What is a Famiclone?

What is a Famiclone?

These duplicates are called “Famiclones” — a clone of the Famicom. While only three countries saw the official Famicom, many more countries across the world, including Korea, Thailand, Argentina, the United States and others, got Famiclones. (Some argue that the Nintendo Entertainment System is a Famiclone, and in a way it is.)

Is it legal to buy a Famiclone?

(Some argue that the Nintendo Entertainment System is a Famiclone, and in a way it is.) Famicloning was illegal until 2003, when the patent on the Famicom expired and duplication became legal. Prior to 2003, however, Famiclones were available just about anywhere.

What are the best Famiclones to buy?

Free from fear, one of the first legally produced Famiclones also happens to be one of the best: the Yobo FC Game Console.

Is the Nintendo considered a Famiclone?

(Some argue that the Nintendo Entertainment System is a Famiclone, and in a way it is.) Famicloning was illegal until 2003, when the patent on the Famicom expired and duplication became legal.