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| Nintendo is a well known Japanese video game company that has been making consoles since the late 70's. Nintendo has proven itself over the years to be a solid game developer that is willing to take some design chances but also hold true to the family friendly experience in both its games and consoles. Both the NES and the SNES proved to be smash hits in both Japan and North American markets. There's a robust aftermarket for nintendo consoles and games; including some pirated versions out there for you to find. Below is an overview of Nintendo systems up to the classic Super Nintendo. |
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Nintendo FamicomFamily Computer Console Released in 1983 the 8 bit Famicom was Nintendos first try at a home gaming console. It featured popular arcade games like Donkey Kong and within a year became a hit with the Japanese. The controllers are hardwired to the console and one has a built in microphone that was not used much by games. |
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Famicom Console AV VersionAs with the American version of the top loading NES, the Famicom version sports many of the same design elements. There is some differences including the lack of a hump for the game slot and the dual hinged slot cover which is more similar to a SNES in that respect. This console also came with two dogbone controllers, instead of just one. Several technical differences also further separate it from its North American counterpart. |
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Nintendo Famicom Games and Controllers |
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Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)Released in 1985 for the US market, the NES went on to become one of the best selling video game consoles of all time. Easily surpassing 61 Million units sold during its production run. For a lot of people this 8-bit console is one of their fondest childhood gaming memories. |
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Nintendo Entertainment System
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Nintendo NES Games and ControllersThe NES has a large library of games that some have stood the test of time better than others. Super Mario Brothers for the Nintendo is one of the best selling video games of all time. Other classics include Duck Hunt, Contra & Double Dragon. Several types of Nintendo controllers exist for the NES; including the popular zapper, larger gamepads like the NES Advantage and others that include extra turbo firing buttons. |
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The redesigned NES controller came new with the NES 2 system. Most commonly know as the "dogbone"controller because of its shape. The US NES2 systems came with only one. The Japan version had two. Alot of resellers take these off of top loading nintendos and sell them separately to get a higher price for them. |
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Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)This was Nintendo's answer to the 16-bit Sega Genesis. Nintendo would eventually go on to win the 16-bit wars and claim a large share of the market. Most people remember buying this console packaged with the game Super Mario World. It was quite a visual leap from the NES and its 8-bit sprites to the 16-bit Mode 7 graphics of the SNES. |
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Super Nintendo Entertainment System Mini (SNES 2)Around 1997, at the end of the SNES consoles run Nintendo released this "Mini" Snes system. The SNES 2 has less video output options than its predecessor and a redesigned power and reset button. Also known as a SNES 2. |
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Super Nintendo (SNES) Games and Controllers |
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Nintendo Super FamicomThe Japanese version of the SNES. Check for region lockouts for games you own before you purchase a system so you're not disappointed when you can't play them. |
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Nintendo Super Famicom JR.Japanese version of the SNES 2. This 16 bit system was called the Super Famicom Jr. You can find some people in Japan willing to import these on ebay. Buying one is going to cost you alot more than the US version though. |
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Super Famicom (SNES) Games and Controllers |
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| Where to begin...The NES & SNES Systems are popular systems to knock off and over the years many companies have wanted to cash in on Nintendo's popularity and wannabe systems have flooded the US and overseas markets. They sport names like FC Twin and Neo Fami. They tend to be less expensive and sometime more reliable than a 25 year old system.Some even have additional video output options. I'm writing a guide for these Nintendo clone consoles and will link it here when I do. | |
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Retro Duo SystemAround 1997, at the end of the SNES consoles run Nintendo released this "Mini" Snes system. The SNES 2 has less video output options than its predecessor and a redesigned power and reset button. Also known as a SNES 2. |
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Yobo FC Nintendo SystemYobo came to the US in '05 and The yobo comes in several color schemes include a sliver version and a bluw/white one. Most American games will work on a Yobo but games that have additional hardware in the cart may not. |
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Classic Controller f Nintendo Wii Virtual Console Game US $7.88 |
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Classic Controller F Nintendo Wii Video Console Game WH US $4.99 |
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Sega Genesis Firecore Classic Game Console 20 games US $44.99 |
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NEW Sega Genesis Firecore Classic Game Console US $33.95 |
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Atari Flashback Classic Game Console 20 Atari Games US $9.99 |
Nintendo Knock Offs