Tag: Snes Classic
Focus shifts to Switch Online
Nintendo's NES and SNES Classic systems have had an interesting time on the market over the last couple of years. Initially, consumers struggled to get their hands on the NES console as shipments sold out faster than they arrived, but things slowly started to improve over time and the SNES had a much smoother launch...
Video SNES Classic Runs PSone Games Better Than The PlayStation Classic
Classic Sony
If you keep tabs on the competition, you will have no doubt have heard about the PlayStation Classic. Following Nintendo's success with NES and SNES Classic systems, Sony decided to release a miniature version of its own legacy hardware. Unfortunately, this particular system hasn't lived up to expectations, with an underwhelming...
Feature SNES Classic Edition Vs. PlayStation Classic - Which One Should You Choose?
16-bit or 32-bit?
Nintendo wasn't the first company to wake up to the idea of repackaging its games in tiny versions of classic consoles – Sega and Atari (from a licencing perspective, at least) were there a long, long time ago – but its entry into this previously niche sector certainly made an impact. The NES Classic Edition and SNES Classic...
News Fancy Some SNES Classic On Your Nintendo Switch? There's A Hack For That
A real 'virtual' console
Nintendo's plans for retro games on Switch don't seem to include the Virtual Console, and at the time of writing the company is going to focus on 8-bit titles when its online subscription service launches this September. However, one hacker has decided that they can't wait for SNES games to appear on their Switch and has...
Video This SNES Classic Mini Teardown Explores the Similarities to the NES Model
One small difference, but it leaves plenty of questions
It's been known for a good while that the innards of the SNES Classic Mini are pretty much the same as the NES Classic Mini. It makes perfect logistical sense for Nintendo and no doubt means solid profits on each unit, but it also raises questions around supply issues and what Nintendo may need...
Gallery Checking Out 8Bitdo's New SNES Classic Edition Wireless Gamepad
New look, same quality
While the biggest news to come out of 8Bitdo recently is the launch of the excellent SN30 Pro controller, the company has also released another notable product: the SNES Classic Edition Wireless Gamepad. As the title suggests, this is a controller aimed at those who have purchased a SNES Classic Edition and are looking for a...
News Nintendo Promises More SNES Classic Edition Stock Is On The Way
A second chance
Did you miss your chance to pick up a SNES Classic Edition the first time around? You had to be quick on the pre-orders as they sold out almost immediately and mostly ended up on a certain well known auction site, but such is life. Thankfully, Nintendo of America has promised that more stock of the Super NES Classic (and indeed the...
News The Inevitable SNES Classic Mini Hack Is Now Complete
"75% of games are working fine"
Last week we reported on Russian hacker Alexey 'Cluster' Avdyukhin's intention to modify his popular hacking tool hakchi2 to add support for the SNES Classic Mini. He's stayed true to his word that this work would take around a week and now v2.20 of hakchi2 has been released which offers the following...
Feature 20 Games That Aren't On The SNES Classic Mini, But Really Should Be
How does our wishlist compare to yours?
There’s a lot to like about the SNES Classic Mini, with the compact box offering plenty of plug-and-play 16-bit goodness. Save states and the new rewind feature are good additions, and the inclusion of a second controller (unlike with the NES mini) is welcome. It has an impressive line up of games too, with...
News The Inevitable SNES Classic Mini Hack Is Well Underway
Chrono Trigger is playable already
Given the ease of hacking the NES Mini to add additional games, due to the efforts of Russian hacker Alexey 'Cluster' Avdyukhin with his hakchi2 software, it was only going to be a matter of time until the SNES Classic Mini got the same treatment given that it uses basically the same hardware under the...
News Digital Foundry Does a Deep Dive on the Super NES Classic / SNES Mini Emulation
It fares pretty well
Plenty of us will have been playing the SNES this weekend; well, a very small SNES. The Super NES Classic / SNES Mini arrived on 29th September, and we think it's pretty darn good. It's an interesting bit of kit from a software perspective, too, as Nintendo finally emulates Super FX to bring us some games that never made it to...
Poll A Retro Quest - Were You Able to Buy a Super NES Classic Edition / SNES Mini?
Nintendo promised more stock; did it deliver?
Well, it's here - the Super NES Classic Edition / SNES Mini has arrived, bringing with it 21 games including the first official release of Star Fox 2. It's pretty much exactly what you'd expect - a cute and utterly charming little gadget that does a great job emulating iconic SNES games. Nintendo,...
