Completely Unnecessary Must-Have Item - Nintendo Disk System Case Mini Famicom Classic Box

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Published on March 30, 2020 10:00:19 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvCzv8mgDX0

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In this video, we unbox and show off the Mini Disk System Storage Box designed for the Nintendo Famicom Mini.

I admit it, I LOVE importing things from Japan. Often they are quirky, almost always unique, and undoubtedly cool. One of the reasons why I raced in the Tamiya Championship Series RC races is because, if you won the National Championship, you got an all-expense-paid trip to Japan to compete in the World Championships. As Marty McFly once said, "What do you mean, Doc? All the best stuff is made in Japan."

As such, I've been a collector of Japanese videogame gear for a few years now. I've discussed my Super Famicom, Sharp Famicom Turbo Twin, my Spice Orange Japanese Gamecube, just to name a few things. One of my first imports was my AV Modded Famicom, and it is a great little system. While I don't own a Famicom Disk System (FDS) to go with it, I do have a Sharp Twin Turbo which has allowed me to explore my love of this system. And while it works very well, I do love the aesthetic of the Famicom with the Famicom Disk System. And now I can, in sorts, with the Famicom Mini thanks to the Mini Disk System Box.

I'm going to put this out there right now: This is a box that looks like a Famicom Disk System. That's it. A. Box. But, at under $15, I've wasted money on dumber things for much more than this cost me. I imported this in from Japan, and it took about 6-weeks to arrive.

The box itself is made from pretty thick cardboard. The face features a printed reproduction of the FDS itself. In-lieu of the eject button, the face has a fabric tether that you can grasp to open the box itself. Inside you find storage for things like an HDMI cable, Micro-USB Power Cable, Power Brick, or other items. You'll also get a pair of very interesting stickers.

The Famicom Mini looks great, but from the box, it is missing 2 stickers that the original Famicom had near the power and reset switches. Included with the Mini Disk System Box is a pair of stickers to apply to fully recreate the original. If you're looking for the most accurate Famicom Mini, you really should have these and I am glad they are included.

Why it RoX:
- Nails the look and feel of the FDS
- Provides storage for cables and accessories
- Relatively inexpensive
- Includes stickers to more accurately recreate the original Famicom look

What could be improved?
- Provides 0 functionality, this is all style
- Make it available in more areas, not just Japan
- Does not include mockup of RAM adapter to complete the look

Should You Buy One?
Let's be honest, if you've imported the Famicom Mini you're an Uber fan to begin with, right? I know that fits my description! At that point, for $15 or less, I am sure you've spent money on dumber things. This adds 0-functionality to your Famicom Mini, but in my mind, it completes the look of the system to me, especially with the 2 additional stickers that, honestly, Nintendo should have included. If you own a Famicom Mini, in my mind, you owe it to yourself to pick one of these up, I think you'll be glad you did.

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