Designed by Masayuki Uemura, the designer of the original Famicom, the Super Famicom was released in Japan on Wednesday, November 21, 1990 for ¥25,000 (US$210). It was an instant success; Nintendo's initial shipment of 300,000 units sold out within hours, and the resulting social disturbance led the Japanese government to ask video game manufacturers to schedule future console releases on weekends. The system's release also gained the attention of the Yakuza, leading to a decision to ship the devices at night to avoid robbery. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who designed both the NES and SNES? ANS1 Masayuki Uemura QSN2 How much in yen did the Super Famicom cost in Japan? ANS2 ¥25,000 QSN3 How much in dollars did the Super Famicom cost in Japan? ANS3 US$210 QSN4 How many Super Famicoms were produced in the first run? ANS4 300,000 QSN5 What criminal group plotted to steal Super Famicoms? ANS5 the Yakuza