Nintendo Super Nintendo Dual Video Game System
by FC TWIN
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Customer Review: Great way to revive your old games
Summary: 5 Stars
The patents for the NES and SNES parts all finally expired in 2005, so third-party hardware can be manufactured without licensed approval by Nintendo. This is exactly what the FC Twin is: a just-now-legal third party SNES/NES hardware product. Basically, it plays NES and Super NES games. Nintendo still owns the trademarks to those names, though, so no such reference is made on the console itself.
I picked mine up for $55 at a used game store here (new, not used); and a few spots online sell them for $60. It costs the same as any modern game title, so if you can buy games at all you can probably spare the cash for one of these. It also supplies both NES and Super NES functionality, cutting down shelf and wall-plug space and giving your older games for both systems a longer life cycle.
The Super NES seems visibly flawless in this model. I've played through Super Metroid and Illusion of Gaia, as well as a little StarFox; being a hardware clone, the Twin achieves full compatibility with titles using the DSP and Super FX expansion chipsets. The system comes with 4 foot controllers; original SNES controllers use 6 foot cables. Either get an extension, or use a real SNES controller; all original SNES controllers including the mouse and Super Scope work.
The NES also performs nearly flawless, using Super NES controllers. It won't play Duck Hunt, you can't use the light gun through an SNES port. The system also doesn't quite implement the sound functions of the 2A03 quite right; some of the sound effects may sound slightly off. Do not play NES games through surround sound systems unless you can turn them to mono or otherwise just clone the same out to every channel; doing some kind of Hall or Dolby ProLogic filtering causes the sound to get all messed up and freaky sounding, a lot more than just a few sound effects having misshapen waves.
All in all, I like it. I don't have to worry about my SNES dying now, or my NES needing a new ZIF socket (the Twin uses a more durable card slot).
Customer Review: Perfect product
Summary: 5 Stars
I am another one who still enjoys the NES and SNES classics. I had an original SNES console that I bought used for a few bucks, but it eventually stopped working for good. I also had a YOBO console that played original NES games, but it was cheaply made and you had to use a clunky converter that would not sit well in the slot, thus killing a game in progress. It also stopped functioning and I got rid of that as well. I did not want to pay top dollar for used and old SNES and NES consoles that could break at anytime, so I shelved my old games.
I Then saw an ad for something called the "FC Twin" a few months back. I thought it was fake, since I wondered how in the world can a console play two different types and sizes of carts? Plus there are lots of prototypes of off the wall consoles floating around on the 'net, so my skepticism remained. I then did some research, and lo and behold, it was real and surprisingly on Ebay for an astonishingly low price. I picked one up for $50 and it works like a charm.
I also like the fact that it uses RCA cables instead of the old RF connectors. As mentioned by other reviewers, you can hook this up to your big screen and really enjoy your old games in larger than life form. The easy to use switch that lets you go back and forth between the NES and SNES games is very handy, and the small compact size makes it very easy for storage and travel. Nice comfortable controllers as well.
So if you are looking to revive your old classic Nintendo titles and don't want to pay an arm and a leg for the original consoles, this system is for you.
Customer Review: Great system...beats ROM Emulation hands-down!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm happy with this little guy! I was very skeptical at first, but being an avid classic gamer I decided to give it a shot. I'm on of the legions of 20-somethings who sold their old NES and SNES games to upgrade and now I'm regretting it.
The YOBO plays well...I've had mine for almost a year now and I've never had any real problems with the system. My only complaint is that it seems to have some framerate issues with faster-paced games (Dodgeball for the NES and Contra III: The Alien Wars for SNES). But, from talking with friends, I think these games actually had framerate issues back in the day when played on native NES or SNES systems.
I think I paid a bit much for mine...I paid $80 at a local game store but have seen them for sale online for as little as $25. A good investment for anyone who is a fan of classic gaming who wants to do it the legal way. Roms and PC Emulators are fun, but they're not the orignals. Long live CLASSIC GAMES!
Customer Review: Even better than the real thing!
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this while looking for a used SNES and thought it was far too good to be true. I looked into it a bit and learned that the patent on the nintendo had run out within the last year or two (probably because they don't manufacture the games any more). So, i thought what the heck.
I've been using my FC Twin for a full month now and have told everyone i know about how rad it really is! I LOVE the SENS style controllers and I LOVE the dual top loader style! It's small and very light wieght as well. I have used both SNES games and NES games and they both work like a dream.
I was so afraid that this was too good to be true and that being from a third party company it would not play certian games or there would be some fine print. but its good, it's true, and its cheaper and more relaible than buying a used SNES or NES system from ebay. And the fact that you are getting BOTH systems in one... wow, just wow.
Customer Review: Overall GREAT 5 Stars
I love it!!!!! My only real nitpick with the system is the controllers. Their cords are just a bit too short but I guess not too bad though. Also, lately I've noticed that the controllers are having some trouble reacting properly as I press the buttons. Nothing too serious though and that also could just be the game I'm playing because it hasn't happened with any other of my games and the game I'm playing (Shadowrun) has indeed shown me that it has some defects, (for instance when I jiggled it it erased my saved game data and resets itself sometimes, this never happens with my other games though). Other than that though it's FRICKIN And do I sense a slight hint of better graphics hmmmmmm??? BUY THIS SYSTEM!!!!!! YOU WON"T BE