I'm thinking about getting into collecting Famicom

[HatefulGravey]

The titles says a lot. I'm thinking about getting into Famicom stuff. I have always had a bit of a fascination with the Famicom but I have never really bothered with it because of all the importing and the questions that go on around that. The more I read about it the more I find that importing isn't a problem really. So it opens this back up to something I might start messing with some time soon.

 

I am hoping those that have already gone down this road might have some good advice for me so I don't fall into any traps in the Famicom world. I know there are a lot of hacks and reproductions out there, so I'll need to learn to stay away from that. How do I know if the prices are right as I find every little information on imported game value out there? Is there a place where I can order the games I want to start or should I just start with one of those ebay lots that is a large number of games and 3 months of shipping? Any advice and links to helpful information would be great.

[DemonoidTentacle]

I too am looking at focusing on Famicom. I can't read a word of japanese, but hey, the carts and boxes look cool.

 

I've just got to sell off a heap of my collection to fund it.

[godslabrat]

Famicom is cool. It's a great system to dabble in, you don't have to have a huge collection to have fun with it. Get yourself an NES adaptor first (duh). Then grab a pirate multicart. These things really aren't that great, but you'll be tempted by them often enough, so you might as well break down and just get it over with. Then do some research and ask yourself what you REALLY want. Spending a few bucks on some well-chosen carts will feel VERY rewarding.

 

Accessories like the FDS could come later, but be sure you're really ready to get into the cost an maintenance of such things.

[Satoshi Matrix]

check out my top 100 NES/Famicom games list. It'll be a good place to start!

[HatefulGravey]

check out my top 100 NES/Famicom games list. It'll be a good place to start!

 

I did check your list, and I did make note of the games there that looked like something I would enjoy. There were a pile of games there I had never heard much about so the list was long indeed.

 

So far I'm finding the game games over and over again and then mega lots of random games that scare the crap out of me. For all I know I would get 170 copies of the same RPG I couldn't play because I don't speak the language. I plan to spend a good part of the day at work today learning more about the current Famicom scene. I would like to get a few Famicom games that I have NES games for the compare or just have both, and some of the crazy Japan only stuff I'm sure is out there too. More as it develops.

[GodzillaIsMyCopilot]

I'm actuslly getting a Famicom-NES converter cart here shortly. The reason I'm getting into it is for a very few exclusive games - kind of to put the thrill back into the hunt. you know?

[godslabrat]

I have the japanese version of Contra, and I love playing it since it's more visually impressive than the US version. There are also a few differences in SMB3 that might make it worth your time. And that's just the slight differences in games you already know.

[+Gemintronic]

Flea Markets or Trade Centers sometimes have asian vendors who buy new stuff in bulk. Sometimes these vendors have pirate rip off famicom multi carts for a couple of bucks.

[kennyk]

I hear famicomworld.com is a good website and place to get a system.

[HatefulGravey]

I'm actuslly getting a Famicom-NES converter cart here shortly. The reason I'm getting into it is for a very few exclusive games - kind of to put the thrill back into the hunt. you know?

 

Yes I do, and I'm always looking for a good way to put thrill back into the hunt without spending an arm and a leg. It gets harder all the time.

 

I have the japanese version of Contra, and I love playing it since it's more visually impressive than the US version. There are also a few differences in SMB3 that might make it worth your time. And that's just the slight differences in games you already know.

 

I want that version on Contra bad, but when I see it the price is always high and its hard to know if that is a fair price as I can't find good Famicom price guide information right now. I know it is out there. Anyone know a good place for that?