fc mobile game console plays original nes carts
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posted: April 27th, 2008 5 comments by technabob
I’ve seen plenty of Nintendo NES clone systems in my travels, but this is the first time I’ve seen a mass-produced portable that can play the actual cartridges from the classic 8-bit gaming system.
The FC Mobile portable console plays original game carts from the NES wherever you go. The compact console lets you play on either the built-in 2.4-inch LCD screen, or on your television via an included AV cable. The system runs on three AA batteries, and can play audio through its internal stereo speakers, or via a headphone jack.
Despite the Famicom reference in its name (FC Mobile - get it?), from everything I can find out, the console plays North American NES games, not Japanese Famicom cartridges.
Ready to get your retro game on? Two versions of the system (one in black/silver and another in red/white) have recently started to pop up over on eBay for around $40 to $50 bucks (games sold separately).
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1. technabob | April 29th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Caveat Emptor….
Sean from over at iamhandheld reports that the FC Mobile doesn’t take NES cartridges, but only plays Famicom carts without a difficult to use adapter. The versions I saw over on eBay claim to be compatible with U.S. NES cartridges, but you never know what you’re gonna get.
If you happen to buy one, let us know how it works out.
2. retro junkie | May 5th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I have an FC Mobile and I am playing US NES carts on mine. I have seen the same exact system repackaged and called the “Game Porter” claiming to play Famicom carts over eBay.
3. Brermatoxreica | May 7th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
well done, brother
4. Sean Fear | May 7th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
This is the Sean from iamhandheld, I just received the unit in the mail and it does indeed play NES games and besides the size of the slot and the connector appears to be virtually identical to the units that play famicom games. The unit is very cool though with some caveats, primarly the quality of the screen and the button lay out. I’ll be reviewing it on iamhandheld this weekend.
5. technabob | May 7th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Sean — thanks for checking this out. I’m looking forward to your review!
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