One machine. Two worlds. The only console that ever fused the Famicom and its Disk System into a single body.
In 1986, while the rest of Japan plugged their Famicoms into the back of the television through a hiss of RF static, Sharp asked a bolder question: what if one machine could do it all — and do it beautifully? Under licence from Nintendo, Sharp's engineers poured two machines into one elegant body: the Family Computer and the Famicom Disk System, sharing a single heart. Drop a cartridge into the top, or a Disk Card below, and watch it come through clean AV video — sharp, steady, the way games were always meant to look.
This was never just hardware. It was two of Japan's proudest companies pooling their craft into one confident object — the kind of machine a country builds when it truly believes games are worth doing right. Nearly forty years on, that belief is still humming inside it.
Time is unkind to the Twin Famicom. Its Disk drive belt stretches and tires, and most you will find today can no longer load a single Disk Card. Not this one. Each unit here was opened by hand here in Japan, cleaned inside and out, and fitted with a brand-new Japanese-made drive belt — so the Disk System spins back to life the very moment it reaches you.
Here it stands in three of its faces — the deep red AN-500R, the AN-500B, and the black AN-505-BK with its rapid-fire turbo controller. Choose the one that is yours.
Used. Tested.
- Console: scuffs and surface wear, scratches, partial yellowing. The reset button, power button, and other parts of the console may show yellowing or fading due to age.
- Controller(s): scuffs and surface wear, scratches, partial yellowing.
Additional notes: The drive belt has been replaced with a new Japanese-made belt.
A third-party universal AC adapter (100–240V) is included, so no step-down transformer is needed. The plug is the Japanese two-flat-pin type (the same as in the US and Canada); in other countries a simple plug adapter may be needed.
Please note: these photos are representative samples. If you would like to see photos of the exact item that will be shipped to you, please let us know via message and we will be happy to provide them.
Please select your preferred model from the available variations.
If you select the AC adapter and cable option from the variations, a third-party AC adapter compatible with 100V-240V and the required cable will be included.
The AN-505-BK controller features a turbo (rapid-fire) function. The AN-500R and AN-500B controllers do not feature a turbo (rapid-fire) function.
The original box, instruction manual, and magnetic head protection sheet are not included.
What's included in each bundle:
- AN-500R : Twin Famicom Console (AN-500R)
- AN-500R + AC Adapter + AV Cable : Twin Famicom Console (AN-500R), AC Adapter, AV Cable
- AN-500B : Twin Famicom Console (AN-500B)
- AN-500B + AC Adapter + AV Cable : Twin Famicom Console (AN-500B), AC Adapter, AV Cable
- AN-505-BK : Twin Famicom Console (AN-505-BK)
- AN-505-BK + AC Adapter + AV Cable : Twin Famicom Console (AN-505-BK), AC Adapter, AV Cable
The Twin Famicom combines the functions of the original Family Computer (Famicom) and Famicom Disk System into a single video-output-capable console, allowing you to enjoy both Famicom game cartridges and Disk Cards on one system.
Due to age, many Twin Famicom consoles develop worn or stretched drive belts, which can prevent Disk System games from loading properly. On this unit, the drive belt has already been professionally replaced, allowing you to enjoy Disk System games immediately upon arrival.
Each item has been carefully cleaned and maintained by our technicians in Japan.
Genuine Japanese product, shipped directly from Japan with care.
What We Did Before This Ships
Every console we sell is opened up and serviced by hand.
We don't just confirm it powers on — we look inside.
- This unit was fully disassembled and cleaned internally; dust was removed from all components.
- All boards and electrical contacts were cleaned with ethanol and a fast-drying, residue-free electronics cleaner to remove oxidation and residue.
- Moving mechanical parts were lubricated with a light application of silicone grease for smooth, quiet operation. (We do not apply grease to electrical contacts — they are cleaned only.)
- Electrolytic capacitors are replaced only when there is visible corrosion or leakage — nothing more, nothing less. For console families known for capacitor failure, a full recap is performed as standard.
- If a console cannot be properly restored, we do not sell it.
- After reassembly, the unit is tested with an actual game: video, sound, and controller input are all confirmed.
- Before we seal the box, we power the console on one more time and confirm it is still working.
