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Nintendo Famicom Console System SQUARE BUTTONS Boxed HVC-001 Tested & Working

Nintendo Famicom Console System SQUARE BUTTONS Boxed HVC-001 Tested & Working

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$260.00 USD
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Cleaned & gameplay-tested in Japan 　

• 30-day initial defect guarantee — exact-unit photos on request

Safe packing (bubble wrap + double box)

Taxes/Duties: paid by buyer at import

Before the round buttons, before global fame — there was this.
The original Nintendo Famicom (HVC-001), first released in 1983, featuring the rare early “square button” controllers and black cartridge slot — a short-run variant cherished by collectors today.

Used. Tested and fully working.
Region: NTSC-J (Japan).
The controller is the early “square button” type, and the cartridge slot is black.
This early square-button controller and black cartridge slot combination was produced only for a short time and is highly prized by collectors.

The console has small scuffs and minor scratches.
Both controllers have fine scuffs and small scratches.
Includes the original AC adapter, RF switch, and connection attachment.
Instruction manual is not included.

The Styrofoam inner tray has some localized scuffs and damage.
The outer cardboard box shows wear, including scuffs, scratches, corner wear, and creases.

Please check the listing photos carefully for the exact condition.

A legendary piece of gaming history — the first form of the Famicom, before Nintendo refined its design for mass production. A must-have for serious collectors and preservationists alike.

Brand: Nintendo

Platform: Nintendo Famicom

Model: Nintendo Famicom

Region Code: NTSC-J (Japan)

MPN: HVC-001

Year Manufactured: 1983

Color: Red/White

Good to know

• Worldwide shipping from Japan with a 7-day initial defect guarantee

• Exact-unit photos available on request.For power and picture tips anywhere in the world, see our Region & Power Guide and Video Output & Upscaler Guide.

・Shipping: 3–7 business days by DHL/EMS with tracking. Duties/Taxes: Charged by your country if applicable. We declare accurately & pack securely. Packaging: Consoles and games are padded & boxed. Vintage items — one unit only. Typical delivery: US 3–5d / UK 4–6d / EU 4–7d / AU 5–7d / NZ 5–7d / SG 3–5d.block

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Typically 3–7 business days via FedEx from Japan, excluding customs inspection time.
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14-day returns. See our Returns & Warranty for details.

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Set Contents

Famicom Console (HVC-001, Square Button model) ×1 / Controller I ×1 / Controller II ×1 / Original AC Adapter ×1 / RF Switch ×1 / Connection Attachment ×1 / Box ×1.

Condition Rank (Our Standard)

S Like new A Excellent B Normal used C Heavy wear D Defects J For parts

This item rank: B (Console and controllers show minor scuffs. Styrofoam tray has localized damage. Box shows creases, corner wear, and scuffs. Manual not included. )

Maintenance & Cleaning

Cartridge connector cleaned. Controller inputs tested. RF output and power stability verified.Cartridge connector cleaned. Controller inputs tested. RF output and power stability verified.

Region / Power / Video

Cartridge connector cleaned. Controller inputs tested. RF output and power stability verified.

Warranty & Support

NTSC-J (Japan). 100V input. Works with Famicom cartridges only.

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