Gallery The North American SNES Classic Mini Is Boxy, But Good
Purple patch
Happy SNES Classic Edition launch day, folks! If you're reading this you most likely fall into one of two camps - those who were lucky enough to get their hands on a system, and those who weren't and are really, really sore about it. Sadly we can't help if you're in the second camp, but what we can do is show you exactly what the North...
Deals Got Your SNES Classic Mini? Then Check Out These Essential Accessories
Because everyone needs a wireless pad, right?
So you've got your SNES Classic Edition Mini - consider yourself to be one of the lucky ones. But getting the micro console itself is just the start of your journey. Here are some amazing accessories to go with your Super NES Classic Edition that will enhance your experience exponentially...
News ThinkGeek Confirms That It'll Have Launch Day SNES Classic Stock in the US
Another option alongside major retailers
Pre-orders were pretty tough to find for the Super Nintendo Classic Edition in the US over recent months, meaning plenty will be heading online and into stores as soon as 29th September rolls around. The big retailers like Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy etc will be on the agenda, but online retailer Thinkgeek -...
News John Lewis Website Buckles Under SNES Classic Mini Pre-Order Demand
"I never reached the checkout screen"
Yesterday, UK retailer John Lewis announced that it would have limited pre-order stock of the SNES Classic Mini, which would go live on the company's website at 8PM UK time. As you might imagine, many people eagerly logged on in the hope of placing an order, but sadly it didn't go according to plan. Reports...
Hardware SNES Classic Mini Review - The Perfect Link To The Past
Now you're playing with miniature power
When the NES Classic Mini was first announced, it caused shockwaves in the world of Nintendo (and gave this very site one of its busiest days in terms of traffic, fact fans). The resultant stock shortages soured what was, in all honesty, a dream hardware release for the company. While Nintendo certainly wasn't...
Editorial The SNES Classic Mini, Star Fox, and Downsides to Being a Mega Drive Kid
Going back to the beginning
Late last week I remembered that the SNES Mini was right around the corner, after it had somewhat drifted out of my mind. The past month has been somewhat busy and chaotic on both a personal and professional level, with Nintendo having the audacity to release a system that's selling rather well. With the silly season of...
News Nyko's Miniboss Gets Upgraded For The SNES Classic Mini
Say hello to the Super Miniboss
Nyko is releasing a new version of its Miniboss wireless controller for the SNES Classic Mini. The pad uses "Super RF wireless tech" to offer a cable-free range of up to 20 feet and has a built-in rechargeable battery and turbo functions. There's even a dedicated power button on the pad so you don't need to keep...
News SNES Classic Mini Consoles Spotted In The Wild Ahead Of Official Release
Lucky scamps!
The SNES Classic Mini Alpha Edition Turbo (or whatever it's called in your part of the world) launches this week - the 29th, in case you were wondering - but it would seem that some lucky people have already gotten their hands on the system ahead of its launch date. A quick search on Instagram throws up the following images:...
News Nintendo NY Store Confirms SNES Classic Edition Midnight Launch Party
Only for those with a wristband, of course
It's been somewhat easy to forget in the current busy spell, but the Super NES Classic Edition (to use the North American name in this case) is out next week; it'll bring lots of retro goodness and the first official release of Star Fox 2. Some of us have pre-orders good to go, while in some...
News Hyperkin Controller Adapter For SNES Classic Mini Lets You Use Your Original Pads
Dig out those battered old weapons
Accessory maker Hyperkin is releasing an adapter for the SNES Classic Mini which allows you to use your original controllers. The unit works like a dream - and we know because we were lucky enough to have been sent some test units to try out. There's no release date or price yet, but will you be seeking...
News Hori Is Reviving Its Fighting Commander Pad For The Super Famicom Mini
Six button beauty, now with wireless control!
Veteran video game accessory company Hori is getting in on the nostalgia game by producing a new version of its classic Super Famicom 'Fighting Commander' controller to coincide with the arrival of the Super Famicom Mini. The wireless pad is based on the '90s original and features slow-motion and...
News Looks Like The SNES Classic Mini Is Just As Hackable As The NES Classic Mini
Why stick to just 21 games?
Those of you lucky enough to have gotten your hands on the NES Classic may well have been tempted to hack the system in order to load up hundreds and hundreds of additional games thanks to a program called hakchi2. The process - which is entirely reversible - also allows you to pull in box artwork so you can maintain...
News Nintendo Is Resurrecting The NES Classic Mini And Increasing SNES Classic Inventory
Retro revival
Nintendo has announced that it is putting the NES Classic Mini back into production next year. The company stated that the NES Classic would cease production earlier this year, leading to complaints from fans who hadn't been able to obtain one. As a result, the system's price on the secondary market went through the roof, with units...
