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Read-only memory (ROM) is a type of storage channel which permanently stores data on personal computers (PCs) and other electronic devices.  It is permanent and non-volatile, which means it also holds its memory even when there is no power in the system. ROM is used for the BIOS which tells the computer how to start, or essential programs like the firmware of specific devices, which usually does not need to be modified.

ABOUT THE FDS

Famicom Disk System which is also known as FDS is a floppy disk unit peripheral for the Nintendo Family Computer game console, which was released on February 21, 1986, in Japan. The Famicom Disk System can run on six C-cell batteries or the supplied AC adapter, which is 9V DC, 400mA, with center negative polarity. The Famicom disk system device also serves to enhance some aspects that are already inherent to the base Famicom disk system, with better sound and cheaper game. In 1989, the Famicom disk system was inevitably obsolete by improving semiconductor technology of game cartridges. The Famicom disk system lifetime sales reached 4.4 million units by 1990. Famicom disk system final game was released in 1992, and Nintendo officially discontinued its technical support in 2003.

The Nintendo Famicom disk system device was connected to the Famicom deck by plugging a modified cartridge known as RAM Adapter into the system's cartridge port, which was attached via a supplied cable to the disk drive.  While the Nintendo Famicom Disk System was years ahead of its time in terms of a disk-format game console, the system and games both have reliability problems. The Nintendo Famicom disk device was announced, but not released, for the North American and PAL NES Consoles Through its production span, 1986–2003, 4.44 million units were sold. 

Fds ROMs

The Fds ROMs chips required for cartridges were costly, and chip shortages created supply issues. The Fds ROMs also saves data. The unit sits beneath the central console, attached to the unit via a serial cable which is connected to an  Fds ROMs cartridge which sits in the Famicom's cartridge slot. The  Fds ROM cartridge contained 32K of memory, 8K of CHR RAM alongside with an IO chip which also feeds extra sound channels to the console through bespoke pins on the cartridge slot among other things.

BEST FAMICOM DISK SYSTEM GAME

1.Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic

Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic is one of the best Famicom disk system games. Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic is a Japan-only game which were released for the Famicom that takes place in a book with an Arabian setting, it is based on a family who plans to save two children. Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic was later remade and brought to North America as Super Mario Bros. 2, which was re-released in Japan as Super Mario USA. Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic was developed by Nintendo in cooperation with Fuji Television to promote and enhance its Yume Kōjō '87 (tr. Dream Factory '87) event. This Famicom disk system game consists of the family, Imajin and Lina and their parents Mama and Papa.

2. Sharp Twin Famicom

The Sharp Twin Famicom (Japanese: ツインファミコン Hepburn: Tsuinn Famikon) is also one of the Famicom disk system games. Sharp Twin Famicom is a video game console system that was produced by Sharp Corporation in 1986 and was only released in Japan. This video game( Sharp Twin Famicom) is a licensed Nintendo product that joins the Family Computer (Famicom) and the Family Computer Disk System (FDS) into a single piece of hardware. The essential parts of the  Sharp Twin Famicom include a 60-pin slot for Famicom cartridges, a slot for Disk System's Disk Cards, a switch located right below the cartridge slot which allows the player to choose between "Cassette (カセット Kasetto)" or "Disk (ディスク Disuku)", the power button, reset button, and eject buttons. FDS disks can also be removed using the yellow button below the disk slot. 

3. Esper Dream

Esper Dream is a role-playing action game. This is also one of the Famicom disk system games developed and published by Konami on February 20, 1987. Initially, the role-playing action game had a distinct look and feel, primarily utilizing sword and magic motifs. Esper Dream takes place in a fairy tale world featuring a young boy with ESP talents who wields a gun. Konami released the game(Esper Dream) as an i-application for cellular phone use as part of the Konami masterpiece series on February 1, 2007.

4. Koneko Monogatari

Koneko Monogatari which is also known as the Adventures of Chatran, is a Famicom Disk System game from Marionette and Pony Canyon. Koneko Monogatari game reimagines the events of the movie Milo and Otis, which in Japan is called Koneko Monogatari (or "Kitten's Adventure"). Koneko Monogatari game is a straightforward side-scrolling platformer. The release of koneko Monogatari marks the first Famicom Disk System game from Pony Canyon as well as the first Nintendo game of any sort to be developed by Marionette, which would go on to create several more games for the console. 

Super Mario Bros 2 fds 

Super Mario Bros  2 Fds is a retrofitted version of the Japanese Doki Doki Panic. The game Super Mario Bros 2 Fds was released initially in 1986 for the Japan-only Famicom Computer Disk System. Super Mario Bro 2  Fds was the number one selling Famicom game released in 1986, selling approximately 2,650,000 copies in its lifetime. Super Mario Bros 2 Fds is one of the most legendary games in the gaming industry, probably most played on the console systems with two significant characters called Mario and Luigi.

FAMICOM DISK SYSTEM EMULATOR 

FCEUX

Fceux is one of the most popular emulators; it is a Nintendo Entertainment System, Famicom Disk System, and Dendy emulator. Fceux supports It supports NTSC (USA/JPN), PAL (European), and NTSC-PAL Hybrid modes. Additionally, it supports both Windows and SDL versions for cross-compatibility. Immediately after downloading FCEUX, all you have to do is open it and load a ROM. If you want to do more than to revisit an old classic, FCEUX has numerous features that make it an excellent all-in-one emulator. FCEUX is the culmination of countless previous emulators of various similar names.

NINTENDULATOR

Nintendulator is a great emulator for those that are searching for close -exact replicas of NES games. It is nearly hard to deliver the same experience that you’d find playing the original cartridge. 

NOSTALGIA.NES (Android)

Nostalgia.NES is the best for mobile users. The Nostalgia.nes is an Android-based emulator which was designed using FCEUX; it is essentially a portable version and also a real emulator. Nostalgia.NES has a clean interface for touchscreen controls; it also has a neat feature that allows up to four players to game wirelessly with the use of separate Android devices as controllers. One can also use standard Bluetooth Android gamepads if you are not a fan of touchscreen controls. Nostalgia.NES allows saving states, rewinding, and does a pretty good job at emulating the NES Zapper for games like Duck Hunt. Before you download Nostalgia.NES make sure you have a microSD card on your phone. All ROMs must be loaded into the card to play.

PLATFORMS THAT SUPPORTS NINTENDO FAMICOM DISK SYSTEM ROM

MENSEN

Mensen is a very high-accuracy NES and Famicom emulator and NSF player for Windows and Linux users. Mensen platform does not support the Famicom emulator android.

Its Features includes: 

RETROARCH 

This supports Windows/Mac/Linux platform. Although retroarch is not Famicom emulator android. Its features include:

Retroarch platform supports the Famicom emulator for Android 

The platform which supports the  Famicom emulator android includes:

  1. Retroarch 

  2. Mame4droid

  3. Nostalgia.NES

  4. Cd4.emu

  5. Drastic DS emulators.

All these platforms support Famicom Emulator Android. These platforms above are the best for Android users.