Nintendo classic mini family computer(Japan Import)

Being over 30, this little jewel of a system brought back the retro game nostalgia (and then some) with the added bonus of being HD. It has all the old favorites (and if you know how to, you can add more) plus a few Japanese exclusives we've never played before. This system is an absolute treasure.For those who are griping about the controller size, they're only a mite smaller than the current switch joycon and the buttons themselves are bigger than the joycon's making them comfortable to use.Pros:Famicom designTwo controllersGreat gamesCons:A bit smallLearning curve to turn on (Switch on AND press reset)System is in Japanese (though most games aren't text heavy, so It's not a huge problem.)Again, if you know what you're doing, you can easily change the language of the system.

Exactly as advertised by the seller so no surprises. Essentially the Japanese version of the NES classic edition. Just remember, it's a small version of the Famicom. So keep in mind that the two controllers are hard-wired to the system and because they fit into the smaller system, they're going to feel pretty small (like a Gameboy Micro). Still quite usable, but it feels "small".Also, these are the Japanese versions of the games, so obviously the text in RPG's/Zelda is in Japanese. Not so apparent is some games are actually the Famicom Disc system versions of the games (Metroid, Zelda 2, etc.) and therefore SOUND very different (which is cool). Also, 5 of the American games have been switched out for 5 Japanese games, so check the differences before you buy. Oh, and Mario games are much more ruthless (i.e. you get hit with wearing the raccoon suit in Mario 3 and you become small). I forgot how the Japanese softened the Mario games for us Americans. I guess you could consider it a "challenge mode" for those of us that have only played the American version as kids.Very cool as a collector's item to have, especially if you haven't played the Japanese versions of these games.

Just received this package. It doesn't come with a power adapter but it does come with the power cord itself. Micro USB. Hooks up easy. Looks beautiful on a newer tv. The games are great and sort of what I grew up with. I can't read Japanese at all. This is a cool product to add to your video game collection. I do wish the controllers were adult sized. They shrunk these down so much that it feels laughable to hold them. My 5 year old handles them no problem though. Great little import system. Now the hunt resumes for the US version.

When I saw this product online, I knew it would be worth it. The Nintendo Family Computer was the first video game console I had when I was a child. Many good memories, playing with my dad and sister. I have to say that the product met my expectations, arrived sooner than it was supposed to and was really new. The games are very nice and even when most of them are in Japanese, some others are in English. One of the cool features, is that it comes with two controllers, so you don't have to buy extras, just turn it on and start playing and having fun. Also, the size of the controllers is not a problem, you get use to it quickly. I recommend this product. I am 100% satisfied with the purchase.

I bought this as a somewhat cost-friendly alternative to the elusive NES Classic. The menus and game dialogue are in Japanese, but I've been able to navigate my way though the menus and games with virtually no problems. You don't need to know a word of a Japanese to use this console (I don't).The console itself is built really well, and it looks amazing. The controllers themselves are a bit small, but they're very responsive and really not that bad to use. The games are fun, and the fact that I got 30 games for $90 means that I only paid $3 per game, which isn't bad at all.I love this console, but there is one flaw I just cannot overlook: the controller cables. Before I bought the Famicom Mini, I heard that the cables were short, but I didn't realize just how short until I unboxed the system. Holy crap! I seriously wonder what Nintendo was thinking when they designed the cable to be literally three feet long. The controller cables should seriously be twice as long, but since the controllers are hard-wired into the console, you can't simply replace them. It's a real shame that Nintendo let something so trivial get in the way of an amazing system.I'm seriously thinking of buying a really long HDMI cable, just so that I don't have to play three feet away from my TV. Until some genius is able to figure out how to hook up HDMI outputs wirelessly, I'm going to have to take a star off an otherwise 5-star console.

Awesome! This is a great, reasonably priced option to the NES classic. It's basically the same hardware wise, with some obvious differences. First, it's in Japanese as expected. This isn't really a problem as the visuals are pretty much self explanatory. If you're planning on "hacking" this, it works just the same as the NES classic. I currently have the entire NES library, plus the original Japanese 30 with room to spare.Now on to the controllers... they are SMALL. Much too small for my hands, but my 5 year old loves them. The chords are also VERY short, like the original Famicom. This was remedied by installing an extension cable... cut, strip and solder it onto the surface mount contacts of the original controller connector. DO NOT UNPLUG THE ORIGINAL CONTROLLERS, for some reason, they will not work if you do. I believe it has something to do with the Famicom 2nd player not having a start/select button. So leave those plugged in, drill a hole in the back of the case for the nes extension cable and you're set!