Question about 60 to 72 pin Famicom to NES converter

CTCT
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I hear that the Honey Bee is the best converter out there. 



However, I found this converter being sold for less.  It is made in Hong Kong.  I am on a budget so I am intrigued.  Anyone have any experience with these grey converters?  See pic attached and link below.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/60-To-72-Pin-Famicom-to-Nes-Adapter-Converter-For-Nintendo-NES-Console-NTSC-PAL-/222177975868?hash=item33bad6de3c:g:eIwAAOSwbsBXqCD4

Comments

  • ap123ap123
    What system will you be playing it on? The listing says it can't be used with original NES consoles.
  • EvilacidEvilacid
    It also says it's for "pal NTSC" consoles. Might just be a missing coma or a typo but that's strange.

    I can't think of any reason it wouldn't work on an nes 101 unless it's shade won't fit in the tray.
  • CTCT
    Originally posted by: ap123



    What system will you be playing it on? The listing says it can't be used with original NES consoles.





    I'll be using a Top Loader.  It will definitely not work on the toaster/front loading OG, NES.
  • G-TypeG-Type
    Originally posted by: WF

     
    Originally posted by: ap123



    What system will you be playing it on? The listing says it can't be used with original NES consoles.





    I'll be using a Top Loader.  It will definitely not work on the toaster/front loading OG, NES.

    It could work with on the toaster if the 10nes is disabled



     
  • bronzeshieldbronzeshield
    KRIKzz of EverDrive fame sells one. I ordered it recently (it's now en route to me). Since it works perfectly with the EverDrive N8, it's probably highly compatible and a good choice.
  • CTCT
    Originally posted by: bronzeshield



    KRIKzz of EverDrive fame sells one. I ordered it recently (it's now en route to me). Since it works perfectly with the EverDrive N8, it's probably highly compatible and a good choice.

    On their site it's just a board:  https://krikzz.com/store/home/40-famicom-to-nes-adapter.html



    I'd prefer a product like the Honey Bee (with a shell), so it's easy to swap games.







     
  • kaiserkaiser
    I have that grey one but only have 1 famicom game at the moment. It works great! Good deal for $10
  • CTCT
    I went ahead and purchased this one for $10.99 best offer. Will report back.
  • VGS_captmorgandrinkerVGS_captmorgandrinker
    Originally posted by: G-Type

     
    Originally posted by: WF

     
    Originally posted by: ap123



    What system will you be playing it on? The listing says it can't be used with original NES consoles.





    I'll be using a Top Loader.  It will definitely not work on the toaster/front loading OG, NES.

    It could work with on the toaster if the 10nes is disabled



     



    You can play Famicom games on the toaster with a Honeybee.  I remember doing that back in college before anybody knew what a lockout chip was.



    I think the reason you can't/don't want to use this on a toaster is because it'll be a bitch to get out without a ribbon on it.

     
  • TulpaTulpa
    Originally posted by: captmorgandrinker

    I think the reason you can't/don't want to use this on a toaster is because it'll be a bitch to get out without a ribbon on it.

     

    That's what I was thinking. If you pull on the fami cart it'll leave the adapter deep in the NES, probably necessitating taking the cover off.



     
  • scottmogscottmog
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shielded-72-to-60-Pin-Adapter-Converter-Play-NES-Nintendo-Games-on-your-Famicom-/371655846756?hash=item56886a2b64:g:04sAAOSwa-dWk88o



    I have this one and it works great in my famicom toploader
  • G-TypeG-Type
    Originally posted by: captmorgandrinker

     
    Originally posted by: G-Type

     
    Originally posted by: WF

     
    Originally posted by: ap123



    What system will you be playing it on? The listing says it can't be used with original NES consoles.





    I'll be using a Top Loader.  It will definitely not work on the toaster/front loading OG, NES.

    It could work with on the toaster if the 10nes is disabled



     



    You can play Famicom games on the toaster with a Honeybee.  I remember doing that back in college before anybody knew what a lockout chip was.



    I think the reason you can't/don't want to use this on a toaster is because it'll be a bitch to get out without a ribbon on it.

     



    Yea, I superglued a ribbon on mine. Its not a problem.
  • CTCT
    Ok I've been using the converter that was in my original post. I use it on my toploader and it works great so far. I tested about 8 games. The converter does get a bit warm after using it. Otherwise, no issues to report.
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