Nintendo Unboxed: Famicom (1983), NES (1985)

an unboxing and look at some of the regional variations between Nintendo's Famicom (Japan, 1983) and Nintendo Entertainment System (North America, 1985)

[@Chr0mePisto1a]

STILL LOVE THIS video.... 11 years later

[@matthewcassar1395]

This is literally the CLOSEST video I could find that resembles a brand new NES unboxing. And Even though this system is not essentially brand new, as you said, it is still nice seeing everything in it's original packaging, thanks man!

[@matthewcassar1395]

Indeed

[@Vakama95096]

I remember my father had this console when I was 5 or 6 years old when me and my brother moved in with my father. He had Mario, Zelda, Ice climber and Metroid for games. I couldn’t understand the concept of The legend of Zelda cause I was only a young kid at that time. Super Mario bros was a fun game to play and it still is.

[@relishnblemishes]

always coming back to these classic yauy videos 😊😊 really a timeless piece of history just like Avgn

[@yauy]

Wow! I don't think my videos are on the same level of avgn, but I'm glad they take you back to that happy place. ☺️

[@BrokenGamesStudios]

Yeah that's true common ears

[@jacksonhart5961]

A few of the 1984 versions of the famicom came packaged with Popeye

[@ally-xs6wx]

Who else is watching this in the ASMR playlist? Lol

[@Torrance92]

xxAllySchammel xx i m sleeping with this fucking playlist every single day, but i didn't knew his channel, nice find for me

[@elliotw1784]

Yep unintentional asmr playlist 😂😂

[@ButchersNailsEnjoyer]

I powdered my cockatiel for the rib cage slaughter

[@melinhead3766]

So many of his videos are kinda like unintentional ASMR haha

[@tawagotoCage]

i know im not, i actually searched for this

[@yauy]

youtube has been wonky in letting me reply to things, too. was this korean release a plain old famicom or something like twin famicom or tilter by sharp? i know the twin famicom had composite.

[@SuperKokuJin916]

The manga looks great! The characters have more than a passing resemblance to Akira Toriyama's Dr.Slump manga and anime which were VERY popular in Japan at the time of it's release. It amazing how well you you've kept all of these boxes. I wish I had kept mine. Now I need to get a Famicom console (and a Super Famicom box). LOL At least Hudson released the more comfortable Famicom controllers over here as the Sansui Joycard. Great video as always!

[@computerkid1416]

I'm going back and re-watching these in preparation of the Switch's March 3rd launch. I had forgotten how detailed these videos are. Keep up the good work!

[@catgirl_eva]

The character designs in the manga instruction manual look like they were done by Akira Toriyama.

[@dylanmcintyre0502]

i know!

[@kartiknegi1201]

OMG so this the real Famicom guyz in my time my dad bought terminator famiclone in 1996 and I thought terminator famiclone is popular at that time because I m Indian and at that time everybody had terminator famiclone in India.

[@PercyPanleo]

151 Pokémon remember, this IS a later model of the Famicom, so the manga may have been changed or added after Dragon Ball's release

[@JazGalaxy]

I love the thought process of "What's the first thing we want consumers to see when they open the product? How about... a giant scary robot face!" Not exactly Apple philosophy...

[@sglider]

Atari didn't flood the market with poor video games in 1983, third party companies did. They quickly slapped together games in hopes of getting as much cash as they could as fast as they could. Atari had no control over this which is why Nintendo developed the "seal of quality" and were tough with publishing rights for third parties in regards to how many games they could publish for the system over a given period of time.

[@PinoyBowlerGS92]

Also Atari was totally dumb of wanting to be one of the 3rd Party Licensee for Nintendo, they said they created the video game market but Nintendo still requires limited games a year, even Atari cannot handle a bunch of crappy games, they didn’t even learn their lesson about Quality Control of handling their own system or making games for other systems, remember life is not all about freedom. Atari made Tengen and they developed Unlicensed Games which is unnecessary, but their games were good but other Unlicensed Games like Bible Games which were crap, it’s like the Video Game Crash again but tiny. I know it’s Jesus Christ and you gotta respect the religion but Nintendo could’ve just refuse those games from ever release.

[@jennifermcbryde8887]

Well Good Luck, Charlie Brown was planned but was cancelled due to a Video Game Crash

[@Moviefan2k4]

To think, if not for the 1983 U.S. video game crash, we'd have gotten this instead of the NES. Even with all the differences, I don't know if it would have sold very well. The marketing of the NES as an "entertainment system" is what helped secure its longevity...and to this day, I think it still holds the record for the longest life of a console. The last official stateside game for the NES was made in 1995, while the last overseas game was done in 2003.

[@FailedFlea93]

Did you record this in 1983?

