The SNES/Super Famicom discussion thread!

[Trinity]

 

I actually own a SNES myself. If I were to buy an emulator like that, it would be for the games on it. If I were to buy every cartridge for every SNES game I wanted to own, it would be way too expensive for me to do. Buying an official emulation console is the next best thing.

 

Super Punch Out is great, but I can't think of any you're missing, besides obscure SNES games. If we were to list those, though, we'd be here all day. Besides, the obscure games tend to also be expensive.

But that is the point. An emulator is just that. And it will never come with all the games.

 

Hardware man... Let's keep it real for as long as possible!

Edited August 28, 2016 by Trinity

[Games Of Reference]

But that is the point. An emulator is just that. And it will never come with all the games.

 

Hardware man... Let's keep it real for as long as possible!

 

Believe me, if I had infinite money, I would get the original hardware every time, just that it isn't practical when there's a cheaper alternative. I agree we should keep the originals intact and use them, but an emulator can help those who cannot play most of the games play some of them, such as in my case.

[Trinity]

Can't anyone with a PC download a SNES emulator with all the ROM's for 'free' these days? The controller part though..

[Games Of Reference]

Can't anyone with a PC download a SNES emulator with all the ROM's for 'free' these days? The controller part though..

 

You could, yes, but there's the problem of the controller and finding decent ROM's as well.

[keepdreamin]

This isn't complicated. SD2SNES+smokemonster rom pack. You guys are essentially fabricating a "problem" that doesn't actually exist.

 

Finding a decent controller to use with a PC is a non-issue.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Classic-USB-Gamepad-PC/dp/B002B9XB0E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1472388561&sr=8-1&keywords=snes+ibuffalo&linkCode=ll1&tag=atariage&linkId=438bee2d5924dd4b410788e59ad2bb48

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Controller-Classic-Joystick/dp/B014QP2H1E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1472388545&sr=8-1&keywords=snes30&linkCode=ll1&tag=atariage&linkId=edbc1165587f4131ca47fd01423868d5

[Games Of Reference]

This isn't complicated. SD2SNES+smokemonster rom pack. You guys are essentially fabricating a "problem" that doesn't actually exist.

 

Finding a decent controller to use with a PC is a non-issue.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Classic-USB-Gamepad-PC/dp/B002B9XB0E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1472388561&sr=8-1&keywords=snes+ibuffalo&linkCode=ll1&tag=atariage&linkId=438bee2d5924dd4b410788e59ad2bb48

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Controller-Classic-Joystick/dp/B014QP2H1E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1472388545&sr=8-1&keywords=snes30&linkCode=ll1&tag=atariage&linkId=edbc1165587f4131ca47fd01423868d5

 

I never knew those controllers existed. Thanks for sharing with us, this should be most useful.

[keepdreamin]

 

I never knew those controllers existed. Thanks for sharing with us, this should be most useful.

 

You'll want the 8bitdo one once you figure out to buy one of these:

 

[mmertes]

 

I never knew those controllers existed. Thanks for sharing with us, this should be most useful.

I highly recommend these as well. They hold up nicely and perform like the original controllers they are based on.

[Games Of Reference]

 

You'll want the 8bitdo one once you figure out to buy one of these:

 

 

 

I highly recommend these as well. They hold up nicely and perform like the original controllers they are based on.

 

Thanks for all the information! Once I gather the money to do so, I will certainly look further into the options you have given me, to see if emulation is my thing. I will post my experiences with such devices, if I ever get them. Again, thanks!

[Punisher5.0]

So now I've posted up photos of what I have, what do you think I'm missing? I know I should really have a copy of Super Punch Out, but that's the only thing springing to mind.

DKC series, Star Fox, Harvest Moon, and FZero for starters.

[Punisher5.0]

You'll want the 8bitdo one once you figure out to buy one of these:

 

These are next on my buy list for sure. It's such an awesome idea.

[fdurso224]

 

 

 

Thanks for all the information! Once I gather the money to do so, I will certainly look further into the options you have given me, to see if emulation is my thing. I will post my experiences with such devices, if I ever get them. Again, thanks!

That make two of us Rhys. I'm in for one myself!

 

Anthony...

[fdurso224]

I highly recommend these as well. They hold up nicely and perform like the original controllers they are based on.

Good to know Mike, I'll need to take a look at this more. Thanks..

 

Anthony...

[keepdreamin]

Did I mention how awesome the SD2SNES is?

 

[Byron's Reviews]

 

Who doesn't love him? I can see it now: Anthony, the NEO GEO comedy man!

 

On a more SNES related note, I would like to ask another question, to re-ignite this thread into action!

 

With talk of the new NES Classic Mini, would you guys like to see that sort of Console for the SNES, and what games would you like for it?

 

I would love games that I've always wanted to play, but were either too rare or too expensive for me to get. Games like Super Metroid, Crono Trigger, others like that. Then, we could have a collection of Mario games, such as Super Mario World (1 and 2), and maybe Super Mario Kart? I'm randomly thinking here, would love to see your suggestions!

 

I would love to see an SNES version! And I'm pretty sure that it will become a thing next Christmas if the NES Classic Mini is successful. (:

[fdurso224]

 

I would love to see an SNES version! And I'm pretty sure that it will become a thing next Christmas if the NES Classic Mini is successful. (:

 

I wouldn't mind getting ready to pre-order that Byron!

 

Anthony...

[Newsdee]

Has anybody here played this game called Pac in Time? From what I have played of it, it's a fairly odd yet interesting platformer with some unique mechanics.

