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Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!

Posted: 11 Nov 2025 09:48
by HigashiJun
rubber_jonnie wrote: 11 Nov 2025 09:21 And indeed it is fitting that I have a console that came from Japan with parts for it coming from Amazon Japan :)

I have to say shipping times from Japan are fantastic :)
Yup, a perfect match !

I'm really impatient to see the result on your console.

And yes, Japan Post and private courier companies do still know what "work" means... ;)

Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!

Posted: 11 Nov 2025 11:20
by rubber_jonnie
HigashiJun wrote: 11 Nov 2025 09:48
rubber_jonnie wrote: 11 Nov 2025 09:21 And indeed it is fitting that I have a console that came from Japan with parts for it coming from Amazon Japan :)

I have to say shipping times from Japan are fantastic :)
Yup, a perfect match !

I'm really impatient to see the result on your console.

And yes, Japan Post and private courier companies do still know what "work" means... ;)
Me too!!! If it doesn't work I do have a backup plan, but it really looks like it'll do the job. My SD cart even works with it using the adapter I got from Ali Express when I was testing :)

Fingers crossed it'll be here Friday so it'll be done this weekend, in the meantime I need to finish cleaning the case, the top half still looks a bit grubby.

And it is good to know that some companies still have some pride in what they do.

Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!

Posted: 11 Nov 2025 11:29
by rubber_jonnie
@HigashiJun

BTW I have already cleaned both controllers and they work just fine, though one does need a new set of rubber inserts, it does work OK.

I've yet to test the second controller but it looks hardly used so I think it'll be OK.

Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!

Posted: 11 Nov 2025 11:40
by HigashiJun
rubber_jonnie wrote: 11 Nov 2025 11:29 @HigashiJun

BTW I have already cleaned both controllers and they work just fine, though one does need a new set of rubber inserts, it does work OK.

I've yet to test the second controller but it looks hardly used so I think it'll be OK.
Just check this:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%8B%E3%8 ... c18d6dfebe

Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!

Posted: 11 Nov 2025 12:45
by rubber_jonnie
HigashiJun wrote: 11 Nov 2025 11:40
rubber_jonnie wrote: 11 Nov 2025 11:29 @HigashiJun

BTW I have already cleaned both controllers and they work just fine, though one does need a new set of rubber inserts, it does work OK.

I've yet to test the second controller but it looks hardly used so I think it'll be OK.
Just check this:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%8B%E3%8 ... c18d6dfebe
Lol, I saw this as well, too late to add it to my order though.

Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!

Posted: 11 Nov 2025 12:52
by rubber_jonnie
And the parts have just left Osaka :)

Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!

Posted: 11 Nov 2025 12:58
by rubber_jonnie
HigashiJun wrote: 11 Nov 2025 11:40
rubber_jonnie wrote: 11 Nov 2025 11:29 @HigashiJun

BTW I have already cleaned both controllers and they work just fine, though one does need a new set of rubber inserts, it does work OK.

I've yet to test the second controller but it looks hardly used so I think it'll be OK.
Just check this:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%8B%E3%8 ... c18d6dfebe
I managed to find the joypad rubbers on Ali Express, so those are on order now too :)

Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!

Posted: 11 Nov 2025 13:11
by HigashiJun
A lot of excellent news today !

Now you have to find some iconic games for your new toy.

8-)

Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!

Posted: 11 Nov 2025 13:33
by rubber_jonnie
HigashiJun wrote: 11 Nov 2025 13:11 A lot of excellent news today !

Now you have to find some iconic games for your new toy.

8-)
I have a NES SD card cartridge, I was testing the Famicom with it the other day, Castlevania and some others, works great but does require a 72-60 pin adapter. I do have one original game though, Lode Runner and it's great too :)

Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!

Posted: 13 Nov 2025 09:55
by rubber_jonnie
Woo hoo, my parts for the Famicom from Amazon Japan are out for delivery a day early :) That's pretty impressive for something I ordered on Monday!!!