Family Computer
Since the Famicom lacked traditional game controller ports, third-party controllers were designed for use with the console's expansion slot.
- Arkanoid Controller - Specific controller for three Arkanoid games. (Taito)
- ASCII Stick L5 - One handed Famicom controller. (ASCII)
- Bandai Karaoke Studio - Famicom Microphone and unit that operates on its own cartridges. (Bandai)
- Barcode Battler II - Connected via a cable included in Barcode World (Epoch Co.)
- Datach - mini-cartridge adaptor with barcode reader (Bandai)
- FamiCoin - Licensed colored "coins" that can be placed on the controller's directional pad (possibly to provide extra grip or reduce the "Nintendo thumb"). (Nintendo)
- Famicom 3D System - A liquid crystal shutter headset which gave compatible games the illusion of 3D depth, like the Sega Master System's 3D glasses.
- Famicom Data Recorder - Device for saving and loading programs onto standard audio cassettes for programs made in Family BASIC. The Data Recorder and cassettes could also be utilized to store user-created data for the cartridge games Excitebike, Mach Rider, and Wrecking Crew. These features were left in the NES versions as it appears that at publication time, Nintendo was undecided whether an NES version of the Data Recorder would be produced. (as those games were developed before any cartridges using battery-backup RAM were produced).(Nintendo)
- Famicom Controller - The original Famicom controller. (Nintendo)
- Two controllers were permanently attached to the Famicom. The second player's controller included a built in microphone but lacked the "start" and "select" buttons. (Nintendo)
- Family Converter - NES/Famicom cartridge adaptor. (Honey Bee)
- NES to Famicom version
- Famicom to NES version
- Family Computer Disk System - A unit that read non standard disks with content downloaded from Nintendo Disk Writer vending machines at stores. (Nintendo)
- Famicom Four-way Adaptor - Allows 4 players to play games at once. Not compatible with the NES Satellite or other NES 4-player adapters. (Nintendo)
- Famicom Light Gun - A handgun-style light gun. (Nintendo)
- See also - Video game light gun
- Famicom Modem - Used to connect to a Nintendo server which provided content such as jokes, news (mainly about Nintendo), game tips, weather reports for Japan and allowed a small number of games to be downloaded. (Nintendo)
- Famicom RF Booster - RF connector. (Hori)
- Famicom S.D. System - Plugs into system's expansion slot for use with headphones. (Hori)
- Family BASIC Keyboard - A Famicom keyboard only used in conjunction with the Family BASIC software. (Nintendo)
- Family Robot - A small battery-powered robot. (Nintendo)
- Family Trainer - A mat that allowed users to control games using their feet. (Bandai)
- Famicom TV-NET - Connected the Famicom to an online service.
- Gun Sight - Voice activated laser headset. (Konami)
- Head Cleaning Card - A cleaning kit for the Nintendo FDS.
- Joystick-7 - Arcade style joystick with Turbo control for the Famicom.
- Joystick-7 Mk II
- Joycard Sanusui SSS - Controller with adapter for headphones. (Hudson Soft)
- Multi-Box - Enhances the video. Connected to the right side controller nest.
- Party Room 21 Controller - A quiz show buzzer controller for use of up to six people.
- Power Glove - Virtual hand controller. (PAX)
- Reggie's Joystick - Famicom controller with turbofire.
- Spica T89 - NES to Famicom cartridge adaptor. (Spica)
- Super Controller - Joystick conversion cover for the Famicom Controller. (Bandai)
- Toyo Stick - Famicom arcade style controller. (Toyo)
- Turbo File and Turbo File II - External storage devices (ASCII Corporation)
- Wu Ho Cassette Adaptor - A NES to Famicom adaptor. (Wu Ho)
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