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{{Infobox console | {{Infobox console | ||
|title = Nintendo Entertainment System | |title = Nintendo Entertainment System | ||
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|developer = [[:Nintendo]] | |developer = [[:Nintendo]] | ||
|type = [[:Category:Home consoles|Home video game console]] | |type = [[:Category:Home consoles|Home video game console]] | ||
|generation = [[:Category:Third-generation video game consoles|Third generation]] | |generation = [[:Category:Third-generation video game consoles|Third generation]] | ||
| − | |release = 1983 | + | |release = 1983 |
| − | |discontinued = | + | |discontinued = 2003 |
| − | |predecessor = [[ | + | |predecessor = [[First_and_second_generations_of_video_game_consoles|Color TV-Game]] |
|successor = [[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Family Computer / Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] | |successor = [[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Family Computer / Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] | ||
|emulated = {{✓}} | |emulated = {{✓}} | ||
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|jgenesis | |jgenesis | ||
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux}} | |align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux}} | ||
| − | |[https://github.com/jsgroth/jgenesis | + | |[https://github.com/jsgroth/jgenesis git] |
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!colspan="11"|Mobile / ARM | !colspan="11"|Mobile / ARM | ||
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|NESBox | |NESBox | ||
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===Comparisons=== | ===Comparisons=== | ||
| − | *[[Mesen|Mesen]] is a [[Emulation_accuracy|cycle-accurate]] NES emulator. Also, it is very user-friendly and supports lots of [[#Enhancements|enhancements]], [[#Peripherals|peripherals]], [[#Hardware_variants|variants]] and [[#Mappers|mappers]] that other emulators are missing. It also supports [[GoodTools|goodmerged]]. Latest versions require [https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet .NET 6] | + | *[[Mesen|Mesen]] is a [[Emulation_accuracy|cycle-accurate]] NES emulator. Also, it is very user-friendly and supports lots of [[#Enhancements|enhancements]], [[#Peripherals|peripherals]], [[#Hardware_variants|variants]] and [[#Mappers|mappers]] that other emulators are missing. It also supports [[GoodTools|goodmerged]]. Latest versions require [https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet .NET 6]. |
| − | *[[puNES]] is another [[Emulation_accuracy|cycle-accurate]] NES/FDS emulator | + | *[[puNES]] is another [[Emulation_accuracy|cycle-accurate]] NES/FDS emulator. |
*[[Nestopia]] also is a [[Emulation_accuracy|cycle-accurate]] NES/FDS emulator. Nestopia has issues with [[Wikipedia:The_Young_Indiana_Jones_Chronicles_(video_game)|''The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles'']] and doesn't display the status bar in [[Wikipedia:Mickey%27s_Safari_in_Letterland|''Mickey's Safari in Letterland'']] correctly (among other problems). Nestopia Undead Edition is a fork of Nestopia meant to keep it alive and fix the aforementioned bugs. This version is generally recommended over vanilla. Even the libretro core for Nestopia is the Undead Edition. | *[[Nestopia]] also is a [[Emulation_accuracy|cycle-accurate]] NES/FDS emulator. Nestopia has issues with [[Wikipedia:The_Young_Indiana_Jones_Chronicles_(video_game)|''The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles'']] and doesn't display the status bar in [[Wikipedia:Mickey%27s_Safari_in_Letterland|''Mickey's Safari in Letterland'']] correctly (among other problems). Nestopia Undead Edition is a fork of Nestopia meant to keep it alive and fix the aforementioned bugs. This version is generally recommended over vanilla. Even the libretro core for Nestopia is the Undead Edition. | ||
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*[[FCEUX]] is a [[Emulation_accuracy|highly-accurate]] NES/FDS emulator and it supports lots of [[#Mappers|unlicensed mappers]], on top of this it's a [https://tasvideos.org/EmulatorResources recommended emulator on TAS Videos]. The New PPU implementation is more [[Emulation_accuracy|accurate]] than the Old PPU implementation. The emulator is very useful; thanks to its robust Lua scripting and incorporating FCEUmm into its feature set. | *[[FCEUX]] is a [[Emulation_accuracy|highly-accurate]] NES/FDS emulator and it supports lots of [[#Mappers|unlicensed mappers]], on top of this it's a [https://tasvideos.org/EmulatorResources recommended emulator on TAS Videos]. The New PPU implementation is more [[Emulation_accuracy|accurate]] than the Old PPU implementation. The emulator is very useful; thanks to its robust Lua scripting and incorporating FCEUmm into its feature set. | ||
| − | *BeesNES is aiming for [[Emulation_accuracy|subcycle accuracy]]. Currently it is | + | *BeesNES is aiming for [[Emulation_accuracy|subcycle accuracy]]. Currently it is work-in-progress, but it is already including [[#Enhancements|enhancements]] like; [[NTSC_filters#NTSC-CRT_by_LMP88959_.28EMMIR.29|NTSC-CRT]], [https://github.com/L-Spiro/BeesNES#other-features debugger, disassembler, assembler and various TAS features]. |
