Which is the Best Way to play NES games....

[17DaysOlderThanNES]

I'd say you might look into the AV Famicom, it's supposed to be the same as our toploader, only it has proper AV outputs. I've never used either, but I figure it's worth a shot.

but you will need a converter and I think many will break compatibility with Castlevania III and others. Also, I believe they are obscenely expensive.

[eSPy]

dont think this was posted here yet, but its a good comparison
http://www.racketboy.com/retro/2007/02/ ... nsole.html

so looks like virtual console is the best way to play in theory..but i still like using my original nes

[rainnyx4]

I think I may be able to get my hands on an AV Famicom for a decent price.

My questions are:

1. How easy will it be to play ALL of my US games on this Japanese console?

2. Since it has the same AV out as later generation Nintendo systems, could I theoretically use better connections than AV, such as S-Video or Component?

3. Will there be any voltage issues when I bring this home to the US?

[Hobie-wan]

I think I may be able to get my hands on an AV Famicom for a decent price.

My questions are:

1. How easy will it be to play ALL of my US games on this Japanese console?

2. Since it has the same AV out as later generation Nintendo systems, could I theoretically use better connections than AV, such as S-Video or Component?

3. Will there be any voltage issues when I bring this home to the US?

1. You'll need a 73 to 60 pin adapter.

2. Pretty sure its still just composite (and RF) out.

3. The power pack will run a little warmer, but it shouldn't be a big deal. Just don't throw your laundry on top of the power brick.

[17DaysOlderThanNES]

1. You'll need a 73 to 60 pin adapter.

2. Pretty sure its still just composite (and RF) out.

3. The power pack will run a little warmer, but it shouldn't be a big deal. Just don't throw your laundry on top of the power brick.

72 pin

I know I'm going to be called a dick for this, but if he searches for a 73 pin connector, he's not going to find anything.

[Niode]

1. You'll need a 73 to 60 pin adapter.

2. Pretty sure its still just composite (and RF) out.

3. The power pack will run a little warmer, but it shouldn't be a big deal. Just don't throw your laundry on top of the power brick.

72 pin

I know I'm going to be called a dick for this, but if he searches for a 73 pin connector, he's not going to find anything.

Quite possibly a typo on Hobie-wan's part.

[17DaysOlderThanNES]

1. You'll need a 73 to 60 pin adapter.

2. Pretty sure its still just composite (and RF) out.

3. The power pack will run a little warmer, but it shouldn't be a big deal. Just don't throw your laundry on top of the power brick.

72 pin

I know I'm going to be called a dick for this, but if he searches for a 73 pin connector, he's not going to find anything.

Quite possibly a typo on Hobie-wan's part.

Obviously.

Contrary to popular moderator belief, I wasn't trying to shit in his cereal with that post.

[Hobie-wan]

Quite possibly a typo on Hobie-wan's part.

Indeed. Thank you for the courteous correction, unlike 16DaysOlderThanNES who's post reads more like

...if he searches for a 73 pin connector, he's not going to find anything, dumbass.

[Weekend_Warrior]

NesterDC on the Dreamcast gets my vote. It plays every NES game that I've thrown at it -- all at full speed with perfect sound emulation.

Also, it's possible to fit the emulator and practically every NES/Famicom game ever created all on one disc. So you don't have to worry about carts taking up space or possibly being damaged.

Then when you factor in that you can pick up a used Dreamcast these days for around $15-$30. You've got yourself a clear winner!

[Limewater]

NesterDC on the Dreamcast gets my vote. It plays every NES game that I've thrown at it -- all at full speed with perfect sound emulation.

... But with a terrible controller.

All other considerations aside, I actually really like the Dreamcast controller for Dreamcast games. However, I find that its direction pad is not so great for controlling NES or SMS games. In my experience it definitely doesn't hold up favorably to the original controllers.