One reason it's a bit quirky is that it's actually adapted from Fury of the Furries for Amiga and PC which was pretty unique. It was a fun little game but I think the SNES engine is a bit better for console play.

[Mayhem]

Do you have the Williams and Midway arcade classic's carts?

 

The Williams CIB is IN shot heh (it's right below Top Gear), and I have a loose copy of Midway as it turns out having checked. I thought my only loose carts were the DKC Competition and Starfox Weekend, but evidently not!

 

On that note, this is a fairly old photo (as in few years ago)...

 

 

 

 

 

DKC series, Star Fox, Harvest Moon, and FZero for starters.

 

I'm guessing you missed the post with my SFC games in it, the three DKC titles, Star Fox and F-Zero are there

[NE146]

Oh yeah! While I don't "collect" for the SNES (i.e. the games that I bought full-price during it's heyday, are pretty much the same games I own today), I do have one "rare"

 

The story is after I got married and moved out to Seattle in 1999, I sought out temp jobs while we got ourselves settled. Although I was an engineer by trade, I took any quick work that would come my way at least at first. One of the jobs was at Nintendo sorting out letters in the mailroom where I lasted all of 2 or 3 weeks before being let go. They were REALLY strict with time, and I only got 30 minutes for lunch (or was it 15?). Anyway one day the Nintendo Store within there had a clearance sale. They had a huge box full of loose Pokemon Pikachu tamagotchis, some loose Virtual Boy demo games for the taking, and other stuff. I couldn't get to it until my lunch hour so a lot of the good stuff was gone.. but by "good stuff" I'm talking N64 because that was when the N64 was new. So I took the leftover scraps one of them was a loose SNES cart no one was paying any attention to. I bought it for $2(!). They also had the Starfox jacket.. but I totally passed on that one. I also grabbed a handful of other random swag, and that's pretty much it.

 

But yes.. best 2 bucks I ever spent. I honestly had no clue then too..

 

[mmertes]

Oh yeah! While I don't "collect" for the SNES (i.e. the games that I bought full-price during it's heyday, are pretty much the same games I own today), I do have one "rare"

 

The story is after I got married and moved out to Seattle in 1999, I sought out temp jobs while we got ourselves settled. Although I was an engineer by trade, I took any quick work that would come my way at least at first. One of the jobs was at Nintendo sorting out letters in the mailroom where I lasted all of 2 or 3 weeks before being let go. They were REALLY strict with time, and I only got 30 minutes for lunch (or was it 15?). Anyway one day the Nintendo Store within there had a clearance sale. They had a huge box full of loose Pokemon Pikachu tamagotchis, some loose Virtual Boy demo games for the taking, and other stuff. I couldn't get to it until my lunch hour so a lot of the good stuff was gone.. but by "good stuff" I'm talking N64 because that was when the N64 was new. So I took the leftover scraps one of them was a loose SNES cart no one was paying any attention to. I bought it for $2(!). They also had the Starfox jacket.. but I totally passed on that one. I also grabbed a handful of other random swag, and that's pretty much it.

 

But yes.. best 2 bucks I ever spent. I honestly had no clue then too..

 

 

 

Seeing those cassette tapes brings back memories of ordering the first DKC soundtrack from the Nintendo Power Super Power Club Supplies Catalog back in the day. Sooo good!

[fdurso224]

 

 

Seeing those cassette tapes brings back memories of ordering the first DKC soundtrack from the Nintendo Power Super Power Club Supplies Catalog back in the day. Sooo good!

Same here Mike. I ordered the DKC soundtrack from Nintendo Power Super Power Club as well. I also have a few orders of the Super Mario Adventures and Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Manga books that they offered in their mail card pull outs in their magazines.

 

Fun times it was doing so.

 

Anthony...

[keepdreamin]

If some one asked me what they should buy first when getting into SNES, my answer would be the following:

 

Console modded for at least S-Video if not RGB. There may be a few other non-SD2SNES compatibile carts you may want, or a super Gameboy. But pretty much, that's all you really need for gaming on the actual hardware.

 

Edited August 29, 2016 by keepdreamin

[mmertes]

Same here Mike. I ordered the DKC soundtrack from Nintendo Power Super Power Club as well. I also have a few orders of the Super Mario Adventures and Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Manga books that they offered in their mail card pull outs in their magazines.

 

Fun times it was doing so.

 

Anthony...

I wanted those so bad when I was a kid. I'm glad Viz Entertainment re-printed the Zelda one. Hopefully there is some hope for the Mario, Super Metroid and Star Fox comics to get reprinted.

 

If I only I made money back then, I'm sure I have had everything from those catalogs!

[Gentlegamer]

If some one asked me what they should buy first when getting into SNES, my answer would be the following:

 

Console modded for at least S-Video if not RGB. There may be a few other non-SD2SNES compatibile carts you may want, or a super Gameboy. But pretty much, that's all you really need for gaming on the actual hardware.

 

snescollect.jpg

 

This dovetails with what I posted earlier: JUST GET SD2SNES

 

As your pic shows, there's a small handful of FX chipped carts that won't run on the flash cart, otherwise, no reason to participate in the collectard SNES insanity.

 

Nitpick: stock first model SNES supports s-video natively through the multi-AV out, no need for mod.

[mmertes]

If some one asked me what they should buy first when getting into SNES, my answer would be the following:

 

Console modded for at least S-Video if not RGB. There may be a few other non-SD2SNES compatibile carts you may want, or a super Gameboy. But pretty much, that's all you really need for gaming on the actual hardware.

 

snescollect.jpg

 

Agreed. I just went with the RGB method with a Framemeister and it looks amazing, though I'm using a 1CHIP SNES1 instead of the model 2.