Family Computer
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The Family Computer, commonly known as the Famicom, is Nintendo’s 8-bit home video game console that became a landmark system in the history of gaming.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Nintendo hardware product
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home video game console ⓘ |
| abbreviation | FC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Famicom
NERFINISHED
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Nintendo Famicom NERFINISHED ⓘ Nintendo Family Computer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| audioChannels | 5 sound channels ⓘ |
| backwardCompatibility | not backward compatible with earlier Nintendo consoles ⓘ |
| bits | 8-bit ⓘ |
| cartridgeInsertion | top-loading cartridge slot ⓘ |
| colorScheme | red and white ⓘ |
| companyRole | established Nintendo as a major player in the home console market ⓘ |
| controllerFeature |
D-pad directional control
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built-in microphone on player two controller ⓘ |
| controllerPorts | 2 ⓘ |
| controllerType | hardwired gamepads ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| cpu | Ricoh 2A03 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cpuArchitecture | MOS Technology 6502-based ⓘ |
| developer | Nintendo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| discontinued | 1990 ⓘ |
| generation | third generation of video game consoles ⓘ |
| inspired | Nintendo Entertainment System design for overseas markets ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Nintendo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketImpact | revitalized Japanese home video game market in the 1980s ⓘ |
| media | ROM cartridge ⓘ |
| notableDesign | permanently attached controllers ⓘ |
| notableGame |
Donkey Kong
NERFINISHED
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Dragon Quest NERFINISHED ⓘ Final Fantasy NERFINISHED ⓘ Metroid NERFINISHED ⓘ Super Mario Bros. NERFINISHED ⓘ The Legend of Zelda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notablePeripheral |
Famicom 3D System
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Famicom Data Recorder NERFINISHED ⓘ Famicom Disk System NERFINISHED ⓘ Famicom Modem NERFINISHED ⓘ Family BASIC keyboard NERFINISHED ⓘ Power Pad (Family Trainer) NERFINISHED ⓘ Zapper light gun (Famicom version) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerSupply | external AC adapter ⓘ |
| regionExclusive | Japan-only base model ⓘ |
| relatedConsole | Nintendo Entertainment System NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releaseCountry | Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releaseDate | 1983-07-15 ⓘ |
| salesRegion | primarily sold in Japan and parts of Asia ⓘ |
| successor |
Super Famicom
NERFINISHED
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Super Nintendo Entertainment System NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| videoOutput | RF output ⓘ |
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