Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Got an AV Famicom and can't get your NES Zapper working with classics like Hogan's Alley or Duck Hunt? Don't worry, your console or Zapper isn't broken. The NES Zapper was never officially released in Japan. Unlike the NES, the AV Famicom expects a Famicom light gun connected to the 15-pin expansion port, not controller port 2.
In this video, I explain why the NES Zapper doesn't work on the AV Famicom and show how to fix it. With a few simple soldering steps, you can make the necessary connections to get your NES Zapper fully working on your Nintendo AV Famicom without spending big money on a rare Famicom light gun.
Learn how to:
- Understand why the NES Zapper doesn't work on the AV Famicom by default
- Modify the AV Famicom controller port to support the NES Zapper
- Play classic light gun games like Duck Hunt and Hogan's Alley on your AV Famicom
If you're into retro gaming, Nintendo NES, or Famicom consoles and enjoy modding and tinkering, this is a must-watch.
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DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)
Timestamps
0:00 Nintendo NES Zapper on AV Famicom (Family Computer) Simple Modification
0:59 How to open the Nintendo AV Famicom console
1:17 Removing the Nintendo Family Computer PCB for the controller port mod
1:40 AV Famicom motherboard connection points
2:26 Controller port mod completion and inspection
2:40 Putting it all back together and setting up the Nintendo console
2:54 First test using the Hogan's Alley Famicom game cartridge
3:00 Selecting Game A from the Hogan's Alley startup menu
3:08 Playing Hogan's Alley with the NES light gun zapper
3:15 Success! The Nintendo Famicom AV controller port 2 mod works great!
Links mentioned in this video
3.8mm + 4.5mm Screwdriver Bits for NES SNES N64 Game Boy Nintendo Security Tools:
ebay.com/itm/133158375867
My Nintendo Family Computer Famicom Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqkr5tSD4OZmErtxEWyYPB1O
Watch this video on the Geek With Social Skills website:
geekwithsocialskills.com/nes-zapper-av-famicom-guide
Geek With Social Skills is a retro technology and vintage computing YouTube channel focused on classic systems like Commodore, Apple II, and DOS PCs.
Explore more retro tech, vintage computing, gaming, and nostalgia content at:
geekwithsocialskills.com
#Nintendo #NES #Famicom #RetroGaming
Got an AV Famicom and can't get your NES Zapper working with classics like Hogan's Alley or Duck Hunt? Don't worry, your console or Zapper isn't broken. The NES Zapper was never officially released in Japan. Unlike the NES, the AV Famicom expects a Famicom light gun connected to the 15-pin expansion port, not controller port 2.
In this video, I explain why the NES Zapper doesn't work on the AV Famicom and show how to fix it. With a few simple soldering steps, you can make the necessary connections to get your NES Zapper fully working on your Nintendo AV Famicom without spending big money on a rare Famicom light gun.
Learn how to:
- Understand why the NES Zapper doesn't work on the AV Famicom by default
- Modify the AV Famicom controller port to support the NES Zapper
- Play classic light gun games like Duck Hunt and Hogan's Alley on your AV Famicom
If you're into retro gaming, Nintendo NES, or Famicom consoles and enjoy modding and tinkering, this is a must-watch.
Subscribe for more retro gaming mods, repairs, and tips:
youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1
DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)
Timestamps
0:00 Nintendo NES Zapper on AV Famicom (Family Computer) Simple Modification
0:59 How to open the Nintendo AV Famicom console
1:17 Removing the Nintendo Family Computer PCB for the controller port mod
1:40 AV Famicom motherboard connection points
2:26 Controller port mod completion and inspection
2:40 Putting it all back together and setting up the Nintendo console
2:54 First test using the Hogan's Alley Famicom game cartridge
3:00 Selecting Game A from the Hogan's Alley startup menu
3:08 Playing Hogan's Alley with the NES light gun zapper
3:15 Success! The Nintendo Famicom AV controller port 2 mod works great!
Links mentioned in this video
3.8mm + 4.5mm Screwdriver Bits for NES SNES N64 Game Boy Nintendo Security Tools:
ebay.com/itm/133158375867
My Nintendo Family Computer Famicom Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqkr5tSD4OZmErtxEWyYPB1O
Watch this video on the Geek With Social Skills website:
geekwithsocialskills.com/nes-zapper-av-famicom-guide
Geek With Social Skills is a retro technology and vintage computing YouTube channel focused on classic systems like Commodore, Apple II, and DOS PCs.
Explore more retro tech, vintage computing, gaming, and nostalgia content at:
geekwithsocialskills.com
#Nintendo #NES #Famicom #RetroGaming
