Somebody just uploaded an original 1991 Famicom commercial from Hong Kong on YouTube.
I`ve never actually seen a Hong Kong Famicom in person, but now that I have seen one in this grainy twenty year old ad I absolutely must have one for my collection! From the commercial it seems to look the same as the Japanese Famicom except that it says `Hong Kong Version` on the front. The box also looks different (and awesome).
The second half of the commercial features the Famicom Disk System, which also looks more or less the same as the Japanese version only with a distinct box.
I`m going to have to get over to Hong Kong one of these days, I think there are some cheap flights from here......
My first Famicom was a Hong Kong one! This was a few years back when AV modding was less prevalent and it was pretty much the only affordable choice if you wanted to get a red & white system working in the UK - although it was more like nicotine yellow & red...
ReplyDeletePosted on FC.CM! Which I know I've been neglecting. Got busy and kind of forgot it now. This will hopefully restart it!
ReplyDeleteKendra - really? Cool! Nicotine yellow is an apt word for the color of most Famicoms these days...
ReplyDeleteNate - yeah, I thought you might find this of interest! Hope you find some more too!
Haha, you're going to have to build an extension to your house soon! I look forward to your future post concerning your trip to Hong Kong too! :)
ReplyDeleteHeres a Vid of one of the Shifty Famicom Clones i chanced upon, plays really well, and had no problems with it. The Color Scheme is pretty cool too! Regards Tim
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5NOZqYxwic
Simon - yes, I certainly will be needing a lot more space!
ReplyDeleteTim - thanks for the link, I enjoyed the video. I like Famiclones that look very similar to the original like that one! I like the fact that the controllers on that one hook into the front rather than the back like on the Famicom too.
I also sometimes do posts on here while hung over;)
Well, I look forward to you obtaining one of these someday, Sean! Will they play Japanese Famicom carts, though, or will you have to buy some sort of converter?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Simon, by the way: You're going to need to rent out another apartment just for your gaming collection soon :)
Thanks, Bryan! I`m not sure if they play Japanese Famicom carts, though they probably do.
ReplyDeleteWe are probably going to be moving next year, so a game room is definitely in the list of stuff we are looking for (if we can afford it)!
Ah, well, I look forward to hearing from you whether or not the HK variety plays JP games. Not that I'm planning on buying one; I'm just curious :)
ReplyDeleteAs for finding a place with a game room: That's great! Can't wait to see this game room once it's set up.
Thanks! We`ll see about the game room, it may double as a dog room!
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