# Revamped Japanese Consoles The Famicom Mini Will Celebrate a Manga Magazine With 20 Games By Justin Lam | Published 2018-05-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famicom-mini References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/14/japan-nes-classic-manga-edition/) & [kotaku](https://kotaku.com/special-gold-colored-famicom-mini-coming-to-japan-1826002680) Nintendo has already achieved success with its revived NES Classic Edition and SNES Classic Editions, but the company is hoping to further the feelings of nostalgia with the release of a special Famicom Mini. Released as a celebration of the Japanese manga magazine Weekly Jump, the revived console will feature a new gold and red color scheme and will come preloaded with 20 games. The games preloaded with the Famicom Mini will be based on manga from Weekly Jump and will feature games based on Dragon Ball, Fist of the North Star and much more. The Famicom Mini console is set to release in Japan in mid-July 2018, but there has yet to be an announced release outside of Japan. It is fair to assume that this console will never officially make it to international shores, as the original Famicom was released as the NES to Western audiences and the revamped NES Classic Edition already exists. Image Credit: Nintendo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Revived Consoles:** The success of the revived NES and SNES Classic Editions opens up opportunities for other console revivals. - **Nostalgia Gaming:** The Famicom Mini's release highlights the growing market for nostalgia-based gaming experiences. - **Manga-inspired Games:** The Famicom Mini's lineup of preloaded games based on manga from Weekly Jump demonstrates the potential for more manga-inspired games in the gaming industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Consoles:** The success of the revived NES and SNES Classic Editions presents an opportunity for the gaming console industry to explore more console revivals. - **Gaming Accessories:** The release of the Famicom Mini creates a market for retro accessories and controllers compatible with the console. - **Manga and Anime Merchandise:** The Famicom Mini's lineup of manga-based games opens up opportunities for the manga and anime merchandise industry to create tie-in products and collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Retro-Style Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sega-mega-drive-mini-2.md) - [Sleek Retro Console Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thec64-mini.md) - [Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypermegatech-super-pocket.md) - [Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini.md) - [Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-pocket-neogeo-edition.md) - [Nostalgic Miniature Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-mini-city-v.md) - [Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-pocket.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md) - [Micro Tabletop Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-machines.md)