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gaming17 days ago•5 min saved

Retro Roundup: Uematsu, OutRun on Modern Consoles, and Classic Ports This Week

This weekend's Retro Recap rounds up Nobuo Uematsu's reaction to Yuzo Koshiro's SNES debut and how FFIV's sound design was reworked, a new SNES shmup (Super Storm Buster), Anbernic's Vita-inspired handhelds, Top Speed—an 1987 OutRun clone—hitting modern consoles, DOOM coming to Evercade, Space Station Silicon Valley: Recompiled bringing the N64 classic to PC with enhancements, Rave Racer finally getting a home console release, and a feature interview with legendary localiser Richard Honeywood on Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Xenogears.

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#evercade #gaming #outrun

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

SN Operator Launches as Essential SNES Accessory for PC and Steam Deck

Epilogue has announced pre-orders for the SN Operator, a device that allows players to play physical SNES and Super Famicom games on a PC, dump and preserve games, and sync progress with the Steam Deck, priced at $59.99, with ships expected in April 2026.

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#epilogue #gaming-accessories #pre-order

entertainment2 months ago•1 min saved

Regret Over Missing Key Fact About Classic Konami Logo Screen

Damien McFerran shares his surprise upon discovering that the laser scan of the Konami logo screen varies in color across different gaming platforms, with purple on SNES, green on Mega Drive, and blue on PC Engine, a detail he had never noticed before.

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#entertainment #gaming #konami

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Switch Online Adds New SNES Mario Games in October

Nintendo unexpectedly released the Japan-only SNES game Mario & Wario on the Virtual Console for Switch, a point-and-click puzzle game now playable via USB mouse or Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers, alongside other classic titles like Bubsy and Fatal Fury Special, available to Nintendo Switch Online members.

via Engadget|

#mario-and-wario #nintendo #snes

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo Expands Switch Online SNES Library with New Classics

Nintendo has added three new titles to its Switch Online SNES library: Mario & Wario, Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, and Fatal Fury Special, offering a mix of puzzle, platform, and fighting games for retro gaming fans.

via Nintendo Life|

#bubsy #fatal-fury-special #mario-and-wario

technology6 months ago•8 min saved

Top Retro Nintendo Games for Switch and Switch 2

The article discusses the best retro Nintendo games available on Nintendo Switch Online across various platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance, and explores potential future additions for Switch 2, including GameCube, Nintendo 64, and possibly Nintendo DS and Wii games, highlighting the value of the expanding library for gamers between new releases.

via Nintendo Everything|

#nes #nintendo-switch-online #retro-games

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Switch Online Enhances SNES Experience with New Graphics and Features

Nintendo's Switch Online SNES app has received an update that enhances the CRT filter to better replicate the original TV experience, along with new features like button remapping and mouse support, following recent updates to other Nintendo emulators.

via Nintendo Life|

#crt-filter #nintendo #snes

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Mario Paint Returns to Switch Online with Mouse Features

Mario Paint has been added to Nintendo Switch Online, allowing players to use the original mouse functionality without needing a Switch 2, thanks to compatibility with the original Switch and a USB mouse, highlighting Nintendo's focus on classic gaming and new system features.

via IGN|

#mario-paint #mouse-controller #nintendo-switch-2

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo Switch Online Enhances SNES Experience with New Features and Games

Nintendo has added a control remapping feature to the SNES library on Nintendo Switch Online, allowing players to customize button layouts for better accessibility and comfort, similar to features in N64 and GameCube apps.

via Nintendo Life|

#accessibility #control-remapping #nintendo-switch-online

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Decade-Long EarthBound SNES Hack Revives 'Mother' Classic

After over 10 years of development, a remake of the classic game Mother/EarthBound Beginnings inside EarthBound for SNES is nearing completion, with a release expected in 2026, following a long history of development and community efforts.

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#earthbound #mother #remake

gaming7 months ago•2 min saved

First English Translation of 32-Year-Old SNES Fighting Game

A fan translation has been released for the 1993 SNES fighting game Battle Master: Kyūkyoku no Senshitachi, making it accessible in English for the first time after 32 years, thanks to a team of hackers and translators.

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#battle-master #fan-translation #fighting-game

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

αSNES: The Ultimate Evolution of Nintendo's Classic 16-Bit Console

The αSNES is a custom, modern handheld Super Nintendo console developed by modder YveltalGriffin, featuring advanced tech and supporting Japanese and European SNES cartridges, with parts likely available for DIY assembly, though not as a finished product.

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#asnes #handheld #modding

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

BBC Faces Criticism Over On-Air Nintendo Hardware Mix-Up

The UK games industry body UKIE distanced itself from a BBC on-air blunder where an NES Super Mario Bros. cartridge was incorrectly shown in an SNES console during a breakfast TV segment, which sparked online criticism and jokes.

via IGN|

#bbc #blunder #nintendo

technology7 months ago•6 min saved

DOOM's 'Super FX 3' Upgrade Revitalizes SNES Gaming Experience

A 30-year-old SNES port of DOOM has been upgraded using a custom 'Super FX 3' chip, built into a Raspberry Pi, boosting performance from 10fps to nearly 20fps, restoring missing content, adding new features like force feedback, and improving gameplay, making it a more complete and polished experience for retro gaming enthusiasts.

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#doom #game-upgrade #retro-gaming

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Play SNES Batman Returns on Genesis for Free This Christmas

The SNES version of Batman Returns, a side-scrolling fighter by Konami, is being unofficially ported to the Sega Genesis by a team of developers. This new version will include enhancements such as a two-player mode, higher resolution, 60fps, and more on-screen enemies. The port is set to be released for free on Christmas Day, offering Sega fans a special holiday treat.

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#batmanreturns #christmasrelease #gaming