Famiclone

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any electronic hardware designed to replicate the Family Computer/Nintendo Entertainment System video game console. informal

    "You may also see very unauthorized Famiclones — third-party, unlicensed NES joysticks, sometimes with an attached light gun and not as many games as the packaging says."

Example

More examples

"You may also see very unauthorized Famiclones — third-party, unlicensed NES joysticks, sometimes with an attached light gun and not as many games as the packaging says."

Etymology

Blend of Famicom + clone.

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