[@sethhorst6158]

Obviously not since the Famicom was only available in Japan, and the NES came out in New York back in 1985. Also consumer grade camcorders were not available in 1983.

[@gochem3013]

2012

[@freakycrawler]

Compliments to the way you speak in your videos, it's very pleasant to listen to you talk because you rarely use filler words such as "um" and others of the sort. Everything is told in a concise and structured way. Props mate

[@Kanshario]

Videos like these, don't get boring. In my opinion.

[@mrroboto5785]

Okay dumb question I am sure. I know Rad Racer is in a silver box, but since the look of the box/label is the same, can it still be considered a NES "Black Box Game"?

[@SM_pai]

Hylian_Hero85 Same thing with a few other games too

[@h1qual1ty]

Matthew Broderick called, he wants his voice back.

[@mrroboto5785]

Why do you think the NES didn't have the TV/game switch that the Famicom does?

[@yauy]

I may be wrong, but I think the RF switch that came with the NES was capable of detecting when the game signal was on and could automatically broadcast it over other coax signals. Maybe. That's a great question!

[@TheDevynator]

After these videos, did you put them back in back the same way?

[@yauy]

nope. these are all the consoles i use. i packed them up just for the video! ;)

[@seanbrown6610]

+World of Nintendo where (in your opinion) is the best place to find an NES in original box? I heard another collector got one for $70 but on Ebay it's all $150+. Thanks

[@sailingwhisper149]

I always learn something new every time i watch one of your videos. Keep up the good work, man!

[@newworldgames582]

Where I live we call it the supa famitsu. I got my supa famitsu when I still spoke only Japanese. Mine did come with a game.

[@mattcrowley8993]

New World Games What was the game?

[@SuburbanHell]

Fascinating story on why the form factor between the Famicom and NES were so different. Thank you for this.

[@8ullfrog]

I originally blew past this because of famicom, but this was the first video I've found that shows how the controllers are wrapped. I got my NES at a Swap Meet, so it was totally unboxed.

[@KrunchyTheClown78]

The NES/Famicom sold better in the US than anywhere else, thats pretty amazing.

[@mrcheche08]

I miss my FAMICOM!!!! 😭

[@alphazine]

Great video! I loved the historical details and your collection is amazing. All very well preserved. Congratulations.

[@mrroboto5785]

The NES set we had was a 1990, updated packaging with the red band across the top of the box, that reads "Nintendo Entertainment System" and the box has a black and blue, spacey theme. It was called the "Action Set" and it came with the system, two controllers, orange zapper and the two in one Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt. I have seen the same one in a similar packaging that his has in this video, but the biggest differences, that I can see, are the color of the zapper and the label for the game, the red Nintendo logo separates the Mario and Duck picture. I wonder if there is a rarity difference between these things? The gray and orange zappers, the red Nintendo Entertainment System vs. the older packaging and the separate Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt vs. the combo Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt game.

[@_TheCoolCat]

Funny thing about this: When I was 11, I had and still have the exact Super Mario Bros. CIB with the oval nintendo seal of quality and the hangtab on the back, in good condition. And because I saw this video and you mentioning that you ripped the hangtab out, I did the same. Which was something so dumb and stupid knowing now, that hangtab boxes aren't the most uncommon but extremely high in demand. I was a strange kid, SMH. I'm glad I grew up and matured.. : ]

[@The90sGamingGuy]

Very informative videos.There is information in this video i already knew, but some info that i never knew as well. I enjoy watching this series of videos you produce. You know what you are talking about with this stuff. Keep the good videos coming!

[@whydoihavetousemyrealname305]

Your unboxing videos are very comfy.

[@happycoolhayden8767]

You don't have to push the cart down bc the NES already makes contact with the NES cartridge.

[@far9368]

Is it compatible with American outlet plugs or would you need a converter?

[@troy4393]

As I recall it comes with a Japanese plug, but you can get American ones. I think that the NES and Famicon use the same power supply, but if am not sure. I'll look it up.

[@troy4393]

Just looked it up, you need a converter or a specially made famicon power supply for your local voltage.

[@gueneykerim]

How did you keep it in such a mint condition? It's beautiful!

[@BrokenGamesStudios]

Magic

[@sillydillydokieo]

just curious, how many hours per week, on average, would you say you play video games?

[@Unboxingandreviews2021]

How did you find these older generation consoles??

[@troy4393]

Craigslist and eBay.

[@josh8659]

you can find a famicom on ebay for like 40 bucks

[@yauy]

nope, you have to push down to make the pins on the chip make contact with the connector inside the console.

[@jeff97ish]

You are blessed to have all these cool consoles.

[@happycoolhayden8767]

Maybe you should unbox the Famicom & NES Classics and the Switch Online Famicom & NES controllers same as you unboxed the Famicom & the NES.

