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This page has investigated the model number of the Family Computer(FC) hardware which Nintendo released.
and, the model number is HVC-??? by consecutive numbers.
HVC is "Home Video Computer". The left image is "FF-mark". FF is abbreviation of FAMICOM FAMILY. This mark came to be put to the hardware of the family computer at latter term. "Family Computer" was named "NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM(NES)" in other country. and, The model number is also different. Please refer to the following for them. This page must be careful to being a page about Family Computer. This page wrote based on the information in Japanese shop and on network.
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| Model No. | Model Name | Comments |
| HVC-001 | Family Computer (Famicom) |
It began the video game of Japan. As a result, it was shipped 19.23 million systems in Japan. It sold since July 15, 1983 for ¥14800. |
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| HVC-002 | AC Adapter |
AC adapter for Family Computer(HVC-001)
and Super Famicom(SHVC-001/SHVC-101).
Moreover, It can be used by VertualBoy(VUE-001) via AC adapter-tap(VUE-011).
The price is ¥1500.
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| HVC-003 | RF Switch | Apparatus used when outputting Game through an antenna line. I recommend to use "RF switch UV(NUS-009)". The price is ¥1500. |
| HVC-004 | 75/300 OHM Converter | It's apparatus that converts 75Ω coaxial cable into 300Ω feeder line. The price is ¥300. |
| HVC-005 | Gun (Zapper) | It's a light-gun for Familiy Computer. It sold since February 18, 1984. |
| HVC-006 | Holster | It's a holster for Gun(HVC-005). |
| HVC-007 | Keyboard | It's a keyboard for Family Basic. It's coloring similar to Family Computer. |
| HVC-008 | Data Recorder | It's a device to record data on the cassette tape. It's coloring similar to Family Computer. |
| HVC-009~HVC-011 Unidentified | ||
| HVC-012 | Robot (R.O.B.) | It's a funny robot. It begins to move reading the signal of the television even if the code doesn't connect. |
| HVC-013~HVC-020 Unidentified | ||
| HVC-021 | Disk Card | Quick Disc containing Disk Drive(HVC-022) game data. Data size capacity is approximately 110K×8bit(both sides). |
| HVC-022 | Disk Drive | Readout device of Disk Card that becomes main of "Disk System". It's put under the family computer. "Disk System" sold since February 21, 1986 for ¥15000. |
| HVC-023 | RAM Adapter | It's inserted in the cassette connector over the Family Computer. Family Computer reads the data of the disk drive saved there once. Dynamic RAM: 256kbit, Static RAM: 64kbit |
| HVC-024 Unidentified | ||
| HVC-025 | AC Adapter for Disk Drive |
AC adapter for Disk Drive(HVC-022).
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| HVC-026 | RF Extension Cord | It can extend the RF-cable by 2m. |
| HVC-027 | CARD CLEANER | It's a tool to clean the Disk Card(HVC-021). Details are uncertain. |
| HVC-028 | Cartridge | It's a tool to clean the Disk Card(HVC-021). Details are uncertain. |
| HVC-029 | HEAD CLEANINE SPRAY | It's a tool to clean the Disk Drive's Head. Details are uncertain. |
| HVC-030 | HEAD CLEANINE CARD | It's a tool to clean the Disk Drive's Head. Details are uncertain. |
| HVC-031 | 3D System Scope | "3D System" is a peripherals that makes the three-dimensional image with a liquid crystal shutter. It's a goggle that had the liquid crystal shutter, installed in the head. |
| HVC-032 | 3D System Adapter | It is an adaptor that connects "3D System Scope" with Family Computer. |
| HVC-033~HVC-049 Unidentified | ||
| HVC-050 | NETWORK SYSTEM | The network was able to be communicated with Family Computer. Details are uncertain. |
| HVC-051 | NETWORK Controller | It's controller for NETWORK SYSTEM. |
| HVC-052 Unidentified | ||
| HVC-053 | Modular Cable | It's the modular cable (Telephone Cord) of 4m. |
| HVC-054 | Telephone Switch | It's an equipment that splits the modular cable into two. |
| HVC-055~HVC-100 Unidentified | ||
| HVC-101 | New Famicom | It's Family Computer corresponding to the video output. It can enjoy a display that is more beautiful than the RF output. It sold since December 1, 1993 for ¥6800. |
| HVC-102 | Controller | It's controller only for New Famicom(HVC-101). |
| HVC-103 | RF Modulator | When RF is output with NewFamicom, it is necessary peripherals. The price is ¥1500. |
| Unidentified after HVC-104 | ||
NES-001: NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
NES-002: AC Adapter NES-003: RF Switch NES-004: Controller NES-005: Zapper NES-012: R.O.B. NES-026: Advantage Joystick NES-027: Max Joypad NES-028: Power Pad NES-030: Cleaning Kit NES-031: Cleaning Kit Wand NES-032: Satellite 4 Player Wireless NES-033: Satellite Wireless Receiver NES-034: Four Score NES-039: Controller (Redesign) NES-101: NES (Redesign) |
"Family Computer" was named "NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM(NES)" in other country.
It restricts it to the light introduction here.
because, I have only little information. Sorry.
Please refer to these official pages.
by the way, NES(NES-001) sold since October 18, 1985. and, Redesign(NES-101) sold since October 15, 1993.
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NES-031 (@March 27, 2006) was offered information by JonathanVB-san. Thanks!
