Family Computer cartridge variations

There are many different types of cartridges that were released for the Family Computer, with most being manufactured by publishers who started releasing Famicom games early in its life cycle.

Standard
Standard cartridge used for early Namco releases. They have an end label with art specific to each game.

Tall Navy Blue
Tall cartridges used for later Namco releases.

Ridged
A standard-height cartridge with ridges on the sides. The top corners are rounded, and the Bandai wordmark is molded on the top edge. The back of the cartridge has the Bandai logo, the year of manufacture, and MADE IN JAPAN in a small box at the bottom. The majority of these cartridges have labels on the top.

Family Trainer
Tall cartridges denoting games that use Bandai's Family Trainer accessory. These carts have "Family Trainer" stamped above the label and Bandai's logo stamped into the bottom right of the cart.

Datach
Smaller carts designed to fit into the Datach Joint Rom System. They have long indents below the not-quite-rectangular label. They are more square in shape than normal Famicom cartridges.

Standard
Standard height with ridges at the top. Features the old logo stamped into the top right. Used until 1988.

New
Used the new logo introduced in 1988. The bottom right of the label is taken out to place a stamped logo into the cartridge.

Nintendo
Many later releases used Nintendo's standard cartridges.

Arched
Taller variation with an arched top. Only used in 2 very late releases in 1993.

Standard
Regular dimensions with the Sunsoft logo stamped prominently at the top of the cartridge. Features 2 small holes at the top like Nintendo's standard cartridges.