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| Hyundai Comboy | ||
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| Developer(s) | Nintendo Hyundai | |
| Console Type | Console | |
| Subtype(s) | N/A | |
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| 8 Bit Graphics | ||
The Hyundai Comboy is the Korean version of the Nintendo Entertainment System. So much of the system remains unknown due to the rarity of the console of itself, as well as most information being in Korean. It was a officially licensed system from Nintendo under the Hyundai name; due to loopholes Nintendo could officially sell their product under this name.
Development[]
The history of the Hyundai Comboy is a rather odd one. In Korea, Japanese products were basically non-existent in the 90's as a result of several events, but the biggest was refusal by Japanese authorities to apologize for atrocities committed against the Korean people during WWII. As such, Korea public had little interest in buying Japanese products. The related business's restrictions caused Japanese companies like Nintendo and Sega to seek out loopholes to sell their products to the Korean market. This loophole came in the way of licensing the technology to Korean companies like Samsung and Hyundai.
Although these consoles were officially licensed, they did not last very long or sell super well because knock-offs and other official Family Computer systems created a crowded market that Hyundai Electronics just could not compete in.
Changes to the Console[]
The model of the Hyundai Comboy is the same as the one sold in America, also known as the NTSC model. However, this model uses a 3195A lockout chip, meaning that any games shipped to Korea will not work on a American system. The cartridge loader lid reads "Hyundai Comboy" in Korean, and "Nintendo Entertainment System Korean Version" in English.
Other than that, the system appears to be identical otherwise to the American NES.
List of Games[]
Note: Incomplete
- Batman
- Duck Hunt
- Ice Climbers
- Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 2
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- The Legend of Zelda
Trivia[]
- This would not be the last time Nintendo partnered with Hyundai. They would later create the Super Comboy which appears to have been more successful.