This episode features Vinnk from Famicom Dojo! We discuss the evolution of the PC-FX aftermarket in Japan and how the pricing and availability of hardware and games have changed over the last two decades.

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We explore who caused the PC-FX to fail with a look at NEC's supposed Anime Directive, Hudson's approach to PC-FX Software, and SEGA's role in chipping away NEC's market share. The PC-FX Fan Club is a podcast and YouTube channel expanding the retro gaming community's understanding of NEC's successor to the PC Engine, the PC-FX.

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Umbrella Term’s Mahjong Goku Tenjiku Article

Rosewood Super Real Mahjong PV Article

Video Game Esoterica’s PC-FX on Steam Deck

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Team Innocent Reference Art Ko-fi Post

First Kiss Story – Image Song / Character Song CD Ko-fi post

Navigating the PC-FX Sales Mess Ko-fi Post

Ben’s Kira Kira Pop Princess VideoNext Generation Magazine Issue #3

Gamasutra Interview with Takashi-Meijin

Japanese PC-FX Wikipedia

Oji Hiroi’s 4Gamer Interview

Iramajiri Shouchiro Wikipedia (Most details sourced from “Honda Myth – After the founder”)

PandaMonium Sega FY 1997 The Slow Death of a Titan Video

Naoki Yoshida Famitsu Interview

We talk with Mr. Jakes from Basement Brothers about his history with the PC-FX as well as Farland Story FX. We also talk about the Shanghai: Triple Threat and the PC-FX ODE. Basement Brothers YouTube Channel
Basement Brothers Farland Story Series Playlist
PC-FX ODE Store Page
PC-FX nvBMP Storage Store Page

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Babo! worked at HuneX during the late 90s, contributing to various PC-FX games and their ports, including Welcome to Pia Carrot, Blue Breaker, First Kiss Story, and more. We ask Babo about his time at the company and development stories.

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For episode 1 of the PC-FX Podcast, we explore the environment in which the PC-FX was released, looking at games, anime, PCs, media, and more!

The PC-FX Fan Club is a podcast and YouTube channel expanding the retro gaming community's understanding of NEC's successor to the PC Engine, the PC-FX.

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Recently the PC-FX received new alternative Mouse and BMP accessory options. We talk to David Shadoff, the developer behind these new additions, about these and possible future additions to the PC-FX.

The PC-FX Fan Club is a podcast and YouTube channel expanding the retro gaming community's understanding of NEC's successor to the PC Engine, the PC-FX.

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For Episode 1 of the PC-FX Fan Club podcast, we introduce ourselves, the PC-FX, and our goals for the podcast.

The PC-FX Fan Club is a podcast and YouTube channel expanding the retro gaming community's understanding of NEC's successor to the PC Engine, the PC-FX.

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Amelie Doree's Channel
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