The Monitor Puzzle Kineko: Kinetic Connection
Famicom Disk System · 1986
About this game
An image puzzle game similar to a jigsaw puzzle, except the picture it creates is animated.
It was published by Irem in Japan only for the Famicom Disk System.
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Kinetic Connection, which has a longer title of Monitor Puzzle Kineco: Kinetic Connection for its original FDS release, is a puzzle game in which the player has to assemble a picture from a number of pieces like a jigsaw.
However, the image (and thus the smaller pieces of the image) is constantly moving as it loops through an animation: This makes putting the puzzle together even more complicated, though it's occasionally made easier by carefully watching how pieces interact with each other.
The game was developed by Tamtex, a subsidiary of Irem that made computer games, and published by Irem in Japan.
The game would be later ported to the MSX and C64 home computers, as well as on the Sega Game Gear.
It was also followed a year later with a FDS-only sequel, Kineco II, which was only available via the Disk Writer service.
About Famicom Disk System
Japan-only, the Famicom Disk System (1986) was Nintendo's floppy-disk-based add-on for the Famicom, hosting several games (including the original Legend of Zelda and Metroid) before they were later ported to cartridge internationally. Because it never released outside Japan and its proprietary floppy disks degrade over time, complete, working Famicom Disk System software is a specialized import-collecting niche.
Gamevaro tracks The Monitor Puzzle Kineko: Kinetic Connection for Famicom Disk System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-19 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €59.82 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Monitor Puzzle Kineko: Kinetic Connection, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Famicom Disk System titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Monitor Puzzle Kineko: Kinetic Connection worth?
The Monitor Puzzle Kineko: Kinetic Connection for Famicom Disk System is currently worth €59.82 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Monitor Puzzle Kineko: Kinetic Connection rare?
The Monitor Puzzle Kineko: Kinetic Connection has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Famicom Disk System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Monitor Puzzle Kineko: Kinetic Connection?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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