Famicom, Disk System and AV output

[briareos_kerensky]

I'm set to buy a Famicom and a Disk System plus some games for the next year, but I have some doubts on which Famicom version should I aim for.

The original FC only has RF output, so I though about a Japanese AV Famicom, however after some browsing I found out that the Japanese AV Famicom delivers a worse video signal than a decently modded standard FC as the latter has a poorer shielding.

The Famicom Titler is out of question (cost, size, Disk System compatibility) and the other available solution is a Twin Famicom.

What would you guys recommend?

[Colin]

I'd personally go for a twin, they're lovely little systems, very stylish.

[mezzanine]

The original FC only has RF output, so I though about a Japanese AV Famicom, however after some browsing I found out that the Japanese AV Famicom delivers a worse video signal than a decently modded standard FC as the latter has a poorer shielding.

You sure you're not getting mixed up with the US 2nd ver NES there? The AV Famicom has good quality composite video.

[briareos_kerensky]

You sure you're not getting mixed up with the US 2nd ver NES there? The AV Famicom has good quality composite video.

Might be, but people talking always wrote AV Famicom and not NES top-loader or something similar.

I'd personally go for a twin, they're lovely little systems, very stylish.

Yeah, and they also are the easier solution to the problem, but I'd prefer a FC+FDS combo.

[redstar_dan]

So If I was to purchase a Fami, I would choose the Twin.

[speedlolita]

If you wanted Disk system games. I'm gonna get a titler personally. Can't live without RGB.

[Phar]

If you wanted Disk system games. I'm gonna get a titler personally. Can't live without RGB.

I was thinking of getting a Titler a few years back but in the end I wasn't that convinced Famicom/NES games benefit from RGB that much, the colours look washed out and I've heard certain games can glitch.

There was a guy who did the mod to his NES using a Playchoice 10 over on the Famicom World forums, it looks sharper but I prefer the vibrant colours of composite tbh.

Back on topic though i'd go for the original Famicom AV modded given the choice, I just think ithe design is more iconic than the rest, looks great paired up with the Disk System as well.

[briareos_kerensky]

If you wanted Disk system games. I'm gonna get a titler personally. Can't live without RGB.

The biggest problem I have with the Titler is its size (...) and then its looks; a red/black Twin is nice, but like Phar wrote the FD+FDS combo has an unique charm.
I'm leaning toward a modded FC more than before, does anyone know a good place to get things done? I have no experience with a solder and I know I will screw things up.

[speedlolita]

Looks pretty easy when looking at this: http://jpx72.detailne.sk/modd_files/fc/avmod.htm

If you really can't find anyone else to do it then I'd volunteer.

Also, I think the titler is sexy, lol.

I wonder if the composite is decent, like the composite I got from my PC Engine interface unit.

That composite almost looked as good as RGB.. Was surprised.

[mezzanine]

Only the AV Fami has non hardwired controllers btw and it's easier to find in near new condition. All versions of the Famicom have short controller cables, it was enough of a problem that I bought two extension cables for mine.

[speedlolita]

I'm gonna use some DIN connectors (for the pads) when I get a Famicom - might have to settle for composite over XRGB-2+ for a little bit. Titler aren't cheap after all.

[Phar]

I wonder if the composite is decent, like the composite I got from my PC Engine interface unit.

That composite almost looked as good as RGB.. Was surprised.

I bought my AV modded Famicom & Disk System from a seller on Yahoo Auction's and the quality of the composite output is really good. Pic of Joy Mecha Fight, it loses a bit of quality with it being taken from my iphone camera but it still looks pretty sharp for composite output.

[speedlolita]

Yeah that looks pretty decent..

Hmm, shame Famicom aren't readily available cheaply. haa