SNES/NES FC Twin Video Game System – Silver

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  Curtis M. Rickman
  August 26th, 2010 on 11:13 am

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  This is such a great idea! There are many of us who never really progressed beyond this relatively simple game system.
  
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  Shane Roy
  August 26th, 2010 on 12:15 pm

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  In 07 i was looking for a cheap alternative to the original systems because my SNES finally broke down and i heard about the FC Twin but i thought it was to good to be true. So i went down to my local pawn shop and saw the FC Twin sitting on the shelve for $40 and picked it up. I popped in Super Mario All Stars and it worked perfectly i am very happy with this system but i know some games do not work such as Castlevania 3 and Kirbys Super Star but i never had those games so that doesn’t matter. This system comes with av cables, power adapter, and two controllers but if you don’t like them you can use regular Super Nintendo controllers and this system makes improvements over the SNES 2 and looks just like it. So overall i do recommend this system if you want a cheaper alternative than the original systems than this is the system for you. Relive some of your child hood memories with this system and create new ones. So spend less time blowing into the cartridges and play your favorite NES and SNES games!
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  William Tucker
  August 27th, 2010 on 1:31 pm

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  This machine is perfect. First of all, it’s great having a console that plays both NES and SNES games. Next, the AV cable is a dream come true for those of us with new televisions and 8-bit cravings.
  
  All of my games have worked fine so far. My only complaint, and I knew what I was getting into, is the controllers being crappy and awkwardly light. It’s no problem to get on Ebay or use Amazon to find some original SNES controllers, which work fine with the FC Twin.
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  Alisha Allen
  August 27th, 2010 on 5:31 pm

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  Works great!! I love it; I finally get to play all those games I played as a kid. I only wish the controller wires were longer but other than that it works wonderfully.
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  Brandon F. Williams
  August 29th, 2010 on 1:09 am

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  So lately I’ve been feeling Nostalgic and decided to get back to my VG roots. I looked around on Amazon for the NES and SNES consoles, I checked the prices for them separately and thought to myself, “its 2009 there’s got to be some sort of dual play consol or something close.” So I checked on the search tool and there it was the FC Twin by Yobo.

  Anyways on to the review, so I just got this consol on Saturday and I was actually really excited. The set up was quick and painless so no complaints so far. All the games fit and worked perfectly.

  The only complaint I have and it’s not even that huge of a prob but the length of the controller cord is really short. From other reviews I read and from the obvious looking at the consol itself, you can buy the original SNES controllers and fix that problem directly. Granted I’m still waiting for mine in the mail, and when I get them and test it out I’ll do an add on for this review.

  All in all this is an awesome product and I recommend this game consol. It’s cost effective and 2 in 1 so really you’re saving money, space, and those crap AC adapters that take up 2 slots on your power strip.
  
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  Michele H. Vieira
  August 29th, 2010 on 2:56 pm

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  I just ordered this for my husband’s birthday. He LOVED it and we have been having so much fun going down memory lane with all the games we used to play as kids. It’s a good small size so it doesn’t take up much room, easy to hook up and operate.
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  Fabian M. Rodriguez
  August 31st, 2010 on 6:07 am

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  This system is so cool. It’s basically a nintendo and super-nintendo built in one. And the best part is that it has no blank screen or flashing that the old nintendo was plagued with. It has two slots for each cartriage with all the cables to connect to your TV easily. You may have to put the game in for the nintendo portion a few times before it starts depending on how dirty the game is. It’s also hard to pull out once in but not impossible. The super-nintendo portion is easy to pull out and plays everytime. If you are an old-school gamer and love all these classic games for these systems and don’t want to fuss with two systems with all connections then get this system today. I love it. Plus the price is right.
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  shaxper
  August 31st, 2010 on 2:56 pm

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  The FC Twin is even more than what it promises. Yes, it’s a system that plays old Nintendo and Super Nintendo cartridges (PERFECTLY!), and the controllers are exact replicas of the SNES controllers, but this system is an improvement over both old systems, too.

  For starters, the FC Twin is far more compact than either system. It’s only slightly wider than an SNES cartridge and about 2/3rds as deep as an SNES. it will easily fit on an already crowded shelf next to your DVD player and other entertainment systems.

  Secondly, the system connects to your television with modern RCA cables instead of the old coaxle connector. This means you can put the sound through your stereo system and also be confident that this will connect to any modern television set (including flat panel screens).

  Finally, the NES component is a top loading cartridge system utilizing a card slot reader, so it plays classic Nintendo cartridges with far fewer problems than the original system. This means less time spent blowing on your old cartridges, hoping they’ll work this time around.

  The FC Twin has been ideal for my needs in terms of cost efficiency (cheaper than buying either original system), space efficiency (smaller than either system), and reliability (more reliable than an NES), but there are some minor imperfections that buyers should be warned about:

  1. The FC Twin uses SNES controller sockets, which means that any SNES controller device can be used with the FC Twin, but classic NES controller devices (like the Zapper) cannot.

  2. According to Wikipedia, the following Nintendo games will not work with this system: Bandit Kings of Ancient China, Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, Dragon Warrior II, L’Empereur, and Rad Racer II.

  3. Also according to Wikipedia, the following SNES games will not work with this system: BatterUP, Street Fighter Alpha 2, Star Ocean, and Kirby Super Star. In the two years since I purchased this system, I’ve only discovered one other game that does not seem to work with the FC Twin: Rocco’s Modern Life.

  The flip side of this is that the rest of the games DO work. So, unless you’re particularly attached to the above games, this is the system for you.

  Finally, some people have complained about the Twin no longer reading their cartridges after only a short amount of time. People, CLEAN your cartridges before using them on a new system. In each example, applying a q-tip of rubbing alcohol to the dirty cartridge contacts and the system contacts has solved the problem for these people. You can then use the cartridge instantly since the alcohol will almost immediately dry upon contact. Make sure not to touch any other part of the interior of the twin with alcohol, though, as this can damage your system. As I’ve said, I’ve been using my FC Twin for two years now, and I’ve never had a single problem.
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  C. Sayerf
  September 1st, 2010 on 6:57 am

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  some people cant take things for what they are and that leads to negative reviews i have only 3 complaints about the system

  one, the nes side does kinda stick and requires you to wrestle out the cartridge, not that big of a complaint but a complaint none the less

  two, only a few dozens games do not werk on it, i have well over 3 dozen games snes/nes mixed and only one game does not work. happens to be castlevania 3 so thats kind of a big complaint, but not a deal breaker unless the only reason you buy this product is to strictly play draculas curse

  three, i had to do the magic breath blow into some of the games to make em werk, but you even have to do that to the nintendo brand systems too

  i have not had any problems with the controller cord length, some people have. sure they are short but i dont sit 7 to 8 feet from my tv, i dont have good eyes so i sit a bit closer, plus when i originally played these games the cords werent that long on the systems and had to sit closer maybe thats why my eyes are bad… anyway i have had zero problems with “bumping” the system and having it freeze or lose the save data, in fact i pick the system up put the game in and set it down. sure the sound emulation isnt the best but it stil sounds like it did years ago. they say you get what you pay for but i stumbled on a gold mine for the price of less than a days wage, when i plugged it in and played them oldie but goodie games it took me back to when i was a kid and to have that feeling again is priceless
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  Derek Lopez
  September 1st, 2010 on 11:23 pm

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  had some problems with shipping, but the seller was more than happy to help me out. over all excellent product. thank you