For detailed information about this series, see: Family BASIC at Nintendo Wiki
Family BASIC is a series of programming software for the Famicom that also included the Famicom keyboard peripheral. Later versions of the software were released featuring additional content, including built-in playable minigames.
Software[]
- PlayBox BASIC (1984) for the Famicom
- Family BASIC (June 21st, 1984) for the Famicom
- Family BASIC V3 (February 21st, 1985) for the Famicom
Links to Other Series[]
Note: WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! features a microgame called "Family Basic", which is only based on the Famicom keyboard peripheral and not the minigames from the software.
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Donkey Kong | February 21, 1985 | Mario and Pauline from Donkey Kong make an appearance in built-in games in Family Basic - v.3. | 1 |
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Mario | February 21, 1985 | The Sidesteppers and Fighter Flies from Mario Bros. make an appearance in built-in games in Family Basic - v.3. | 1 |
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Sheriff (Nintendo) | February 21, 1985 | A built-in game in Family Basic - v.3 features a possible reference to Sheriff. | 3 |
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Binary Land | December 19, 1985 | Gurin from the Famicom version of Binary Land is based on the penguin sprites from Family Basic - v.3. | 3 |
