The Bit79 was a Famicom clone that took the “Family Computer” Name Seriously

According to Hackaday, the Bit79 was a Famicom clone with a curious distinction: while Nintendo's original console was technically called the Family Computer—Famicom, in short—that name rarely appeared in its actual marketing. The Bit79, by contrast, took the 'Family Computer' identity quite literally, making for an unusual piece of retro gaming trivia.

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