Nintendo’s Forgotten Barcode Console – The Lost Famicom Add-On

Описание: Nintendo’s strangest Famicom add-on wasn’t just an experiment—it was a loophole. The Bandai Datach Joint ROM System was an officially licensed barcode-scanning console expansion that allowed Bandai to bypass Nintendo’s strict cartridge licensing fees. This weird and forgotten device let players scan barcodes from collectible cards to unlock characters, stats, and in-game items—years before Amiibo, the e-Reader, or NFC gaming.
So why did Nintendo approve it? Why did this experiment fail? And why is the Datach barely remembered outside of Japan? Let’s take a deep dive into one of the most obscure pieces of Famicom history.

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