{"title":"PCFX","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReleased exclusively in Japan on December 23, 1994, by NEC and Hudson Soft, the \u003cstrong\u003ePC-FX\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 32-bit home console aimed as the successor to the PC Engine. Designed like a vertical mini-tower PC, it focused on high-quality 2D graphics and Full Motion Video (FMV), notably lacking 3D polygon capabilities, leading to its commercial failure and discontinuation in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShared \"Brain\" with the Virtual Boy: The PC-FX used the same NEC V810 RISC CPU that powered Nintendo's Virtual Boy. While both systems are often remembered as commercial failures, this processor was highly advanced for its time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tower of Wasted Space: Its iconic \"tower PC\" look was intentional to make it stand out at the 1994 Tokyo Toy Show. Interestingly, the console’s large size included intentional empty space inside to allow for future hardware upgrades and expansion cards that were never actually released. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Anime Machine\" by Mandate: Unlike the PC Engine, which had a wide variety of arcade-style games, NEC specifically directed Hudson Soft to focus the PC-FX library on popular anime franchises and FMV-rich story games. This strategy ultimately barred fan-favorite series like Bomberman and Bonk from appearing on the system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperior Full Motion Video (FMV): While it lacked 3D power, it was a 2D beast. It used a unique Motion JPEG decompression system that allowed it to play 30 frames-per-second video with higher quality than the PlayStation or Sega Saturn, which relied on more compressed MPEG formats at the time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Two-Year Delay for Success: The console's hardware was actually ready by late 1992 (under the codename \"Iron Man\"). However, NEC delayed the launch for two full years because the original PC Engine was still selling so well. By the time the PC-FX finally launched in late 1994, its 2D-focused tech was already being overshadowed by the 3D revolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL CONSOLES AND GAMES ARE TESTED PRIOR TO SALE\u003cbr\u003eGames are in Good to Very Good Condition unless noted in product description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"angelique-special-2","title":"Angelique Special 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eRomance simulation game with visual novel elements. Fully in Japanese; recommended for collectors or language learners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570198691913,"sku":"4904323270385","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"battle-heat","title":"Battle Heat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cinematic fighting game built around full-motion anime sequences, designed to show off the power of the PC-FX. Battles play out through timed inputs and dramatic cut-ins, making it feel more like an interactive OVA than a traditional fighter. A true cult curiosity and a standout piece of PC-FX history. Inspected and bagged for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570199773257,"sku":"4988607305000","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1494\/9449\/files\/BattleHeat1.jpg?v=1779678857"},{"product_id":"sparkling-feather","title":"Sparkling Feather","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese-exclusive RPG with strategy and fantasy elements. Fully in Japanese; rare collector’s title.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570225233993,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"team-innocent-the-point-of-no-return","title":"Team Innocent: The Point of No Return","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoody sci-fi adventure packed with mystery, surreal atmosphere, and heavy story vibes. A deep-cut PC-FX title for collectors who love weird, narrative-driven Japanese games.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570232279113,"sku":"4988607305017","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1494\/9449\/collections\/PCFX.jpg?v=1774039153","url":"https:\/\/retronationgames.com\/collections\/pcfx.oembed","provider":"Retronation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}