News Don't Pay Over The Odds For A SNES Classic Mini, Urges Reggie Fils-Aime
"You shouldn't [have to] pay more than $79.99"
The NES Classic left something of a bad taste in the mouths of many gamers; while the unit was a dream come true for retro fans, there simply wasn't enough stock to meet demand and Nintendo made the whole situation worse by ending production. Later this year the SNES Classic arrives, and those same...
Video Our SNES Classic Edition Unboxing Isn't Quite Like The Others
Who said unboxings have to be at the start, anyway?
We've had the SNES Classic Edition in the office for a while now, and while we've covered its controller and games in video form already, one thing we've neglected to do is a proper unboxing. When a new piece of hardware comes out, you positively have to have a
Video Flicking Through SNES Mag Super Play's First Issue In Over 20 Years
You can practically smell the nostalgia
UK SNES fans will no doubt recall Super Play, a magazine which ran for 47 glorious issues from 1992 to 1996 and gave generous coverage to imported titles that would never see the light of day in the west. As we reported recently, publisher Future has resurrected the mag for one issue only to celebrate...
News Beloved Magazine Super Play Is Being Revived For The SNES Classic Edition Launch
"The rumour is true: Super Play is back!"
Future Publishing is resurrecting one of its most famous UK magazines to mark the launch of the SNES Classic Edition. Super Play was a remarkable publication which launched in the early '90s and provided superb coverage of all aspects of Nintendo's 16-bit console, with a special focus on Japanese imports...
News Nintendo Shows Off Awesome SNES Classic 'Nintendo Power' Covers
Will be given out as posters at PAX West
Last week Nintendo outlined extensive plans for PAX West, which is right around the corner, and it's ramped up the hype with some neat promotional art for the Super NES Classic Edition. The following tweet shows off three special collector's posters that revive the Nintendo Power brand in order to promote...
News Here's The Lead Problem With The SNES Classic's Controller
You know where this is leading to, right?
As much as we loved the NES Mini, there was a big problem with the console: the cables on its controllers were so short you had to sit almost directly in front of the TV to play. Those of us who feared that the SNES Classic Edition would suffer the same fate were pleased to hear that the leads on its...
Video Just How Well Does The SNES Classic Edition Run Its Library Of Games?
See with your own eyes
You may remember not that long ago we showed off every game that is featured on the Super NES Classic Edition in part to highlight the wonderful standard of titles coming to the system. Now we're back with those very same titles in a very similar video, but this time we have the games running on the console itself so...
News SNES Classic Edition Won't Be Sold In Canadian Province Of Quebec
Thanks to laws which "protect the use of French"
The SNES Classic arrives next month and is sure to be a solid seller, but if you live in Canada's second-most populous province, then you might be out of luck. According to EB Games employees, the system won't be sold in Quebec due to the province's strict language requirements. Here's what...
Video Here's What Star Fox 2 Looks Like On The SNES Classic Edition
Barrel rolls and everything
The SNES Classic Edition comes out next month, but we've been lucky enough to get our hands on the system early, and as you might imagine we've been tirelessly putting it through its paces to see what all the fuss is about. Perhaps the biggest selling point of the system is that it includes Star Fox 2, which is being...
News SNES Classic Edition Has A Rewind Feature To Make Up For Your Ageing Reflexes
You can also use special frames to spruce things up
Nintendo has given a bit more detail on the upcoming SNES Classic Edition console, which launches on September 29th. The most interesting new announcement is that the console comes with a special "Rewind" feature which allows you to skip backwards when you make a mistake - a similar concept to...
News More Rumours Add Weight to Talk of a SNES Classic Mini
It seems inevitable, right?
The NES Classic Mini is a cool little device and proved hugely popular, though sadly Nintendo botched the whole supply and demand thing. The success of the hardware, and the buzz it brought in the Holiday season last year, certainly makes rumours of a SNES Classic Mini this year seem feasible. It could be announced...
News SNES Classic Edition Gets Name-Checked In Xbox E3 Survey
Microsoft knows something we don't
News comes from the most unlikely places at times. A Microsoft survey asking Xbox Live members about their thoughts on the upcoming E3 has once again fueled speculation that a SNES Classic Edition is in production at Nintendo. In the survey, Microsoft ask users "On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'Not...
Rumour SNES Classic Mini Coming Later This Year
Coming this Christmas
Nintendo is apparently working on a successor to the NES Classic Mini, if reports from Eurogamer are to be believed. Speaking to sources close to Nintendo, Eurogamer is reporting that Nintendo is already hard at work on the "Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System", which is expected to launch this...
