, I'll look into a Famicom.

But, along the same lines, what is this? I've never heard of the company before, is this just another NES-on-a-chip?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NINTENDO-NES-SYSTEM-FAMICOM-US-TOP-LOADING-LOADER-NIB_W0QQitemZ180097251691QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[kite200]

its a clone system. i hate those, dont use em

[madman]

Yea, the Yobos are another clone system.  The ONLY true Famicom/NES experience is on original hardware.  The rest are a NOAC that don't have 100% compatibility and a different color palette.

[kite200]

yeah but the av out on the av famicom or twin is better by far

[Switchstance]

Man don't kill NOAC Clones, 'cause no all clones are NOAC, Maybe I should open up some clones to show you some 85' 86' and 87' Famicom Clone. Some of them are really good on speed and color.
Maybe the clones from 90' to ahead are crap.

[MarioMania]

Get the real thing

[madman]

Man don't kill NOAC Clones, 'cause no all clones are NOAC, Maybe I should open up some clones to show you some 85' 86' and 87' Famicom Clone. Some of them are really good on speed and color.
Maybe the clones from 90' to ahead are crap.

It's probably easier to find a real AV modded Famicom than find a clone from 1987, yes?

[Switchstance]

Here, that answer is negative. Maybe in those places where the Famicom was released.