[@rollercoastermaniac2]

Wanted it to look like a VCR: Saved the gameing industry and the new was a hit. Screwed Microsoft and no one cares about the Xbox one I'm sensing some weirdness

[@SuperNorstShow]

Hmm, interesting how your famicom differs slightly from mine. Mine is more yellowed, seems like the plastic is a bit rougher. The 60 pin connector is blue. Mine also doesn't have a Famicom Family logo. The box on mine is identical though.

[@michaelvargas5986]

Oh my God, it's the legendary game console of all time!

[@jevansturner]

I have a couple of questions... 1. Does the Famicom have a cartridge-locking mechanism? Early SNES systems had a locking mechanism and cartridges after some time in '93 were designed to defeat it (actually, they would push the power button to the off position if you pulled the cartridge out). 2. What are those knob-looking things on the Famicom RF switch?

[@retro0dog]

Correction! The Control Deck (1985) came before the Deluxe Set (1986)!

[@phillipmennor2585]

Actually the Deluxe Set came out first for the test markets Nintendo conducted in New York in October of 85 and in LA in early 86, however it wasn't called the Deluxe Set. That was the only configuration they offered for the test markets. When they launched nationwide in September of 86, the renamed it the Deluxe Set and released the Control Deck alongside it as another option.

[@MrBioniclefan1]

LOL Rob the robot could be viewed as the mascot for the NES when it was first released.

[@cactusben731]

If I lived in the 80s and 90s I would have a much better collection by now

[@CyddMelodyHoneyG]

In the Manga for Famicom , the character telling about the system and how it works has Psychic powers to show the inside. And there's a translator who has a site showing he put it in English

[@tigerboy1227]

question, recently while rewiring my games set, i was wondering why the nes power cord and av cables are so long, literally, i could play hangman with the nes ac adaptor through the window 8 feet away, i think it was because they thought they were going to do it like the famicom, where you play with it on your lap or something, yet all the nes ads have the system on the television set, do you think this is correct?

[@FlintG]

wow this is a really good review, no half fast bs and no long dumb intros. just right good quality too. good thing your using a tri pod. I used to own a nes classic when I was about 9 and later I traded it for a sega genesis only cause I really liked sonic. I still own the genesis to this day and still works like a champ. I own the model 2 with like 12 games most have the store boxes with manuals. Even got sonic 1-3 and sonic and knuckles lock on cart.

[@yauy]

you're right. that was a poor word choice on my part. i should have said "diagrams" instead.

[@plconqueror5040]

Question: Where can i buy this?

[@robfassi3297]

Ebay

[@SoLinkSmash]

Does the US Nintendo RF switch work on the Famicom?

[@RodrigoDavy]

You can play famicom games in a NES by using an adapter. The difference between a nes and famicom board is that the NES version have extra pins for the region lock chip and lacks connectors for sound expantion. In fact, some early official NES cartridges contained the japanese board of the game with a built-in passive adaptor with the region lock chip. I think you can also play NES games in a famicom with some other adapter.

[@yauy]

i think i remember hearing that, too... i think it was from sean orange over at famicomdojo

[@jmream2618]

World of Nintendo I use a retron 2 to play my SNES on it it’s compatible with both NES cartridges & Famicom cartridges

[@SaruKame2]

the famicom manga sort of reminds me of japan's doraemon, a savvy cat with futuristic inventions (and a propeller on his head) that helps out a boy, particularly on the last pages. this is an excellent detailed comparison video! i love it :3 (the condition of your super mario bros. reminds me of my oot guidebook from childhood :))

[@Wheels8504]

Ahh, when video games were actually enjoyable. I miss those days.

[@PatWizard]

The camera you're using makes this feel like an unboxing in 1984

[@posey9573]

That illustrated instructions manual is so cute. I wonder if I could find it for sale.

[@vandy_vt]

i'm from brazil and i had a us nintendo when i was a kid... it broke and i miss it :I

[@ElricSowrd]

1:28- Sounds interesting. Hey, have you heard about the Twin Sharp Famicom? It comes with it's own Disk System. 8:19- So why did the NES ditch the Microphone Controller?

[@Nate-Dawg921]

You should do unboxings of the Zapper, Four Score, Satellite, and other peripherals.

[@sileondoesthings]

I just bought a nes from my local retro game shop yesterday

[@NotKnoll]

yes you can play nes games on the old nes without pushing them down i do it all the time and it workd 95% of the time

[@rollercoastermaniac2]

On my LCD the input is quite opposite, with AV the image is blurred and has lines going through, while with RF, the quality is good, there is no lines, and its Easter to hide the wires.