*breakNES is aiming for [[Emulation_accuracy|gate-level accuracy]]. Currently it is a work-in-progress and requires [https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet .NET 6]. | *breakNES is aiming for [[Emulation_accuracy|gate-level accuracy]]. Currently it is a work-in-progress and requires [https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet .NET 6]. | ||
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!Zapper | !Zapper | ||
|An electronic light gun accessory that allows players to aim at the display and shoot various objects that appear on the screen. | |An electronic light gun accessory that allows players to aim at the display and shoot various objects that appear on the screen. | ||
| − | | | + | |''[[Wikipedia:Duck Hunt|Duck Hunt]]''<br/>''[[Wikipedia:Wild Gunman|Wild Gunman]]''<br/>''[[Wikipedia:Hogan's Alley (video game)|Hogan's Alley]]'' |
|Various | |Various | ||
|Emulated in the form of a mouse click (PC), tap (for mobile), remote ([[Wii emulators|Wii]] ports of NES emulators), or faked pointers using a controller. | |Emulated in the form of a mouse click (PC), tap (for mobile), remote ([[Wii emulators|Wii]] ports of NES emulators), or faked pointers using a controller. | ||
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|<small>[[Mesen]]<br/>[[puNES]]<br/>[[Nestopia|Nestopia UE]]<br/>[[ares]]<br/>[[BizHawk]]<br/>[[Nintendulator|Nintendulator NRS]]<br/>[https://docs.libretro.com/library/fceumm/ FCEumm_libretro]<br/>[[FinalBurn_Neo]]<br/>[[higan]]<br/>[[MAME]]<br/>[https://fms.komkon.org/iNES iNES]<br/>[[Jnes]]<br/>[[RockNES]]<br/>[https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?title=Nintendo_Entertainment_System_emulators&diff=58606&oldid=57673#Emulators Others...]</small> | |<small>[[Mesen]]<br/>[[puNES]]<br/>[[Nestopia|Nestopia UE]]<br/>[[ares]]<br/>[[BizHawk]]<br/>[[Nintendulator|Nintendulator NRS]]<br/>[https://docs.libretro.com/library/fceumm/ FCEumm_libretro]<br/>[[FinalBurn_Neo]]<br/>[[higan]]<br/>[[MAME]]<br/>[https://fms.komkon.org/iNES iNES]<br/>[[Jnes]]<br/>[[RockNES]]<br/>[https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?title=Nintendo_Entertainment_System_emulators&diff=58606&oldid=57673#Emulators Others...]</small> | ||
|The BIOS file (which can be found [[Emulator_Files#NES_.2F_Famicom|here]]) is required for FDS emulation. Note that there are two versions of the BIOS: one that comes with FDS and another that comes with Sharp's [[Wikipedia:Twin Famicom|Twin Famicom]]. They function identically despite showing a different intro during the first boot. | |The BIOS file (which can be found [[Emulator_Files#NES_.2F_Famicom|here]]) is required for FDS emulation. Note that there are two versions of the BIOS: one that comes with FDS and another that comes with Sharp's [[Wikipedia:Twin Famicom|Twin Famicom]]. They function identically despite showing a different intro during the first boot. | ||
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|[[File:Famicom Controller Microphone.png|200px]] | |[[File:Famicom Controller Microphone.png|200px]] | ||
!Microphone | !Microphone | ||
|A Japan-exclusive, built-in feature in the original Player 2 Famicom controller that allows players to use an external sound source (e.g., the player's voice) as input. | |A Japan-exclusive, built-in feature in the original Player 2 Famicom controller that allows players to use an external sound source (e.g., the player's voice) as input. | ||
| − | |''[[Wikipedia: | + | |''[[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda (video game)|Legend of Zelda: The Hyrule Fantasy]]''<br/>''[[Wikipedia:Kid Icarus|Light Mythology: Palutena's Mirror]]''<br/>''[[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda (video game)|Kaiketsu Yanchamaru]]'' |
|[[Mesen]]<ref group=N name=microphone>Cheated by pressing any specific key ("M" by default).</ref><br/>[[puNES]]<ref group=N name=microphone/><br/>[[VirtuaNES]]<ref group=N name=microphone/><br/>[[Virtual Console]]<ref group=N>Through an actual microphone.</ref> | |[[Mesen]]<ref group=N name=microphone>Cheated by pressing any specific key ("M" by default).</ref><br/>[[puNES]]<ref group=N name=microphone/><br/>[[VirtuaNES]]<ref group=N name=microphone/><br/>[[Virtual Console]]<ref group=N>Through an actual microphone.</ref> | ||
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!Family BASIC | !Family BASIC | ||
|A Japan-exclusive peripheral with an enhanced [[Wikipedia:BASIC|BASIC]] programming language dialect. It allows users to create programs in the Famicom. It has a specially designed cartridge, keyboard, and Data Recorder. | |A Japan-exclusive peripheral with an enhanced [[Wikipedia:BASIC|BASIC]] programming language dialect. It allows users to create programs in the Famicom. It has a specially designed cartridge, keyboard, and Data Recorder. | ||
| − | |'' | + | |''Family BASIC'' |
|[[Mesen]]<br/>[[Nestopia|Nestopia UE]]<br/>[[FCEUX]]<br/>[[puNES]]<br/>[[VirtuaNES]] | |[[Mesen]]<br/>[[Nestopia|Nestopia UE]]<br/>[[FCEUX]]<br/>[[puNES]]<br/>[[VirtuaNES]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
