When it comes to peculiar gaming systems from the Far East, us folks in the West seriously missed out.
For instance, take Taiwan based Redant’s Game Axe Color FC-868 LCD handheld. The Game Axe Color, released in late 1998, is a Famicom compatible handheld system (aka: Famiclone), which plays the Nintendo Famicom game cartridges. It is powered by AA batteries or by the Famicom’s AC adaptor. We must admit, this is a cool looking and well built handheld which we wouldn’t mind in our collection.
Oh yeah, the Game Axe Color will not play your NES carts natively. For that, you will require an adaptor. If you live in Australia, then you will require a step-down converter – if using your Famicom PSU, otherwise you can power the unit via AA batteries. Having RCA (composite) connectivity, the Game Axe Color is flexible enough to hook up to your TV (preferably CRT) to become your home Famicom console.
We are in love with this peculiar little beast!
source: eBay