The Famicom claw game: yet another reason to go to Japan

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 10 months ago

Need yet another reason to go to Akihabara? Check out the Famicom claw machine. In Japan claw machines are called "UFO Catchers".

For a mere ¥100 (about $1.10) you can take your chance and try and win a cartridge. Of course, you could probably pick up a cartridge around the corner from the machine for about the same price, but where's the fun in that.

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