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|[[File:Famicom Data Recorder.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:Famicom Data Recorder.jpg|200px]] | ||
| − | ! | + | !Famicom Data Recorder |
| − | |A Japan-exclusive compact cassette tape data interface as an addition to the Family BASIC to save data from BASIC programs created by users | + | |A Japan-exclusive compact cassette tape data interface as an addition to the Family BASIC to save data from BASIC programs created by users. |
| − | |'' | + | |''Family BASIC'' |
|[[Mesen]]<br/>[[Nestopia|Nestopia UE]]<br/>[[puNES]]<br/>[[VirtuaNES]] | |[[Mesen]]<br/>[[Nestopia|Nestopia UE]]<br/>[[puNES]]<br/>[[VirtuaNES]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
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|[[File:Famicom 3D System.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:Famicom 3D System.jpg|200px]] | ||
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|A Japan-exclusive active shutter glasses headset that allowed compatible games to display a stereoscopic image for a 3D experience. | |A Japan-exclusive active shutter glasses headset that allowed compatible games to display a stereoscopic image for a 3D experience. | ||
| − | | | + | |''[[Wikipedia:List of Mario racing games#Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally|Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally]]''<br/>''[[Wikipedia:Rad Racer|Highway Star]]''<br/>''[[Wikipedia:Falsion|Falsion]]'' |
|[[RetroArch]]<br/>[https://discord.com/channels/976404869386747954/976412672486678568/1183159919864713256 Ares?] | |[[RetroArch]]<br/>[https://discord.com/channels/976404869386747954/976412672486678568/1183159919864713256 Ares?] | ||
|[https://github.com/libretro/glsl-shaders/tree/master/stereoscopic-3d GLSL shaders] are needed for RetroArch to simulate the 3D experience with a [[Virtual reality|VR]] headset, 3D TV, 3D projector or Android phone with cardboard. | |[https://github.com/libretro/glsl-shaders/tree/master/stereoscopic-3d GLSL shaders] are needed for RetroArch to simulate the 3D experience with a [[Virtual reality|VR]] headset, 3D TV, 3D projector or Android phone with cardboard. | ||
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|[[File:Family Computer Network System.png|200px]] | |[[File:Family Computer Network System.png|200px]] | ||
| − | ![[Early_Online_Services|Family Computer Network System]] | + | ![[Early_Online_Services|Family Computer Network System<br/>Famicom Modem]] |
|A Japan-exclusive network peripheral that allowed users to connect to a Nintendo server that provided extra content such as jokes, news, game tips, weather forecasts, horse betting and downloadable content via dial-up modem. | |A Japan-exclusive network peripheral that allowed users to connect to a Nintendo server that provided extra content such as jokes, news, game tips, weather forecasts, horse betting and downloadable content via dial-up modem. | ||
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Also re-released later as Sharp's FamicomStation. The hybrid NES/Famicom arcade box [http://famicomworld.com/system/other/famicombox/ Nintendo Famicom Box] is a bulky metal cube with a slot to insert money and secured with tons of locks. The hotel would set the amount of time you could play on one token and choose the available games. You can see it in action in season 18 of [http://www.gamingcx.com/ Game Center CX]. It was distributed in select hotels and stores and can hold up to 15 select Famicom releases at once. It had many more hardware lockout chips and pins with different behavior than usual (it also only supported cartridges using memory mapper 0). Sports a unique boot screen for both models released. | Also re-released later as Sharp's FamicomStation. The hybrid NES/Famicom arcade box [http://famicomworld.com/system/other/famicombox/ Nintendo Famicom Box] is a bulky metal cube with a slot to insert money and secured with tons of locks. The hotel would set the amount of time you could play on one token and choose the available games. You can see it in action in season 18 of [http://www.gamingcx.com/ Game Center CX]. It was distributed in select hotels and stores and can hold up to 15 select Famicom releases at once. It had many more hardware lockout chips and pins with different behavior than usual (it also only supported cartridges using memory mapper 0). Sports a unique boot screen for both models released. | ||
| − | + | Neither the cartridges nor the BIOS has been dumped or tested with an emulator, unlike the Super Famicom Box (which has had both its BIOSes and most of its ROMs dumped). | |
===Dendy=== | ===Dendy=== | ||
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*[http://rec0ded88.com/play-nes-games Rec0deD:88] - Play a NES emulator. | *[http://rec0ded88.com/play-nes-games Rec0deD:88] - Play a NES emulator. | ||
*[https://www.copetti.org/writings/consoles/nes/ Copetti] - NES Architecture (A practical analysis by Rodrigo Copetti). | *[https://www.copetti.org/writings/consoles/nes/ Copetti] - NES Architecture (A practical analysis by Rodrigo Copetti). | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
