Famicoms

The Famicom, officially the Family Computer, is a home video game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It was first released in Japan on July 15, 1983. The Famicom was Nintendo's second home console, following the Color TV-Game series, and its successor to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in international markets.

The Famicom's design featured a unique top-loading cartridge slot and two controller ports, one of which was permanently attached to the console and included a microphone. The console was designed to be affordable and accessible, contributing to its immense popularity in Japan. It boasted a 1.79 MHz processor and a custom sound chip, capable of producing impressive graphics and audio for its time.

The Famicom library included many iconic and influential titles such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and Dragon Quest. These games helped establish the platforming and adventure genres, and many are still celebrated today. The console's success played a pivotal role in revitalizing the video game industry after the North American video game crash of 1983.

In 1985, Nintendo released a redesigned version of the Famicom in North America as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). This version featured a front-loading cartridge mechanism and a more robust build to address concerns about the Famicom's perceived fragility. The Famicom remained popular in Japan for many years, with its production ceasing in 2003. It is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential video game consoles ever created.