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Fully functional Nintendo Famicombox consoles discovered in Japanese love hotel
Key points
- Famicom archivist Orochi found multiple Famicombox units.
- Consoles were in a Japanese love hotel, in all but one room.
- Most installed games were playable, except Zapper titles on LCD TVs.
- The Famicombox is a rare 1986 commercial Nintendo system.
Discovery of Rare Consoles
A Famicom archivist known as Orochi recently discovered several fully functional Nintendo Famicombox consoles in a Japanese love hotel. These commercial 8-bit Famicom systems, originally released by Nintendo in 1986, were designed for hotel use and are considered rare.
Famicombox Functionality
Orochi reported that the Famicombox units were installed in every room of the hotel except one. Testing confirmed that almost all installed games were perfectly playable. The only exceptions were shooting games requiring the Nintendo Zapper, which is incompatible with modern LCD televisions.
System Specifications
The Nintendo Famicombox was designed to hold up to 16 game cartridges, allowing users to switch between titles easily. It typically operated on a pay-to-play system, either through coins or by tracking gaming time. The discovered units utilize NES controllers and NES-like cartridges, differing from the Japan-only Famicom controllers.
Significance of the Find
The discovery of multiple operational Famicombox consoles is notable due to their rarity and the unusual location. Orochi chose not to disclose the hotel's name, indicating a desire to protect the consoles. This find provides a glimpse into a less common aspect of Nintendo's historical commercial ventures.
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A Famicom archivist, Orochi, discovered multiple fully functional Nintendo Famicombox consoles installed in a Japanese love hotel. These rare 1986 commercial Famicom systems, designed for hotel use, were found in nearly every room, with most games still playable.