S1 E1 • Famicom and Disk System

Sean and Vinnk review the Nintendo's first gaming console, as well as the Famicom Disk System attachment that was never released outside of Japan. Released two years earlier than the NES, this system served as the basis for Nintendo's rise to power -- even if it was heavily redesigned when it was brought to North America and the rest of the world.

Première diffusion : 16 juillet 2007

S1 E2 • The Battery Backup

Sean and Vinnk take a look at how the Famicom Disk System revolutionized console gaming (despite never being released outside of Japan), and the subsequent advent of the battery backup cartridge.

Première diffusion : 7 août 2007

S1 E3 • Nintendo Has Moxy

Grandpappy recollects the golden age of the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the crew answers viewer questions in their first mailbag.

Première diffusion : 27 août 2007

S1 E4 • Cartridges and Pins

Sean and Vinnk talk about the pin differences between Famicom and NES carts, Nintendo's big plans for an unreleased NES add-on, and its unintended consequences for compatibility with the Famicom!

Première diffusion : 24 avril 2008

S1 E5 • Microphone Roundup

Vinnk and Sean talk about the many uses of the Famicom Microphone and the games developed for it including Takeshi's Challenge, Atlantis no Nazo, Karaoke Studio, The Legend of Zelda, and Kid Icarus/Legend of Light: Palutenta's Mirror.

Première diffusion : 25 novembre 2008

S1 E6 • Twin Famicoms

Sean and Vinnk bring to the fore the console that has been lurking around in the background all season, the Sharp Twin Famicom! Check out the features of the fully-licensed console, which melds the Famicom with the Famicom Disk System into one unit. Also, the shocking secret of NESter's true parentage revealed!

Première diffusion : 24 décembre 2008