Nintendo’s Forgotten Barcode Console – The Lost Famicom Add-On
Published February 27, 2025
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Nintendo’s strangest Famicom add-on wasn’t just an experiment—it was a loophole. The Bandai Datach Joint ROM System was an officially licensed barcode-scanning console expansion that allowed Bandai to bypass Nintendo’s strict cartridge licensing fees. This weird and forgotten device let players scan barcodes from colle…
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- February 27, 2025
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