[@SlasherMiniFilms]

Such a great and comprehensive video:)

[@josueces]

oh wow!!! that manga looks like akira toriyama's anime style. i grew up watching dragonball. it's cool to know that he was somehow linked to nintendo

[@jmream2618]

You can buy a famicom to NES adapter to play Famicom cartridges on the NES

[@A.stallion27]

Is there anyway to get av on the original famicom system

[@caprilaser3]

Very nice, an very interesting details about the console too. Thanks, subscribed too.

[@aeivd]

The famicom was sold in Bulgaria with integrated memory on which were a variety of games including Mario

[@vidjenko8349]

Angel Ivanov that is called a bootleg

[@iProgramInCpp]

Famicon bootleg? Dendy? Whatever that is, I really want one to mod.

[@Brocksuckballs]

where the hell do you get all these new consoles and why would u open them QQ

[@matthewcassar1395]

These are consoles he used, he packed them up just for the video.

[@yousefmohammed5947]

I think there's another package called "challenge deck " with super mario bros 3

[@themoaspecial]

Actually I believe when the Famicom was first released a lot of them if not all had the game, Popeye packaged with them.

[@yauy]

i believe it could be modded but you'd have to know what you're doing. there were several clones with av ports but nothing official by nintendo.

[@Octolicia]

If you ever wonder why the microphone is used in The legend of Zelda, it is because it's purpose was to scream in it. Screaming kiils the Poil Voice which in the Nintendo Entertainment System, you need to shoot an arrow.

[@mudkiptg]

*Pols Voice

[@jack4994a]

are you talking about that plastic square on the bottom center?

[@nickcromwell7795]

Such a great review!

[@yauy]

Going backwards, huh? 😊

[@nickcromwell7795]

@@yauy Hey! The moment I stop revisiting fami and snes then I am done with Nintendo:). New reshootings are great and the old ones got the vibe. back in the day I searched for them for quite a while. Still enjoy it!

[@dreamieramune]

wouldn’t that be amazing if when you ejected a game it would slingshot itself out of the console

[@Ballowax]

Who else is watching this becuase this dude is a part of their childhood

[@isaacg2008]

Beautiful

[@TBustah]

13:45 Nobody? Not even the millions of people that dropped quarters into "Donkey Kong" cabinets?

[@droids75]

You kept all of that from when you were 8? Dang i didn't start keeping stuff till i was 14 and i still hate my younger self for throwing out all the boxes

[@CartoonPhreak]

Good job with the unboxing

[@bluemantom77]

i had the first nes got it for chirstmas in 1985 had tge robot gun and two games

[@ZeldaWalkthrough358]

50th vid!! niceeeee man

[@wneistat]

what is that thing on the bottom of the nes plz reply bak

[@CyddMelodyHoneyG]

Watch the video again. It's a port

[@KevinStriker]

LOL, I almost subscribed again, I enjoyed this video so much. d:

[@VillainSFiend]

Famicom/NES unboxing, narrated by Ferris Bueller. Really though, very nice video. Thumbs up.

[@kartiknegi1201]

OMG so this the real Famicom guyz in my time my dad bought terminator famiclone in 1996 and I thought terminator famiclone is popular at that time because I m Indian and at that time everybody had terminator famiclone in India.

[@DomExoticDoggo]

IN THE 80'S it was recorded, in 2012 it was uploaded

[@Matt_10203]

lol nah it was recorded in 2012 or around then. He talks about the Wii.

[@shaitet]

@@Matt_10203 I think they were trying to make a joke about the high amount of 80's this video has. Sucks the joke kinda failed, heh. :\

[@Wil401Gaming]

Are u dumb video quality wasnt that good back in the 80s

[@SoukerWorldGaming]

lol. That kid on the back of the manga is doing the Mario pose.

[@obsidain_2493]

Best unintentional asmr

[@iced1138]

The famicom manga artwork looks a bit familiar, I wonder if it was drawn by Akira Toryama, of Dragon Ball fame.

[@yauy]

yes. sega genesis, sega cd, playstation, playstation 3

[@LivingVicariouslyHD]

Very informative!

[@wneistat]

mine still works after 10 yrs in a garage and ifound it lying on my bed and my dad said that was your first birthday gift but he never found it and we stumbled acrossed it and im been plyting sice having no problem with the pin connectors and its all original yes even the pin connectors but i hav no box

[@MegaCoolDrool]

I have in unusual unit where it still functions even if you don't push down.

[@PinoyBowlerGS92]

I have a NES Classic, and I like the original NES Front loader but I really hate the stupid pin connectors but thank god with the NES Top loader with the crappy RF video quality.

[@jacklazzaro9820]

Has anyone told you that you sound somewhat like Matthew Broderick from the early 80's?

[@darklinggolem]

famicom-short stack NES-JUMBO