NES Updated Mar 15, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 viewing Sub-pages Region Free (NES) The NES has a very basic region protection method. It uses a 10NES Lockout chip inside the NES (16-pin DIP chip, often l... Previous IC Orientation (Intellivision) The chips on the Intellivision all face so the GI text is normal readable orientation. The three chi... Next Region Free (NES) The NES has a very basic region protection method. It uses a 10NES Lockout chip inside the NES (16-p...