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Encyclopedia > Famicom Data Recorder
Famicom Data Recorder HVC-008 Hardware
Famicom Data Recorder HVC-008 Hardware

Famicom Data Recorder HVC-008, is a compact cassette data interface for the Famicom Family Computer. Image File history File links NintendoDataRecorderContents. ... Image File history File links NintendoDataRecorderContents. ... NES redirects here. ...

History

The Drive was released in 1984 as an addition to the Family Basic Keyboard to save data from basic programs created by users. Also, some Famicom/NES games used this device in order to save some custom data (for example, Excitebike and Mach Rider needed the recorder in order to save tracks created by users). The drive was needed due to the high cost of storing data by battery backup, the high cost of production also lead Nintendo to create the Famicom Disk System. The drive uses standard Compact Cassette. Excitebike for the Nintendo Family Computer. ... Mach Rider is an arcade video game created by Nintendo. ... The Famicom Disk System, attached to a late-model AV Famicom The Family Computer Disk System (FCD) was released on February 21, 1986 by Nintendo as a peripheral to their overwhelmingly popular Family Computer (Famicom) console in Japan. ... The Compact Cassette, often referred to as audio cassette, cassette tape, cassette, or simply a tape. ...


Operation and use

The Data recorder was powered either by a 6 volt adapter or 4, double A batteries. The recorder could be used as a conventional sound recorder, and included a built in microphone in the bottom left hand corner of the unit. The recorder has mono sound output from a built in speaker on the top of the unit. A convenient volume control is accessible on the left hand side.


The recorder has two data ports that use a conventional 1/8" mono phono plug. The port on the left hand side is labled "ear" and "load". The port on the right is labeled as "Mic" and "Save". When used as a data stoarge device the Phone cables connected to the corresponding Write and Save ports on the Family BASIC keyboard. 2. ... Family BASIC or Famicom BASIC is a dialect of the BASIC programming language that is used to program the Famicom. ...


The Data recorder set included 1 instruction manual, data cable a Nintendo branded Compact Cassette and a 6 volt AC Adapter. In addition the unit features a convenient handle that slides out from the front bezel, to help carry it around.


Legacy

The Data Recorder did not suffer the same problems that relegated other first party Nintendo peripherals to the sidelines. This recorder is perhaps the only 1st party Nintendo peripheral that functions outside of its intended purpose as a game save device and could be operated without ever owning a Famicom. However it became obscure with low sales and virtually unknown outside of Japan.

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