Micro Genius (Chinese: 小天才; pinyin: Xiǎo Tiān Cái; lit.

A standard Micro Genius console package came with two wired controllers and sometimes a light gun.

Some models also used an RF antenna to transmit signals wirelessly to a receiver inserted in the TV.

Micro Genius consoles include: Accessories for other consoles were also sold under the Micro Genius brand, including lightguns and controllers for the original NES, and wireless controllers for the Mega Drive and SNES.

The 60-pin Famicom versions also generally supported expansion audio chips such as Konami's VRC6 and VRC7 making them a more affordable alternative for those in Europe wanting to play Famicom games with expansion audio without making modifications to the console as long as they don't mind 50 Hz slowdown.