Micro Genius
brand name used for Famicom clone consoles marketed in several countries around the world
Micro Genius (Chinese: 小天才; pinyin: Xiǎo Tiān Cái; lit. 'Little Genius') is a brand name used for Famicom clone consoles marketed in several countries around the world, particularly in areas where Nintendo consoles were not readily available, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South America, Eastern Europe, South Africa and East Asian countries excluding Japan and South Korea.
The name was initially used by TXC Corporation for its range of Taiwanese-made Famicom and Super Famicom clones, software and accessories. The name was later passed to other companies and remains in use today on rebranded Chinese Famicom clones and LCD games.
History
The Micro Genius brand was started in 1987.
In some countries during the early 1990s, Micro Genius Famicom clones were the most popular game consoles, mirroring the popularity enjoyed several years earlier by Nintendo's official Famicom and NES in Japan and North America. However, they rarely reached markets where Nintendo was more recognisable, as they often infringed upon Nintendo's patents in those regions. It was only until the 1990s that Taiwan started to strictly enforce IP rights.
The Micro Genius was defunct by 1994.
In 2008, there was some sightings of Micro Genius-made consoles in North Korea.
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