[Dominic] wrote in to share a pretty neat Famicom console mod that improves both the video and audio output of the system. While some of you may be familiar with the PlayChoice 10, we’re guessing that ...

Famicom's colorful design was inspired by Nintendo's Game & Watch handhelds and was meant to appeal to players of all ages. The Famicom features a top-loading cartridge slot, while the NES used a ...

A modder converted a Famicom (the Japanese version of the NES) into a handheld console complete with a screen and lots of style. Twitter/X user limonegongbang has surprised the retro community with ...

Masayuki Uemura, the creator of the Famicom, says the console’s unique color scheme was based on his boss’ favorite scarf. This year, Nintendo celebrates the 30th anniversary of its “Famicom” console.

The Famicom, Nintendo's first console, was released 40 years ago this week. As the NES, it would revitalize the American ...

TOKYO--An exhibit marking the 20th anniversary--and end of production--of Nintendo's Famicom console will take place next week in Tokyo. Titled Level-X, the exhibit is sponsored by various ...

The latest Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcast reveals a new, Japan-exclusive Nintendo 3DS XL model that's aesthetically based on the classic Super Famicom console. Japan will be getting a new Nintendo ...

If you're looking for a collection of essays and images celebrating the NES/Famicom console, Bitmap Books' the unofficial NES/Famicom: a visual compendium is a pretty solid choice. That said, it's ...

This November Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition game console will go on sale for $60. It looks like a smaller version of the original Nintendo Entertainment System and comes with a game controller and 30 ...

[Callan Brown] wrote in to show us a really interesting NES audio hack. [Callen] decided that he wanted the full Castlevania III audio experience, which (without modifications) can only be had through ...