Original release of the Nintendo Famicom. Controllers use square rubber buttons instead of round plastic buttons. Replaced very soon after the console’s introduction as buttons could easily get worn down and the square shape made them more prone to getting stuck down
Famicom Round Button System
Manufacturer
Nintendo
Model Number
HVC-001
Countries Released
Japan
Release Year
1983
MSRP
¥14,800
Later revision of the Nintendo Famicom. Controllers were updated to use round plastic buttons as opposed to the launch models
Nintendo Entertainment System
Manufacturer
Nintendo
Model Number
NES-001, NES-PAL-001, NESE-001
Countries Released
North America, Europe, Australia, Asia
Release Year
1985
MSRP
$150 USD
International version of the Nintendo Famicom. Redesigned to more closely resemble a VCR or other home theater equipment as opposed to a video game console. Includes detachable controllers and composite video out unlike the original Japanese Famicom models.
NES Toploader
Manufacturer
Nintendo
Model Number
NES-101
Countries Released
North America
Release Year
MSRP
A/V Famicom
Manufacturer
Nintendo
Model Number
HVC-101
Countries Released
Japan
Release Year
MSRP
DATASHIP 1200
Manufacturer
Nintendo
Model Number
FCNR-1200
Countries Released
Japan
Release Year
MSRP
Sharp Twin Famicom
Manufacturer
Sharp
Model Number
AN-500
Countries Released
Japan
Release Year
MSRP
Sharp Twin Turbo
Manufacturer
Sharp
Model Number
AN-505
Countries Released
Japan
Release Year
MSRP
Sharp C1
Manufacturer
Sharp, Sampo
Model Number
19C-C1F, 14C-C1F
Countries Released
Japan, Taiwan
Release Year
MSRP
Sharp Famicom Titler
Manufacturer
Sharp
Model Number
HVC-001
Countries Released
Japan
Release Year
1989
MSRP
¥43,000
Famicom console created by Sharp in partnership with Nintendo. As well as being a fully featured Famicom console, this variant also had the added capability of being used as a Titler, a rudimentary video editing machine, meant to overlay text and images on top of footage. Additionally, this model includes a native S-Video output and different PPU which is able to output RGB video with a simple mod, unlike other variants
GoldStar Game Video
Manufacturer
GoldStar
Model Number
P-G500AW
Countries Released
South Korea
Release Year
1994
MSRP
???
Famiclone console released by GoldStar for sale in South Korea built into the body of a P-500W VHS Player. This model uses a proprietary infrared controller for both games and video playback