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|Manufacturer = [[Sharp]] | |Manufacturer = [[Sharp]] | ||
− | |Generation = Third generation | + | |Generation = [[:Category:Third_generation|Third generation]] |
|Release date = July 1, 1986 | |Release date = July 1, 1986 | ||
|Media type = [[ROM cartridge]] | |Media type = [[ROM cartridge]] | ||
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− | The Twin Famicom (ツインファミコン | + | The Twin Famicom (ツインファミコン tsuin famikon) was produced by Sharp Corporation in 1986, and was only released in Japan. It is a licensed [[Nintendo]] product, and is basically the Famicom and the [[Famicom Disk system]] which have been combined into a single piece of hardware. |
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+ | ==Hardware== | ||
+ | *AN-500R: Twin Famicom console, red with black highlights | ||
+ | *AN-500B: Twin Famicom console, black with red highlights | ||
+ | *AN-505-BK: Twin Famicom console, black with green highlights and turbo controllers | ||
+ | *AN-505-RD: Twin Famicom console, red with beige highlights and turbo controllers | ||
+ | *AN-58C: RF-Converter | ||
+ | *VO-U42S: Sharp 3D System, rebranded [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Nintendo Famicom]] 3D System | ||
+ | *UADP-0041CEZZ: Power supply for AN-500, AN-505 | ||
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+ | ==Mods== | ||
+ | ===Audio issues=== | ||
+ | There is a known problem, likely a mistake in the PCB-layout, with low-pass filtered audio. To fix this, you can remove capacitor "C205" which you will find between the white and yellow jacks. This will result in a much clearer audio. | ||
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==Technical specifications== | ==Technical specifications== | ||
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*Graphics: 256x240 pixels, 64 sprites, display 25 colors out of 53 | *Graphics: 256x240 pixels, 64 sprites, display 25 colors out of 53 | ||
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+ | [[Category:Nintendo Consoles]] | ||
+ | [[Category:NES Variants]] | ||
[[Category:Console]] | [[Category:Console]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Third generation]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Mod]] |
Latest revision as of 17:06, 23 October 2023
Manufacturer | Sharp |
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Generation | Third generation |
Release date | July 1, 1986 |
Media type | ROM cartridge |
Successor | Famicom Titler (1989) |
The Twin Famicom (ツインファミコン tsuin famikon) was produced by Sharp Corporation in 1986, and was only released in Japan. It is a licensed Nintendo product, and is basically the Famicom and the Famicom Disk system which have been combined into a single piece of hardware.
Hardware[edit]
- AN-500R: Twin Famicom console, red with black highlights
- AN-500B: Twin Famicom console, black with red highlights
- AN-505-BK: Twin Famicom console, black with green highlights and turbo controllers
- AN-505-RD: Twin Famicom console, red with beige highlights and turbo controllers
- AN-58C: RF-Converter
- VO-U42S: Sharp 3D System, rebranded Nintendo Famicom 3D System
- UADP-0041CEZZ: Power supply for AN-500, AN-505
Mods[edit]
Audio issues[edit]
There is a known problem, likely a mistake in the PCB-layout, with low-pass filtered audio. To fix this, you can remove capacitor "C205" which you will find between the white and yellow jacks. This will result in a much clearer audio.
Technical specifications[edit]
- CPU: 6502 modified at 1.79 MHz
- RAM: 2 KB work RAM, 2 KB video RAM, 32 KB extra work RAM in FDS mode, 8 KB extra video RAM in FDS mode
- ROM: FDS BIOS and 60-pin "cassette" (cartridge) slot
- Audio: 5 voice, two channels square wave, one channel triangle, one channel noise, one channel PCM
- Graphics: 256x240 pixels, 64 sprites, display 25 colors out of 53