Family Computer Network System

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Family Computer Network System
The Family Computer Network System add-on attached to the Family Computer console.
The Family Computer with the Network System attached to the console
Generation Third generation
Release date Japan September 1988[1]
Predecessor Family Computer Disk System
Successor Satellaview

The Family Computer Network System (also called the Famicom Network System) is an add-on for the Family Computer. It allowed the console to connect via dial-up to access various services and uses a proprietary card storage media similar to the PC Engine. The add-on released in September 1988 only in Japan. 130,000 units were shipped.[1]

Super Mario software[edit]

1990, 1991[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ファミリーコンピュータ ネットワークシステム[?]
Famirī Konpyūta Nettowāku Shisutemu
Family Computer Network System
ファミコン ネットワークシステム[?]
Famikon Nettowāku Shisutemu
Famicom Network System

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Masaharu Takano (September 11, 1995). How the Famicom Modem was Born. Nikkei Electronics (Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025. (Archived February 1, 2023, 20:52:44 UTC via Wayback Machine.)