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Famicom BASICS (Season 1) - Famicom Dojo

Everything you need to know about the origins of the Family Computer, Famicom Disk System, and Twin Famicom in the first season of Famicom Dojo!

Episodes

Famicom and Disk System

For our first episode, we introduce the namesake of the show, and Nintendo's first independent effort at a home video console that would soon become a househ...

Battery Backup

In episode two, we take a look at how the Famicom Disk System revolutionized console gaming (despite never being released outside of Japan), and the subseque...

Nintendo Has Moxie

Our third episode introduces two new segments: Grandpappy's first Videogram about the Nintendo Enertainment System, and the mailbag -- where we answer your q...

Cartridges and Pins

In this episode, we talk about the pin differences between Famicom and NES carts, Nintendo's big plans for an NES add-on, and its unintended consequences.

Microphone Roundup

In our penultimate episode of Season 1, Vinnk and SeanOrange talk about the many uses of the Famicom Microphone and the games developed for it.

Twin Famicoms

Wrapping up the first season, we bring to the fore the console that has been lurking around in the background all season, the Sharp Twin Famicom! Check out...

Specials

Wii Day Launch Special

After interviewing people at other stores, Caleb and Sean stand in line at Madison West Side Target for two of 111 available Wii consoles. As they do, they l...

TGS 2007 Special, Part 1

Vinnk and SeanOrange talk about: 1) No More Heroes; 2) Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles; 3) Wii Family Trainer; 4) Doko de mo yoga. Check out this special...

TGS 2007 Special, Part 2

Vinnk and SeanOrange talk about: 5) Soul Calibur Legends; 6) Oneechambara-R; 7) Final Fantasy IV DS; 8) The Sony Presser. Check out part 2 of this special ep...

TGS 2007 Special, Part 3

Vinnk and SeanOrange talk about: 9) the Microsoft Booth; 10) the Retro Video Game Awards; 11) Pixel Junk Racers; 12) and our final thoughts! Check out the th...

Convention Tour 2008 Special

SeanOrange and Vinnk go around the globe promoting Famicom Dojo! Check out some of our trips to No Brand Con, Geek.Kon, Tokyo Game Show, and DaishoCon!