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newlaunches.com - 1/16/2009

The Famicombox

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Except for diehard Nintendo fans many would not be aware of the Famicombox. For those who dont know the Famicombox is a unique system which was sold only in Japan and certain parts of Asia. The integrated console has 15 inbuilt games like Duckhunt, Megaman, Super Mario bros etc. It was used in ...

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ds.ign.com - 1/14/2009

Rumor: DSi U.S. Launch Date, Price Revealed

— ds.ign.com — January 13, 2009 - Multiple sources close to Nintendo tell IGN that the company is gearing up... to debut the anticipated successor to its DS Lite handheld during the first half of this year in America. More specifically, the company has allegedly ... (more) Rumor: DSi U.S. Launch Date, Price Revealed

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joystiq.com - 1/14/2009

Rumor: Nintendo DSi coming to US on April 4 at $179

— joystiq.com — IGN reports that "multiple sources close to Nintendo" have told the site that the Big N's latest... handheld will make the trip across the Pacific in April. "The company has allegedly relayed to its partners that DSi will ship stateside in early April, ... (more) Rumor: Nintendo DSi coming to US on April 4 at $179

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siliconera.com - 1/14/2009

Nintendo Developing A Direction Sensing DS Card? (Update)

— siliconera.com — . January 13, 2009 . 10:57pm dssense A curious trademark popped up in Japan’s trademark database one... registered by Nintendo for a “DS Houi Sensor Card”. Houi is Japanese for direction so the trademark is related to a DS card that can detect direction ... (more) Nintendo Developing A Direction Sensing DS Card? (Update)

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Famicombox
Tech Blog — ... a look back at Nintendo's NES/Famicom days, when lucky gamers who stayed at certain hotels in Japan could enjoy up to 15 games during their stay. It features three controller parts, two gamepads, and a light gun. Continue reading to see the bootup screen in-action. The Famicom Box is a rare gem from Nintendo's bygone era. It's an old Nintendo system that has 15 games built in, including Duck Hunt, Mega Man and Super Mario Brothers. [via Dvice - Newlaunches]

Famicombox is an old NES with 15 cartridges built in
DVICE Atom Feed — ... Duck Hunt, Mega Man and Super Mario Brothers. You know, the hits. It comes with two controllers and a light gun, and it was designed to go in places like hotels and arcades. This curious object is very rare, but it's available now on Yahoo Auctions starting at a somewhat-reasonable $110, but who knows how high that will skyrocket up. If you're looking for a more expensive, less functional Nintendo, the Famicombox is really the way to go. Yahoo Auctions, via New Launches

The Famicom Box, NES Of 15 Retro Games
Technology - Channel Feed — ... which can house up to 15 retro Famicom games. Standard NES controllers and the light gun are bundled with the box. Besides the ability to select games such as Super Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, Ghosts n’ Goblins, Adventure and more, a coin box can be hooked up to the box and a timer can be set. In this way, these Famicom Boxes can earn some change in arcades or hotels in Japan and Asia. Where To Gawk: Yahoo Auctions (Japan) {初期 任天堂ゲーム機 ファミコンボックス FAMICOMBOX} Via New Launches