Not wanting to leave its own native populace out of the loop, Nintendo has revealed another Classic Mini console for release later this year: the Famicom Mini – otherwise known as Japan’s equivalent of the West’s Nes.
The 8-bit device, which has been shrunk down to fit in the palm of the hand, mimics our own Mini Nes in that it comes pre-loaded with 30 classic games from the 80s, although Japan’s line-up differs slightly to our own. River City Ransom, Final Fantasy 3, Mario Club Golf and Yie Ar Kung Fu will only be available on the Famicom Mini, replacing West-only titles like Bubble Bobble, Castlvania 2, Donkey Kong Jr and the original Final Fantasy.
In case you haven’t already guessed – no, this miniature device won’t be releasing outside of Japan, so if you’re a die hard Nintendo collector, you’ll have to endure the import costs,...
The 8-bit device, which has been shrunk down to fit in the palm of the hand, mimics our own Mini Nes in that it comes pre-loaded with 30 classic games from the 80s, although Japan’s line-up differs slightly to our own. River City Ransom, Final Fantasy 3, Mario Club Golf and Yie Ar Kung Fu will only be available on the Famicom Mini, replacing West-only titles like Bubble Bobble, Castlvania 2, Donkey Kong Jr and the original Final Fantasy.
In case you haven’t already guessed – no, this miniature device won’t be releasing outside of Japan, so if you’re a die hard Nintendo collector, you’ll have to endure the import costs,...
- 9/30/2016
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
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