AVS

AVS


Released in October 2016, the AVS was the first FPGA NES console, featuring high definition output over HDMI and all newly manufactured parts.
The AVS was discontinued in December 2025.




Specs


Audio & Video


    Video output:
  • 720p 16x9 widescreen
  • NTSC 60Hz
  • PAL 50Hz

      • Audio:
  • 48kHz
  • Supports NTSC and PAL audio.
  • Support for expansion audio from carts.

    • Ports


    All the ports you need for a complete NES or Famicom experience!

      Front:
  • 4 NES controller ports (NES Four Score)

      • Back:
  • Famicom expansion port
  • HDMI output
  • USB mini B (power and firmware updates)

      • Inside:
  • 72-pin NES cartridge slot
  • 60-pin Famicom cartridge slot

    • Compatibility


    Games


      NES and Famicom compatibility
  • USA licenced NES carts
  • Licensed Famicom carts, supports expansion audio and special mapper carts too!
  • Works with Famicom Disk System using RAM adapter.
  • Compatible with many PAL licenced NES carts.
  • Works with flash carts like the PowerPak and EverDrive.
  • Homebrews, reproductions, hacks, pirates, multicarts, etc, are supported.

      • Regions
  • Worldwide compatibility for NTSC and PAL formats.
  • Standard HDMI output works with any NTSC or PAL* display that supports HDMI interface.
  • Both the NES and Famicom cartrige slots support NTSC and PAL* formats.
  • Power over USB lets you power your console from nearly any 5v USB port anywhere in the world. *PAL requires a display that supports 50Hz.

    • Controllers


      Use any of your existing NES controllers.
  • Supports NTSC and PAL version controllers.
  • Standard brick, dogbone, Advantage, Satellite, Power Glove, etc.
  • Famicom expansion port on the back lets you plug in special Famicom controllers or accessories like the keyboard.
  • Expansion emulation option lets you use NES controllers as Famicom. Now you can play Arkanoid 2 with a USA vaus!

    • Features


      Power and communication over USB
  • AVS is powered over 5v USB. This lets you power the console anywhere in the world where you have a powered USB port. No need for special adapters!
  • Hook the AVS to your Windows or Mac computer to easily update the firmware.

      • Video
  • Video output over HDMI.
  • NTSC and PAL* video support. (*display must support 50Hz for PAL mode)
  • Variable pixel scaling, including integer options 1:1, 4:3, 5:3, and more.
  • Vertical boarder control helps hide the top and bottom of the screen.
  • Variable scanlines emulate a classic CRT look.
  • Extra sprites increases the limit of on screen sprites for some games.
  • Multiple color palettes to enjoy your games in.

      • Audio
  • Audio output over HDMI
  • Expansion cart audio is supported with variable control setting.
  • Supports both NTSC and PAL* audio, will play at the correct speed! *display must support 50Hz for PAL)

      • Cheats
  • In game and controller cheats!
  • 5 line cheat code support.
  • Supports Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Pro Action Rocky, and raw code formats.
  • Built in game genie code database for most USA released games, console auto detects game and shows available codes!
  • Turn cheats on or off while in game.
  • Built in turbo for A and B buttons.


    • Looking for AVS downloads? Visit the downloads page!