Pachicom
Famicom Disk System · 1985
About this game
Pachinko-themed game released in Japan for the MSX, PC-88, Family Computer, and Famicom Disk System.
Pachicom is an early pachinko simulator for various Japanese home computers along with Nintendo's Famicom and Famicom Disk System.
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It gives players the opportunity to play a pachinko table with several hundred small variations, with the goal to earn a high score in the time allotted.
A programmer of this game hid inside the ROM a separate series of sound effects which apparently the management did not like and forced him to change.
In protest, the programmer left the following message to ROM hackers inside the code teaching them how to enable the other sounds effects.
You RETARDS say one thing, then something else later all the time.
You're a sound company; quit ignoring pachinko sounds and trying to put these weird sounds in instead! Do you WANT it ti be this hard to hear the balls?! I've left the PREVIOUS sounds, so edit this if you want to hear it.
Set hex address AFFC to 1FAF and AFC4 to E0EE to get decent sounds.
About Famicom Disk System
Japan-only, the Famicom Disk System (1986) was Nintendo's floppy-disk-based add-on for the Famicom, hosting several games (including the original Legend of Zelda and Metroid) before they were later ported to cartridge internationally. Because it never released outside Japan and its proprietary floppy disks degrade over time, complete, working Famicom Disk System software is a specialized import-collecting niche.
Gamevaro tracks Pachicom for Famicom Disk System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Pachicom to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This FDS release dates back to 1985.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €31.73 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €64.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.42 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €31.68 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €64.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €64.77 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.39 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €31.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €31.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €64.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €31.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €64.74 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €64.92 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €31.73 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.42 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €31.65 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €64.75 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.39 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €64.67 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.37 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €31.61 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.37 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €31.61 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €64.67 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €31.73 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €64.90 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.42 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Pachicom has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Pachicom worth?
Pachicom for Famicom Disk System is currently worth €14.42 loose, €31.73 complete in box, and €64.90 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pachicom rare?
Pachicom has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Pachicom?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Pachicom, loose is €14.42 and CIB is €31.73 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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