Well, it had an amazing run.
Unless you're a citizen of Japan and own a Famicom system, this bit of news is likely to not affect you. However, should you fulfill those requirements, you might like to know that Nintendo of Japan has ceased to support the old piece of hardware. You're probably one who still plays the thing, we imagine, so you might want to take it easy on the old gal, as this goes into effect on the 31st of this month.
Also of note, Nintendo of Japan will be dropping support for the Super Famicom, N64, Game Boy and Game Boy Pocket, as well.
[Via Arcade Renaissance]
Reader Comments (15)
Posted: Oct 21st 2007 9:18PM (Unverified) said
WTF?? I did'nt even know tose were still being playe on a regular basis, let alone being supported, what the hell does "supported" mean, were they still making games and accesorie for those things??
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Posted: Oct 21st 2007 7:44PM linebeginstoblur said
I believe this means that, if you're in Japan, and your Famicom breaks down, Nintendo won't help repair or replace it.
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Posted: Oct 21st 2007 8:50PM (Unverified) said
That's not that crazy. Apple doesn't support OS9 systems anymore, nor do their new operating systems run on anything but 1GHZ G4's or higher.
It's pretty sad, but hey, that's progress. I'm sure there are plenty of places where you can get your NES repaired.
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It's pretty sad, but hey, that's progress. I'm sure there are plenty of places where you can get your NES repaired.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 12:00AM (Unverified) said
"WTF?? I did'nt even know tose were still being playe on a regular basis, let alone being supported, what the hell does "supported" mean, were they still making games and accesorie for those things??"
Have you never pulled out your old school systems just for the hell of it?
I imagine they still make/made the console and accessories for it in small (very small) quantities for those who might order new parts online or something. Hell, the AC adaptor for my NES are broken atm so I can't enjoy my games from back in the day...
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Have you never pulled out your old school systems just for the hell of it?
I imagine they still make/made the console and accessories for it in small (very small) quantities for those who might order new parts online or something. Hell, the AC adaptor for my NES are broken atm so I can't enjoy my games from back in the day...
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 1:11AM (Unverified) said
This was announced a week ago!
I don't know if this site aanounced it by then or not, but this is a little old :P
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I don't know if this site aanounced it by then or not, but this is a little old :P
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 1:12AM (Unverified) said
Eh, just get the JNES and download the game.
it has a built in game genie too, so no worries.
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it has a built in game genie too, so no worries.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 1:17AM (Unverified) said
What?!?!? What kind of operation is Nintendo running here....a company should support a system for AT LEAST 25 years - 24 years is just shameful!
:P
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:P
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 3:08AM (Unverified) said
This would be news to anyone here who doesn't read every other blog that even remotely talks about games.
How come Nintendo Wii Fanboy is about 3 days late on news at times?
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How come Nintendo Wii Fanboy is about 3 days late on news at times?
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 9:23AM (Unverified) said
Wow this news just breaks my heart. Those poor little Jap kids will have nothing to look forward to this holiday season. :P
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Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 11:47AM maryland157 said
It is about time for Nintendo to drop support for the Famicom , it has been out for more than 20 years right?
http://www.freewebs.com/pokemon1571
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http://www.freewebs.com/pokemon1571
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