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Mark30001
April 22nd, 2007, 05:28
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Have you ever wanted to play your Japanese import Famicom carts on your NTSC-U/PAL NES but found out it was to small? Well if there's a nearby video game store that still carries NES carts, rejoice!

Here's how you can find one. Go to any store that still sells old NES carts (GameStop, etc). Look for old games for example: ExciteBike, Hogan's Alley, Gyromite, or Wrecking Crew.

The cart should feel slightly heavier than a normal NES cart.

Step 1:
Look on the back to see if it has 5 screws. The cart can have 5 screws, but it does not guarrantee that it contains the converter.

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Step 2:
On the front label, see if it does not have any grippers.

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Step 3:
Look on the inner edge where the slot chip is, facing the front of the cart upwards.

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If the whole chip is gold, then you have yourself a cart with a converter! If it has some green close to the inner part, then you have to try another cart.

The game should have this seal:

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It should read: THIS SEAL IS YOUR ASSURANCE THAT NINTENDO HAS APPROVED AND GUARANTEED THE QUALITY OF THIS PRODUCT.

VampDude
April 22nd, 2007, 22:13
More info!!!! :)

Like how to use the converter???

Mark30001
April 23rd, 2007, 03:24
You just insert a Famicom cart on the top of the converter (black area). Then insert everything into your NES and that's it!

VampDude
April 26th, 2007, 18:41
cool, I think I have plenty of Famicom converters...

...I just have to goto my grandparents loft to check my cartidges (which isn't anytime soon)