- Every console includes 30 days of support after it reaches you.
A note on power: A third-party universal AC adapter (100–240V) is included, so no step-down transformer is needed. The plug is the Japanese two-flat-pin type (the same as in the US and Canada); in other countries a simple plug adapter may be needed.
In your home:
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US or Canada — TV: with an AV cable made for this console, plug the yellow/red/white ends into your TV and the picture shows as normal — no converter needed.
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TV (RF switch): the RF switch sends the picture over an analog channel, so it shows on TVs that can still receive analog (RF) broadcasts — older CRT sets, and flat-screen TVs that still have an analog tuner. It will not show on TVs in PAL countries such as the UK, Europe or Australia.
A note on region: This is a Japanese Sharp Twin Famicom. It combines the Famicom and the Famicom Disk System in one unit, and accepts all standard Famicom cartridges and Disk System titles. North American NES cartridges (72-pin) are not compatible without an adapter, as the Twin Famicom uses the same 60-pin connector as the original Famicom.
If anything here isn't covered, just ask — questions are always welcome.
One console, two worlds of play
The Twin Famicom is the only machine that plays both Famicom cartridges and Disk System disks in one body — no adapter, no second console. So once it’s yours, a whole library opens up: cartridge classics like Dragon Quest III, Mario Bros. and Excitebike, and Disk System titles you can only play on hardware like this. Every game is cleaned, tested & shipped from Japan, and we can pack them together with your console in one careful parcel.
📖 Read the full story of the Twin Famicom in our Museum →
What You Will Actually Pay
Nothing appears later that is not listed here.
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This listing — from $160.00 to $264.00, depending on the option you choose above.
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Shipping — free to most countries. Any order of $100 or more that includes a console ships free, and this console is already above that — games you add ride along free too. One exception. Shipping to Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Peru is $49.99 on every order, because shipping to South America costs far more. The exact figure for your address appears at checkout, before you pay.
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Import duties and taxes. Not included in the price and not collected at checkout — for every country, including the United States. Your country’s customs decides the amount, and the carrier will ask you to pay it before or at delivery. The carrier may also charge its own fee for handling customs. Rules differ by country and can change, so we can’t tell you the exact amount in advance. If a carrier ever presents a charge that looks wrong, send us the paperwork and we will look into it with you.
It leaves Japan within 1–3 business days of your payment, with a tracking number sent to you by email.
If it arrives damaged in transit, does not work, or is not as described, email us within 30 days of delivery with photos of the item and its packaging — it is covered by our 30-day warranty, and we pay the return shipping. If you simply change your mind, you can return it within 30 days of delivery; the return shipping is paid by you. We do not send return labels: we email you our return address and instructions.
If anything is still unclear — the plug, the voltage, how it really looks in daylight — ask me before you buy, or Browse more Japan Exclusives — In Stock →
WHAT FAMICOM DISK SYSTEM BUYERS TOLD US
“Finally have the chance to talk about this. Packaging was very well done: the seller clearly cared about the console enough and I appreciate that. It came as described, so I'm very happy. Finally it shipped relatively quickly. Overall, I'm very happy. It works very well on a modern monitor and it is about what I expected from an older console. I enjoy the older, retro consoles. I also enjoyed was the little flyer that came with it. It's nice to see old game shops thriving in Japan.”— verified Famicom Disk System buyer, 2026-08-16
“The console arrived safely and in excellent time thanks to great packaging and shipping. It's exactly as described and looks great. Seller went out of their way to update me on shipping and show me the console working, and was all around incredibly kind and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended!”— verified Famicom Disk System buyer, 2026-06-19
These are real messages left by people who bought Famicom Disk System gear from us on eBay, where we have 100% positive feedback from 2,500+ ratings. They are feedback on our shop, not star ratings on this item — so we do not show stars here.
• 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: by UPS, or Japan Post for small parcels (sometimes FedEx or DHL), with tracking. Ships in 1–3 business days. After that, UPS usually takes 2–5 business days, and Japan Post usually takes 1–3 weeks. Duties/Taxes: Charged by your country if applicable. We declare accurately & pack securely. Packaging: Consoles and games are padded & boxed.
