- Pronouns
- He/Him
Release Date
Japan: July 15th 1983
North America: October 18, 1985
Europe: (Various) 1987
Features
-Single-handedly rejuvenated a crashed & dying console market in North America.
-Introduced the D-Pad we all know today with its controllers.
-Cartridges utilized chips to bring various features to games. (ex: higher capacity, extra sound channels)
-Have a plethora of accessories, some funky, some barely usable. It also has its own robot-based game!
How can I access the NES library during these modern days?
-Getting an original console and games can still be done for cheap these days, surprisingly, as long as you're not looking for complete copies of the games. However, with the age of the console, maintenance is to be expected, the more time goes by.
-As for the console itself, there are multiple wonderful FPGA solutions out there, when available or out there in the used marked. There is the Retro AVS, which I do have and does a wonderful job of playing NES/Famicom titles in beautiful 720P and it does have four controller ports natively.
It also is STILL available to buy, if you wish to get one.
AVS - retroUSB
Package contents: AVS console Full color box Full color manual 6' HDMI cable USB A to USB mini B cable 5v USB power adapter - USA wall plug only* *Console is powered via 5v USB. Worldwide compatibility with nearly any existing powered USB port / USB power adapter! .collapsible {...
www.retrousb.com
Alternatively there is the Analogue NT Mini which isn't available anymore, but can be bought through external means, for a hefty price that is.
Nt Mini
www.analogue.co
-The NES Classic Edition comes with a single controller and offers a selection of 30 games, listed below.
NES Classic Edition - Official Site - Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition is a miniaturized replica of the original NES system, and comes pre-installed with 30 NES games and an NES Classic Controller.
www.nintendo.com
-Nintendo also offers a selection of NES titles via their Nintendo Switch Online paid service. Multiplayer games can be played online with friends. The list below represents the NES game selection as of the date this post was last edited (November 10th, 2021). All info on the link below.
Nintendo Entertainment System™ - Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo Official Site
With Nintendo Switch Online, you can enjoy a wide selection of classic NES games such as Super Mario Bros.™, Metroid™, and Donkey Kong on your Nintendo Switch system.
www.nintendo.com
-The still-alive Wii U E-Shop also offers a selection of 94 games for the price of 4,99$(USD) each. You can consult Nintendo's website below to see which games are available.
Games – My Nintendo Store – Nintendo Official site
Discover new video games for the Nintendo Switch™ system and the latest in sales and deals in the My Nintendo Store. Shop physical or digital games.
www.nintendo.com
Show your collection!
Show yours too!
Youtube Section
Here's a beautiful compilation of all these 80's ads!
My Life in Gaming Review.
Review from Game Sack.
Let's buckle it up with a classic CGR Review!
What's your history with the NES? As for myself, it was how it all began, I got it for Christmas when I was 4 years old and it started my life long passion with the video games media. Being able to control what's happening on the TV blew my little mind! :lol
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Other FamiRetro Threads:
Super Nintendo Entertainment System |ST| Appreciation & Collecting Thread
Nintendo 64 |ST| Appreciation & Collecting Thread
Retro Gaming on Switch |ST| True Preservation
Emulation Discussion Thread |ST| Reliving our Favorites through Software, Hardware, and FPGA!
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